SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Youth Tech camps sources capable to provide 10-20 techonology camps for youth ages 9-18 years old.
- Notice Date
- 1/11/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 624110
— Child and Youth Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Unit - Air Force Services Agency, HQ AFSVA - AFNAFPO, 2261 Hughes Ave Ste #156, Lackland AFB, Texas, 78236-9854, United States
- ZIP Code
- 78236-9854
- Solicitation Number
- F41999-13-I-7004_Youth_Tech_Camps
- Point of Contact
- Kathy L Hanley, Phone: (210)395-7827
- E-Mail Address
-
katherine.hanley@us.af.mil
(katherine.hanley@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 1. Description: The Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), Directorate of Services, Child and Youth Programs is seeking sources capable of providing 10-20 technology camps for youth ages 9-18 years over school breaks (spring, summer and winter). The camps will be provided to 10-20 Continental United States (CONUS) installations throughout 2013. General Information: This is a Request for Information (RFI): Seeking tutorials and/or 5 FULL DAY WORKSHOPS with basic or custom options to include but not limited to : Video Tutorials - A set of vide tutorials teaching staff how to facilitate the following camps. Basic: General Camp for Youth Programs Microsoft Word - create a basic webpage iPhoto/Photography - working on composition, lighting, and editing techniques to create a slide show in PowerPoint or other related material iMovie - basics of filmmaking, to include a 30 sec video for each youth (e.g. movie, commercial, movie trailer, infomercial etc.) telling a story and conclude with a montage of works throughout the week. GarageBand - song composition to include the development of adding music to lyrics using Garage Band software. Final Project - Youth will create their own final product and it will be placed on a CD will need to be left behind in the program. A final showcase should allow for youth to share their works with other youth and family members. Custom Tracks : Youth Programs would have the ability to select the camp best suited for their youth combining two or more tracks. Photographer Track - 1-2 Days (group sizes not to exceed 20) Youth will learn the basics of photography and basic photo editing using iPhoto. Youth will compile their photography into slideshows and learn how to tell a story using photography. They will also learn how to use photography to record and change reality. Filmmaker Track - 1-3 Days (group sizes not to exceed 20) Youth will learn the basics of visual storytelling and video editing. Youth will also learn how to effectively capture moments using cameras and then edit the footage into trailers and short films using iMovie. Digital Music Track - 1-2 Days (group sizes not to exceed 12) Youth will learn how to create music using GarageBand. Youth will discuss how music effects the audience. They will be challenged to express something about their daily lives using the skills they've learned. Web Designer/Programmer Track - 1-2 Days (group sizes not to exceed 12) Youth will learn the basics of putting a simple webpage together about themselves while incorporating some of their previous works. They will also learn the basics of HTML5 and the power of the internet, programming and communication. Video Game Track - 1-2 Days (group sizes not to exceed 12) Youth will experiment with level editor games like MineCraft and Portal 2 to develop skills in architecture, storytelling and puzzle based challenges. Youth will also build challenges for each other. Final Project - 1 Day Youth will create their own final product and it will be placed on a CD will need to be left behind in the program. A final showcase should allow for youth to share their works with other youth and family members. 2. Respondents' Replies to RFI. To maintain consistency and equality in this process, vendors are requested to use the structure outlined below for their response. •· Cover Page •· Vendor Name •· Vendor Address •· Contact information for the vendor representative •· Response to the substance of this RFI to include pricing •· Brochures and/or other literature While hardcopy is acceptable, e-mail is the preferred submission method. The file should be in Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word format. It should be sent to the POC listed in the FBO announcement no later than 11 February 2013, 12:00pm CDT. 3. Requested Information. Respondents are requested to provide the following information: •· A brief overview of your company and its products/services (Brochures). •· Name, address, and telephone and facsimile number of a Point of Contact. •· Describe the features and components (recommended and optional) of any hardware or software proposed as part of the solution. •· Description of your standard maintenance and support packages and their cost. •· Request information regarding implementation, fielding, field guidance, and sustainment services needed to support all AFPC/Directorate of Services, Child and Youth Programs. •· Describe your firm's standard training package/plan. •· Does your company have an existing relationship with DoD? If so, briefly describe the number of years your solution has been installed and number of locations. Please provide a point of contact. If not, please provide industry referrals. •· Request information and pricing for a tutorials and /or 5 full day workshops to include but not limited to:. Microsoft Word, iPhoto/Photography, iMovie, Garage Band, Final Project, and Custom Tracks. This RFI is for planning and information purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any follow-on acquisitions. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of the RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlements to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of a submission of responses to the RFI and Government use of such information. No responses will be forthcoming to the respondents of this letter.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Air Force Personnel Center Directorate of Services - Camps will be provided to 10-20 Continental United States installations., United States
- Record
- SN02963793-W 20130113/130111234014-b0a555be0ff6f22fdf6b01470c9b7dff (fbodaily.com)
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