DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, MCGA DOC BLDG 4197, 2107 17TH STREET, FT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-5015

U -- NON-PERSONAL SERVICES TO CONVERT AND TEACH A CORRESPONDENCE COURSE AS AN IN-RESIDENCE PHASE I AMEDD OFFICERS ADVANCED COURSE FOR SMALL GROUPS OF INTERNATIONAL MILITARY STUDENTS (IMS). SOL DADA18-97-Q-0081 DUE 021397 POC Contract Specialist ROBERT BARNEA (210) 221-5367 Contracting Officer GLORIA CASSEL (210) 221-4807 (Site Code DADA18) 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 solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. The Standard Industrial Code is 8299 and small business size standard is $5 mil. DESCRIPTION: IMS are selected by their respective home countries to participate in the Security Assistance Training Program at the Army Medical Department Center & School (AMEDDC&S), Fort Sam Houston, TX. Course conversion, and presentation are to be accomplished at the AMEDDC&S. Contractor will include the content and materials, as appropriate, from the Phase I correspondence Officer Advanced Course, consisting of seventeen (17) sub-courses, in a seven (7) week in-residence course for IMS. Contractor must submit documents showing the offered instructor(s) qualifications meet or exceed the following SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Instructors must have prior military experience and be a graduate of the AMEDD Officer Advanced Course. Must have completed the AMEDD Faculty Development Course or an equivalent. Must possess highly developed skills in written and oral communication in the English language, and instructional proficiency according to previous successful instruction experience in a TRADOC/AMEDDC&S School, or similar subject matter institution. Teaching experience must include small group settings and successful prior associations with International Military Students. Must possess tact, diplomacy, and patience. Must be sensitive to cultural and religious differences of IMS. Must have a working knowledge of computers and be familiar with various software programs, including but not limited to PowerPoint, MS Word, and Windows 95. Must be available, willing, and physically able to travel to Washington D.C., and escort IMS on daily tours in and around the area for one week. The full PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT is available by facsimile by calling Contract Specialist or faxing your return address to (210) 221-4430 or (210) 221-5402 requesting DADA18-97-Q-0081 PWS. Contractor Must offer on the following items: Item 0001 Course document preparation and conversion, beginning March 31, 1997 and to be completed NLT April 13, 1997; Bid as one Job lump sum. Item 0002 Course Document approval, initial IMS assessments, course presentation, and Phase I OAC examinations; (First class to begin April 14, 1997, and finish on June 13, 1997. Second class to begin on July 28, 1997 and finish on September 26, 1997.) Class completion reports, corrections to course control documents and lessons learned recommendations are to be completed after each class finish date; Bid as two (2) lump sum jobs (one for each class). Item 0003 (OPTIONAL ITEM) Instructor to accompany IMS as mentor and guide on DoD Information Program tour for one week during each class. Instructor's meals, lodging and transportation during tour to be provided by government. Tours are scheduled and conducted by the Security Assistance Training Field Activity, Fort Monroe, VA. NOTE: Item 0003 is a Government elected option that may be added after award by unilateral modification. Services to be received by the International Military Student Office, AHS, Bldg 2840 Room 109, Fort Sam Houston, TX. The provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies. The provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial items applies with the following evaluation criteria: Technical Quality, Past Performance, and Price; Technical quality and Past Performance when combined are slightly more important than Price. The following clauses apply: 52.212-4 Conttract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, 52-212.5 Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, 52.222-25 Equal Opportunity (E.O.11246), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225.51 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program, 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards, 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment. Offerors must complete 52.213-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items prior to award. Mail or Fax Offer, Resumes, and completed representations and Certifications to MCGA-DOC-C at (210)221-4430 Attn: Bob Barnea. Offers due February 13, 1997. (0031)

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