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

U -- COOKING WORKSHOP SOL F4169199Q0515 DUE 081599 POC Ernesto Cruz, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5176, Fax 210-652-7486, Email ernesto.cruz@randolph.af.mil -- Daniel Gonzales, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5145, 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=F4169199Q0515 &LocID=464. E-MAIL: Ernesto Cruz, ernesto.cruz@randolph.af.mil. The 12th Contracting Squadron at Randolph AFB, TX intends to award a firm fixed-price Purchase Order pursuant to FAR 13.5 to a contractor for conducting a 2 and 12 day cooking workshop at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas for 30 adult participants. 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. F41619-99-Q0515. 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 FAR Part 19 under Standard Industrial Code (SIC) 8299, and the Business Size Standard is $5.0 million. The anticipated value of this requirement is between $10,000. -- $15,000. The contractor shall furnish all labor, personnel, equipment, supervision and other equipment necessary to perform and complete the following requirement: SPECIFICATION OF SERVICE: A. Conduct a 2 and 12 day workshop at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas for 30 adult participants (specific dates to be determined at a later time). B. Contractor will make all arrangements and secure the site for the training. The contractor will pay for all expenses for the facility. The contractor will ensure space, equipment, and materials required to conduct the training are available. C. The camp will be conducted over a 2 and 12 day period, from 0800-1700 (1-hour lunch break) on day 1 and 2 and from 0800-1200 on day 3. D. The contractor will develop the course content, provide instructors for the workshop, and provide educational materials for the participants. HQ AFSVA/SVPAC must approve course content no later than one month prior to the course. E. Specific course components will include: basic food and health concepts for teens, selecting and purchasing food, label reading, hands-on food preparation, preparation skills, preparing and tasting snacks, food safety and sanitation, healthy snacks, creating snacks, and a resource for instructors. F. HQ AFSVA/SVPAC will issue Invitational Travel Orders (ITO) to each individual instructor employed by the contractor. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTOR: A. Has experience in a food service instructional setting. B. Has knowledge of food and health concepts for teens. C. Is able to conduct course with a _hands-on_ approach. D. Can communicate effectively. 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 building and room locations. B. Travel itineraries will be coordinated through HQ AFSVA/SVPAC, San Antonio, Texas. Airfare or ground travels (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. Place of performance is as indicated above. Desired delivery will be specified in the award document. 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 (Jan 99), 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, (Jun 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 (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 (May 89) (Wage Determination No.94-2521, Dated 06/01/99 applies), 52.222-42 (Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 89) (29160 _ Instructor -- $5.82 per hour)), 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). Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 99): DFARS 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (May 99). 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 WORKSHOP. THE GOVERNMENT WILL MAKE AN AWARD TO THE RESPONSIBLE OFFEROR WHOSE OFFER CONFORMS TO THIS REQUIREMENT AND IS CONSIDERED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE, CONSIDERING PRICE. Offer must be sent to the Contract Specialist listed not later than 4:30 P.M., Central Time, 15 August 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. Posted 07/29/99 (D-SN360647). (0210)

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