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U -- LANGUAGE IMMERSION TRAINING-ARABIC SOL F41621-00-T-0058 DUE 030600 POC Manky Kirkpatrick, Contract Specialist, Phone 2109772821, Fax 2109773945, Email manky.kirkpatrick@aia.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F41621-00-T-0 058&LocID=1243. E-MAIL: Manky Kirkpatrick, manky.kirkpatrick@aia.af.mil. DESC: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR SUBPART 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Therefore, this synopsis shall serve as a request for quotations, numbered F41621-00-T-0058, 30-day immersion training in Irbid, Jordon for six (6) military personnel. Contractor to provide travel from student's assigned base to Irbid, Jordan and return student to assigned base. Student listing: 3 students from the 31 IS Ft Gordon GA, 2 students from the 25 IS Hurlburt Field FL, and 1 student from the 694 IG Ft Meade MD. All students shall attend the same events/classes. Provide lodging with private room and indoor toilet, 3 meals provided daily (at least 1800 calories a day). Instructor ratio no more than 1 to 6 students. Plan of instruction must be approved by HQ/AIA/DOOF. Training materials must focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing at the 2+/3 level as measured by the Defense Language Proficiency Test; use mainly native texts. Provide at least 40 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of cultural events required. Cultural events must include: One visit to a national art, history, or cultural museum; one visit to a military museum; one visit to a cultural event (opera, ballet, circus, etc); one visit to a religious facility; one visit to a historic battlefield (if available); one visit to a military facility (if available); three-day stay in Amman; subject matter expert to accompany students on events. Transportation shall be provided to and from each event and any admission fees must be paid by the contractor. Contractor shall assist with visa and country clearance procedures. Contractor must provide evacuation plan and medical/dental assistance for students. All students must be contacted prior to the trip and must be provided any necessary funds for meals prior to departure. All students must be provided with airplane tickets and itinerary 1 week prior to class start. Members must travel during the month of May. Exact day and time to be scheduled with SSgt Francisco Zamora at (210) 977-2807. This synopsis incorporates provisions/clauses which are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) for this acquisition is 8299. THIS IS SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS. The small business size standard is $5 million dollars. The following provisions/clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4,Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212.5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; DFAR 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. Offeror shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. OFFERS ARE DUE TO THIS OFFICE NO LATER THAN 6 MAR 2000. E-mail your quote to Manky Kirkpatrick at Manky.kirkpatrick@aia.af.mil or FAX it to Manky Kirkpatrick at (210) 977-2980. If you have any questions e-mail Manky Kirkpatrick at the above e-mail address or call at (210) 977-2821 ext. 9002. Posted 02/09/00 (D-SN423668). (0040)

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