U -- SOLE SOURCE -- FOOTBALL CAMPS The 12th Contracting Squadron at Randolph AFB, TX intends to award a Purchase Order to the National Football League on a SOLE SOURCE BASIS (due to proprietary information, which is protected by copyright laws), pursuant to FAR 13.5, for conducting up to 18 NFL Flag Football camps at various Air Force bases throughout the Continental United States and in overseas locations. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and Other Than Full and Open Competition in accordance with (10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1)) (SOLE SOURCE) FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i). 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. 1. SPECIFICATION OF SERVICE (SOS) A. Implement up to eighteen (18) _NFL Flag_ programs, or a similar youth flag football program, at various Air Forces bases throughout the continental United States and in overseas locations for youths 6-14 yearsof age from contract award through 1 September 2000. Contractor will be paid based on actual number of programs implemented. B. Contractor must develop, design, print, and provide handbooks that provides coaches with specific rules and strategies concerning the flag football program that will assist them when coaching their players. One thousand (1,000) copies of the publication will be produced and distributed equally among the 18 bases. Contractor will develop logo for program. C. Contractor will provide a minimum of ten (10) posters to each base to help promote the program. D. Each base will receive equipment to support 75 players (jerseys, certificates and lanyards) and enough footballs and flag belts for eight (8) teams. E. Contractor will conduct two (2) youth camps daily, one for young players 6-9 years of age and the other for older players, 10-13 year olds. Each camp will be two hours in length. Contractor will provide enough coaches to maintain a minimum ratio of one instructor for every ten participants, not to exceed five (5) coaches or fifty (50) participants at each camp. Contractor will also train league administrators and volunteer coaches about the specific requirements involved in the program, including information on how to implement and conduct the program. The government will provide a suitable meeting area for all attendees for this meeting. F. Contractor will bring all supplies and equipment necessary to conduct the training and program implementation process. Contractor is also responsible for mailing any and all materials to participating bases. G. The government will be responsible for recruiting volunteers to participate in the training as coaches and league administrators. H. HQ AFSVA/SVPAC will issue Individual Travel Orders (ITOs) to each individual instructor employed by the contractor. Effective 1 October 1999, ITOs will no longer be authorized and this requirement will be modified to reflect new procedures concerning travel by contractor and contractor employees. 2. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTOR: A. Has conducted or supervised a flag football program/league for at least 2 years. B. Has previous experience working within the constraints of a military setting. C. Has ability to communicate effectively with military personnel and parents and youths. 3. PROCESS AND PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMING DUTIES: A. Coordinate logistical requirements with host site project officers once HQ AFSVA/SVPAC, San Antonio Texas, has determined the schedule. This includes time of camp each day, location of camp, etc. B. Travel itineraries will be coordinated through HQ AFSVA/SVPAC. Airfare or ground travel (using a personal vehicle) to and from the host site, whichever is more advantageous to the government, will be paid by HQ AFSVA/SVPAC. HQ AFSVA/SVPAC will purchase any airline tickets using the best early-purchase commercial fares and provide them to the contractor. All other expenses will be the responsibility of the contractor (i.e. hotel accommodations, rental car, meals). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. The contractor shall furnish all labor, personnel, equipment, supervision and other equipment necessary to perform and complete the requirement: Place of performance is as indicated below. The contractor shall invoice and receive payments for actual camps performed. The invoices shall be sent to: HQ AFSVA/SVPAC, 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 402, San Antonio, TX 78216-4138. Payment of invoices will be made by 11 WG/FMFA-P, 1430 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1430. The estimated completion date of all requirements listed is 1 September 2000. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this requirement which can be viewed through Internet access at the AF FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun 99), 52.212-2-Evaluation of Commercial Items (Jan 99), 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, (Jun 99), 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 99); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 99); as do the following FAR clauses cited therein: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Feb 99); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Apr 98); 52.222_36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 98); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Jan 99); 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended (May 89), (Wage Determination No.___________, Dated___________ applies (NOTE: THIS REQUIREMENT IS BEING ISSUED WITHOUT THE WAGE DETERMINATION REQUIRED BY THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT OF 1965, AS AMENDED (1984). SUCH WAGE DETERMINATION, IF ANY, WILL BE ADDED HERETO BY AMENDMENT), 52.222-42 Statement of EquivalentRates for Federal Hires (May 89), 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies (Jan 94), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (May 99), 52.233_3 Protest After Award (Aug 96) and 52.252_2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 98). 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Oct 98), DFARS 252.225-7001; Buy American Act and Balance Payment Program (Mar 98); 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 98). FIRMS THAT RECOGNIZE AND CAN PROVIDE THE REQUIRED CAMPS DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE ENCOURAGED TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AND PROVIDE THE SUPPORTING EVIDENCE DESCRIBED HEREIN. OFFERORS, OTHER THAN NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE, ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT COMMERCIAL LITERATURE DESCRIBING THEIR OPERATIONS. OFFERORS MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THEIR PAST PERFORMANCE TO INCLUDE CONTRACT OR ORDER NUMBERS, REFERENCES (NAMES) AND PHONE NUMBERS. OFFERORS MUST ALSO SUBMIT A TECHNICAL PROPOSAL DESCRIBING PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING THE CAMPS AT THE DIFFERENT LOCATIONS LISTED AND DEMONSTRATES HOW THEIR PROGRAM MEETS THE REQUIREMENT OF THE SOS. THE GOVERNMENT WILL MAKE AN AWARD TO THE RESPONSIBLE OFFEROR WHOSE OFFER CONFORMS TO THIS REQUIREMENT AND IS CONSIDERED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE, CONSIDERING PRICE AND PAST PERFORMANCE, AS FOLLOWS: 1) A DECISION ON THE TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY SHALL BE MADE. ONLY THOSE OFFERORS DETERMINED TO BE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. 2) ALL TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE OFFERORS WILL THEN BE RANKED BY EVALUATED PRICE. 3) FINALLY ALL TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE OFFERORS WILL RECEIVE A PAST PERFORMANCE RISK ASSESSMENT RATING OF EXCEPTIONAL, VERY GOOD, SATISFACTORY, NEUTRAL, MARGINAL OR UNSATISFACTORY. 4) IF THE LOWEST PRICED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE OFFER HAS RECEIVED AN EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE RISK RATING, THAT OFFER REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE FOR THE GOVERNMENT. AWARD SHALL BE MADE TO THAT OFFEROR WITHOUT FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER OFFERS. THE FOLLOWING FACTORS WILL BE USED TO EVALUATE QUOTES: (1) PRICE (2) ABILITY TO PERFORM AND (3) PAST PERFORMANCE. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER TO OTHER THAN THE LOWEST PRICED OFFER IF THAT OFFEROR IS JUDGED TO HAVE A PERFORMANCE RISK RATING OF _VERY GOOD_ OR LOWER. IN THAT EVENT, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER SHALL MAKE AN INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT BEST VALUE AWARD DECISION. ALL RESPONSES RECEIVED BY THE DUE DATE WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNMENT. Offers are due at the 12th Contracting Squadron not later than 4:30 PM, Central Time, 30 Jul 99 and should reference the Solicitation listed above. OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION 52.212-3, OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS. Award will be made on or about 15 August 1999. Effective 1 Jun 98, contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to receiving any contract award. You can register in the CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which, if timely received, will be considered by the office. For more information contact Ernesto E. Cruz at (210) 652-5176 or email cruze@randolph.af.mil. Place of performance is at the following Air Force Bases: 1. Elmendorf AK 2. Hickam HI 3. Osan KO 4. Eglin FL 5. Wright-Patterson OH 6. Tinker OK 7. Charlston SC 8. Dover DE 9. Grand Forks ND 10. McGuire NJ 11. McChord WA 12. Pope NC 13. Peterson CO 14. Cannon NM 15. Langley VA 16. Moody GA 17. Shaw SC 18. Hurlburt FL WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=S&;ProjID=F41691-99Q035 1&LocID=464. E-MAIL: Ernesto Cruz, ernesto.cruz@randolph.af.mil. Posted 07/15/99 (D-SN354774).

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