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U -- LANGUAGE IMMERSION TRAINING SOL F41621-00-T-0005 DUE 060900 POC Amy Mortag, Contract Specialist, Phone 2109772821, Fax 2109772980, Email amy.mortag@aia.af.mil -- William Kaufman, Contract Specialist, Phone 2109772821, Fax 2109772980, Email william.kaufman@kelly.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-0 005&LocID=1243. E-MAIL: Amy Mortag, amy.mortag@aia.af.mil. 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-0005. This solicitation is for the following services: 30-DAY IMMERSION TRAINING IN SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE TRAVEL FROM STUDENT'S ASSIGNED BASE TO SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA & RETURN TO ASSIGNED BASE. STUDENT LISTING: 3 STUDENTS ASSIGNED TO KELLY AFB, TX AND 2 STUDENTS ASSIGNED TO DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ. CONTRACTOR PROVIDES LODGING WITH PRIVATE ROOM AND INDOOR TOILET. 3 MEALS PROVIDED DAILY (AT LEAST 1800 CALORIES/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; USE MAINLY NATIVE TEXTS. 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); ONE OVERNIGHT STAY TO ANOTHER CITY; SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT TO ACCOMPANY STUDENTS ON EVENTS; AND CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM EACH EVENT. MEMBERS MUST TRAVEL BETWEEN JULY THROUGH AUGUST. CONTRACTORS ASSIST WITH VISA AND COUNTRY CLEARANCE PROCEDURES. CONTRACTORS MUST PROVIDE EVACUATION PLAN AND MEDICAL/DENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS. TRAINING MATERIALS MUST FOCUS ON LISTENING, SPEAKING, READING, AND WRITING AT THE 2+3 LEVEL AS MEASURED BY THE DEFENSE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST; USE NATIVE TEXT. EXACT DAY AND TIME T BE SCHEDULED WITH MRS. CHRISTINE TROLLEY AT (210) 977-2807. ALL STUDENTS SHALL ATTEND THE SAME EVENTS/CLASSES. ANY ADMISSION FEES MUST BE PAID BY THE CONTRACTOR. 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. This synopsis incorporates provisions/clauses which are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 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, Instructions 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. Offerors 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 9 JUN 2000. FAX your quote to Amy Mortag at 210-977-3945/2980. If you have any questions or problems faxing please call Amy Mortag at 210-977-2821 x9006. E-mail address: Posted 05/24/00 (D-SN458272). (0145)

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