Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph AFB Contracting Office, 395 B Street West Suite 2, Randolph AFB, TX, 78150-4525

U -- CREATIVITY TRAINING SOL F4169199Q0514 DUE 081099 POC Ernesto Cruz, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5176, Fax 210-652-7486, Email ernesto.cruz@randolph.af.mil -- Daniel Gonzales, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5145, Fax 210-652-7486, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&;ProjID=F4169199Q0514 &LocID=464. E-MAIL: Ernesto Cruz, ernesto.cruz@randolph.af.mil. The 12th Contracting Squadron at Randolph AFB, TX intends to award a firm fixed-price Purchase Order pursuant to FAR 13.5 to any qualified contractor for conducting a 3 day hands on creativity training workshop at Kelly AFB, TX for up to 50 adult participants. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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 and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Solicitation No. F41619-99-Q0514. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97 -- 12. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns, utilizing the Size Standard in FAR Part 19 under Standard Industrial Code (SIC) 8299, and the Business Size Standard is $5.0 million. The anticipated value of this requirement is between $20,000 -- $25,000. The contractor shall furnish all labor, personnel, equipment, supervision and other equipment necessary to perform and complete the following requirement: SPECIFICATION OF SERVICE: A. Conduct Hands on Creativity training for up to fifty (50) adult participants at Kelly Air Force Base (specific dates and location to be determined at later time). The training camp will be conducted over a three- (3) day period, eight (8) hours each day. B. The contractor will ensure instruction is provided in scrap booking, journaling, rubber-stamping, paint, beading, and needlecrafts. C. The contractor will provide each participant with a binder or workbook with additional project ideas and instructions, and three days of hands-on product and technique training. D. The contractor will ensure each project includes step by step instructions along with a supply and source list of all materials used during the training. E. HQ AFSVA/SVPAC will issue Invitational Travel Orders (ITO) to each individual instructor employed by the contractor. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTOR: A. Has experience training in hobby product application. B. Has experience in research, development and presentation of education programs in the hobby industry. C. Has experience in speaking, presenting, and instructing before large groups of 50 or more. D. Has conducted instructional classes in several disciplines of crafts activities, including scrap-booking, journaling, rubber-stamping, paint, beading, and needlecrafts. PROCESS AND PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMING DUTIES: A. Coordinate logistical requirements with host site project officer (tables, etc). B. Travel itineraries will be coordinated through HQ AFSVA/SVPAC, San Antonio, Texas. Airfare or ground travel (using a personal vehicle) to and from 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. Place of performance is as indicated above. Desired delivery will be specified in the award document. 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 (Jan 99), 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, (Jun 99), 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Apr 98); 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 (May 89)( Wage Determination No.94-2521, Dated 06/01/99 applies), 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 89) (29160 _ Instructor -- $5.82 per hour)), 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 (Jan 99), 252-232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR) (May 99). OFFERORS 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 WORKSHOP. THE GOVERNMENT WILL MAKE AN AWARD TO THE RESPONSIBLE OFFEROR WHOSE OFFER CONFORMS TO THIS REQUIREMENT AND IS CONSIDERED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE, CONSIDERING PRICE. Offer must be sent to the Contract Specialist listed not later than 4:30 P.M., Central Time, 10 August 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 16 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. Posted 07/29/99 (D-SN360737). (0210)

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