SOLICITATION NOTICE
G -- NATIVE AMERICAN MEDICINE MAN
- Notice Date
- 8/17/2010
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 813110
— Religious Organizations
- Contracting Office
- Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, FPC Duluth, PO Box 1400, 6902 Airport Road, Duluth, Minnesota, 55814
- ZIP Code
- 55814
- Solicitation Number
- RFQP04021000018
- Archive Date
- 12/10/2010
- Point of Contact
- David Grezak, Phone: 2182497322
- E-Mail Address
-
dgrezak@bop.gov
(dgrezak@bop.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FPC Duluth, Duluth, MN, intends to make a single award to a responsible entity for providing the services of Native American Medicine man to the inmate population as outlined in the statement of work. The anticipated date of the award will be approximately October 1, 2010 subjected to funds availability for the next fiscal year. The duration of the contract will be from the date of award through 09/30/2011. The contractor shall perform all services at FPC Duluth, in the Religious Services Department, located at 6902 Airport Road, Duluth MN, 55814. The contractor will conduct Native American ceremonies and provide instruction to inmates in the Native American Faith. General Topics for Contractors - Native American 1. Red Road 2. All My Relation 3. Medicine Wheel 4. The Sacred Pipe 5. Sweat Lodge 6. Elders 7. Circle of Life 8. Traditions/Rituals 9. Prayers 10. Ceremonies 11. Fasting 12. Smudging 13. The Drum 14. Grandfather/Grandmother 15. Dances 16. The Medicine Pouch 17. Offerings 18. Decision-making 19. Ritual Objects 20. Eagle 21. Eagle Feathers 22. Nature Lessons 23. Family Relations 24. Parenting 25. Learning 26. Healthy Relationships 27. Culture 28. Healing Traditions 29. Herbal Medicines 30. Understanding Self 31. Respect 32. Traditional Games 33. Traditional Foods 34. Seasons 35. Healing Self 36. A Grateful Heart 37. Cleansing Ceremonies 38. What is the role of faith and Community Re-entry? The contractor will supply all of their own religious garments and books. The contractor will control, supervise, and be responsible for all government materials and equipment and will ensure that such equipment and materials are used only for legitimate program purposes. The contractor will provide 4 sessions per year. The sessions will either be on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Pipe ceremony) or on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (sweat ceremony). The day and time of these services is subject to change with agreement of the religious services department and the contractor. A session will consist of 4 hours to include entry and exit. The contractor will adhere to all regulations prescribed by FPC Duluth for the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. All contract personnel providing services within the confines of the FPC shall have a complete investigation conducted in accordance with BOP Program Statement 3000.02, "Personnel Manual". Any contract personnel who enter the FPC on a regular basis shall be required to attend a four-hour institution orientation program prior to assuming his or her responsibilities under the contract. A "refresher" orientation must be completed annually. The CM (Contract Monitor) will be responsible for scheduling training for contract personnel. The solicitation will be made available on or about August 20, 2010 and will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities website at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The site provides downloading instructions. All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to insure that they have the most up to date information about this acquisition. All contractors doing business with the federal government shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. The website for registration is www.ccr.gov. The anticipated date for receipt of quotes is September 06, 2010; however, this is a projected estimate and quotes should refer to page 1 of the solicitation for the actual date quotations are due. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOJ/BPR/40201/RFQP04021000018/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Federal Prison Camp, 6902 Airport Road, Duluth, Minnesota, 55814, United States
- Zip Code: 55814
- Zip Code: 55814
- Record
- SN02243466-W 20100819/100817235415-4ae63efa9ed0702f10e22485cde970e9 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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