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U -- TRAINING SERVICES SOL USZA92-00-Q-0002 DUE 122199 POC Karen Glass, Contract Specialist, (910)432-6145 17(i). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and FAR 13.6 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!! 17(ii). The solicitation, USZA92-00-Q-0002, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ)!! 17(iii). A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14!! 17(iv) This procurement is unrestricted. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered!! 17(v). This action is for contractor services necessary to perform Basic and Advanced Tactical Tracking instruction. CLIN 0001, Level I Tactical Tracking Course for 12 (minimum) to 24 (maximum) students. CLIN 0002, Level II Tactical Tracking Course for 12 (minimum) to 24 (maximum) students!! 17(vi) The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools materials, supervision and other items and services necessary to perform Basic and Advanced Tactical Tracking instruction as defined in this work statement except as specifically stated as Government furnished property and services at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Basic and Advanced Tactical Tracking instruction is a 11 day (88 hours) course which teaches the skills necessary to track fugitives from a crime scene. This course should also incorporate anti-tracking and counter tracking techniques. This course supports the following POI File Numbers: 7864 Pre-mission Training, 7868 Infil/Exfil Planning, 7872 Evasion and Recovery, 7874 Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield in Special Reconnaissance and Direct Action, 7875 Special Reconnaissance and Direct Action Mission Planning Exercise and Field Training Exercise. Employees: The government reserves the right to terminate this if a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population is determined. If any of the aforementioned situations occur, the government shall notify the contractor, for corrective action, and immediate removal from student contact will be initiated until the issue can be resolved and is mutually acceptable to both the contractor and the government. The contractor shall ensure that employees have current and valid professional certification in tactical tracking. All employees should have experience in tracking over all types of terrain. Primary instructors should also have Special Operations experience to understand the needs of special operation. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest. The contractor is cautioned that off duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station (PCS) change in duty hours or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty. Their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract. Employee Training. All instructors will be certified in tactical tracking over any type of terrain. Physical Security. The individual contractors shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contractor use. Hours of Operation, Normal Hours. The contractor shall maintain duty hours which facilitate training students to standard (IAW the POI) within 11 working days for each iteration of the course. This will include working through the weekends. All training will be conducted at Camp Mackall, NC. Conservation of Utilities. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which shall include: Light shall be used only in areas where and when work is actually being performed. Mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems shall not be adjusted by the workers. Water faucets or valves shall be turned off after the required usage has been accomplished. Government Furnished Property: The Government will furnish the contractor the following facilities, Building -- RTF, Location -- RTF, Camp Mackall, NC, Type of Facility/Service -- Field Environment. F Company will provide billeting at RTF, Camp Mackall NC for contract personnel when training is conducted. F Company will provide classrooms as needed to facilitate written testing. The Government will provide all required equipment and materials for the conduct of this contract -- Notebook paper, Writing Instruments, Other Administrative supplies. Contractor Furnished items and services -- The contractor shall provide for their own rations during the course of the contract. The contractor will teach 2 iterations of both Basic and Advanced Tactical Tracking to the 1st Battalion, 1st SWTG cadre. Training will include Tactical Tracking, anti-tracking, and counter tracking. The majority of training will be in a field environment. The contractor shall serve as the primary or assistant instructor for all aspects of Tactical Training Instruction. The contractor shall write and develop lesson material for these lessons. 17(vii). There will be 2 iterations of the Tactical Tracking Course on the following dates: 17 Jan 00 -- 28 Jan 00 and 13 Mar 00 -- 24 Mar 00!! 17(viii). FAR provisions and/or clauses referenced will be furnished in full text upon receipt of written request. Solicitation Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Nov 1999) is hereby incorporated by reference!! 17(ix). Solicitation Provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -Commercial Items (Jan 1999) is hereby incorporated, the evaluation factors are price and other factors!! 17(x). Contractors are reminded to submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Oct 1999) with their quote. To obtain a copy of the provision, contact Karen Glass (910) 432-6145!! 17(xi). Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 1999) is hereby incorporated by reference!! 17(xii). Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 1999) is hereby incorporated by reference, as well as the following clauses cited in the clause which apply to this solicitation, 52.222-0026, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.), 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq)!! 17(xiii). Additionally, the following clauses are applicable to this solicitation, 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 52.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration!! 17(xiv). The Defense priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is unrated!! 17(xv). NA!! 17(xvi). Signed and dated quotes referencing the RFQ number USZA92-98-Q-0002 must be submitted, no later than 4:30 p.m. 21 December 1999, to Karen Glass at FAX (910) 432-9345!! 17(xvii). Posted 12/03/99 (W-SN405684). (0337)

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