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U -- INTRODUCTORY C++ TRAINING SOL 97P030183 DUE 053097 POC Diane Coger, Contracting Officer (301) 443-7083 WEB: Program Support Center, http://cbd-submit@gpo.gov. E-MAIL: Program Support Center, dcoger@psc.dhhs.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; quotations are being requested. A written solicitation will not be issued. This request for quotations, RFQ Number 97P030183, is for an introductory training course in C++ for 40 students. The period of performance shall be from June 6, 1997 through June 19, 1997. Training shall be held at the Government site, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The instructor shall be available from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for discussions with students. Twenty (20) students shall be trained each week. The training shall provide a solid foundation for developing C++ applications, regardless of which development environment or operating system the Government may be using. Experience in C or object-oriented programming shall not be prerequisites. The training shall contain key object-oriented programming concepts as well as hands-on experience developing C++ programs. Students shall learn how to: 1) create, compile and run C++ programs; 2) define and use C++ classes -- the basic units of reliable, reusable code; 3) read and understand basic C++ syntax; 4) declare, use and distinguish variables, constants, arrays, pointers, and references; 5) write functions, decisions and loops; 6) use standard input and output functions and operators; and 7) derive new classes from existing classes with inheritance. In addition to comprehensive course materials (one set per student), the Contractor shall provide all hardware, software, and networking equipment needed to conduct the training. An instructor conference shall be held prior to the training to discuss how the Government's requirements can best be met. The Government shall provide a suitable classroom and set-up assistance the workday prior to the start of training. The SIC Code is 8243 and the small business size standard is average annual receipts for the preceding 3 fiscal years not in excess of $5 million. Solicitation documents, provisions and clauses herein are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (OCT 1995), and FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1997), applies to this acquisition. Quoters must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JAN 1997), with quotes. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (AUG 1996), applies to this acquisition as well as the following clauses cited therein: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 1984); FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1984); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (APR 1984); and FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1988). In addition to a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, responses must include a price quote; a course description; a description of training aids that will be used, e.g., hardware, software, course material, etc.; and three references (name, point of contact, and telephone number) for whom the quoted course has been conducted within the last year. Quotations will be evaluated using simplified acquisition procedures (see FAR 13.106-2). The quotation which is determined most advantageous to the Government, considering the quoters capability to satisfy the Government's requirement, price and past performance, shall be selected. Direct all questions or inquiries, referencing RFQ Number 97P030183, by fax to (301) 443-2761 or telephone (301) 443-7083. Quotations shall reference the RFQ number, be sent to the attention of Diane Coger at the Department of Health and Human Services, Program Support Center, Division of Acquisition Management, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 5-95, Rockville, MD 20857, and be received no later than 3:00 p.m., May 30, 1997. (See Note 1.) (0133)

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