SOLICITATION NOTICE
G -- Rabbi
- Notice Date
- 8/26/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 813110
— Religious Organizations
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Agency, North Region, ACA, Capital District Contracting Center, ACA, Capital District Contracting Center, Directorate of Contracting, 9410 Jackson Loop, Suite 101, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5116
- ZIP Code
- 22060-5116
- Solicitation Number
- W91QV1-08-T-0096
- Response Due
- 9/11/2008
- Archive Date
- 11/10/2008
- Point of Contact
- Barry taylor, 703-806-4482<br />
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This a a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is W91QV1-08-T-0096 This is a firm fixed price requirements type contract NAICS:813110;SIZE STANDARD:Size: $7.0 mil; SIC CODE: 7999.The delivery address is 5950 12th Street, Suite 101, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5134. Delivery terms are FOB Destination,Fort Belvoir VA.1.General. The Jewish Civilian Rabbi is qualified to provide Rabbinical Religious Support to the Jewish Community. As a contractor for the Fort Belvoir Staff Chaplain Directorate (SCD), he/she works in support of and under the general supervision of the Staff Chaplain in support of the Jewish Community.2. Scope of Work. Execution and oversee of all worship and community ministries and programs of the Fort Belvoir Jewish Program.3. Location of Worship Services. The contractor will have access to the chapel facilities on Fort Belvoir and any other facilities as determined by the commander, which are suitable for the delivery of the end-services of this contract. The contractor will be responsible for reserving space as needed with appropriate points of contact (POC) in any facility used. Arrangements for facility use after normal duty hours or at times other than when weekly religious services are held will be the sole responsibility of the contractor. If facilities other than chapels or chapel annexes are required, the contractor will be responsible for making all arrangements in advance.4. Hours. Contractors hours are determined by the schedule of work(SOW) and Contract line Items. Hours is determined.5.Contractor shall provide the following specific tasks or contract line items(CLIN):1AA: Monthly Jewish Congregation Council (JCC) meetings: 12 ea Meet with members of JCC to plan and discuss future activities, identify future requirements, and provide guidance for religious services/activities 1AB. Tisha BAV Service : 1 ea: Conduct Service in accordance with the Hebrew Calendar.1AC.Committee meetings, as required: NTE 4 ea JCC has Outreach, Religious Activities Support, Burial Support, and Life Cycle Support committees that meet as required and require guidance from Rabbi.1AD. Conduct High Holy Day (Rosh Hashanah (RH) and Yom Kippur (YK)) services: 1 ea RH and 1 ea YK. On Hebrew calendar, the day starts the evening before the date on the English calendar.Rabbi must coordinate in advance with the Cantor to synchronize service interaction and with JAC to ensure all preparations are accomplished correctly. Services to be conducted are detailed below.a.RH services include:1.Erev Service (First Day Evening Service) Maariv (Includes Sermon)b. First Day Morning Service Shacharit Torah Service,Shofar Service,Sermon,Musaf.Note:In years that first day RH falls on Saturday, there is an additional afternoon (Mincha) Torah Service. However, there is no Shofar Service.2. Second Day Evening ServiceMaariv (Includes Sermon).3. Second Day Morning Service Shacharit Torah Service,Shofar Service Sermon Musaf.4. Saturday, Shabbat Shuvah Morning Service Shacharit Torah ServiceSermon Musaf Lunch. Note: This is a special Saturday morning service for the Saturday between RH and YK b. Yom Kippur1. Evening Service Kol Nidre + Evening Service Sermon 2. Morning Service Shacharit Torah Service Sermon Yizkor Service Musaf Avodah Service 3. Mincha (Afternoon) Service Torah Service Mincha Service (Includes Special Readings)Martyrology Service Neilah Service 4, Evening Service Maariv (Includes Havdalah)Break The Fast RE Building 1AE: Conduct Sukkot service: Coordinate erection of Sukkah Sukkah (Evening) Service & Dinner (Includes Friday evening service when appropriate. Service day varies based on Hebrew calendar))1AF. Conduct Simchat Torah service: Simchat Torah Service & Program.(Generally an evening service. Service day varies based on Hebrew Calendar) 1AG. Conduct Chanukkah service and activities: 1 ea Includes candle lighting ceremony outside and inside Chapel and evening service.1AH:Conduct Purim service and activities: 1 ea Includes Megillah reading and Purim shpiel and evening service.1AI: Conduct Passover Seder: 1 ea Includes preparation for and conduct of Seder Coordination of preparations. Seder requires recitation of Hagadah (Special prayer book for Passover) with associated prayers and songs 1AJ: Conduct Shavuot service: 1 ea Similar to Saturday morning service, but includes specific readings for holiday 1AK: Conduct Friday evening worship service: NTE 52 Includes Sermon and normal Friday evening service, and Kiddush at Oneg that follows service. One Friday evening service will be designated as a Veterans Day Service.One Friday evening service will be designated as an Armed Forces Day Service 1AL; Conduct Saturday Morning service: NTE 13 Shacharit Torah Service SermonMusaf Prayers at lunch that follows 1AM:. Conduct Special Life Cycle Religious Services and other requested services (when not included in 11. or 12. above): NTE 5 This includes, but is not limited to, Bar and Bat Mitzvah, weddings, funerals, baby namings, brit (for baby boys)1AN:Responding to specific religious inquiries: NTE 20Includes time to research sources for specific issues. Does not include counseling sessions that may require 1 hr ea (could be counted as responding to multiple inquiries)AO: Write an article for Shofar: 4 ea 1AP: Conduct Shivah home service or visit congregants in hospital: NTE 20 1AQ:. Help develop and teach adult education course: NTE 5 Includes preparation for each class taught 1AR: Attend and give guidance to Annual Retreat of FB Jewish Congregation: 1 ea 1AS:. Rehearsals with Bnai Mitzvah candidates and parents:NTE 4 Determine status of candidates level of performance and provide guidance; ensure candidate has sufficient preparation to performing acceptably.1AT Execution and Oversee Worship and Community: NTE 12 1 AU Jewish Religious Affairs Committee Meeting:NTE 4, 7. Qualifications. The Jewish Civilian Rabbi a. Contractor shall possess a basic working knowledge of Jewish Education and Scriptures. b. Contractor must have prior experience leading/supervising.c. Must have Post secondary education specializing in Theology or Pastoral Ministries.d. Personal Knowledge of the U.S Military family life. e. Rabbinical ordination is required.f. Must have the ability to work in support of the broad spectrum of Jewish traditions; Reformed, Conservative, and Orthodox. h. Able to work well with Point of Contacts from Catholic and Protestant congregations on.8. Support.a.Contractor shall be authorized, on a space available basis, use of government telephone (with commercial access) for local and long distance calls to maintain contact with volunteers, Jewish parish members, and Installation Chaplains Office personnel. No reimbursement for calls placed in the conduct of business is authorized.b.A photocopy machine at the Chapel will be made available for use by the Contractor to fulfill contract requirements on a space available basis.c.Request for government provided audiovisual training aids must be submitted two weeks prior to the date for which they are needed to the Point of Contact. No reimbursement will be made for training aids purchased and used by the contractor.d.The government will provide to the contractor all missals, hymnals, and Bibles used in the conduct of worship services. Other materials such as curriculum materials for Bible studies, chairs, tables, blackboards, video-set ups and overhead projectors for all youth events/ classes/activities and materials such as craft supplies, paper, markers, flip charts, and pens will be supplied as required.e.The government will provide adequate deskwork area on a space available basis for use by contractor to meet the requirements of this contract.f.The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government supplies and property.g.The government will provide facility space for worship and other religious services, altar and sacramental implements, ecclesiastical supplies, and other worship equipment required supporting services of this contract.10.Contractor Furnished Property. Contractor shall provide his/her own transportation and all necessary equipment to fulfill this contract except as stated elsewhere in this contract.11.Physical Security. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods to ensure the physical security of all U.S. Government property and facilities under their control lAW facility, local, and Installation SOPs. Locking of external doors and windows is necessary when leaving the facility. Internal doors should be locked to protect Government property. Access to office areas, especially those with telephones and automation equipment should be closely monitored and limited. 12.Safety. The Contractor shall be aware of local safety requirements and ensure that all reasonable efforts are made to protect all persons from harm and the U.S. Government property from damage.13.Restrictions. Government property made available under this contract is only for use in the performance of services described in this contract.14. Disclaimer. The government will not be responsible in any way for damage to the contractors supplies, materials, equipment, or to personal property as a result of fire, theft, accident, natural disaster, or other events.15. Liability. For the purpose of this contract, the Contractor is considered an independent contractor and not as an agent of the U.S. Government. During performance, the Contractor shall be liable and will indemnify and hold harmless the Government, its agents and employees against all actions or claims for damages to persons or property, including death arising from fault, negligence, wrongful act, or wrongful omission of the Contractor, his agents or employees utilized in the provision of services.16. Compensation. The contractor will be paid upon satisfactory completion of services and upon presentation of invoice lAW terms of this contract. Partial payments are authorized on a monthly basis. Since this contract does not create an employer-employee relationship, there are no provisions for lodging or employee benefits of medical care, retirement, or workers compensation. The contractor is also responsible for his/her own tax liabilities. Payments made under this contract are not subject to Federal Income Tax withholding. 17. Subcontracting.Contractor may provide a qualified substitute for a period of time if approved by the Point of Contact (POC). However, in such case, the substitute shall have no claim whatsoever against the Government for services rendered and the price to be paid the substitute shall be a matter entirely between the Contractor and sub-contractor. This provision imposes no obligation on the Contracting Officer to exercise the foregoing authority. 18. SCHEDULE OF WORK (SOW) a. To provide Services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement b. Quantities are only estimates. Only services performed will be paid for c. Payment will be for units of service not for hours. d. Base Year: 1 October 08 to 30 September
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- Address: ACA, Capital District Contracting Center Directorate of Contracting, 9410 Jackson Loop, Suite 101 Fort Belvoir VA<br />
- Zip Code: 22060-5116<br />
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