99 -- CONCRETE BARRIERS

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N68836-07-T-0166 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation. This announcement constitutes the request to provide non-personal services as the DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION for Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas for the period October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008 with 2 (two) option years. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 611699 and the Small Business Size Standard is number of employees $6.5 million dollars. This procurement will be awarded using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures Test Program outlined in FAR part 13.5. The Catholic Director of Faith Formation (DFF) provides professional expertise for effective Faith Formation Programs established for the Catholic Community at the Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas. The DFF will be responsible for the formulation and administration of a Catholic Religious Faith Formation Program under the following guidelines: 1. Developing Policy and Planning: a. Communicates and works with the religious education coordinators of the Diocese of Corpus Christi for new religious educational tools and training events for catechist as appropriate on a quarterly basis. b. Serves as a point of contact in the selection of applicants for Search (youth retreat), youth ministry events, and programs that directly effect faith formation during the school year (August-May). c. Develops and implements appropriate events for special topics and seasonal liturgical celebrations. (i.e. Christmas Pageant, Lent Stations of the Cross, Easter Dramatization, First Communion Celebration, Confirmation Celebration, All Saints Celebration). d. Provides continuing spiritual formation events for catechists, students and adults. This includes detailed seasonal preparation and upcoming educational events within the local Diocese at NAS Corpus Christi. e. Attendance rosters, calendar of events and educational conference forms will be submitted quarterly and reviewed by the Catholic Chaplain for approval. 2. Designing and Coordinating Faith Formation Programs: Prepares annual liturgical calendar. Plans, designs, and organizes, the religious education program (Confraternity of Catholic Doctrine) and additional faith formation programs for the NAS Catholic Community. Evaluates and adjusts as required. a. Coordinates sacramental programs for Baptism, Penance & Reconciliation, Eucharist, Marriage and Confirmation according to the guidelines of the Archdiocese for the Military Services on biweekly basis. b. Supervises catechists by checking lesson plans, visiting classrooms and providing curriculum guide. c. Provides timely training for all religious education volunteers on a seasonal basis (Advent (December 1st-24th), Christmas (December 25th-February), Ordinary Time (June-November), Lenten Season (March), Easter Season (April-May)). d. Attendance records and sign in sheets will be reviewed monthly by the designated Religious Program Specialist. 3. Assisting in Liturgical Planning: a. Develops and implements events for Masses with children on a bimonthly basis. b. Implements liturgy planning, e.g., Penance Services, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. c. Plans other prayer services or liturgical experiences to enhance the Faith Formation of the Catholic Community. (All Saint?s Day, Ash Wednesday) d. Coordinates, trains and implements the Children?s Liturgy of Word during Sunday Mass on a weekly basis. e. Sacramental records are to be reviewed, signed and sealed by Catholic Chaplain prior to sacramental completion. 4. Conducting Sacramental Preparation Workshops and Adult Education: a. Prepares and conducts sacrament sessions for parents on a weekly basis. b. Provides alternative events for parents who for some serious reason cannot attend the regularly scheduled sessions. c. Coordinates adult religious education programs on a weekly basis. d. Coordinate Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults program on a weekly basis. e. Sign in sheets and parental letters will be assessed by designated Religious Program Specialist. 5. Providing Events For Catechist Development: a. Advises catechists of Diocese of Corpus Christi continuing Education events. b. Implements catechist formation programs and monitors the individual catechist progress of the program. With the completion of these requirements the catechist are able to receive certification from the Archdiocese of Military Services. c. Enrolls and provides orientation for new catechists, substitutes and aids. d. Is available for follow-up with catechists to eliminate problems they encounter and to assist them to be better catechists. e. Participates in diocesan program of In-service for Religious Education. f. Documentation of catechist progress to be reviewed by Catholic Chaplain for certification. 6. Administering The Faith Formation Program: a. Determines dates available to accomplish allotted time needed for religious education. (class schedule) b. Supervises the entire registration procedures of students and adults. c. Puts in orders for textbooks and training/learning materials according to an approved budget. d. Keeps an inventory of catechetical supplies. e. Prepares for and implements a combined Catholic and Protestant Vacation Bible School during summer break. (May-August) f. Class schedule and curriculum are to be submitted to the Catholic Chaplain for approval on an annual basis in July. 7. Administering the Religious Education Program: a. Keeps appropriate records, e.g. registration information and attendance. b. Types list of students and classes. c. Runs copies and material for classes. d. Responds to phone calls placed in regards to religious education program, completes reports and forms in correspondence with Military Archdiocese and local Diocese. e. Registration forms, attendance records and sacramental documents will be presented to the Catholic Chaplain and kept on file. 8. Hours of Operation: a. The Chaplains office is open Monday thru Friday from 0730 to 1630 and Sundays from 0730 to 1200. b. The DFF will work Sunday-Thursday. DFF will abide by government scheduled holidays. c. The DFF will submit a monthly time sheet detailing working hours to the designated Religious Program Specialist. d. The DFF will electronically submit invoices and have a hard copy of the invoice signed by the Command Chaplain for internal record keeping. 9. Qualifications: The following qualifications will be required of the DFF in fulfillment of this contract. a. Must show evidence of at least five years teaching in a parish religious education program. b. Must have completed a minimum of 20 semester hours in a combined study program that includes theology, scripture, and liturgy. c. Must have a strong background in the canonical requirements of the nullity process. Reside within the commuting area of Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. 10. Resume Submittal: a. Due to the sensitive nature of this position resumes should address previous positions that involve issues of a sensitive nature and give examples of those issues. The DFF must be approved by the Catholic Chaplain assigned to Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas and the Archdiocese of Corpus Christi. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by REFERENCE: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, 52.204-9 Personal Identity of Contractor Personnel, 52.211-17 Delivery of excess Quantities, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.237-2 Protection of Governmen