U -- VOCATIONAL TRAINING GRAPHIC ARTS PROGRAM

Notice Date

October 9, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, USP Leavenworth, Contracting Office 1300 Metropolitan Avenue, Leavenworth, KS, 66048

ZIP Code

66048

Solicitation Number

40804-2S3001

Response Due

October 25, 2001

Point of Contact

Toni Andruk, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Phone 913-682-8700, ext. 320, Fax 913-682-1176, Email tandruk@bop.gov -- Janice Hubbard, Inventory Management Specialist, Phone 913-682-8700, ext. 203, Email jhubbard@bop.gov

Description

DESC: (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. NO OTHER DOCUMENTS WILL BE ISSUED. (II) This solicitation is issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) 40804-2S3001. (III) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions are thoses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-27, dated August 7, 2001. (IV) This solicitation is not set aside for any preference program. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 8249; the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 611519. (V) (A.) Service to be Performed: Instruct federal inmates incarcerated at the U.S. Penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kansas, in a Graphics Arts Program, with all courses leading to a one-year certificate in Graphic Arts. Curriculm to include Layout & Design, Computer Graphics, Sign Making, Engraving, and other subjects mutually agreed upon by the contractor and the government. Due to security concerns, some software programs may be modified by the government. Contractor must provide verification of each instructor's graphic arts experience or provide a teaching certificate in the field of graphic arts. The course must be accredited by an accrediting agency such as Accrediting Commission for Independent Colleges and Schools, North Central Associate of Colleges and Schools, or Accrediting Commission for Trade and Technical Schools. The Instructor will also be responsible for the administration and evaluation of live-work projects. Any individual working within the confines of the US Penitentiary must undergo a background investigation and drug test prior to being permitted inside the institution. In addition, a 3-4 hour orientation class must be completed prior to beginning the contract work. The time spent in this class is reimbursable to the contractor at a rate negotiated with the government at time of the award of the contract. The contractor will not be supervised by the Government, however, work will be monitored in order to verify satisfaction of contract requirements. The offers received will be evaluated on price and other factors considered that will be most advantageous to the Government. The government may award the contract without discussions, therefore, offerors are instructed to submit their best offer initially. A site visit is not scheduled. (VI) Period of Performance: Date of Award until 9/30/2002. (VII) FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 2000), is hereby reference. The following addenda are incluede by reference: At paragraph C, Period of Acceptance of Offers, offerors must agree to hold the prices submited for sixty (60) calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. At paragraph H, Multiple Awards, the Contracting Officer has determined multiple awards are not applicable in this solicitation, and the paragraph is hereby removed in its entirety for the purposes of this solicitation, and the paragraph is removed in its entirety. (VIII) FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items will be completed prior to award. (IX) FAR Provision 52.232-33Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment applies to this solicitation. (X) Offers may NOT be sent via fax. Offers must be received no later than 2:00 p.m., Central Time, October 25, 2001, clearly marked with RFQ number. THIS IS NOT A SEALED BID.

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011011/USOL001.HTM (D-282 SN510312)