SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- ERATE CONSULTING
- Notice Date
- 7/13/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- BIA-Division of Acquisition, PO Box 26567, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6567
- ZIP Code
- 87125-6567
- Solicitation Number
- RMK0E070054
- Response Due
- 7/24/2007
- Archive Date
- 7/25/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-17. The solicitation is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses. The associated NAICS code is 541611. The contractor shall provide consulting services for ERATE and technology planning. Provide ERATE consulting services and enhance and increase educational technology. Improve the technology plan and increase the use of technology in the classroom. Assist with forms for ERATE application submission. Tuba City Boarding School (TCBS) must develop a technology plan that must be approved by an authority designated by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD). Plans must be approved and approval letters in hand before services begin. The SLD criteria for approval of technology plans shall be implemented. State and BIA guidelines must be implemented into the technology plan. Submit forms, as required, to obtain services and/or supplies. Discuss with TCBS and vendors requirements and bid submission. Review budget aspects with TCBS: expenditures, changes, etc. Services are needed at Tuba City Boarding School, 306 Main Street, Tuba City, AZ 86045. Period of Performance is August 1, 2007 to November 30, 2007. The provisions 52.212-01 and 52.212-04 apply to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-2 applies: The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the service offered to meet the Government requirement: Provide a short narrative of the ERATE process AND an outline of TCBS?s process; (ii) price; and (iii) past performance: Provide three references where the services provided were similar to the Government requirement for this solicitation. Technical and past performance, when combined, are equal to price. The clause at 52.212-05 applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: (5) 52.219-06, (14) 52.222-03, (15) 52.222-19, (31) 52.232-33, and (34) 52.239-01. The following clauses are incorporated by reference: 1) 1452.226-70, Indian Preference; and 2) 52.213-02, Invoices. Offerors shall submit a completed copy of the provision of 52.212-03 with its offer. A copy can be obtained at www.arnet.gov. Background Investigations: All vendors, consultants, and contractors seeking to do business with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) shall: 1) Submit an Applicant Screening Questionnaire to BIA Security Services and 2) undergo an investigation of character through the Office of Personnel Management if the contact will be 60 calendar days or more each school year; or undergo a national criminal history check if the contact will be more than 5 calendar days but less than 60 calendar days each school year. The only exception to an investigation of character is if a vendor, consultant, or contractor will have contact for 5 calendar days or less. Individuals meeting this exception will be required to be escorted or within the sight of or under the supervision of a BIE staff person who has had a favorable background investigation. Vendors, consultants, or contractors that have documentation of current investigations must provide the written documentation to BIA Security Services and must receive written notice from Security that the investigation meets the requirements of BIE prior to contract award. Vendors, consultants, and contractors must meet the standards of character identified for individuals having contact with or control over Indian children. The minimum standards of character shall ensure that no vendor, consultant, or contractor has been found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to, any felonious offense, or any two or more misdemeanor offenses under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children. For purposes of this solicitation, if the vendor, consultant, or contractor, cannot show BIA Security Services that their employees have had the proper investigation, they must initiate the proper background investigation through BIA Security Services once it is known they will be receiving a contract/purchase order. The requirements identified above are derived from one or more of the following: 42 United Stated Code (U.S.C.) 13041; 25 U.S.C. 3207, as amended; 25 Code of Federal Regulations ? 63.19, as amended; 441 Department of Interior Manual 5; and 62 Bureau of Indian Affairs Manual 11.36. Vendors, consultants, and contractors, who do not meet the background investigation requirements or who have questions regarding the Federal background investigation process may contact BIA Security Services, at the following numbers: (505) 563-5287; (505) 563-5289; or (505) 563-5291. If you have completed the Bureau Indian Affairs background investigations, please provide a copy of your standing (letter from the BIA Security Office); or your complete name and social security number. Evaluation procedures: The Government shall award a firm-fixed price purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. Quotes are due on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 4:30pm (local time). Mailing address: PO Box 26567, Albuquerque, NM 87125. Physical Address: 1001 Indian School Road NW, Ste 347, Albuquerque, NM 87104. Fax number: 505-563-3018. Attn: Sonia L. Nelson.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tuba City Boarding School, PO Box 187, Tuba City, AZ
- Zip Code: 86045
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 86045
- Record
- SN01342173-W 20070715/070713221626 (fbodaily.com)
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