U -- Office Technology - FCC Forrest City, AR

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office in Grand Prairie, Texas intends to issue solicitation RFQ50811-012-07 for the provision of Advance Occupational Education Instruction Services in Office Technology for the Federal Correctional Complex, located in Forrest City, Arkansas. The successful contractor shall provide all aspects of Office Technology courses at the Federal Correctional Complex which will include the following institutions: Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Medium and Low, also Federal Prison Camp (FPC). The Office Technology course study shall lead to a certificate of completion at the post secondary level of study. The contractor must provide the necessary courses for an inmate student to complete the program within a 1 year period consisting of at least 4 semesters per year ( i.e. fall, spring, summer I, and summer II). The contractor shall be accredited by Commission on Institutions of Higher Learning of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The contractor shall also provide verification of approval by the Arkansas Department of Education. The estimated quantities for the base and each option year are an estimated 1872 one hour sessions for courses provided in Office Technology. The Contracting Officer anticipates awarding a firm fixed price, indefinite-delivery, requirements type contract. The contract period shall consist of one 12-month base year and four 12- month option years for renewal at the unilateral discretion of the Government. The solicitation will be available on or about July 27, 2007 and will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration Federal Business Opportunities website at http://www.fedbizopps.gov . The site does provide downloading instructions. Hard copies of the solicitation will NOT be available. Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must register at www.ccr.gov. All future information about this solicitation, including solicitation amendments will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The anticipated date for receipt of quotations is 2:00 p.m. CT August 24, 2007 however, this is a projected estimate and quoters should refer to the solicitation (1449 -Block #08) for the actual date quotations are due. All responsible small business concerns may submit a quote which will be considered. Faith -Based and Community -Based Organization can submit quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.