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U -- INSTRUCTOR/AERODYNAMICS/THERMODYNAMICS SOL F05611-99-T-1083 DUE 060299 POC Susan Smith, Contract Specialist, Phone (719) 333-3587, Fax (719) 333-6603, Email smithsa.lg@usafa.af.mil -- Chris Vaccarella, Contracting Officer, Phone (719)333-3961, Fax (719)333-6603, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F05611-99-T-1 083&LocID=479. E-MAIL: Susan Smith, smithsa.lg@usafa.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6 for commercial items as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote. Solicitation number F05611-99-T-1083. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 8731 and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1 (AUG 1998), Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. The proposed contract action listed here is firm fixed price. Small Business set-aside. Description: Provide instruction for existing courses in Thermodynamics and Introductory Aeronautics and assist in department research activities regarding unsteady aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics and separation. CLIN 0001, 1 job, 1) Instruction in Thermodynamics. Contractor will provide instruction consistent with the existing syllabus for Thermodynamics. Instruction shall include classroom lectures during assigned meeting times, administration and grading of examinations and papers as required by the syllabus. 2) Instruction in Aerodynamics. Contractor will provide instruction consistent with the existing syllabus for Aerodynamics. Instructions shall include classroom lectures during assigned meeting times, administration and grading of examinations and papers as required by the syllabus. 3) The instructor will provide a course-end report for both courses in accordance with the standard format in existence in the Department of Aeronautics. 4) Design and Conduct of Research in the Aeronautics Laboratory. a.) The Aeronautics Department Head will assign research duties. b) The contractor will develop a proposed research structure, to include a plan which will contain a schedule, objectives, policies and other such matters as the contractor shall propose for the effective conduct of said research. This proposal shall comply with the Educational Outcomes set forth by the Dean of the Faculty and the Department of Aeronautics and with existing operating instructions within the Department of Aeronautics. c) Contractor will provide a research report in accordance with the standard format in existence within the department of Aeronautics. 5) Additional instruction. During periods in which the contractor is not engaged in teaching, the contractor shall be available to provide individual and/or small group instruction to students. The contractor shall be available to conduct such additional instruction by appointment with students between 0730 and 1630 hours during the academic semesters for the term of the contract on days when instruction is being carried out. The contractor shall not be required to be available on days recognized on base as federal holidays or other similar "down " days. 6) Provide Scholarship and Conference Counseling and Support. The contractor will, during the periods specified previously for additional instruction, provide as required by students, counseling and assistance in applying for post-graduate scholarships and for acceptance to academic conferences. The contractor will not be involved in the decision-making process but will simply provide this support which will be used by the government to make appropriate decisions. The contractor will work a 40-hour week. Services will be provided for the period of 1 Aug 1999 through 31 May 2000. 1 Aug 99 -- 30 Sep 99 shall be funded using FY99 funds. The remainder of the performance period, 1 Oct 99-31 May 00 shall be funded using FY00 funds. Both fund cites shall be cited on the P.O. Authority to use FY00 funds is accomplished IAW FAR clause 52.232-18, Availability of Funds. The contractor will work out of an office in the Department of Aeronautics (DFAN)and in scheduled classrooms and laboratories at the USAF Academy, Colorado (F.O.B. Destination). The department will provide secretarial, administrative and computer support to the contractor. TOTAL PRICE $__________________________. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with all offers being evaluated against the following factors in descending order of importance: 1) Technical Capability 2) Past Performance and 3) Price. Technical capability of the proposed candidate shall be evaluated by: a) Education. Candidate must possess a pH D in Aeronautics with expertise in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and aerodynamics. b) Ability to effectively communicate in a classroom environment as demonstrated by student critiques, samples of work (video or audiotapes), letter of recommendation/evaluation and/or personal interview. Past performance will be evaluated to determine if the offeror has a) A minimum of two years of college teaching experience in Aeronautics at the undergraduate level. Prior experience in teaching, researching and developing courses similar in content and scope to those taught herein. b) Experience with military programs, systems, flying and leadership. c) Experience advising and mentoring collegiate students or similar experience. D) Price is a consideration. The vendor will be rated on the above factors. The vendor with the highest responsible rating and most reasonable price will receive award (best value). The above information will be submitted with the vendor's quote. Each offeror shall include a copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (3 MAY99), The FAR clause 52.212-4 (MAY 99) Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Executive Orders-Commercial Item (03 MAY 99) is incorporated by reference to include clauses b: (12), (13), (14), (15), (22). (c): (1), (2) (3). Far 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference FAR site WEB, hhtp://farsite.hill.af.mil/. 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (JAN 1999). 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10582), and 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d and 19 U.S.C. 2320). Offers are to be received at the Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840. No later than 02 MAY 99. Local Time. Offers may fax (719-333-4404) solicitation questions or quotes to Susan Smith at 719-333-3587 or Chris M Vaccarella Posted 05/19/99 (D-SN333539). (0139)

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