Asc/Pkwt Area C Bldg 1 Rm 113, 1940 Allbrook Drive Ste 3, Wright-Patterson Afb Oh 45433-5309

V -- SECRETARIAL SUPPORT SOL F33600-98-R-0097 DUE 071798 POC For copy, D. Tanner/Pkwtm/[937]257-6636, For additional information contact D. Tanner/Pkwtm/[937]257-6636 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with add'l information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation F33600-98-R0097 is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. This acquisition is set aside 100% for small business, standard industrial classification code 7338 and small business size standard 5 million. Purchase Order Line Item 0001 -- Non-Personal Service, to provide Secretarial Services in accordance with the following Statement of Work -- for the period of 23 Jul 98 -- 22 Jul 99, Not-To-Exceed 2048/Hrs. Line Item 0002 -- Same as Line Item 0001 -- for the period of 23 Jul 99 -- 30 Apr 2000, Not-To-Exceed 1608/Hrs; (Note: All proposals shall include a Daily Rate for each line item, and a day time telephone to be reached. Invoice monthly with Payment Terms of Net 30.) STATEMENT OF WORK: 1. Work Specifications: The contractor shall provide secretarial services to accomplish the following purpose and objective: A. Receives visitors and answers telephone in Spanish and English -- B. Receives and reviews incoming mail. Maintains suspense file to ensure that correspondence/responses are prepared and submitted on time -- C. Types a variety of correspondence from handwritten or rough draft material into final copy. Composes and types correspondence from oral instructions or material extracted from files in Spanish and English -- D. Maintains calendar, schedules appointments and conferences; reschedules as necessary. E. Must have knowledge in making travel arrangements to include lodging, travel, and itinerary -- F. Set up and maintain office files. Files correspondence as directed or determined by review of material. Obtains specified correspondence from files as directed. Obtains reproduction copies of correspondence as requested -- 2. Required Qualifications: A. Thorough knowledge of administrative procedures and office functions in order to adequately handle visitors, telephone calls, and correspondence. This function is performed in the Spanish/English language -- B. Fluent knowledge in the operation of a personal computer, WordPerfect Word Processor, and type at least 45 words per minute -- C. Fluent knowledge verbally and written of English and Spanish grammars, spelling and punctuation to correct errors in material being typed, dictated, reviewed in these two mentioned languages -- D. Fluent knowledge of transportation and shipping in order to coordinate with the Spanish freight forwarder -- E. Posses a high degree of tact, diplomacy and the ability to cooperate and work harmoniously with the foreign military and civilian personnel. AWARD CRITERIA/EVALUATION FACTORS: Note: Quotes will be evaluated according to Best Value. 1.Must have a thorough knowledge of telephone etiquette procedures in order to answer the telephone tactfully in Spanish and English -- 2. Must be able to receive and review incoming mail using Spanish and English -- 3. Must have knowledge in making travel arrangements -- 4. Must have a thorough knowledge in typing a variety of correspondence. This may entail handwritten or rough draft copy into a final document -- 5. Must be able to compose and type correspondence from brief oral instructions -- 6. Fluent knowledge in computer skills to include: Word Perfect Processor -- 7. Must be able to type at least 45 words per minute -- 8. Fluent knowledge of transportation and shipping -- 9. Must be able to provide and past performance experience similar to that stated in the Statement of Work -- 10. The Air Force will conduct interviews (Face to Face) with all offerors that are determined to be within the competitive range. After the closing of this announcement, interviews will be conductedon or before 22 Jul 98 -- PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 23 Jul 98 -- 30 Apr 2000; DUTY HOURS: 0800-1700, includes one hour lunch; WORK WEEK: 5 days per week -- 8 hours per day -- Work will not be required on the 10 U.S. paid holidays -- Work may be required on official Spanish holidays and in the Foreign Liaison Officer's absence -- Any absences during regularly scheduled workdays will not be paid -- Authorized 10 days paid vacation per each line item -- Overtime Anticipated: To be determined -- EMPLOYEE'S RESPONSIBILITY: Employee will be responsible for paying all their own payroll insurance and taxes -- Contractor employees shall wear visible contractor-provided identification at all times while on a military installation. The identification shall clearly identify the individual as being a contractor employee -- WORK LOCATION: Wright-Patterson AFB OH, Area C, Bldg. 89, Spanish Liaison Office. -- All proposals shall be delivered in the English language. SOLICITATION INCORPORATESBY REFERENCE FAR: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun 97), 52.212-3 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 97), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 97), 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 96), DFARS 252.212- 7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statue Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jul 97), APPLIES TO THIS ACQUISITION. The followin additional FAR clauses only applies to offerors who are incorporated responding to this acquisition: 22.1012-1 Wage Determination (07 Jun 98) -- Wage Determination # 94-2419 dtd 02 Jul 97; 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended (May 89); 52.222-42 Statement of Equilvalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 89) -- This statement is for information only, It is not a Wage Determination: Employee Class 01313, Monetary Wage -- $13.21. All proposals are due No Later Than 1600 EDST on 17 Jul 98, to ASC/PKWT, Attn: Deanna Tanner, Area C, Bldg. 1, Ste 3, 1940 Allbrook Dr., or Fax To: 937-656-1896. Questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to Deanna Tanner/Contracting Officer at 937-257-6636, X-4247. The approximate issue/response date will be 10 Jul 98. The anticipated award date will be 22 Jul 98. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of an Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact the buyer at the telephone number listed above. When requested the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr.Plaisted can be reached at (937) 255-9095, DSN 785-9095. His address is 1790 10th Street, Room 208, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433. Posted 07/08/98. (0189)

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