Advanced Occupational Education Services in Computer Applications - FCI Bastrop, TX

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, Grand Prairie, TX intends to make a single award for the provision of an Advanced Occupational Education Program leading to a certificate in Computer Applications. THIS IS A NEW REQUIREMENT AND THERE IS NO PROCUREMENT HISTORY AVAILABLE. The focus of the program is intended to provide inmates with marketable skills by providing classes which lead to a four-month certificate. The services would be provided at the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Bastrop located in Bastrop, TX. A firm-fixed price indefinite delivery/requirements type contract will result from this solicitation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 611210 (Size Standard: $7 million.) A session will equal one (1) hour. The work can be performed Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays) for a maximum of 30 hours per week and a maximum of six hours each day between the hours of 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, for example 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM to 3:00PM. Classes will typically meet for six hours per day with approximately 20 students. The successful organization being awarded the contract shall possess an accreditation with an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and have proof at the time of the award. All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. The website for registration is www.ccr.gov. The contract periods will consist of a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods for renewal. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and extend an offer of contract award to the contractor whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, represents the lowest price to the Government, in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g). The solicitation will be available on/or about May 2. 2011 and will be distributed solely through this website. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The website provides downloading instructions to obtain all documents relating to this solicitation. All future information concerning this acquisition, including the solicitation and any subsequent amendments, will be distributed through the website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the website to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about the acquisition. The date for receipt of quotations is on/about July 15, 2011; however, this is a projected estimate and quoters should refer to Page 1 of the solicitation (Block #8) for the actual date quotations are due. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations can submit offer/bids/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. This solicitation is a full and open competitive procurement. All responsible small business concerns are encouraged to submit a quotation which may be considered.