89th Contracting Squadron, 1419 Menoher Drive, Andrews AFB, MD 20762-6500

R -- ASSISTANT EDUCATION ADVISOR, TEST ADMINISTRATOR SOL FA441699T0067 DUE 121498 POC Linda Hardesty, (301)981-2366 fax (301)981-1911 This is a combined synopsis/Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-41. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. The SIC code is 8748. Delivery shall be FOB destination to Andrews AFB, MD. A site visit will not be held. Quotes to this RFQ must be received by 14 December 1998, 4:30 p.m. eastern standard time. Delivery and finance addresses will be provided upon award. Award to be based on price and ability to meet billing policy and 24 hour minimum down-time requirement as stated in specifications/statement of work. AWARD IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS EACH FISCAL YEAR. The contractor shall conform to base directives pertaining to communications security. SPECIFICATIONS/ STATEMENT OF WORK: This RFQ will result in a one-year purchase order with three option years. Period of Performance: 1 Jan 99 -- 30 Sep 99. Contractor to perform 360 sessions as non-instructional, Assistant Education Advisor (Test Administrator), providing advisement and test administration at the Associate, Bachelor, and Masters Degree level to military personnel at the Fort Meade Education Services Flight. Programs to include test administration, Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), testing and administrative assistance to the Guidance Counselor in Commissioning Programs, Bootstrap/Deferment Programs, Tuition Assistance, Veterens Education Benefits, Financial Aid, Testing options, Distance Learning options, General Education counseling, administrative support, and records administration. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include: knowledge of Personnel Concept III (PC-III), Automated Personnel Data System (APDS), and Automated Air Force Tuition Assistance Program (AAFTAP), skills in oral/written communication, organization, and data automation. Ability to review and evaluate course eligibility for all levels of enlisted and officer Professional Military Education; schedule a variety of tests to include but not limited to Extension Course Institute, CLEP/DANTES/RCEP, SAT/GRE, college correspondence examinations, and ensure security of these tests. A Bachelor's degree is required, Master's desired. Completion of DANTES Test Administrator Examination at 90% pass rate required. Completion of an Adult Counseling Symposium is highly desirable. Definition of a unit: Conducting Test Administration for Education Services Flight during any called for -- four (4) hour block in accordance with AFI 36-2306. Each call for a unit may be made informally by the Education Services Officer. Contract will be on a CALL BASIS, meaning the US Government payment for each unit called for and satisfactorily delivered. The contractor is obligated to comply with security requirements imposed by the Installation Commander. Units (sessions) will be conducted from 0730 to 1130 and/or 1230 to 1630, Monday through Friday. Sessions will include staff meetings and training as necessary. Contractor/customer to ensure these services provide no conflicts of interest to the Government. Rate of pay is IAW AFI 36-2306, 4.4, 4.4.1, 4.4.2. The contractor will assist in the coordination of the CCAF graduation IAW AFI 36-2304 and AFI 36-2306. Vendors shall submit quotes based on the following schedule: Basic year, 1 Jan 99 -- 30 Sep 99, price per session __________, extended amount (360 sessions) _____________. Option year one (1 Oct 99 -- 30 Sep 00), per session _______________, extended amount (360 sessions) __________________. Option year two (1 Oct 00 -- 30 Sep 01), per session ___________, extended amount (360 sessions) ______________. Option year three (1 Oct 01 -- 30 Sep 02), per session _______________, extended amount (360 sessions) _______________. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Offerors are to include a completed copy with their offer); FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, 52-232-18, Availabilty of Funds; 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; 52.217.8, Option to Extend Services; DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. All other applicable clauses will be incorporated into the Purchase Order. All inquires and concerns must be addressed in writing by fax. Facsimile request and proposals will be accepted. No collect calls will be accepted.***** Posted 11/27/98 (W-SN275288). (0331)

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