SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- Assistive Technology Evaluations and Services for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Indian Education Programs (OIEP), Shiprock Agency, Shiprock, NM
- Notice Date
- 8/20/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- BIA/OIEP/SCHOOL OPERATIONS; BRANCH OF CONTRACTS & GRANTS; P.O. BOX 829; ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87103
- ZIP Code
- 87103
- Solicitation Number
- RMK0E050045
- Response Due
- 8/25/2005
- Archive Date
- 8/31/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 solicitation, RMK0E050045, is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition 2001-03. The North American Industry classification (NAICS) code is 624310 and the business size maximum is $5.0 Million. The proposed contract is set aside for small businesses. All responsible small business sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the Government. This office is requesting quotes on the following item: 0001: Provide all supplies, materials, and personnel to provide Assistive Technology Evaluations and Services Therapeutic Counseling Services to the BIA, Shiprock Agency, Shiprock, New Mexico, Bureau Operated Schools in accordance with the Scope of Work (SOW). The QUANTITY is One (1), The UNIT is Day. 0002: Option Year One. Provide all supplies, materials, and personnel to provide Assistive Technology Evaluations and Services Therapeutic Counseling Services to the BIA, Shiprock Agency, Shiprock, New Mexico, Bureau Operated Schools in accordance with the Scope of Work (SOW). The QUANTITY is One (1), The UNIT is Day. Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts shall be awarded which shall identify a fixed price daily rate (daily rate for all costs, with the exception of travel) for the base and option year; therefore, provide only the daily rate to provide the services in accordance with the SOW. The government intends to award IDIQ contracts for a base year and one option year. The period of performance for the base year is from August 29, 2005 through May 31, 2006. The POP for Option Year One is from August 1, 2006 through May 31, 2007. Multiple Awards shall be made. The Government shall issue task orders against the IDIQ contracts for services to be provided to the Bureau Operated schools within the Shiprock Agency. Task orders shall be issued on a fixed price basis utilizing the fixed price daily rate awarded in each IDIQ contract x the number of days to complete the task plus travel costs, which shall be paid in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. The Government shall issue task orders based upon the expertise in the different areas of assistive technology (i.e. concentration on communication devices or concentration on mobility). The task order shall be placed with an IDIQ contractor based upon the needs of the identified student and the expertise of the contractor. If two companies have expertise in the same area of assistive technology, then the first task order shall be offered to the company who received the first contract award (i.e. contract awards are numbered sequentially). The minimum value of each contract shall be one task order per POP for a minimum value of not less than $500.00. The maximum value of each IDIQ contract shall be ten task orders per POP for a maximum value of not more than $100,000.00. The task order ombudsman shall be: Name: Dianne Gutierrez, Contracting Officer (CO), Address: P.O. Box 829, Albuquerque, NM 87103; Telephone: (505) 248-6953; Fax: (505) 248-6941. Email: dgutierrez@bia.edu. The SCOPE OF WORK (SOW) is as follows: Scope of Work. SCOPE: Assistive Technology Evaluations and Services. Description: The provision of Assistive Technology services is required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997, reauthorized in 2004. Services consist of an evaluation of referred students in the area of Assistive Technology, a written report completed within 30 calendar days of evaluation, participation in a multi-disciplinary team meeting regarding the evaluation results, development of appropriate goals and objectives for those students identified as benefiting from assistive technology, training for the student, staff, and family where necessary in the use of the selected technology. Covered services include meeting with the Contracting Officer?s Representative to discuss roles and responsibilities of service providers. Services must be provided in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and appropriate State guidelines. There are eight bureau operated schools within the Shiprock Agency, which are located in three different states (AZ, NM and UT). Services will be provided for the duration of the 20052006 and the 20062007 school years, starting on August 29, 2005 and ending on May 31, 2006 with one option year. Services will be provided on an as-needed basis at any one of eight bureau operated schools in the 4 ?corners area. All school sites are within 50 miles of Shiprock, New Mexico. The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all testing materials, protocols, and materials/equipment to be used in the evaluation process. The contractor will be reimbursed for travel in their POV form their home/office to the worksites (schools and/or student?s home). Any assistive technology equipment recommended by the multi-disciplinary team will be purchased using special education funding, by the referring school. Referrals for assistive technology services will be made through the Contracting Officer?s Representative. The COR will contact the vendors directly when the need for services is identified by the multi-disciplinary team at the school locations. Historically, the need for Assistive Technology services has been limited to no more than five evaluations in the course of a school year. However, the specific number of students needing the service is impossible to predict. Delivery Requirements: Evaluations should be completed within 15 calendar days of notification by COR. Written reports of evaluation results should be completed within 30 days of COR notification. Copies of written report should be submitted to both the COR and the special education teacher at the school location. There will be no need for services during the Christmas Break (two weeks) and Spring Break (one week). Qualifications of the Expert Provider: (1) Knowledge of the Navajo Language and Culture, which includes experience working with Navajo clientele. (2) State Licensure (AZ, NM, or UT) in Assistive Technology or Related Field. (3) Work experience as an Assistive Technology Specialist. (4) Positive references from previous employment in field. (5) Previous employment in a school setting (employee or contractor). Please include your TAX ID Number, CAGE Number (obtain at www.ccr.gov), and DUNS Number when submitting your quote. The offeror shall have a favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination must be made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Indian Education Programs (OIEP), Personnel Security and Suitability Program prior to contract award (not later than August 22, 2005). Please contact the Security Office at (505) 248-6939 to begin process. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given if full text. Upon request, the CO will make their full text available. Background Investigations Clause. Travel Costs Clause. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations of Certifications apply to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification/Commercial Items with their quote. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, you may obtain a copy at www.arnet.gov or contact the CO to receive a copy. Provision 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by reference. Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items (SPR 1998). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items, FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor, FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award, FAR 222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program-Supplies, FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement-Israeli Trade Act-Balance of Payments Program, FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchase, FAR 52.225-15 Sanctioned European Union Country end Products, FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party, FAR 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards, FAR 52.214-64 Preference for Privately owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels, FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled 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 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.243-1 Changes Fixed Price (Alt I), FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (as amended), FAR 52.242-15 Stop Work Order, FAR 52,242-17 Government Delay of Work, FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options; FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (para one, 60 ays); Far 52.217-9 Option to Extend the term of the contract (Para (a) 60 days para (c) two years); FAR 52.216-8 Ordering (para a, Date of Award through May 31, 2006 with one option year); FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Para a, $500.00; Para b(1) $100,000.00; Para b (2) $100,000.00 Para 3, 30 days); FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Para d, May 31, 2006 with one option year); FAR 52.216-27 single or Multiple Awards; Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) 1452.226-70 Indian Preference, DIAR 1452.226-71 Indian Preference Program, DIAR 1452.204-70 Release of Claims. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation. The Evaluation Factors are in descending order of importance. All Evaluation Factors other than cost or price, when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. The Evaluation Factors are: 1) Technical Capability 1a: Technical Excellence: Describe ability to meet Qualifications of the Expert Provider section of SOW 1b. Personnel Qualifications: Provide Resumes 1d. Past Experience: List contracts that are of comparable size, complexity and similar. 2) Price 3) Past Performance: Provide recent & relevant contracts for the same or similar items, contract numbers, points of contacts with telephone numbers and other relevant information. Award will be based on the Best Value to the Government, overall acceptable quote, as submitted by a responsible offeror & ability to provide the above requirements. Quotes will be submitted in writing and signed by an individual with the authority to bind their respective company; electronic submissions via fax are acceptable. The due date for receipt of quotes is August 25, 2005; 9:00am Local Time. You may mail your quote to BIA, OIEP, Branch of Contracting and Grants, P.O. Box 829, Albuquerque, NM 87103, or you can fax your quotes to (505) 248-6941.
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