U -- LIFE SKILLS CAMPS -- SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITION The 12th Contracting Squadron at Randolph AFB, TX intends to award a Purchase Order to The Paxen Group on a SOLE SOURCE BASIS (due to copyright information which is protected by copyright laws), pursuant to FAR 13.5 for conducting up to 16 life skills camps at various Air Force bases throughout the Continental United States and in overseas locations. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and Other Than Full and Open Competition in accordance with (10 U.S.C. 2304 ( c) (4)) (SOLE SOURCE) FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i). This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented, with additional information included in this notice. 1. SPECIFICATION OF SERVICE (SOS) A. Conduct up to sixteen (16) (2-weeks each, 20 hours each week) life skills camp (topics listed at A1-A-4) at various Air Force bases throughout the continental United States and in overseas locations for up to 20, 14-19 year-old boys and girls at each camp from contract award through 1 September 2000. Contractor will be paid based on actual number of camps conducted. (1) Life Coping: participants apply daily life management skills they learn through activities in _real life_ simulation. Topics should include applying for employment, the impact of taxation, insurance and legal issues, opening and managing a checking account, budgeting and paying for living expenses, applying for and managing credit and loans, and vehicle responsibilities. Teaching methods should include use of interactive software and correlated workbooks. (2) Consequences of Tobacco Use: participants explore information and share experiences, thoughts, and suggestions about tobacco use. They should learn valuable problem-solving and decision-making skills, and learn to manage stress constructively to take positive responsibility for their own behavior. Teaching methods should include a variety of methods including role-playing and workbooks. (3) Business Perspectives: participants are introduced to the business world through a variety of teaching methods including computer simulation, role-playing and workbooks. They should learn to form a company and compete through various business-related resources such as manufacturing, advertising, and sales. (4) Environmental Concerns: participants are introduced to the importance of environmental protection through a work-based project, such as designing and producing products from recycled materials. Teaching methods should include a variety of methods including role-playing, field trips, and workbooks. B. Contractor must maintain a minimum ratio of one instructor for every ten participants. C. The government will provide appropriate meeting space. D. Contractor will provide instructors and all course material. E. The government will be responsible for taking registration information of participants. F. HQ AFSVA/SVPAC will issue invitational travel orders to each individual instructor employed by the contractor. Effective 1 October 1999, ITOs will no longer be authorized and this requirement will be modified to reflect new procedures concerning travel by contractor and contractor employees. G. HQ AFSVA/SVPAC will initiate and fund background checks on all instructors performing life skills camps. HQ AFSVA/SVPAC reserves the right to disqualify instructors based on results of background checks. 2. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTOR: A. Has conducted educational programs for at least 1 year. B. Has experience with working with military organizations. C. Has the capability to conduct up to two camps at different locations at the same time. D. Has ability to communicate effectively with parents and youths. 3. 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 identified 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 will be the responsibility of the contractor (i.e. meals, rental car, hotel). D. Has ensured all instructors complete background checks prior to conducting life skills camps. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. The contractor shall furnish all labor, personnel, equipment, supervision and other equipment necessary to perform and complete the requirement:Place of performance is as indicated below. 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 1 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 (Jun 99), 52.212-2-Evaluation of Commercial Items (Jan 99), 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, (Jun 99), 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 99); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 99); as do the following FAR clauses cited therein: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Feb 99); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans 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 Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended (May 89), (Wage Determination No.___________, Dated___________ applies (NOTE: THIS REQUIREMENT IS BEING ISSUED WITHOUT THE WAGE DETERMINATION REQUIRED BY THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT OF 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 (May 89), 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies (Jan 94), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (May 99), 52.233_3 Protest After Award (Aug 96) and 52.252_2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 98). 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Oct 98), DFARS 252.225-7001; Buy American Act and Balance Payment Program (Mar 98); 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 98). FIRMS THAT RECOGNIZE AND CAN PROVIDE THE REQUIRED CAMPS DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE ENCOURAGED TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AND PROVIDE THE SUPPORTING EVIDENCE DESCRIBED HEREIN. OFFERORS, OTHER THAN THE PAXEN GROUP, 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 AND DEMONSTRATE HOW THEIR PROGRAM MEETS THE REQUIREMENT OF THE SOS. 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 OFFERORS 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 OFFERORS WILL RECEIVE A PAST PERFORMANCE RISK ASSESSMENT RATING OF EXCEPTIONAL, VERY GOOD, SATISFACTORY, NEUTRAL, MARGINAL OR UNSATISFACTORY. 4) IF THE LOWEST PRICED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE OFFER HAS RECEIVED AN EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE RISK RATING, THAT OFFER REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE FOR THE GOVERNMENT. AWARD SHALL BE MADE TO THAT OFFEROR WITHOUT FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER OFFERS. 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 LOWEST PRICED OFFER IF THAT OFFEROR IS JUDGED TO HAVE A PERFORMANCE RISK RATING OF _VERY GOOD_ OR LOWER. IN THAT EVENT, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER SHALL MAKE AN INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT BEST VALUE AWARD DECISION. ALL RESPONSES RECEIVED BY THE DUE DATE WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNMENT. Offers are due at the 12th Contracting Squadron not later than 4:30 PM, Central Time, 30 Jul 99 and should reference the Solicitation listed above. 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 15 August 1999. 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) 652-5176 or email cruze@randolph.af.mil. Place of performance is at the following Air Force Bases: 1. Barksdale LA 2. Dyess TX 3. Seymore-Johnson NC 4. Kadena JA 5. Yokota JA 6. Osan KO 7. Incirlik TU 8. Rhein Main GE 9. Mildenhall UK 10. Lakenheath UK 11. Spangdahlem GE 12. Ramstein GE 13. Hanscom MA 14. Macdill FL 15. Laughlin TX 16. Tyndal FL WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=S&;ProjID=F41691-99Q038 4&LocID=464. E-MAIL: Ernesto Cruz, ernesto.cruz@randolph.af.mil. Posted 07/16/99 (D-SN355365).

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