U -- Accelerated Paramedic Training Course

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. The solicitation number is F2FF117249A001 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation. This acquisition is being considered for 100 percent small business set-aside. Interested small business concerns should indicate interest to the Contracting Office, in writing, as early as possible. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 611519. The Small Business size standard is $6.5 Million. This procurement is to procure Accelerated Paramedic Training Course. Classes shall be offered three to four times a year, an estimated 10 students will need training over the next twelve months. Classes must be no more than 12 to 15 weeks in length. There must be a 90% pass rate national exam on the first time and students should be able to earn certifications such as ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, AMLS. Testing will be conducted onsite at contractors location; test results must be provided before student release. One-on-one remediation will occur for first time failures. All text books and fee?s and certification will be included in the cost per student. The following provisions apply to this acquisition. Government will award a purchase order resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offer whose proposal, conforming to this synopsis/solicitation, will offer the best value to the Government, price, and other factors considered. The listed FAR clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text by reviewing the Federal Acquisition Regulation via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or http://www.arnet.gov/far/. The following clauses and provisions are hereby incorporated either by reference or full text and are to remain in full force and effect in any resultant purchase order: FAR 52.212-4, FAR 52.219-6, FAR 52.222-3, FAR 52.222-21, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, FAR 52.222-37, FAR 52.232-33, DFARS 252.225-7000, DFARS 252.225-7001, and DFARS 252.225-7002. The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are included in full text: FAR 52.212-1-Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Sep 2006) applies to this acquisition and is amended to read: FAR clauses and provisions can be located via the Internet at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The Government reserves the right to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Offers shall be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2-Evaluation--Commercial Items (Jan 1999), which is incorporated into this Request for Quote, with addendum to paragraph (a) as follows: The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item(s) offered to meet the Government requirement as stated in this synopsis; (ii) price. The Government will make award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is the greatest value to the Government. Technical capability and price are of equal importance. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Sep 2007), with the quotation. FAR 52.212-5-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders-Commercial Items (Aug 2007) (Deviation), FAR 52.219-1-Small Business Program Representations (May 2004) Alternate I (Apr 2002), FAR 52.222-22-Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999), FAR 52.222-25-Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984), FAR 52.232-18-Availability of Funds (Apr 1984), FAR 52.252-1- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), FAR 52.252-2-Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), FAR 52.252-6-Authorized Deviations In Clauses (Apr 1984), DFARS 252.204-7004-Required Central Contractor Registration (Nov 2003), and DFARS 252.212-7001-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Apr 2007) (Deviation). The entire solicitation will be released solely on the FedBizOpps website, www.eps.gov. (Paper copies will not be released) It is the offerors responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Interested parties must submit any questions in writing via email (preferred method) to SSgt Nathaniel Craig; Email: nathaniel.craig@hurlburt.af.mil, Phone: 850-884-6200 Fax: 850-884-5372. Address: 1 SOCONS/LGCY 350 Tully St, Hurlburt Field, FL 32544. Quotations (Offer Schedule and Representation & Certifications) are due to 1 SOCONS/LGCY via email, fax or mail, no later than 12:00 Noon Central Standard time, 21 September 2007. It is the Contractor?s responsibility to ensure the receipt of their offer. To be eligible for award, Offeror must be Central Contractor Registered (CCR). Information concerning CCR registration requirements may be viewed via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov/ or by calling the CCR Registration Centers at 1-888-227-2423.