United States Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph AFB Contracting Office, 395 B Street West Suite 2, Randolph AFB, TX, 78150-4525

U -- EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING SERVICES-TENNIS/LIFE SKILLS CAMPS SOL F41691-99Q0355 DUE 062599 POC Andrea Vigliotti, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5176, Fax 210-652-7486, Email vigliottia@randolph.af.mil -- Ernesto Cruz, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5171, Fax 210-652-7486, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&;ProjID=F41691-99Q035 5&LocID=464. E-MAIL: Andrea Vigliotti, vigliottia@randolph.af.mil. U099_Educational and Training Services SUBJECT: Tennis/Life Skills Camps SOL: F41691-99Q0355 DUE: 25 Jun 99 POC: Ernesto E. Cruz, (210) 652-5176. DESCRIPTION: The 12th Contracting Squadron at Randolph AFB, TX intends to award a firm fixed-price Purchase Order pursuant to FAR 13.6 to a contractor for conducting up to eighteen Tennis/Life Skills camps at various US Air Force Bases and overseas. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Solicitation No. F41619-99Q0355. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97 -- 11. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns, utilizing the Size Standard in FARPart 19 under Standard Industrial Code (SIC) 8322, and the Business Size Standard is $5.0 million. The contractor shall furnish all labor, personnel, equipment, supervision and other equipment necessary to perform and complete the following requirement: SPECIFICATION OF SERVICES: a. Conduct up to 18 tennis/life skills camps at various Air Force bases throughout the continental United States and in overseas locations for up to 20 12-17 year-old boys and girls with various levels of playing skills during June 1999 through 1 September 2000. Contractor will be paid based on actual number of camps conducted. b. Contractor must maintain a minimum ratio of one instructor for every ten participants. Each instructor must be certified by the United States Professional Tennis Association or other tennis-certifying organization. c. Each camp is to be conducted on a weekly (5-day, 4-hour each day) lesson plan and focus instruction on five key life skills _ concentration, cooperation, imagination, relaxation, and self-esteem, while learning the game of tennis. (Developing life skills for participants is a key element of this program.) Skills development will focus on primary tennis strokes. Warm-up and cool-down exercises will be incorporated into the program. d. The government will provide a minimum of two safe courts (preferably three or four) that are located together in one location at each host site. e. Contractor will provide special camp t-shirts to participants and daily snacks. (The government will provide beverages.) Contractor will also provide all supplies and equipment, though participants will be encouraged to bring their own personal equipment (i.e. tennis rackets). f. The government will be responsible for taking registration information of participants. g. HQ AFSVA/SVPAC will issue Invitational Travel Orders (ITO), until 30 September 1999, to each individual instructor employed by the contractor. Effective 1 October 1999, ITOs will no be longer be authorized and this requirement will be modified to reflect new procedures concerning travel by contractor and contractor employees. h. HQ AFSVA/SVPAC will initiate and fund background checks on all instructors performing tennis/life skills camps. HQ AFSVA/SVPAC reserves the right to disqualify instructors based on results of background checks. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTOR: a. Has operated a tennis camp for at least 3 years. b. Has experience with conducting tennis/life skills camps in more than one state and preferably, has received recognition from at least one national organization (i.e. Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 4-H, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts). c. Has liability insurance coverage of at least $1 million. d. Has the capability to conduct up to two tennis/life skills camps at different locations at the same time. e. Has ability to make changes in the program to accommodate special requests from host site (i.e. conduct clinic for volunteer coaches) at no additional cost to the government. f. Has ability to communicate effectively with parents and youths. PROCESS AND PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMING DUTIES: a. Coordinate logistical requirements with host site project officers once HQ AFSVA/SVPAC has determined the schedule. This includes time of camp each day, location of camp, etc. b. Once host site has determined a specific number of participants, contractor must identify qualified instructors/coaches to meet the ratio requirement. c. Travel itineraries will be coordinated through HQ AFSVA/SVPAC, San Antonio, Texas. Airfare or ground travel (using a personal vehicle) to and from the host site, whichever is more advantageous to the government, will be paid by HQ AFSVA/SVPAC. HQ AFSVA/SVPAC will purchase any airline tickets using the best early-purchase commercial fares and provide them to the contractor. All other expenses to include passports, will be the responsibility of the contractor. d. Has ensured all instructors complete background checks prior to conducting tennis/life skills camps. Place of performance is as indicated below. Desired delivery is seven days after receipt of award. The contractor shall invoice and receive payments for actual camps performed. The invoices shall be sent to: HQ AFSVA/SVPAC, 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 402, San Antonio, TX 78216-4138. Payment of invoices will be made by 11 WG/FMFA-P, 1430 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1430. The estimated completion date of all requirements listed is September 2000. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this requirement which can be viewed through Internet access at the AF FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil.: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Aug 98). 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, (May 99), 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Apr 98); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 99); as do the following FAR clauses cited therein: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Feb 99); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for DisabledVeterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Apr 98); 52.222_36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 98); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Jan 99); 52.222-41 (Wage Determination No.___________, Dated___________ applies, (NOTE: THIS REQUIREMENT IS BEING ISSUED WITHOUT THE WAGE DETERMINATION REQUIRED BY THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT 0F 1965, AS AMENDED (1984). SUCH WAGE DETERMINATION, IF ANY, WILL BE ADDED HERETO BY AMENDMENT), 52.222-42 (Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires),52.225-3 (Buy American Act-Supplies), 52.232-33 (Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration), 52.233_3 (Protest After Award) and 52.252_2 (Clauses Incorporated by Reference). Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 99): DFARS 252.225-7001; Buy American Act and Balance Payment Program (Mar 98); 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 98). OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT COMMERCIAL LITERATURE DESCRIBING THEIR OPERATIONS. OFFERORS MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THEIR PAST PERFORMANCE TO INCLUDE CONTRACT OR ORDER NUMBERS, REFERENCES (NAMES) AND PHONE NUMBERS. OFFERORS MUST ALSO SUBMIT A TECHNICAL PROPOSAL DESCRIBING PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING THE CAMPS AT THE DIFFERENT LOCATIONS LISTED. THE GOVERNMENT WILL MAKE AN AWARD TO THE RESPONSIBLE OFFEROR WHOSE OFFER CONFORMS TO THIS REQUIREMENT AND IS CONSIDERED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE, CONSIDERING PRICE AND PAST PERFORMANCE, AS FOLLOWS: 1) A DECISION ON THE TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY SHALL BE MADE. ONLY THOSE OFFEROS DETERMINED TO BE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. 2) ALL TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE OFFERORS WILL THEN BE RANKED BY EVALUATED PRICE. 3) FINALLY ALL TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE OFFEROS WILL RECEIVE A PAST PERFORMANCE RISK ASSESSMENT RATING OF LOW, MODERATE, HIGH OR NOT APPLICABLE. 4) IF THE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE LOWEST EVALUATED PRICE OFFEROR HAS RECEIVED A LOW PAST PERFORMANCE RISK RATING, THIS OFFEROR_S QUOTE REPRESENTS THE MOST VALUABLE ACQUSITION AND AWARD SHALL BE MADE TO THIS OFFEROR. THE FOLLOWING FACTORS WILL BE USED TO EVALUATE QUOTES: (1) PRICE (2) ABILITY TO PERFORM AND (3) PAST PERFORMANCE. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER TO OTHER THAN THE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE LOWEST EVALUATED PRICE OFFEROR IF THAT OFFEROR IS JUDGED TO HAVE A MODERATE OR HIGH PERFORMANCE RISK RATING. Offer must be sent to the Contract Administrator listed above not later than 25 Jun 99 and should reference the Solicitation listed. OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION 52.212-3, OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS. Award will be made on or about 30 Jun 99. Effective 1 Jun 98, contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to receiving any contract award. You can register in the CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which, if timely received, will be considered by the office. For more information contact Ernesto E. Cruz at (210) 65205176 or email ernesto.cruz@randolph.af.mil Place of performance is at the following Air Force Bases: 1. Anderson GU 2. Eielson AK 3. Elmendorf AK 4. Hickam HI 5. Kadena JA 6. Misawa JA 7. Yokota JA 8. Osan KO 9. Hurlburt FL 10. Cannon NM 11. Davis-Monthan AZ 12. Langley VA 13. Seymore-Johnson NC 14. Fairford UK 15. Spangdahlem GE 16. Tinker OK 17. Patrick FL 18. Little Rock Posted 06/18/99 (D-SN344773). (0169)

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