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U -- CONSULTANT SOL F05611-00-Q-001 DUE 040299 POC Myrtice Moeglein, Contract Specialist, Phone (719) 333-3600, Fax (719) 333-4404, Email moegleinmj.lg@usafa.af.mil -- Chris Vaccarella, Contracting Officer, Phone (719)333-3961, Fax (719)333-6603, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F05611-00-Q-0 01&LocID=479. E-MAIL: Myrtice Moeglein, moegleinmj.lg@usafa.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6 for commercial items as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote. Solicitation number F05611-00-Q-001. This solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10 The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 8748 and the business Size Standard is 500 employees. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items. The proposed contract action listed here is approved sole source for Dr Jenkinsons, Reno, Nevada. Firm Fixed Price. Description: Consultation to political science faculty on the integration of human subject matter and teaching methodologies into the political science curriculum, and instruction to cadets on political theory. The contractor will conduct monthly clinics for department faculty on strategies for integrating the social and the humanities in the classroom, with an emphasis on the Chautauguan method. The contractor will also design and teach courses to undergraduate students on American political thought and on the emergence of American politics. The contractor will be available during non-teaching hours, as specified more fully herein, for additional instruction to students in the courses he teaches. Knowledge, expertise, and scholarly reputation required for this contract are commensurate with that of an Associate Professor of Political Science. The contractor shall have a PH. D. in political science and/or humanities and demonstrate expertise in the period of the American founding, political philosophy, and American Political thought. The contractor shall have at least five years experience using the Chautauqua method of instructions as well as experience in developing Chautauquan programs. The contractor will have at least two years of college teaching experience in political science and/or the humanities. The contractor will conduct a series of ten clinics, one per month beginning October 1999, for the political science department faculty on strategies for integrating the social sciences and the humanities in the classroom. In these clinics the contractor will emphasize how to use the Chautauquan method to impact knowledge and promote critical thinking with an interdisciplinary focus. Each semester the contractor will be a guest lecture in one or more classes in the Humanities and Social Sciences in order to demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach to teaching to Academy faculty. Contractor will design and instruct an undergraduate level course in American Political Thought. The contractor will develop a proposed course structure to include a syllabus, which will contain a schedule, course objectives, and course policies. The designed course will provide a survey of basic themes in American political thought beginning with the 17th century European origins of American political thought and extending to modern attempts to strike a balance between individual rights and social needs. The contractor will propose required reading for the effective teaching of said course which will be conducted in 42, 50 minute lessons. This proposal must comply with the Educational Outcome set forth by the Dean of Faculty and the Department of Political Science. The syllabus will be reviewed and approved by the Political Science Division Chief for American Politics. Faculty members may also attend classes to facilitate their development of innovative teaching approaches. Instruction shall include classroom lectures during assigned meetings times, administration and grading of examinations and papers as required by the syllabus, and availability for additional instruction as students require within the parameters set forth more fully herein. The contractor will provide a course-end report in accordance with the standard format in existence within the Department of Political Science. Design and Instruction of an undergraduate level course on the Emergence of American Politics. The contractor will develop a proposed course structure to include a syllabus, which will contain a schedule course objective, course policies, texts and required readings and such other matters as the contractor shall propose for the effective teaching of said course, which will be conducted in 42-50 minute lessons. This proposal shall comply with the educational outcomes set forth by the Dean of Faculty and the Department of Political Science and with existing instructions within the department of Political Science. The syllabus will be reviewed and approved by the Political Science Department Division Chief for American Politics. Faculty members may also attend classes to facilitate their development of innovative teaching approaches. Instruction shall include classroom lectures during assigned meeting times, administration and grading of examinations and papers as required by the syllabus, and availability for additional instruction as students require. Contractor will provide a course-end report in accordance with the standard format in existence within the Department of Political Science. Contractor will be required to provide Additional Instruction, during periods in which the contractor is not engaged in teaching. The contractor shall be available to provide individual and/or small group additional instruction to students. The contractor shall be available to conduct such additional instruction by appointment with students between 0730 and 1630 hours, during the academic semester for the term of the contract on days when instruction is being carried out. The contractor shall not be required to be available on days recognized on base as federal holidays, on other similar "down" days or on days when he is not required to hold office hours in accordance above. Total Price $_________________. FOB Destination. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Farsite WEB, http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. The following additional provisions and clauses apply Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Item (a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer). Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Item, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses (6) (7) (8) (9), 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable o Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C.10, E.O. 10582), and 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement. Implementation Act (Alt 1), DFARS Clause 252.204-7004 (MAR 1998), Required Central Contractor Registration. All responsible sources may submit a bid quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. If no favorable responses are received by close of business 15 days from the date this notice appears in the CBD, a contract will be negotiated with the above named source. Offers are to be received at the Operational Contracting Office 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840. No later than 02 APR 99, 3:00 PM, Mountain Standard Time. All offerors may FAX (719-333-4404) solicitation questions or quotes to Myrtice Moeglein at 719-333-3600 or Chris Vaccarella (719) 333-3961. ***** Posted 03/16/99 (D-SN308975). (0075)

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