U -- International Training Services

(i) This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement and its addenda constitute the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a firm fixed price commercial service contract for this APHIS International Training Program. Simplified procurement procedures will be used per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. (ii) This combined synopsis/solicitation request for proposal (RFP), is issued as a small business set-aside. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-18. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text (iv) The NAICS code is 541611 and size standard is $6.5 Million. (v) This combined synopsis/solicitation contains firm fixed price contract line item numbers (CLINS) and optional line item numbers. The schedule of items is attached along with clauses, statement of work requirements and provisions. The Government may award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Offeror to provide pricing on the Schedule of Items attached where items proposed shall comply with section (vi) of this combined synopsis. (vi) The statement of work, clauses and provisions are attached as an addendum. Each quote at a minimum must meet the technical evaluation criteria as stipulated in 52.212-2 of the addendum in order to be technically acceptable. (vii). Deliverables and acceptance of deliverables will be FOB destination, USDA, APHIS, MRPBS, EST Training and Development Staff, 4700 River Road, Unit 24 Riverdale, MD 20737. The estimated completion date for this requirement is September of 2008. Delivery of optional line items shall occur only per a modification issued by a Government contracting officer. (viii) The FAR provisions and clauses are attached and those incorporated by reference can be found in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this solicitation. (xv) No Numbered Notes are applicable to this requirement. (xvi) Offers are due August 01, 2007 by 2:30 p.m. CST. All offers must be signed. Offers may be faxed to (612) 370-2106, Attn: Jose-Luis Gallagher with signed original forwarded by mail to: USDA, APHIS, MRP-BS, ASD, Contracting Butler Square, 5th Floor, 100 N. Sixth Street, Attn: Jose-Luis Gallagher, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Emailed offers shall be signed, scanned and e-mailed to jose.l.gallagher@usda.gov. A complete offer will consist of: (1) Completed Schedule of Items listed in the attachment and signature on the page that lists the price (2) completion of required documents as listed in this combined synopsis/solicitation and attachment (3) Narrative addressing how the offeror intends to fulfill the requirements as stipulated in the attached statement of work (4) Completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (xvii) Any of the FAR provisions or clauses can be provided via e-mail if your request is sent to: jose.l.gallagher@usda.gov. Potential offerors must review and comply with the attached addenda applicable to this requirement in order to be considered for award.