Federal Bureau of Prisons, P.O. Box 9999, East Arkona Road, Milan, MI 48160

G -- CONDUCT CATHOLIC MASS IN SPANISH SOL RFQ 117-0540 DUE 091997 POC Barbara A. Eschels (313)439-1511 ext.320 (I)This is a comined 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 ammouncement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is a Request for Quotation, number 117-0540. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-46. (IV)The SIC code for this solicitation is 8661. The small business size standard is $5.0 million. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. (V) Item 1 -- Provide Spanish mass and instruction to the Spanish speaking inmates. Provide service up to 24 times throughout the fiscal year. Each service will consist of a three (3) hour session. (VI) The offeror must be able to provide or be an ordained Catholic priest. The offeror will be instructing convicted felons housed at the Federal Correctional Institution and the Federal Detention Center, Milan, Michigan. The contractor cannot and will not perform the following functions: supervise inmates; supervise Bureau staff; participate in inmate accountability; requisition, sign for or receive supplies for the government; formulate policy or procedures; or attend staff functions. All required equipment will be furnished by the Government for use on the premises. The contractor shall agree to adhere to all the regulations prescribed by the institution for safety, security, custody and conduct of inmates. Any infractions of the rules shall be immediately reported to the Staff Chaplains. The awarded contractor shall attend an orientation session, prior to assuming the contract duties. Reimbursement is authorized for the time spent in the institution security orientation prorated at the contract rate. (VII) The exact dates & times of the sessions will be determined once the contract is let. (VIII) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (IX) The award will be based solely on price -- lowest qualified bid. (X) Include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-5, Offeror Representations & Certifications-Commercial Items, with the bid. (XI) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms & Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (XII) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (XIII) Contract Security (P.S. 3000-1) applies to this acquisition. This includes a NCIC background check; name check; fingerprint check; law enforcement agency checks; contractor pre-employment for; vouchering of employers in the last five (5) years; declaration for Federal Employment; release of information; and, urinalysis. (XIV) DPAS does not apply to this acquisition. (XV) Offers are due September 19,1997 at 2:00 p.m. EST at the Federal Correctional Institution, Milan, Michigan. Faxed offers may be sent to (313)439-3608. (XVI)For furhter information contact Barbara Eschels at (313)439-1511 ext. 320, or fax (313)439-3608 or e-mail beschels@bop.gov***** (0230)

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