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

R -- CREDIT REPORTING SYSTEM SOL F41691-99Q9033 DUE 082099 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=F41691-99Q903 3&LocID=464. E-MAIL: Traci Conner, traci.conner@randolph.af.mil. The 12th Contracting Squadron at Randolph AFB, TX intends to award a sole source Purchase Order to Experian (due to proprietary information, which is protected by copyright laws), pursuant to FAR 13.5, for conducting credit checks for Air Force applicant. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and Other Than Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR 13.106(c)(i), as amended. 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. STATEMENT OF NEED (SON): 1. Air Force Recruiting Service requires current, up to date Credit Profile reports (Employment Insights) of selected applicants to the US Air Force. The credit checks to be conducted, as required by HQ USAF/DPDOA policy, will aid in determining an applicant_s eligibility for enlistment in the Air Force. Credit check services will be required nationwide (to include Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico) assisting 4 Recruiting Groups, 28 Recruiting Squadrons, 66 Military Entrance Processing Stations, and approximately 1200 recruiters. The required services are as follows: a. Provide Credit Check software to each of the 4 Recruiting Groups, 28 Recruiting Squadrons, and HQ Air Force Recruiting Service required to perform the Credit Check requests. Software must be both Windows 95/98 and DOS compatible. b. Provide training to Recruiting Service personnel to ensure Credit Reports are being requested properly. c. Provide immediate assistance via telephone to all Recruiting Service personnel, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if credit check difficulties are encountered. d. Provide access of current Employment Insight Credit reports to required Recruiting Service personnel 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Each report will contain a listing of all reported debts, current reported balance of the debt, any adverse/negative information concerning the applicant_s credit history. e. Provide to HQ Air Force Recruiting Service (HQ AFRS/RSOPA) a detailed listing (by name, address of applicant, date and time credit report pulled, and organization requesting report) each month, no later than the 10th day of the following month. f. Submit a Credit Services Invoice to the following address no later than the 10th day of the following month: HQ AFRS/RSOPA, 550 D Street West Suite 1, Randolph AFB TX 78150-5421. 2. Performance Period: 1 October 1999 through 30 September 2000. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes 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 above. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this requirement which can be viewed through Internetaccess at the AF FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun 99); 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, (Jun 99); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 99); 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. 94-2521, Dated 06/01/99 applies; 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 89)( 01060 -- Document Preparation Clerk, $8.32 per hour); 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 SERVICES DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE ENCOURAGED TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AND PROVIDE THE SUPPORTING EVIDENCE DESCRIBED HEREIN. OFFERORS, OTHER THAN EXPERIAN, ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT COMMERCIAL LITERATURE DESCRIBING THEIR OPERATIONS. OFFERORS MUST ALSO SUBMIT A TECHNICAL PROPOSAL DESCRIBING PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING THE CREDIT CHECKS LISTED AND DEMONSTRATES HOW THEIR PROGRAM MEETS THE REQUIREMENT OF THE SON. THE PROCEDURES MUST ADDRESS TRAINING OF PERSONNEL, TIME IT WOULD TAKE FOR THE TRAINING AND HOW THE CONTRACTOR INTENDS TO HAVE PROCEDURES IN PLACE AND FUNCTIONING BY 1 OCTOBER 1999. THE GOVERNMENT WILL MAKE AN AWARD TO THE RESPONSIBLE OFFEROR WHOSE OFFER CONFORMS TO THIS REQUIREMENT AND IS CONSIDERED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE. THE GOVERNMENT WILL CONSIDER PRICE, SOFTWARE CAPABILITIES AND ABILITY TO PERFORM. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER TO OTHER THAN THE LOW PRICE IF THE PROGRAM PRESENTED RESULTS IN DELAYS WHICH COULD BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE RECRUITING MISSION. 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 Aug 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 1 October 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://www.ccr2000.com. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which, if timely received, will be considered by the office. Posted 07/28/99 (D-SN359857). (0209)

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