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 -- EDUCATION SERVICES SOL F4169199T0277 DUE 071699 POC Traci Conner, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5176, Fax 210-652-7486, Email traci.conner@randolph.af.mil -- Ernesto Cruz, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5176, 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=F4169199T0277 &LocID=464. E-MAIL: Traci Conner, traci.conner@randolph.af.mil. The 12th Contracting Squadron at Randolph AFB, TX, intents to award a firm fixed-price Purchase Order under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) pursuant to FAR 13.6 for implementation of Consulting Skills Training to NLT Institute for Applied Behavioral Science. This acquisition has been justified as a sole source requirement due to unique capabilities of contractor. 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. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Solicitation No. F41619-99-T0277. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97 -- 11. The contractor shall furnish all labor, personnel, equipment, supervision and other equipment necessary to perform and complete the following requirement: SPECIFICATION OF SERVICE: a. Name of program: Consulting Skills/Length of program: 7.5 training days/Dates: August 14-August 20, 1999 all day, August 21, 1999 half day/Location: Randolph Air Force Base TX, at a site designated by AFCQMI. The course sought practices intensive effective collaborative consultation skills which emphasizes client problem solving, contact with a client, involves contracting, diagnosis, intervention, feedback by instructors, and follow-up in a hands-on, small group program. b. Contractor must supply materials to each participant, which will consist of notebook, articles, models, etc. as appropriate. c. Contractors should include the cost for trainers travel expense. 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 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 (Wage Determination No. 94-2521, Dated 06/01/99 applies, 52.222-42 (Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires Code 29160 Instructor, $15.82 per hour), 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). Offer must be sent to the Contract Administrator listed above not later than 1630 hours, Central time 16 Jul 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 19 Jul 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://www.ccr2000.com. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which, if timely received, will be considered by the office. For more information please contact Traci. N. Conner at (210) 652-5176 or email traci.conner@randolph.af.mil Posted 07/08/99 (D-SN351836). (0189)

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