On-line High School Diploma Program - Job Corps

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5 as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This is a request for quotation (RFQ). Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is AG-82A7-S-10-0077. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-42. The applicable NAICS Code is 611710. This acquisition is being solicited as a full and open competition. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The US Forest Service (USFS) is seeking an Academic Institution to provide online (full) high school diploma programs for approximately 216 students dispersed among the following 13 Job Corps Centers: 1. Angell Job Corps Center, OREGON (40 students) 2. Blackwell Job Corps Center, WISCONSIN (5 students) 3. Cass Job Corps Center, ARKANSAS (8 students) 4. Centennial Job Corps Center, IDAHO (5 students) 5. Fort Simcoe Job Corps Center, WASHINGTON (2 students) 6. Golconda Job Corps Center, ILLINOIS (30 students) 7. Harpers Ferry Job Corps Center, WEST VIRGINIA (35 students) 8. Jacobs Creek Job Corps Center, TENNESSEE (5 students) 9. Lyndon B. Johnson Job Corps Center, NORTH CAROLINA (5 students) 10. Oconaluftee Job Corps Center, NORTH CAROLINA (5 students) 11. Ouachita Job Corps Center, ARKANSAS (6 students) 12. Schenck Job Corps Center, NORTH CAROLINA (50 students) 13. Wolf Creek Job Corps Center, OREGON (20 students) SCHEDULE OF ITEMS: 216 Online (Full) High School Diploma Programs to be provided in accordance with Statement of Work. The quantities listed below are the governments best estimates based upon past experience. The contractor will be paid based upon the actual enrollments, pursuant to the Statement of Work. 001 July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011 UNIT: ENROLLMENT QTY/UNIT: 216/EA UNIT PRICE: ___________ TOTAL PRICE: _____________ 101 July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 UNIT: ENROLLMENT QTY/UNIT: 216/EA UNIT PRICE: ___________ TOTAL PRICE: _____________ 102 July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 UNIT: ENROLLMENT QTY/UNIT: 216/EA UNIT PRICE: ___________ TOTAL PRICE: _____________ 103 July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 UNIT: ENROLLMENT QTY/UNIT: 216/EA UNIT PRICE: ___________ TOTAL PRICE: _____________ 104 July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 UNIT: ENROLLMENT QTY/UNIT: 216/EA UNIT PRICE: ___________ TOTAL PRICE: _____________ GRAND TOTAL: _____________ PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Base Period is July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011, with the option of four additional 1-year periods. EVALUATION FACTORS: The Government intends to make a single award to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. STATEMENT OF WORK: A. SUBJECT: The US Forest Service, WO AQM Job Corps Support Branch, Golden, CO intends to make a single, base-plus-options award to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter for online high school diploma programs for Job Corps Students throughout the US. B. SCHEDULE: Contractor shall provide online high school program curriculum to students on Job Corps Centers between the hours of 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday via the World Wide Web (WWW), with the exception of Federal Holidays. Login information shall be supplied to each student. Only minimal disruption shall occurs during the detailed hours of service delivery. C. FEES & SUPPLIES: Registration fees, tuition, textbooks, certification of completions, administrative fees, and any incidental fees, shall be included in the Unit Price. D. SCOPE OF SERVICE: The contractor shall provide online full high school diploma programs for Job Corps students, which encompasses: - Admission/Registration/Enrollment - Transcript Evaluation (Transfer of High School Credits and TAR Credits) - Access to online courses - up to 6 credits, per student. Credits necessary may include English, Math, Social Science, Science, or electives. - All course material (textbooks, lessons, tests, handouts, etc) to include shipping and handling - Diploma - Graduation Transcripts E. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: The contractor must be accredited by 1) state or commonwealth regulatory agencies responsible for academic learning at the secondary level, or one of the six regional accrediting bodies AND 2) the Distance Education Training Counsel (DETC). F. CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event a student(s) terminates his or her participation in the program, the paid enrollment shall be utilized for future student(s). G. INVOICING: The Vendor shall submit a monthly invoice detailing name and location of each student enrolled. Invoices shall be mailed to: U S Forest Service Job Corps National Office Attention: Phyllis Joy Nasados 740 Simms Street Golden, CO 80401-4720 CLAUSES: The clause at FAR 52.212-5 (Jun. 2009), Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: (1) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (Sep. 2006), (2) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996), (3) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), (4) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007), (5 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006), (6) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers and Disabilities (JUN 1998), (7) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans on the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (8) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (9) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (10) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (Oct 2003). (11) 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008). (12) 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989) (13) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999). (14) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000). SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS: Vendors shall be required to submit the following information on company letterhead or business stationary directly to the Contract Specialist: 1. The Request for Quote Number (AG-82A7-S-10-0077) 2. Schedule of Items with Pricing; 3. Contractor DUNS Number and Taxpayer Identification Number 4. A complete copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2009) -OR- be currently registered in the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov/ with no changes 5. Proof of Accreditation, as outlined in Section E - Special Qualifications Required 6. Proof of CCR Registration Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the US Forest Service must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database at www.ccr.gov. In conjunction with required registration in the CCR database, prospective contractors shall also complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov. Quotes are due no later than June 23, 2010, 12:00 p.m. local time. Quotes received after this date and time will not be considered for award. The postal mailing address is: US Forest Service, Attn: Nikoletta E. Klimak, Contract Specialist, 740 Simms Street, Golden, CO 80401-4720. Quotes may also be emailed to contact@example.gov. Faxed quotes are not permitted. The anticipated date of award is on or about June 30, 2010. Failure to comply with all instructions contained within this combined synopsis/solicitation could result in the quote being ineligible for award. It is the quoter's responsibility to ensure their quote meets all the requirements identified herein. Once posted on this website, interested quoters are responsible for monitoring the website until the closing date for any issued amendments.