Assistant Education Technician

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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). ********************************************************************************************* Purchase Request Number: F3W7140013A002 - Request for Quotation - This document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38. ********************************************************************************************* Requirement: Non-personal services as an Assistant Education Technician (AET) in support of the United States Air Force voluntary off-duty education program, to provide professional counseling and advisement, information, and document and record preparation for Air Force personnel at Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base, Germany. CLIN 0001 - One(1) EA. -, Assistant Education Technician for the Performance Period of 7 Feb 2010 through 30 Sept 2010. Base Period, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. ____________________ (Price per Unit = 4 Hour Block) CLIN 0002 - One(1) EA. - Assistant Education Technician for the Performance Period of 1 Oct 2010 through 30 Sep 2011 First Option Year, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. ____________________ (Price per Unit = 4 Hour Block) CLIN 0003 - One(1) EA. - Assistant Education Technician for the Performance Period of 1 Oct 2011 through 30 Sep 2012 Second Option Year, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. ____________________ (Price per Unit = 4 Hour Block) CLIN 0004 - One(1)EA. - Assistant Education Technician for the Performance Period of 1 Oct 2012 through 30 Sep 2013 Third Option Year, in accordance with the attached statement of work____________________ (Price per Unit = 4 Hour Block) CLIN 0005 - One(1)EA. - Assistant Education Technician for the Performance Period of 1 Oct 2013 through 30 Sep 2014 Fourth Option Year, In accordance with the attached statement of work. ____________________ (Price per Unit = 4 Hour Block) PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR QUOTATION NLT 20 JANUARY 2010 TO 52ND CONTRACTING SQUADRON, ATTN: A1C Anthony Love at 011496565619541 or Anthony.Love@spangdahlem.af.mil. Spangdahlem, AB Germany. ********************************************************************************************* Place of Performance: Geilenkirchen, AB Germany ********************************************************************************************* The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation (available from http://farsite.hill.af.mil) 52.212-1 - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2005) 52.212-2 - EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers (listed in relative order of importance): 1. Technical capability Technical in this Solicitation means - Offeror has to have qualifications as listed in the attached Statement of Work 2. Price; 3. Past Performance. (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Clause) 52.212-3 - OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (May 2004) ALTERNATE I (APR 2002)- Must be submitted with offer 52.212-4 - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2003) 52.212-5 - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2004) (DEVIATION) 52.217-8 - OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES 52.217-9 - OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT 52.232-18 - AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984) 252.212.7001 - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENS ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2005) (DEVIATION) 252.232-7008 - ASSISGNEMNT OF CLAIMS (OVERSEAS) (JUN 1997) 252.232-7003 - ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (JAN 2004) 252.229-7001 - TAX RELIF (JUNE 1997) - ALTERNATE 1 (JUN 1997) 252.222-7002 - COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LABOR LAWS (OVERSEAS) (JUN 1997) 52.225.14 - INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF CONTRACT (FEB 2000) 252.225-7041 - CORRESPONDENCE IN ENGLISH (JUN 1997) 252.225-7042 - AUTHORIZATION TO PERFORM (APR 2003) 252.233-7001 - CHOICE OF LAW (OVERSEAS) (JUN 1997) 5352.204-9100 - COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY REVIEW (JUL 1984) (U) 5352.242-9000 - CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (JUN 2002) PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT ASSISTANT EDUCATION TECHNICIAN GEILENKIRCHEN NATO AIR BASE, GERMANY 1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Non-personal services as an Assistant Education Technician (AET) in support of the United States Air Force voluntary off-duty education program, to provide professional counseling and advisement, information, and document and record preparation for Air Force personnel at Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base, Germany. 2. QUALIFICATIONS: The AET must have completed a Baccalaureate Degree from a regionally accredited institution. Successful completion of twelve (12) semester hours in education and/or psychology courses AND 1-year experience providing counseling and advisement to individuals regarding educational issues is desired. Computer experience is highly desirable. A personal resume with attached college transcripts reflecting awarded degree(s) information must be provided. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year left on station. 3. UNIT/PAYMENT: A unit shall consist of a four-hour time block during which appropriate counseling and advisement services are provided. The AET shall provide at least a minimum of five counseling sessions per unit. (IE: Within the four-hour time block, at least five counseling sessions must be conducted.) Bids should be on a unit basis. Contractor will be required to submit invoices for payment through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with a hard copy log/time sheet given to the Education Services Officer for processing. 4. SPECIFIC DUTIES: a. The AET shall provide the services identified in paragraph 1 as required. This shall include the following subject areas as the needs of the students dictate. (1) Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) (AFR 53-29, CCAF catalogs, CCAF updates, and Counselor's Handbook) (2) Off-duty adult continuing education (AFI 36-2306) (3) Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) (DANTES catalogs) (4) Air Force tuition assistance (AFI 36-2306) (5) Financial aid (The Student Guide, Bluebooks, et al) (6) Testing for credit (DANTES Examination Program Handbook - DEPH) (7) Veteran's Administration educational benefits (VA circulars) (8) Correspondence program (DANTES catalogs) (9) Independent study (DANTES Independent Study catalog) b. The AET works with the following forms and special web based programs, as required in support of the education programs (new forms or changes to forms will be provided by the Air Force): (1) AF 56, Application for Training Leading to a Commission in the United States Air Force (2) AF 118, Refund of Tuition Assistance - Education Services Program (3) AF 968 - Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Registration (4) VA 22-1990, Application for Educational Benefits (5) VA 22-1995, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (6) Air Force Portal (7) AFAEMS (8) CCAF (9) DANTES (10) AFIADL (11) Spouse Tuition Assistance (STAP) (12) Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) (13) Others as they become part of the Air Force Education System. c. The AET will prepare and maintain all required correspondence, forms, records, and documentation needed to support the services provided. The AET will assist eligible personnel with applications for tuition assistance, special programs, or other requests associated with the off-duty education programs. The AET will maintain all Air Force owned resource materials, furniture, equipment, and supplies. d. e. Other duties include, but not limited to: (1) Submit announcements and information to the GK Bi-Weekly bulletin: review bulletin when released to ensure accuracy of information submitted (2) Update bulletin board with current information and class schedules for on- base schools. (3) Update Classroom Calendars on the R: Drive when updated schedules are provided by on-base schools. (4) Brief incoming members twice monthly at the GK & JFC base INTRO (5) Maintain Study Guide inventory data base, contacting students when materials are overdue. 5. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIALS: The AET shall not be required to furnish any materials, equipment, or property relevant to this position. 6. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The AET will present and maintain a professional image with the public, clients, and education staff members. The AET will maintain regular contact with the Geilenkirchen Education Center and will notify the Education Center if a call schedule change becomes necessary. The Education Services Officer (ESO) will concur prior to any changes.