On-Site Inspection Agency/AM, 201 W. Service Rd., Dulles IAP, P.O.Box 17498, Washington, DC 20041-0498

U -- SCIENTIFIC TRAINING SOL OSIA01-98-Q-0021 DUE 070198 POC Lori Smith, Contract Specialist, (703)810-4602, or David E. Miller, Contracting Officer (703)810-4796 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the following: The Contractor shall Develop and Present a two-week orientation course at the Contractor's site for up to 6 On-Site Inspection Agency (OSIA) Linguists for basic terminology of microbiology and molecular biology. The course shall consist of classroom training and practical hands-on laboratory exercises. This training shall be scheduled for 3-14 August 1998. Training subject matter shall cover basic knowledge in organic chemistry, biology and microbiology (to include virology, immunology, cell culture, biochemistry and genetic engineering) and the terminology associated with these subjects. The training course shall include a technically qualified Russian speaker who can assist the linguists in translation and interpretation exercises pertaining to the subject matter covered in class. Practical laboratory exercises shall include safety procedures, laboratory equipment, and laboratory techniques used in biological processes. The course shall be designed to have separate modules that can be offered on a repetitive basis as needed by OSIA. All text, tables, diagrams, and illustrations in the course shall be stored as electronic files, 3.5 microdisks to be delivered to OSIA. The software application used shall be compatible with the Windows NT System, Microsoft Office 95, version 7.0 currently used by OSIA. The Contractor shall plan, manage and execute the requirements and tasks specified for this training. The contractor shall provide all instructors, development, equipment, materials, facilities and support for this training. The contractor shall be required to maintain student records; develop and administer written tests/quizzes; develop and administer written student evaluations and course critiques; develop and administer course completion certificates; provide a student roster, copies of student evaluations and course critiques within 10 working days of course completion to OSIA. Provide changes in course content, improvements, cost changes, administrative changes, financial reports, etc. to OSIA. This notice serves as the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) portion of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA). This solicitation document has incorporated provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The procedures identified in FAR 13.106 apply to this acquisition. Award shall be made to the technically acceptable lowest price offeror. The Contracting Office will conduct comparative evaluation of offerors. All offerors shall submit a technical/management proposal to include past performance of similar courses provided to Government/Private Industry. Also include resumes, a work plan, labor category and level of effort, facility description and photos, and area information -- lodging, restaurants amenities. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Questions regarding this acquisition can be addressed to Lori Smith, Contract Specialist, (703) 810-4602. The date and time for receipt of quotes is 1 July 1998 at 4:00pm EST. Facsimile transmissions are acceptable and should be submitted to (703) 810-4675. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that shall be considered by the Government. All offerors must be registered in the Department of Defense Central Contractor Registration Database. Synopsis No. 0012. (0170)

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