SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- Roman Catholic Priest - NCIC Form - Credentials of Religious Services Contractor
- Notice Date
- 9/17/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 813110
— Religious Organizations
- Contracting Office
- Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, FMC Devens, 42 Patton Road, Devens, Massachusetts, 01432
- ZIP Code
- 01432
- Solicitation Number
- RFQP0205-00006-11
- Archive Date
- 9/9/2011
- Point of Contact
- Heather M. Cheney, Phone: 9787961054
- E-Mail Address
-
hcheney@bop.gov
(hcheney@bop.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Credentials of Religious Services Contractor NCIC Form Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Roman Catholic Priest General Requirements: The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Medical Center Devens, located at 42 Patton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 is soliciting for the acquisition of an Roman Catholic Priest. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This acquisition is unrestricted. This combined synopsis/solicitation document incorporates clauses and provisions in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-44. Description of Services to be Performed: Services of a professional, ordained Catholic Priest(s) to perform Catholic services for the Religious Services Department at the Federal Medical Center and at the Federal Medical Center Camp. This will include conducting Sunday Catholic Mass on a weekly basis, hearing confessions by Catholic inmates, and conducting Catholic Mass on Special Holy Days of Obligation according to the Catholic Religious Calendar. General Topics for Roman Catholic Contractors: 1. Articles of Faith (Nicene and Apostles Creed) 2. Catholic Morality 3. Sacraments 4. Days of Obligation and Sunday Worship 5. Understanding Sacred Scripture 6. Annual Lectionary Readings 7. Christian Living 8. The Place of Devotion in the Life of Catholics 9. Seasons of the Church Year 10. Veneration of Saints 11. Adoration Reserved for God Alone 12. Celebration of the Eucharist (ritual practices) 13. Ecumenism 14. Understanding Sin 15. Reconciliation 16. The Role of the Family in Catholic Life 17. Spirituality 18. The Disciplines of the Church (Fasting, etc.) 19. Sacramentals 20. Catholic Social Teachings Place of Performance: Services will be performed at the Federal Medical Center, 42 Patton Road, Devens, Massachusetts, 01432. Schedule of Services: The contractor is expected to participate in institution scheduled Catholic Mass, on a mutually agreeable basis, each week. Each visit will be approximately two sessions, and not to exceed two sessions. A session is defined as one hour. Qualifications: Respondent must: 1. Provide an Ordained Catholic Priest. Additional Requirements: All quoters must provide the following with their quote. 1. Completed attached form "Credentials of Religious Services Contractor". 2. List two personal references. 3. One letter of endorsement from your local religious organization. All information provided will be reviewed by BOP staff. Quoters may be required to submit additional documents for review and/or be interviewed by BOP staff. Quoters failing to submit any of the required documents or participate in an interview (if required) will be removed from further consideration for award. Quoters providing unfavorable responses to the credentials form, or in the interview, may be ineligible for award. Period of Contract: The period of contract will be from date of award through two years (24 months). Institution Security: The contractor must qualify for entry into the facility. The contractor will not have a need for general movement around the facility. The contractor will adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institution for the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. The contractor agrees to adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institution for the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. The contractor shall attend an orientation program prior to assuming institution involvement. Reimbursement to the incumbent of time spent in Institution Security Orientation or other periodic security related training will be at the contract rate, prorated hourly. The following investigative procedures will be applied and appropriate forms completed before an individual is permitted inside the institution: National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Check DOJ-99 (Name Check) FC-258 (Fingerprint Check) Law Enforcement Agency Checks Vouchering of employers over the past five years Resume/Personal Qualifications OPM-329-A (Authority for Release of Information) Completed Contractor Pre-Employment Form National Agency Check and Inquires (NACI) Check (if application); and Urinalysis (If the test is positive the contractor shall be disqualified from being awarded the contract). Contract Clauses and Solicitation Provisions: The full text of clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at www.acqnet.gov/far. The following FAR provisions are applicable to this acquisition; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (June 2008); 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999); 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2009); 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998); The following FAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (June 2010); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (July 2010); 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set - Aside (June 2003), 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003); 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (July 2010); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998); 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009); 52.225.13, Restriction on certain foreign purchases (June 2008); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003); 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (June 2010); 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). 52.237-103-71, Requirements for Religious Services (January 2005) 52.27-103-71, Faith Based and Community Based Organizations (August 2005) 52.27-103-72, DOJ Residency Requirement Bureau of Prisons (June 2004) For three of the five years immediately prior to submission of an offer/bid/quote, or prior to performance under a contract or commitment, individuals or contractor employees providing services must have: 1. Legally resided in the United States (U.S.); 2. Worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3. Been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas. If the individual is not a U.S. citizen, they must be from a country allied with the U.S. The following website provides current information regarding allied countries: http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/citizen.htm By signing this contract or commitment document, or by commencing performance, the contractor agrees to this restriction. [End of Clause] Submission of Quotations: Vendors will be required to submit the following information on company letterhead or business stationary directly to the contracting officer: 1) The request for quotation number (RFQ) 2) Schedule of item with pricing 3) Contractor Dunn & Bradstreet Number and Tax Identification Number 4) Completed Representations and Certification or online at https://orca.bpn.gov/ Offers shall be received on or before the deadline of October 1, 2010, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, via mail. Mailed quotes shall be submitted to the following address: Heather Cheney, Contract Specialist Federal Medical Center Devens P.O. Box 880 Ayer, MA 01432 Hand Delivered: Heather Cheney, Contract Specialist Federal Medical Center Devens 42 Patton Road Ayer, MA 01432 Overnight Delivery: Heather Cheney, Contract Specialist Federal Medical Center Devens 36 Independence Drive; Building 1677 Ayer, MA 01432 ** Faxed or e-mailed quotes will not be accepted ** Please do not submit quotes to any location other than the one listed above. Quotes received after the deadline will not be considered. Please place any questions you may have in writing by either email hcheney@bop.gov, fax 1-978-796-1131 or mail to the address above. I will consider all questions received and provide responses, where appropriate. Anticipated date of award is on or about October 7, 2010. Awards will only be available at www.fbo.gov, on or about October 15, 2010. Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database at www.ccr.gov. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit offers equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a written offer which will be considered for award. This solicitation is distributed solely through the General Services Administration, Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizopps.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation document will not be available. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. This acquisition is unrestricted.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 42 Patton Road, Ayer, Massachusetts, 01432, United States
- Zip Code: 01432
- Zip Code: 01432
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