Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph AFB Contracting Office, 395 B Street West Suite 2, Randolph AFB, TX, 78150-4525

G -- MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES SOL F41691-00-T-0027 DUE 082800 POC Linda Johnson, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5047, Fax 210-652-5135, Email linda.johnson@randolph.af.mil -- Lisa Costello, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5460, Fax 210-652-4673, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www2.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=M&ProjID=F41691-00-T-0027&LocID=464. E-MAIL: Linda Johnson, linda.johnson@randolph.af.mil. The 12th Contracting Squadron at Randolph AFB, TX intends to award a Purchase Order to Ceridian Corporation on a SOLE SOURCE BASIS pursuant to FAR 13.5, for Management Consulting Services nationwide throughout the Continental United States. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and Other Than Full and Open Competition in accordance with (10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1)) (SOLE SOURCE) FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subparts 12.6 and 13.5, 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. Solicitation F41691-00-T-0027 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The SIC Code for this acquisition is 8322, size standard is $5 million. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). 12 CONS, Randolph AFB, TX has a requirement for Management Consulting Services for a nation-wide employee assistance program, providing 24-hour toll free access for recruiters, support personnel and their families. Program should provide Masters level counselors, trained in personal telephone counseling, consultation and referral services for issues including, but not limited to: stress and depression, family matters, domestic violence, grief, job burnout, addition disorders, performance concerns, effective parenting, etc. In addition, an Information and Referral service should be provided, which must include: relocation assistance, child care options and referrals, locating special needs and gifted programs, will/consumer issues, divorce, landlord/tenant issues, financial, investments and retirement planning, emergency services, elder care options, and referral to community programs and services. Also, a management consultation service specializing in providing detailed quarterly utilization reports, on-site critical incident response, and employee informational materials, to include: Internet access, Tips on Tape, Library by mail/fax, unlimited telephone consultation and personalized referrals should be provided. Number of employees to be covered is 2,300. Place of performance is FOB destination. Delivery is to begin immediately upon award. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this requirement which can be viewed through Internet access as follows: http//farsite.hill.af.mil: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Mar 00);52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Feb 00); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 99); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 00); as do the following FAR clauses cited therein: 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Feb 99); 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Apr 98), 52.222-36 Era (Jun 98); Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 98); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Jan 99); 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (May 99), 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 96) and 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference(Feb 98). Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 99): DFARS 252.225-7001; Buy American Act and Balance Payment Program (Mar 98); 252-204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 00). OFFERORS MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THEIR PAST PERFORMANCE TO INCLUDE CONTRACT OR ORDER NUMBERS, REFERENCES (NAMES) AND PHONE NUMBERS. OFFERORS MUST ALSO SUBMIT A TECHNICAL PROPOSAL DESCRIBING PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING NATIONWIDE 24-HOUR TOLL FREE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AS DESCRIBED. THE GOVERNMENT WILL MAKE AN AWARD TO THE RESPONSIBLE OFFEROR WHOSE OFFER CONFORMS TO THIS REQUIREMENT AND IS CONSIDERED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE, CONSIDERING PRICE AND PAST PERFORMANCE AS FOLLOWS: 1) A DECISION ON THE TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY SHALL BE MADE. ONLY THOSE OFFERORS DETERMINED TO BE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. 2) ALL TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE OFFERORS WILL THEN BE RANKED BY EVALUATED PRICE. 3) FINALLY, ALL TECHNICALLY OFFERORS WILL RECEIVE A PAST PERFORMANCE RISK ASSESSMENT RATING OF LOW, MODERATE, HIGH OR NOT APPLICABLE. IF THE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE LOWEST PRICE OFFEROR HAS RECEIVED A LOW PAST PERFORMANCE RISK RATING, THIS OFFEROR'S QUOTE REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND AWARD SHALL BE MADE TO THAT OFFEROR WITHOUT FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER OFFERS. THE FOLLOWING FACTORS WILL BE USED TO EVALUATE QUOTES: (1) PRICE, (2) TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY, AND (3) PAST PERFORMANCE. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER TO OTHER THAN THE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE, LOWEST EVALUATED PRICED OFFER, IF THAT LOW OFFEROR IS JUDGED TO HAVE A MODERATE OR HIGH PERFORMANCE RISK RATING. ALL RESPONSES RECEIVED BY THE DUE DATE WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNMENT. Offers must be sent to the Contracting Specialist above not later than 28 AUG 00 and should reference the solicitation listed above. OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION 52.212-3, OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMERCIAL ITEMS. FIRMS THAT RECOGNIZE AND CAN PROVIDE THE REQUIRED MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE ENCOURAGED TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AND PROVIDE THE SUPPORTING EVIDENCE DESCRIBED HEREIN. Award will be made on or about 01 Oct 00. Effective 1 Jun 98, contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to receiving any contract award. You can register in the CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr2000. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which if timely, will be considered by this office. For more information contact Linda F. Johnson at (210)652-5047, ext. 3078 or e-mail: inda.johnson@randolph.af.mil. Posted 08/21/00 (D-SN488260). (0234)

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