United States Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Kirtland -- Operational Contracting, Det 8 AFRL/PKO, Operational Contracting Division, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Kirtland AFB, NM, 87117-5606

U -- MISHAP INVESTIGATION TRAINING COURSE CLASSES SOL F29650-99-R0500 DUE 050499 POC Kathy Weber, Contract Specialist, Phone (505) 846 -- 4675, Fax (505) 846 -- 4083, Email weberk@plk.af.mil -- Vicky Anderson, Contract Specialist, Phone (505) 846 -- 6283, Fax (505) 846 -- 2150, Email andersov@plk.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F29650-99-R05 00&LocID=1242. E-MAIL: Kathy Weber, weberk@plk.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial buy prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only synopsis and solicitation that will be issued. Proposals are requested in response to this synopsis/solicitation. A written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation F29650-99-R0500 is issued as a request for proposals. This solicitation and the incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The SIC code is 8299 and the small business size standard is $5.0 Million. This solicitation is set aside for small business. The description of services follows: PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 17 May 1999 through 30 Sept 1999. The contractor shall provide Mishap Investigation (Non-Aviation) [MINA] course instruction to include all qualified instructors, course material prepared in conjunction with applicable Air Force Instructions, all course supplies, evaluation of student performance, all tests and examinations, course completion certificate for each student who satisfactorily completes each course, prepare and administer a course critique program to train ground, weapons, and space safety personnel in the techniques and procedures of investigating all classes of mishaps, including high accident potential mishaps. The contractor shall provide instruction in the following areas: Administration, Orientation, and Graduation; Investigation Techniques; Engineering and Material Factors in Investigation; and Human Behavior and Culture. 6 Courses at $__________each for a total cost of $____________. Option I _ Provide MINA Courses on-site at Kirtland AFB as requested between 01 JUN 99 through 30 SEP 99. 2 Courses at $________ each for a total cost of $____________. Option II _ Provide MINA Courses off-site as requested between 01 JUN 99 through 30 SEP 99. 2 Courses at $___________ each for a total cost of $_____________. Option I and Option II may beexercised at any time during the period of performance. Award will be made on the basis of best value to the Government, considering price, company qualifications, instructor(s) qualifications, proposed course structure, and outline of presentations. Instructor(s) must meet qualification requirements as follows: Instructor(s) shall be professionally qualified, experienced, and effective in each assigned area of instruction (i.e., Investigation Techniques, Engineering Factors in Investigation, and Human Behavior and Culture); Instructor(s) shall be able to present technical information related to investigation techniques, engineering factors, and human behavior and culture; Instructor(s) shall be able to present mishap investigation techniques, to include initial procedures, collection and analysis of evidence, witness interviewing, development of findings, causes, and recommendations, releasing information to the public, and compliance with applicable Air Force Policy Directive/Instruction reporting requirements; it is desired, but not required that instructor(s) have served on a USAF Class A mishap investigation board; Instructor(s) are required to have completed a four-year degree from an accredited educational institution; it is desired, but not required, that instructor(s) have completed a Masters Degree from an accredited educational institution; Instructor(s) shall be active in safety program administration and safety course instruction for a minimum of two years during the past three years; it is desired but not required, that instructor(s) be affiliated with professional safety organizations. Delivery is FOB destination. The DO rating is S10. All offerors shall include with their offers a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications_Commercial Items (available upon request). The following clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.203-6 and Alternate I; 52.217-4; 52.217-8; 52.217-9; 52.219-8; 52.212-5; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37; 52.222-3; and 52.239-1;DFARS 252.212-7001; 252.225-7001; and 252.225-7007. Offers are due no later than 4 May 99 at 4:00 p.m. Send to: Det 8 AFRL/PKOV; 2000 Wyoming Blvd. SE; Bldg. 20604, Room B-22; Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5606. Any deviation from the stated minimum requirements or any alternate proposal shall be clearly identified as such upon receipt by the contracting office. For information please contact Kathy Weber at 505-846-4675 or Vicky Anderson, Contracting Officer at 505-846-6283. Note Number 1 Posted 04/22/99 (D-SN323475). (0112)

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