R -- EDUCATION SERVICES ADVISOR

Notice Date

October 25, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 437th CONS, 101 E. Hill Blvd, Charleston AFB, SC, 29404-5021

ZIP Code

29404-5021

Solicitation Number

F38610-02-T0002

Response Due

November 9, 2001

Point of Contact

Barbara Gainey, Contract Specialist, Phone (843) 963-5165, Fax (843) 963-2850, Email Barbara.Gainey@charleston.af.mil -- Shirley Blue, Contract Specialist, Phone (843) 963-5169, Fax (843) 963-5183, Email shirley.blue@charleston.af.mil

Description

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 solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation/synopsis reference number is F38610-02-T-0002 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-27. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small businesses. The associated NAICS code is 611710 with a size standard of $5.0 million. Contractors shall submit a lump sum proposal for all labor and materials included in this project. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The requirement is to provide a qualified Education Services Advisor to perform the services in accordance with the statement of work (SOW). A minimum service for one unit will be the conduct of advisement sessions and other duties described. The education services officer (ESO) is responsible for assuring that appointments for advisement are scheduled for the contractor. A unit of service will consist of a four-hour block of time mutually agreed on between the education services officer and the contractor. A standing call for services is hereby established as Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The starting time each day will be established by the ESO based on requirements. This standing call is adjustable through mutual agreement between the contractor and the ESO. The education services officer will provide at least 24 hours notice to the contractor if services are not required on a particular day. Except in the case of unexpected illness or other emergency, the contractor will provide 24 hours notice of inability to provide service. Such instances are expected not to exceed 3 absences during the course of the contract. The Government will provide all necessary equipment to perform the service. Government provided equipment includes, but is not limited to, furnished office space, computer hardware and software to fulfill the duties, office supplies and equipment. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK -- Advise on all aspects of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) associate of applied science program. Assist students with required paperwork. Advise personnel on the DANTES examination program and independent study courses available through DANTES. Advise military personnel with course selection and preparation of supporting documents. Serve as general education advisor providing information on all educational programs in the area ranging from high school through graduate level. Advise active duty members on commissioning opportunities and assists clients in preparation of application packages. Provide updates to staff members concerning policy changes to education or training programs such as CCAF, Professional Military Educational (PME) Schools, commissioning programs, etc. Provide briefings to groups of active duty personnel covering general educational opportunities and/or commissioning programs. Briefings to include, but not limited to, Commander?s Calls, Newcomers and First Term Airmen?s Center will be required. Maintain necessary records to document advisement services and provide necessary reports. Responsible for any minor typing (word processing) and record filing associated with the above duties. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Contractor shall have a bachelor?s degree (in Education or a related subject matter area) from a regionally accredited college or university, as evidenced by transcripts. It is preferable that the contractor has at least six (6) months experience in a military educational setting. It is preferable that the contractor has some public speaking skills. NOTE: The Privacy Act covers all personnel information to which the contractor is exposed to in the performance of this service. Disclosure of this information to anyone other that the person(s) in direct support of this contracting action can be reason for immediate termination without further notice. Submit a resume and college transcript with offer. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant award. The full text of these clauses and provisions may be assessed electronically at website: http://farrsite.hill.af.mil. The following clauses/provisions are applicable: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items Evaluation. Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and Certifications Commercial Item with their quote; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Condition-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Item are incorporated by reference, however, for paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply; FAR.222-21 -Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35- Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37 -Employment Reports On Disabled Veterans And Veterans Of The Vietnam Era; FAR 52.232-33 -- Central Contractor Registration; 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program. The following additional clauses are applicable to this procurement: DFAR 252.204-7004 -Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR); Contractors NOT registered in the CCR will be ineligible for award. You can register or obtain additional information via their web site at www.ccr2000.com or call 1-800-334-3414; DFAR 252.246-7000 -Material Inspection And Receiving Report; FAR 52.222-41 Services Contract Act of 1965 and Wage Determination 94-2473 (Rev.22) apply to this solicitation; Response to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received via email, fax, mail, or delivery by 09 November 2001, no later than 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. Requests should be marked with quote number F38610-02-T0002, addressed to Barbara O. Gainey, Contract Specialist, Phone 843-963-5166, fax 843-963-5169, e-mail address shirley.blue@charleston.af.mil. Barbara.gainey@charleston.af.mil or Shirley Blue, Contracting Officer, Phone 843-963-5169. For More Business Opportunities, visit the web site of http://www.selltoairforce.org, http://437contracting.charleston.af.mil and the Small Business Administration (SBA) web site: http://www.sba.gov.=20

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Record

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