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U -- U -- LANGUAGE IMMERSION TRAINING -- SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA SOL F41621-99-T-0223 DUE 072699 POC William Kaufman, Contract Specialist, Phone 2109772821, Fax 2109772980, Email wkaufman@668-ls.aia.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F41621-99-T-0 223&LocID=1243. E-MAIL: William Kaufman, wkaufman@668-ls.aia.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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 soliciation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Therefore, this synopsis shall serve as a request for quotations, numbered F41621-99-T-0223, 30-day immersion training in San Jose, Costa Rica for nine (9) military personnel. Contractor to provide travel from student's assigned base to the class location and return student to assigned base. Student listing: 1 student assigned to Langley AFB VA, 1 student assigned to Davis Monthan AFB AZ, 1 student assigned to Ft George Meade MD, 1 student assigned to Ft Bragg NC, 2 students assigned to Offutt AFB NE, and 3 students assigned to Kelly AFB TX. All students shall attend the same events/classes. Provide lodging with private room and indoor toilet, 3 meals provided daily (at least 1800 calories a day). Instructor ratio no more than 1 to 6 students. Plan of Instruction must be approved by HQ AIA/DPTF. Training materials must focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing at the 2+/3 level as measured by the Defense Language Proficiency Test; use mainly native texts. Provide at least 40 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of cultural events required. Cultural events must include at least two visits to separate national art, history, or cultural museums; one visit to a cultural event (opera, ballet, circus, etc.); one visit to a religious facility; visit at least one other city; overnight stay at Monteverde Cloud Forest; visit Irazu Volcano; visit at least one sugar cane or coffee planation; visit one buterfly farm; subject matter expert to accompany student on events. Transportation shall be provided to and from each event and any admission fees must be paid by the contractor. Assistance shall be given with visa and country clearance procedures. Provide evacuation plan and if needed medical/dental assistance for students. Travel will begin sometime in the month of August. Exact day and time to be scheduled with Mrs. Christine Trolley at (210) 977-2807. This synopsis incorporates provisions/clauses which are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. The Standard Industrial Classifiction (SIC) for this acquistion is 8299. THIS IS SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS. The small business size standard is $5 million dollars. The following provisions/clauses apply to this acquistion: FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commerical Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; DFAR 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. offeror shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commerical Items with their quote. OFFERS ARE DUE TO THIS OFFICE NO LATER THAN 26 JUL 1999. FAX your quote to Bill Kaufman at (210) 977-2980. If you have any questions call Bill Kaufman at (210) 977-2821. E-Mail Address: wkaufman@668-ls.aia.af.mil Posted 07/13/99 (D-SN353273). (0194)

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