Solicitation-Culinary Training Class-Aug12.docx

Culinary Class for the 1st Airlift Squadron 1 August 2012

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (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.

Solicitation number F1D1012151A002 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 guidelines. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-60. All responsible sources may submit an offer to be considered by the agency.

Funds are presently not available for this contract. No legal liability on the part of the Government may arise until funds are made available, in accordance with FAR 52.232-19, “Availability of Funds.” All submitted quotes must be valid through 12:00 AM, 1 October 2012.

2. This requirement is a 100% small-business set-aside for a woman-owned small business (WOSB). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is (“Professional and Management Development Training”), and the business size standard is $7.0 million dollars.

3. The Government will award a firm fixed price contract for a culinary class for the 1st Airlift Squadron on Joint Base Andrews. The following service is being procured:

· Class Audience: 12 Flight Attendants

· Class Duration: 3 days

· Class Location: 1658 “D” Street, Joint Base Andrews Maryland

· Required Class Instruction: preparation of in-flight meals; multiple types of cooking methods; orientation of aircraft kitchen equipment and organizational skills; understanding flavor principles and ingredient combinations; essentials in aircraft service etiquette skills, and a timed aircraft cooking assignment.

· Instructional Methods: Lectures, cooking demonstrations, and a hands-on assignment

4. Delivery Information

Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762

Contractor must provide an affirmative statement of their ability to meet the requirements on short notice after date of contract.

5. Clauses & Provisions

It is the vendor’s responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. All FAR/DFARS/AFFARS clauses and provisions may be viewed in full text via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or http://www.arnet.gov/far/.

The following provisions are applicable:

52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial;

52.212-2 – Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this solicitation, specifically the following criteria: The Government intends to award a contract resulting to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforms to the solicitation and price is determined most advantageous to the Government. All offerors must provide descriptive literature explaining how they intend to meet the requirement in order to be adequately evaluated. The Government will award the contract to the quoter that offers the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

52.212-3 – Offerors Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items. All offerors must submit representations and certifications in accordance with this provision along with their offer. This provision can be downloaded from the internet via http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or from http://orca.bpn.gov if registered in ORCA (On-line Representations and Certifications Application). Offerors that fail to furnish the required representation information or that reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

52.214-31 – Facsimile Bids (Dec 1989);

52.252-1 – Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998).

The following clauses are applicable:

52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (June 2010);

52.212-5 – Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (May 2011) (DEVIATION);

52.219-6 – Notice to Total Small Business Set Aside (Jun 2003);

52.222-3 – Convict Labor (Jun 2003);

52.222-19 – Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010);

52.222-21 – Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999);

52.225-13 – Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008);

52.223-3 – Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Jan 1997);

52.232-18 – Availability of Funds (Apr 1984);

52.233-4 – Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004);

52.252-2 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998);

52.252-6 – Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Feb 1998);

252.204-7004 - Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration (Sep 2007);

252.212-7001 – Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status (DEVIATION);

252.232-7010 – Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006);

252.212-7001 – Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jun 2011) (DEVIATION) applies to this acquisition and specifically the following clauses under paragraph (b) are applicable:

252.225-7001 – Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Jan 2009);

252.232-7003 – Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Mar 2008);

5352.242-9000 – Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Aug 2007).

The following local clauses apply to this acquisition:

11CONS-004 – Environmental Compliance;

11CONS-007 – Personnel Security Requirements;

11CONS-010 – WAWF Instructions;

11CONS-011 – OMBUDSMAN (Aug 2005).

6. The contracting office address is as follows:

Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762

7. All quotes must be sent via e-mail to Archie Y. Warren at archie.warren@afncr.af.mil or via facsimile (fax) at 240-612-2176. Questions shall be submitted no later than 12:00 PM EST, 16 August 2012. Quotes shall be submitted no later than 12:00 PM EST, 31 August 2012.