Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 22 CONS, 53147 Kansas St, Suite 102, McConnell AFB, KS, 67221-3606

U -- TEST EXAMINER/TEST CONTROL OFFICER SOL F14614-00-R-0002 DUE 122099 POC Cynthia Norton, Contract Specialist, Phone (316)652-3277, Fax (316) 652-4507, Email norton.cynthia@mcconnell.af.mil -- Michael Tomm, Contract Specialist, Phone (316) 652-4517, Fax (316) 652-4507, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F14614-00-R-0 002&LocID=821. E-MAIL: Cynthia Norton, norton.cynthia@mcconnell.af.mil. 17. This is a combined CBD synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the 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 solicitation, F14614 00 R0002, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. This is a 100% small business set-aside. The Standard Industrial Classification is 8748,Business Consulting Services, Not Elsewhere Classified, Testing services, educational or personnel, with a small business being one with annual receipts less than $5 million dollars. CLIN 0001: Non-Personal Services-Test Examiner/Test Control Officer. For the base period of (award date)- 30 Sep 00.SUBCLIN 0001AA:205 units of testing (estimate). A unit equals 7 hours of pre and post test administration and includes the test session itself in accordance with the statement of work.SUBCLIN 0001AB:Two each. For all travel expenses to and from Ft. Riley, Kansas to include all meals, lodging (Per Diem rate as publicized by Defense Finance and Accounting Service currently $80.00 per day), and travel (currently mileage reimbursement for 270 miles round trip at $0.31 per mile). Contractor to be paid on a cost reimbursement basis in accordance with the most current Joint Travel Regulation. Receipts must be provided to determine reasonable and allowable costs. Charges for testing shall be billed under SUBCLIN AA. No quote is required for this line item.SUBCLIN 0001AC:For all travel expenses to and from Test Examiner/Test Control Officer Conference within the continental United States to include all meals, lodging, (Current Per Diem rate as publicized by Defense Finance and Accounting Service for the location to be determined at a later date), and travel (Current mileage reimbursement at $0.31 per mile) Conference not to exceed 3 days. Contractor to be paid on a cost reimbursement basis in accordance with the most current Joint Travel Regulation. Receipts must be provided to determine reasonable and allowable costs. No quote is required for this line item.SUBCLIN 0001AD:Daily rate for contractor attendance at Test Examiner/Test Control Officer conference. CLIN 0002:Non-Personal Services-Test Examiner/Test Control Officer For the first option year 1 Oct 00-30 Sep 01.SUBCLIN 0002AA:Description is same as SUBCLIN 0001AA.SUBCLIN 0002AB:Description is same as SUBCLIN 0001AB. CLIN 0003:Non-Personal Services-Test Examiner/Test Control Officer For the second option year 1 Oct 01- 30 Sep 02. SUBCLIN 0003AA: Description is same as SUBCLIN 0001AA. SUBCLIN 0003AB: Description is same as SUBCLIN 0001AB SUBCLIN 0003AC:Description is same as SUBCLIN 0001AC. SUBCLIN 0003AD:Description is same as SUBCLIN 0001AD.CLIN 0004: Non-Personal Services-Test Examiner/Test Control Officer For the third option year 1 Oct 02- 30 Sep 03.SUBCLIN 0004AA: Description is same as SUBCLIN 0001AA. SUBCLIN 0004AB: Description is same as SUBCLIN 0001AB CLIN 0005:Non-Personal Services-Test Examiner/Test Control Officer For the fourth option year 1 Oct 03- 30 Sep 04.SUBCLIN 0005AA: Description is same as SUBCLIN 0001AA. SUBCLIN 0005AB: Description is same as SUBCLIN 0001AB. SUBCLIN 0005AC: Description is same as SUBCLIN 0001AC. SUBCLIN 0005AD: Description is same as SUBCLIN 0001AD.The Statement of Work is: The contractor shall provide all test examiner and test control officer personnel to perform testing services in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2605 and Air Force Pamphlet (AFPAM) 36-2620 at McConnell AFB, Kansas. AFI and AFPAM can be viewed at, http://afpubs.hq.af.mil. 1.0 PURPOSE: Provide Test Examiner/Test Control Officer services in accordance with AFI 36-2605 and AFPAM 36-2620 for McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This is a year around requirement, although time required is greater during the testing cycle than after the test cycle has been completed (see 3.1.1). Contractor is required to provide the technical expertise necessary for the administration and management of the activities of the testing unit and functions as Test Examiner (TE) and Test Control Officer (TCO). Contractor's duties include preparing tests to be administered; supervising all testing sessions. Author and disseminate memorandums announcing testing, time and place of testing. Requisition special equipment necessary for tests. Prepare the testing room before testing sessions, and conducting testing sessions. Prepare and mail answer sheets. Hand score tests, and ensure test proctors (if required) are properly briefed on their duties. 2.0 SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: General:Knowledge of AFI 36-2605, Air Force Military Testing System. All duties (unless otherwise noted) are based upon this instruction. Prepare for all testing sessions and conduct all testing session, to include: Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS), Foreign Language Proficiency Pay (FLPP) program,Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT), Electronic Data Processing Test (EDPT), Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT), Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB), Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT), Basic Attributes Test (BAT), and other tests as required. Includes scheduling personnel for these tests.2.2.1 Preparing for tests includes, but is not limited to: ordering test materials; reviewing test materials for completeness; tracking and submitting test material requirements and requisitions to support all testing programs to support all testing programs. Disposition of test materials is governed by AFI 36-2605.Conducting test sessions includes, but is not limited to: checking identification cards to ensure personnel are authorized and scheduled to test; disseminating tests and test materials; remaining in the testing room for the duration of the test, unless relieved by a person designated by, in writing, the Flight Commander, Military Personnel, to relieve the TE during a test; providing verbal instructions to personnel receiving the tests; providing verbal instructions to examines. Send completed testing materials to appropriate agencies as specified by instruction. Receive and account for all test materials received from authorized activities; includes control and safeguard of test materials. Conduct semiannual inventories of test material. Destroy test materials as specified by instruction. Know how to identify and deal with cheating and test compromise situations, both during testing and outside testing, in accordance with AFI 36-2605, paragraph 3.4 and chapter 5. Work with other sections of the Military Personnel Flight and other squadron commander's support staff to provide guidance on testing procedures and to resolve testing problems such as rescheduling or testing eligibility. Provide customer counseling on military testing issues.2.6.1 In coordination with DPMAT, establish and maintain contact with unit WAPS monitors for distribution and announcement of WAPS study material. Perform other related duties as needed, to include: Update miscellaneous test scores in the Personnel Data System (PDS). Ensure individual WAPS files reflect correct data and, when appropriate, update the PDS. Identify non-weighable personnel, conditions making them non-weighable, and take corrective action (i.e. updates PDS, notify AFPC by message, contact affected individual, etc.).Review, counsel, and process supplemental promotion packages.Process promotion releases and statistical date for each promotion cycle.Announce to unit commander on availability, location, and security of promotion score cards.3.0 WORK SPECIFICATIONS:3.1Requirements:3.1.1 Duty Hours: Complete TE and TCO requirements between MPF Operational Hours(0730-1630). There may be a requirement to accomplish duties during Saturday.3.1.2Must have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance. Experience handling SECRET and CONTROLLED testing material is desirable. Knowledge of the United States Air Force personnel data system and Personnel Concept III is desirable.3.1.3 Physical Demands: Lift test materials and/or boxes not to exceed 40 pounds, small desks, and chairs (as occasionally required).Travel to and from Fort Riley Army Installation, Kansas to administer WAPS tests will be required at least twice during each year. Contractor must attend the TE/TCO Conferences, every-other year. Responsibility of the Government3.2.1The government shall provide equipment and supplies needed to perform the tasks at no cost to the contractor. Services to be performed at McConnell AFB, KS. The following provisions and clauses can be viewed at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. In accordance with FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2, the following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: A combination of technical capability, past performance, and price will determine the best value to the government. Technical capability and past performance are approximately equal to price. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items. Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, with quote. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Condition Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial items. The following checked clauses in paragraph (b) apply: (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I. (5) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (7) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. (11) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. (12) 52.222-26, Equal opportunity. (13) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. (14) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities. (15) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era.(22) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration. The following clauses in paragraph (c) apply: (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended. (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent rates for Federal Hires, Employee Class is GS-5, Monetary Wage is $10.19 hourly. This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination. (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Multiple year and Option Contracts). FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, with paragraph (a )filled in to read 15 days and paragraph ( c) filled in to read Five (5) Years and six (6) Months. DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contract Registration, contractors may register via the Internet at http://ccr2000.com DFARS252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Offeror shall include a complete copy of the provision at DFARS 252.212-7000 with quote. 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, with the following clauses checked in paragraph (b): 252.243-7002 Request for Equitable Adjustment, and 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program.Department of Labor Wage Determination 94-2215 Revision 11 will apply. The classification of the employees is Test Examiner at $11.85 per hour plus applicable fringe benefits. Quotes shall be submitted by e-mail to pinkowski.bill@mcconnell.af.mil or fax to (316) 652-4538, to the attention of TSgt. Bill Pinkowski, no later than 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time, on 20 December, 1999. Posted 12/03/99 (D-SN405728). (0337)

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