SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Personal Financial Services Program
- Notice Date
- 12/10/2001
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, 10 ABW/LGC, 8110 Industrial Drive Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840-2315
- ZIP Code
- 80840-2315
- Solicitation Number
- F05611-02-T-0014
- Response Due
- 12/17/2001
- Point of Contact
- Linett LoManto, Contract Specialist, Phone 719-333-3929, Fax 719-333-4404, - Marlene Kleckner, Contract Specialist, Phone (719) 333-4085, Fax (719) 333-4404,
- E-Mail Address
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linett.lomanto@usafa.af.mil, marlene.kleckner@usafa.af.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6 for commercial items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is for the acquisition of a commercial item using simplified procedures in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. Solicitation F05611-02-T-0014 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-01. This procurement is reserved for Small Business. Women owned and disabled veteran owned small businesses are encouraged to submit quotes. This procurement requirement is in support of the Family Support Center (FSC) Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP). The North American Industry Classification System Code is 541612 and the Business Size Standard is $5,000,000. The contractor must be an organization or individual whose primary occupation or experience is providing instructions and counseling individuals or groups of individuals. The contractor must provide counselor(s) with the following qualifications: At least 2 years of college study or experience in the following fields or related areas: Accounting; Business Administration; Economics; Financial Management/Planning or documented related areas. At least 1 year experience in teaching or working with adults in the areas of accounting, business, financial management, consumer affairs or related areas. Familiarity with adult lifestyles and the impact of military service upon individuals and family members. Completion of training or experience in the preparation of Federal and state income tax returns. Ability to inform and educate clients about the impact of tax laws on their financial decisions. Exhibit proficiency in expressing ideas and concepts, orally and written, to the entire spectrum of the client population. Proficiency in the operation of MS Office, Windows 3.1 (or higher) and appropriate PFMP related software. The contractor shall provide all personnel, tools, equipment, materials, supervision and other items necessary to perform duties of the PFMP. The government will furnish an adequate office of approximately 90 square feet, a computer with appropriate software and other office equipment as needed to support the PFMP. Prior to the use of Government provided computers the Contractor must undergo a background investigation, to be coordinated thru the Unit Security Manager. Additionally in accordance with AFI 33.115 Vol 2, Licensing Network User Training must be accomplished and should be coordinated thru the Unit Computer Security Manager. The contractor shall perform to the standards of this contract (i.e. minimum qualifications, administration, and hours of operation). The contractor shall operate the PFMP for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during the normal hours of the Family Support Center, generally 0730 to 1630. However, the contractor may be required to perform during other than normal hours of operation. The exact hours will be specified thru the FSC. The contractor shall provide technical financial counseling services to Family Support Center customers, including, but not limited to: analysis of personal financial problem areas, budgeting, checkbook management, formulation of debt reduction plans, estate planning, tax strategies, evaluating insurance options, credit usage, consumer protection information, assistance in applying for food stamps and comparative shopping. The contractor will normally provide services on the USAF Academy and in the designated PFMP office in the Family Support Center. Price for the contract period of 12 months, 01 January 2002 thru 31 December 2002 should be provided: CLIN 0001 Basic Period _12____ months, Unit Price_$______, Extended Amount_$____s intent to do proposal evaluation and make award without discussions. However, as allowed in 15.306(d)(1) and (2), discussions may be conducted by the contracting officer in order to maximize the Government's ability to obtain best value, based on the requirement and evaluation factors set forth in this synopsis/solicitation. The government, therefore, may conduct discussions should the contracting officer determine it necessary. Should a revised proposal be warranted, to clarify and document understandings reached, at the conclusion of any conducted discussions, an opportunity to submit a final proposal revision as allowed in 15.307(b) will be provided. A complete copy of the FAR provisions 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items shall be submitted with the proposal. FAR provision 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses 1,2,5,12,13,14,15,21,24, and 27 and (c)1,2 and 4 as well as the Deviation to 52.212-5 apply to this acquisition. In addition, the following clauses are included as an addenda: Department of Defense FAR Supplement 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (period of time-30 days); 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (period of time-15 days and 30 days respectively); and 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. It should be noted that faxed quotations will be accepted. The faxed quotation can be sent to (719) 333-4404. Faxed/mailed quotation is to be received at the Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy CO 80840-2315, no later than 3:00 pm (MDT) on Monday 17 December 2001. You are reminded to refer to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, regarding Solicitation Amendments. The full text of any solicitation provision referenced herein may be accessed electronically at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Place of Performance: Address: 6248 West Pine Loop USAFA, Co. Postal Code: 80840 Country: USA
- Web Link
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Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/USAF/DRU/10ABWLGC/F05611-02-T-0014/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: USAFA Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Zip Code: 80840
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 80840
- Record
- SN00032138-F 20020301/020227214217 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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