82d Contracting Squadron, 136 K Avenue Ste 1, Sheppard AFB TX 76311-2739

J -- DISTANCE LEARNING SATELLITE DOWNLINK TECHNICIAN SOL F41612-98-Q1025 DUE 092198 POC LGCS/SSgt Michelle R. Hatcher, Contract Specialist, 940/676-2803; Contracting Officer -- MSgt Kevin E. Slone, 940/676-5640. E-MAIL: Send all e-mail inquiries to: SSgt Michelle R. Hatcher., Michelle.Hatcher@sheppard.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented, with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested. A written solicitation will not be issued. Faxed quotes are preferred. Mailed quotes will be acceptable. Deadline for quotes is 21 Sep 98. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. This solicitation is set-aside for small businesses only. FAR Provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2, with no addenda. Offerors are required to complete and fax/mail FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their quote. Offerors are required to register with the Central Contractor Registry prior to award at 888/227-2423 or http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. Defense priorities and allocations system rating S10 applies to this acquisition. The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed-price purchase order. STATEMENT OF WORK: (1 Oct 98 -- 30 Sep 99) Contractor shall provide site monitor services at a Distance Learning (DL) satellite downlink site in accordance with specific guidance from the Education Services Officer or designee, established directives, and requirements listed below. The contractor shall ensure a quality educational environment is maintained at all times. The contractor must maintain a close and continuing contact with the Education Center staff to ensure a high degree of professional understanding, cooperation, and liaison supportive to the mission of the Flight. 1. Minimum Experience: Contractor must have a minimum of one year experience providing education or training to adults. Experience working with audio-visual equipment and computers is preferred but not required. Experience working with teleconferencing equipment is desired but not required. A high school diploma or GED equivalency certificate is required but college level education is preferred. 2. Definition of Session: A training session normally, but not always completed within four hours, i.e., 0745-1145 or 1300-1700, including receipt, storage, inventory and mailing of all training materials as well as scheduling, enrollment, and student administration. Set-up for the sessions may begin as early as 0700 and as many as 10 sessions may occur during one week. 3. Contract to be on a call basis. US Government payment for each session called for and satisfactorily delivered will be made at the agreed session price provided a minimum of one course is scheduled to be conducted during the session. Calls for sessions may be made informally by the Education Services Officer, canceling calls a minimum of 12 hours in advance when less than one course is scheduled. 4. Requirements: a. Equipment (1) Sets up classroom(s) equipment for use for satellite, video, computer-based or resident instructor delivery methods a minimum of one-half hour prior to beginning of each scheduled broadcast. (2) Establishesaudio connection and ensures monitor is set accurately prior to start of scheduled broadcast. (3) Ensures all equipment is working correctly. Maintains a log of equipment malfunctions. Arranges for service/repair of equipment with appropriate agencies. (4) Monitors each complete broadcast and as it occurs, reports audio or video problem to origination site. (5) Provides equipment and classroom procedures orientation to students and, if available, course facilitator(s) not later than the first class meeting. (6) Records and maintains video recordings of instructional programs for student review. (7) Ensures equipment is secured. b. Facilities (1) Opens and locks classroom(s). (2) Ensures classroom(s) is set up to accommodate scheduled student load. (3) Ensures classrooms are neat, orderly, and clean before and after sessions. (4) Informs ESO of facility problems requiring repair. c. Scheduling, Enrollment, and Student Administration (1) Pre-Broadcast (a) Conducts orientation to include explaining building/classroom procedures and the use of the equipment, discussion of schedule, and to encourage student participation. (b) Takes attendance. (c) Completes class roster and forward to appropriate offices. (2) During Broadcast (a) Monitors students. (b) Assists course facilitator(s) and students in resolving equipment and student materials problems. (3) Post Broadcast (a) Administers student attrition survey, makes recommendation on retention when needed, and forwards to appropriate office. (b) Administers student critique and forwards to appropriate office. (c) Distributes end-of-course surveys. (d) If required, assists test examiner to administer assessment instruments. (e) If required, assists test examiner to score assessment instruments. (f) Mails all materials to course director or origination site. (g) Distributes course completion certificates or diplomas. d. Support Materials Distribution and Collection: 1. Distributes course materials, as required, to students and facilitator. 2. When required by ESO, maintains a log of course materials. Posted 09/08/98 (W-SN247102). (0251)

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