U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover Building, Rm 6833, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001

U -- EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES SOL RFQ80197 DUE 072798 POC Andrea K. Pearson, Contract Specialist, 202-324-2975 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-04. This solicitation is being issued under RFQ #80197. This is a 100% set aside for small business. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 8299 and the business size standard is $5,000,000.00. The FBI is seeking a two week training course which will enhance the students basic ability to address specific interpretating issues. There shall be two classes conducted simultaneously, one in Chinese Mandarin and the other in Spanish for 10 students during the weeks of 8/10 thru 8/21/98 . If the FBI demand is greater than anticipated, then the FBI may require another section of Spanish with 10 students. Instructor shall -- provide Language Specialists (LSs) with techniques and tools to interpret in the following situations: a). interpreting for Special Agents when interviewing subjects, victims, and witnesses b). interpreting complaint calls received in the office c). interpreting for dignitaries and other important officials visiting the office d). interpreting at polygraph interviews e). interpreting Miranda Rights and other statutes and regulations as needed f). interpreting at international training conferences g). interpreting at court hearings, arraignments, investigations, and other judicial matters. Contractor shall: a). provide the facility, equipment, and materials necessary to conduct consecutive interpretation training courses b). provide a Resource Center or a similar facility where students have access to an extensive collection of current documents printed materials, and audio and video materials relevant to the study and practice of consecutive interpretation pertinent to their language, c). provide a course curriculum and course syllabus d). be within close proximity to adequate hotels and restaurants for the students to utilize while training e). provide assessment information regarding the achievement of each student. The Government shall provide the contractor with pre-training information for each student regarding their current linguistic ability, and their pre-training interpretation experience and level of confidence. The evaluation criteria shall be based on: 1). course content/ syllabus. 2). cost 3). location 4). preference would be to award to a contractor who can provide interpretation training for both languages. However, the FBI will select the best training proposal for either language. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions of Offerors Commercial Items (Jun 1997); 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 1997); clause FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial items (Apr 1998). Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial item (Jan 1997). The full text clauses can be obtained at Web Site (FAR) http://www.arnet.gov/. DOJ clauses that are applicable: Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) (Jan 1985) and Protests Filed Directly with the Department of Justice (Jan 1998). The full text clauses can be obtained at Web Site (JAR) http://www.doj.gov/. All bids shall be clearly marked with RFQ#80197 and shall be submitted to the address and phone number listed on line number seven no later than 4:30EST, July 27, 1998. The point of contact for all information is Ms Andrea K. Pearson, Contract Specialist, at the address and phone number listed above. Bidders are hereby notified that if your bid is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement, that it will be considered late. Bids can also befaxed to (202) 324-3767. The award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced technically acceptable offer, meeting all terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation. Award to be made within one (1) week after closing. ***** Posted 07/16/98 (W-SN224543). (0197)

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