325th Contracting Squadron, 501 Illinois Avenue, STE 5, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5526

U -- EDUCATIONAL TEST DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING SOL F08637 97 QX071 DUE 011397 POC Contact A1C Pearlman, Contract Specialist, 904-283-8630; Capt James Calnan, Contracting Officer, 904-283-8638 Requirements: This synopsys constitutes a combines synopsis/soliciation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; faxed or written quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number F08637 97QX071 is a request for quotation. the requirement is solicited on an open-market basis for potential set-aside to small business firms. The Standard Industrial Classification is 8748 and the Size Standard is $3.5M. Tyndall AFB has a requirement to acquire services to develop test questions for input into the Certification and Testing Program (CerTest). The requirements of this project include: the development of valid and reliable certification tests to operate on the CerTest system; software modifications, as required, to meet the needs of increased test pools; workshops at various Air Force locations to ensure the validity of the certification tests and establish management procedures for the administration of CerTest training program. The contractor will convert the new Environmental Protection Agency's (EPS) Chloroflourocarbon exam to operate on the CerTest system. The contractor will develop tests to operate on the CerTest system. The deliverable for this effort could be tests distributed on floppy disk or on CD-ROM as requested by user. Further deliverables may include: training workshops, evaluation and item analysis reports based on the test data currently being collected by the CerTest program, and the development of computer-based training materials that could be tied into the CerTest program. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-36. Delivery will be from date of award through 30 Sep 97. The following Far Part 12 clauses apply: 1) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (no additional instructions other than as noted above), 2) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. Award will be made to the lowest price responsible quoter who can provide the services during the period specified. Evaluation of quote is based on best value, cost, ability to meet requirements and past performance. Award will be made on an "all or none" basis. 3) A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items, must be submitted with quote, 4) FAR 42.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions applies. Additional Terms: quotations must be in writing and submitted on or before the due date: Quotations are due on January 10, 1997, 4:30 PM, Central Standard Time, 325th Contracting Squadron/LGCV, 501 Illinois Ave., Suite 5, Tyndall AFB FL 32403-5526. Facsimile acceptable. Quotations may be faxed: Attn: A1C Pearlman 904-283-1222, 5) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement States or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Components, apply to this acquisition (All listed Statues/order are exempted). Other terms are as follows: Payment will be made by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS-OR-FVP), 2500 Leahy Ave., P.O. Box 934400, Orlando FL 32893-4400. (0353)

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