G -- RABBINICAL SERVICES/DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Notice Date

October 2, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division Dept. 2, Commander, NAWCWD, Code 220000D, 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA, 93555-6100

ZIP Code

93555-6100

Solicitation Number

N68936-01-T-0289

Response Due

October 16, 2001

Point of Contact

Miguel Mirano, Buyer, Phone (760) 939-8145, Fax (760) 939-8144, Email miranomd@navair.navy.mil -- Barbara Ayers, Procuring Contracting Officer, Phone (760) 939-8164, Fax (760) 939-8996, Email ayersbm@navair.navy.mil

Description

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure rabbinical services on a competitive basis. The contractor will provide a rabbi to act as Jewish Director of Religious Education (DRE) at All Faith Chapel, Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, California. The DRE will provide Jewish religious education for the qualified members of All Faith Chapel. This program will be based on the religious concepts, perspectives and policies of the Jewish faith. It will use in its curriculum volunteer teachers who are authorized use of NAWS Chapel facilities. The program shall include: (1) Sabbath services both Friday evening and Saturday morning; (2) Participation in the religious school as an advisor; (3) Training of Bar/Bat Mitzvah students; (4) Adult education study sessions; (5) Supervision of study leading to conversion; (6) Counseling; (7) Visiting the ill and aged in base community; (8) Officiating at Brit Milah, Bar/Bat; Mitzvah, funeral services and other lifecycle events when special arrangements can be made; (9) Adult Hebrew classes as needed; (10) Help in providing necessary supervision of any Confirmation class. The DRE shall serve the congregation during a period of performance from 18 October 2001 through 30 September 2002. During this period, the DRE shall visit the community fourteen (14) times, including the High Holy Days. For regular worship services, he/she shall arrive in China Lake by 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. He/she shall be available through noon on Sunday. If functions are finished earlier, the DRE may leave after functions are completed. The subject congregation comprises approximately eighty-five (85) persons. Required qualifications: Ordained rabbi in good standing with the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC). This requirement is for services and travel only, and does not include materials. This is a small purchase, small business set aside. The NAICS number is 813110 and the size standard is five (5) million dollars. This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services is 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; we request quotations, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is N68936-01-T-0289. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37. Performance is required from 18 October 2001 through 30 September 2002, at the Naval Air Weapon Station China Lake, CA. FOB point is Destination. The provisions at Clause 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, Clause 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and there are no addenda to the provisions. Offeror must include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with his offer. Clause 52.212-4, Commercial Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and there are no addenda to this clause. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, Clause 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, Clause 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam ERA Veterans, Clause 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam ERA. Clause 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, Clause 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration, Clause 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference, Clause 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference applies to this acquisition and there are no addenda to these clauses. Clause 52.232-33 Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payments Clause applies to this acquisition. All responsible sources, which comply with the criteria above, may submit a quotation that will be considered by the agency. Respondents shall submit their quotation to Contract Specialist, NAWCWPNS, Code 2B0000D, China Lake, CA 93555-6100 or fax to 760-939-8144 or e-mail MiranoMD@navair.navy.mil on or before 16 October 2001. This acquisition is being awarded under FAR Part 12 procedures. This will be a firm fixed price contract, with periodic payments allowed. Award will be made on or about 17 October 2001. Your quote should include expected travel costs for the performance term, which should be listed separately, and which will be reimbursed in accordance with Joint Federal Travel Regulations. Also, in your quote, please include your Tax Identification Number (TIN), Corporation Status, DUNS number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. For Central Contractor Registration assistance, call 1-888-227-2423 or see https://www.ccr.dlsc.dla.mil.

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