Department of Defense, OSD/WHS, Real Estate and Facilities Directorate, Support Service Division, Procurement Branch, Room 3C345 Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155

R -- HISPANIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM SOL MDA94699T0211 POC Contract Specialist, Alvina Woodson 703-695-4905, Contracting Officer, Donna Truesdel 703-695-5184 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; capability statements are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. THE GOVT INTENDS TO SOLICIT AND NEGOTIATE WITH SOURCE OF THE HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HACU) UNDER AUTHORIITY OF USC 2304 (1) and FAR 6.302-1. (ii) This solicitation, MDA94699T0211 is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Fed Acq Reg Circular Vol. 60, No. 180 dated 09/18/97. (iv) The applicable Standard Industrial Code (SIC) code is 8999, the corresponding size standard is $5.0M. This procurement is not covered by the Small Bus Competitiveness Demonstrative Program. (v) SEE THE NEXT ITEMS FOR CLINS & DESCRIPTION.(v) DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT; STATEMENT OF WORK BACKGROUND -- The Secretary of Defense has committed the Department to increase representation of persons of Hispanic background within the overall DoD workforce. A key method of accomplishing this requirement is to better inform current college/university students of employment possibilities within Dod upon graduation through temporary interships of such students in DoD facilities during Summer break. OBJECTIVE -- The primary goal is to continue to increase the visibility of DoD within the Hispanic community, in order to enhance employment opportunities for a wide ranges of persons. The expectation is that the interns who work within DoD offices will either themselves apply for permanent positions within DoD upon graduation, or at the very least communicate a favarable impression of DoD as an employer to fellow students, family members, and friends. Participating interns are provided employment placement to the maximum extent possible into offices closely matching their areas of interest and expertise. This will serve the two-fold purpose of ensuring that they are able to use their skills in meaningful employment benefit of their skills and knowledge in specific functional areas of science, management, financial operations, technology, program planning, or other fields of study. REQUIREMENTS OF SUPPLIER -- Recruitment of participants; employment (receiving and processing applications, matching assignments); orientation in Washington DC prior to entry on duty; developmental activities;assisting inters in obtaining academic credit for program participation; support services such as progam handbooks and updates, communication; housing assistance; travel expenses to DC area; program evaluation. Direction on specific methodologies to be used: Merit principles and careful matching of candidate to employment opportunities. Applicability of Specification and Standards: Interns will be fully qualified in specific skills set forth by offices in which employed, and will meet any security requirements. Period of Performance: 1 Day after receipt of order thru September 30, 1999. Government Responsibilities -- Government furnished elements: OSD and other participating components serviced by WHS will provide office space and requisite office equipment for use by interns during their service. Government Review & Approval: A staff member of WHS, Personnel & Security will service as the internal program manager to provide assistance to management officials and to interns, as required. Also will assess the effectiveness of the program at its completion to determine if it should continue in future years. Reporting requirements: WHS, P&S will be continually monitoring the process to ensure optimum placement opportunities, and overall quality and performance of inters once on board. Will work closely with the vendor to resolve any operational problems which may arise, plus assess the program at the end of the Summer. Control Procedures: The WHS, P&S specialist will work closely with the vendor's program manager to ensure the highest quality interns, and with OSD managers to ensure that realistic work opportunities are identified to match skills and requirements. A continuous monitoring will be conducted to quickly and efficiently resolve any program problems. Inspection & Acceptance Requirements: The selection process will result in a group of hightly qualiefied interns to be placed in participating offices. Interns are subject to review in terms of qualifications and security requirements, and will be in-processed to the extent necessary upon their reporting dates. (vii) N/A (viii) The following provision applies to this acquisition: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial. (ix) The following provision does not apply to this acquisition: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items/Services. The Government intends to review quotes and award a contract without discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest quote; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. (x) Quotes are to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items/Services with its submission. (xi) The following clause applies to this acquisition: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items/Services. (xii) The following clause applies to this acquisition: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items/Services. In addition the following clauses applies to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-19, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-44, 52.222-47; DFAR 252.219-7003, 252.225-7012, AND 252.243-7002. (xiii) The following solicitation provision 52.214-31 applies to this solicitation. (xiv) There is not a Defense Priorities and Allocations system (DPAS) rating assigned to this acquisition. (xv) See Numbered Notes 1 and 22. (xvi) Submission of Capability Statement from interested sources are to be forwarded by: February 19, 1999 to one of the following locations; Pentagon Metro Entrance, Pentagon South Parking-Corridor Entrance or Pentagon North Parking Entrance or via facsimile on 703-693-6807 by 4:00 p.m. (xvii) P.O.C. Ms. Alvina Woodson 703-695-4905. Any inquiries are to be forwarded via facsimile on 703-693-6807. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ANSWERED REGARDING THE SOLICITATION. Posted 02/09/99 (W-SN296260). (0040)

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