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U -- AMENDMENT TO BPA FOR BATTLE GROUP TRAINING IN NORFOLK FCA SOL N61339-00-Q-083R DUE 041900 POC J.Rolly at (407) 380-8051 or Steve Ograyensek at (407) 380-8093 WEB: Click here to view Attachments A-E and the Purchase, http://www.ntsc.navy.mil/EBusiness/BusOps/BusOps.htm. E-MAIL: click here to contact the Contract Specialist, Ms., RollyJY@navair.navy.mil. 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quote are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation N61339-00-Q-083R is issued as a request for quote and incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. This solicitation is not a small business set aside. The SIC Code for this solicitation is 8299 with a size standard of $5.0M. Chief Naval Education and Training (CNET), Training Assessment Division has tasked the Naval Air Warfare Center Training systems Division (NAWCTSD) to establish a BPA to provide local alternative training sources for responsive, quality training to Navy Battle Group personnel in the Norfolk, VA FCA. This effort will include qualified vendors/schools, which are capable of providing the required instruction for Navy training courses specified herein. The product to be purchased under this BPA is a proficiently trained student, meeting the performance and course completion standards as determined by the Local Training Authority (LTA). The training to be provided by the BPA Holder will encompass the courses identified in Table A below. Course descriptions, purpose, scope, and prerequisites can be found on the Navy "CANTRAC" program on the following internet URL. Click on the search button and type in the Course Identification Number (CIN), click on the hypertext course number, and then browse the location and schedule buttons/areas. A password must be obtained from the Chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET) via the CANTRAC home page prior to being able to access the schedules. http://www2.cnet.navy.mil/cantraccin.nsf/ Attachments A-E provide a general description of the course materials and equipment needed to support each course and are available for viewing at the NAWCTSD URL listed below. The course may be a Government approved vendor's standard, non-modified course, or a Government furnished course tailored to the vendor's instructional methods and strategies. Government Furnished Property (GFP) identified in Attachment E for the JMCIS course will be provided by the LTA upon award of the BPA. The BPA Holder shall supply additional training equipment and materials needed to satisfy course competency. The LTA will provide the BPA Holder with the initial Government Furnished Information (GFA), as required, to support the training to be provided under this BPA. The BPA Holder shall provide the personnel, supervision, management, training equipment and systems, materials, and instructional technology needed to conduct training of Navy and civilian personnel in the courses described in Attachments A-E, and to the specified completion criteria identified within each course's objectives. The LTA may require the BPA holder to train (on occasion) Navy instructor candidates. Similarly, BPA Holder instructors may receive training from Navy instructors for the existing Navy courses or using the BPA Holder course. Navy instructors will not count as a BPA Holder student and may attend or teach a course at any time as directed by the LTA. The LTA reserves the right to cancel a class at any time for any reason. Table A identifies the length of each course in class days, annual throughput, number of class convenings, and class size. The throughput, class convenings and class size is estimated and may vary from year to year and will also depend on vendor capabilities. TABLE A A-531-0022 Network Security Vulnerability Tech 40 36-100 1-3 12 A-531-0045 Advance Network Analyst 40 9-27 1-3 12 A-531-0046 Information Systems Admin 40 14-42 1-3 12 J-150-2305 Joint maritime Command Info System 40 32-90 1-3 12 Tactical Advanced Computer maintenance Additionally, BPA Holder's instructors shall undergo the Navy instructor qualification process in Navy core values and suxual harassment training; and instructors shall be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). CPR Certification must be achieved within two months after award or as agreed upon between BPA Holder and LTA. The BPA Holder shall provide facilities within sixty minutes drive from the Norfolk LTA. BPA Holder facilities shall be of adequate size/space to conduct the training and shall have acceptable environmental conditions (heat/air) normally found in an academic setting, utilities, and support to ensure undistracted and productive training. Interested vendors address the following "Factors. a. Instructor Qualifications. Identify instructor qualifications and experience necessary to meet your institution's and or State's minimal requirements for instruction in the skills to be taught in the above course(s). Identify if you have instructor staff on hand or if you will obtain instructors with appropriate qualifications. Identify your understanding of the instructor competency requirements for each course. Identify your approach for having your instructors receive training in Navy Core values and sexual harassment that meets the guidelines of the LTA Manual for NTT sites. b. Institution's Technical Competency. Identify the courses by CIN and course title which wish to provide instructional services. Additionally, describe your understanding of the Navy courses you propose to teach and the skills and competency requirements to be attained through each course. c. BGT Curriculum. Identify whether you propose to use the Government curriculum or your institution's curriculum for each course being proposed. If proposing your institution's course, identify how your curriculum meets the course learning objectives and your approach to obtaining Navy approval to use your course. d. BGT Transition Identify your approach to how you will plan for and prepare to implement training for Battle Groups that require training at different times during the year and on short notice. Identify the necessary instructor qualification schedule/timing and interface with the Navy LTA and NAWCTSD to ensure instructor qualifications are met and you are ready to commence training. Also, identify you concept of reporting class status/attendance. e. Vendor Training Capacity. Identify proposed facilities (size, environmental atmosphere) support, and equipment for conducting instruction of the course(s) you propose under this BPA and that they are within 60 minutes or less drive during rush hour traffic from FTC, Norfolk. Identify the number of class convenings and class size for each course you propose to teach and your ability to respond on short notice. f. Cost. (1)Identify the instructional cost. Cost is to include all tuition, fees, labs, materials, and such. Identify course materials, kits, books, and such separately from the tuition and lab fees. Consider that the BPA holder will provide all instructional materials required beyond any government furnished initial copies of lesson outlines, course objectives, instructor and student guides, and special handouts. (2) Identify your projected cost escalation over five years fromyear 2000 through 2004. g. Past Performance. Provide examples of past/present experience in training military personnel. Indicate any previous contracts/agreements with DoD, contract/agreement number and awarding agency. Provide copy of any special recognition or letters of appreciation for such training. Provide copy of any news articles that recognize your institution's excellent performance in the area you wish to provide training, or any other indicator of past performance. H. Indicate if your institution accepts credit cards for course payment? i. Provide complete institution name/address/point of contact/phone number. The following is required: The following FAR/DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, 52.212-2- the following evaluation factors apply: technical capability and past performance when combined are of equal importance to price in determining the best value to the Government. Past performance is less important than technical. Technical factors are instructors' qualifications, soundness of the vendor's technical competence, and training capability, in descending order. The Government reserves the right to award to multiple offerors in order to meet training needs. 52.212-3, (if your institution is NOT FOR PROFIT, disregard paragraph (c), otherwise these paragraphs apply to all offerors: (b), (c),(1)(2)(3), (d), (e) and (h). 52.212-4 (paragraph (i) applies, however, payment is by credit card, and paragraph (m) does not apply). 52.212-5 -- the following applies: 52.219-8; 52.219-9; 52.219-14; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52,222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37; 52.232-33. DFARs 252.212-7000 and 252.212-7001 (the following applies: 252.225-7027; 252.225-7028; and 252.243-7002. DFARs 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. A completed copy of the following must be included with each quote: FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000. The DPAS rating for this solicitation is N/A. Quotes are due at NAWCTSD, Attn: J. Rolly, NLT close of business 19 April 2000, and may be sent by FAX to (407) 380-4495. Quote to be received by closing date. For FAR/DFARs clauses use the following web site: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFARa.htm Posted 03/23/00 (W-SN437634). (0083)

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