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27 SOCONS/CC
110 E. SEXTANT AVE., BLDG 600
CANNON AFB NM 88103-5321
(575) 784-2321
(575) 784-4791
UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)
11. DELIVERY FOR FOB
RFQ
SEE SCHEDULE
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
IFB RFP
CODE
SEE ADDENDUM
BLOCK IS MARKED
DESTINATION UNLESS
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
(No Collect Calls)
13b. RATING
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER
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CODE
FA4855-12-T-0001 15-Aug-2012
b. TELEPHONE NUMBER
575-784-2946
8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME
04:00 PM 14 Sep 2012
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE
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27 SOFSS/FSDE
PARI ARCHWARIN
110 E. SEXTANT AVE BLDG 600
CANNON AFB NM 88103
TEL: 575-784-7224 FAX:
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INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME
AMANDA S. GARCIA
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27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
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SEE SCHEDULE
TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS
SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS
SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.
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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________
32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN
RECEIVED INSPECTED
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32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
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FA4855-12-T-0001
Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 1,416 Hours BTES Test Administrator
FFP
Non-personal services: contractor shall provide testing administrator services for the BTES Education Office in accordance with the PWS.
FOB: Destination
NSN: R499-ED-TEST-INGS
NET AMT
1001 1,416 Hours OPTION BTES Test Administrator
FFP
Non-personal services: contractor shall provide testing administrator services for the BTES Education Office in accordance with the PWS.
2001 1,416 Hours OPTION BTES Test Administrator
FFP
Non-personal services: contractor shall provide testing administrator services for the BTES Education Office in accordance with the PWS.
3001 1,416 Hours OPTION BTES Test Administrator
FFP
Non-personal services: contractor shall provide testing administrator services for the BTES Education Office in accordance with the PWS.
4001 1,416 Hours OPTION BTES Test Administrator
FFP
Non-personal services: contractor shall provide testing administrator services for the BTES Education Office in accordance with the PWS.
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS
Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:
CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY
0001 Destination Government Destination Government
1001 Destination Government Destination Government
2001 Destination Government Destination Government
3001 Destination Government Destination Government
4001 Destination Government Destination Government
DELIVERY INFORMATION
CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC
0001 POP 01-OCT-2012 TO
30-SEP-2013
N/A 27 SOFSS/FSDE
PARI ARCHWARIN
110 E. SEXTANT AVE BLDG 600
CANNON AFB NM 88103
575-784-7224
F1L3SM
1001 POP 01-OCT-2013 TO
30-SEP-2014
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
2001 POP 01-OCT-2014 TO
30-SEP-2015
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
3001 POP 01-OCT-2015 TO
30-SEP-2016
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
4001 POP 01-OCT-2016 TO
30-SEP-2017
N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting
With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for
Debarment
DEC 2010
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic
Corporations
MAY 2012
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items FEB 2012
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items FEB 2012
52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items JAN 1999
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items APR 2012
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items FEB 2012
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement
Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items
JUL 2012
52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011
52.219-6 Alt I Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) -
Alternate I
NOV 2011
52.219-6 Alt II Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011)
Alternate II
NOV 2011
52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting NOV 2011
52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation APR 2012
52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999
52.222-22 Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports FEB 1999
52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance APR 1984
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007
52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities OCT 2010
52.222-42 Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires MAY 1989
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009
52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging
While Driving
AUG 2011
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008
52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to
Iran--Certification.
NOV 2011
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor
Registration
OCT 2003
52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And
Vegetation
APR 1984
52.246-20 Warranty Of Services MAY 2001
52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998
52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions APR 1984
52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses APR 1984
52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD
Officials
SEP 2011
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009
252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD
Officials
NOV 2011
252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (10 AUG 2005)
(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.
(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions).
(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, . Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the
MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.
(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.
(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.
STATEMENT OF WORK
STATEMENT OF WORK
Non-Personal Services Contract for Base Training and Education Services
Test Administrator
1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Non-personal services in support of U.S. Air Force comprehensive testing program to include but not limited to the Defense Activity for Non-
Traditional Education Support (DANTES), Career Development Courses (CDC) Test, Weighted
Airman Promotion System (WAPS) and Air Force Professional Military Education (PME) testing programs.
2. QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited American college or university is required. Excellent customer service skills and verbal communication skills are http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a076/a76_rev2003.pdf essential. Appropriate related professional work or volunteer experience of at least 1 year is highly desirable. Knowledge of/experience with standardized educational and military testing programs is highly desirable. Knowledge of/experience with AF terminology, office procedures, and education programs plus familiarity/facility, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access is highly required. . The individual performing the work must be capable of a DoD security clearance at the “Secret” level or above. Resumes and transcripts shall be submitted with bid packages to the base contracting office.
3. WORK HOURS/DAYS: The government will determine the number of hours (scheduled appointments for at least five(5) but no more than thirty (30) authorized examinees for the services identified in this Statement of Work) required each week and will notify the contractor with the intended schedule no later than 14 days prior to the designated work hour. The contractor will be on an on-call basis. A minimum of five examinees must be scheduled by the TCO/ATCO or his/her designee prior to initiating a call for service. Normally a maximum of 8 hours will be performed in one calendar day for a maximum of twenty-four (24) – forty (40) hours per week. The Test
Administrator is responsible for checking the test log 24 hours in advance of each scheduled test session to insure five examines have signed up. If a scheduled test session must be canceled due to emergency, a 24-hour notification prior to the start of the session must be provided by the test administrator to allow time to contact and reschedule those registered. The contractor is not required to provide service on federal holidays or when the office is closed or outside the normal work hours of 0700-1800 M-F. Exact days and times of services may be jointly determined by contractor and government in advance and may be modified by mutual agreement according to changing program needs. Ideally, three morning sessions 0700-1200 and two to three afternoon sessions 1230-1800 will be scheduled each week, depending on student demand. Contractor will arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start of test session to insure sessions begin promptly and will provide constant visual supervision throughout the entire session. Changes to the test schedule must be approved by the TCO/ATCO and must be advertised at least 2 weeks in advance. Tests are not scheduled on Federal holidays or when neither the TCO nor the ATCO is available to be present during testing.
4. GUIDELINES: Provisions of AFI-36-2306 and the DANTES Examination Program
Handbook apply.
5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED CONTRACTS
a. Contractor must have a completed National Agency Check (NAC) investigation and Inquiry
(NAIC) to access to DoD networks(e-mail, AUSIS. Etc). Current cost is approximately $121. Must have initiated Secret security clearance paperwork prior to starting.
b. Security Training. The contractor ensures all contractor employees receive initial and recurring security education training from the sponsoring agencies security manager. Training must be conducted IAW DOD 5200.1-R, Information Security Program Regulation, and AFI 31-
401, "Information Security Program Management". Contractor personnel who work in Air Force controlled/restricted areas must be trained IAW AFI 31- 101, The Air Force Installation Security
Program.
c. Pass And Identification Items. The contractor shall ensure the pass and identification items required for contract performance are obtained for employees and non-government owned vehicles.
d. Retrieving Identification Media. The contractor shall retrieve all identification media, including vehicle passes from employees who depart for any reason before the contract expires;
e.g. terminated for cause, retirement, etc.
e. Traffic Laws. The contractor and its employees shall comply with base traffic regulations.
f. Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their contractor-owned vehicle or privately-owned vehicle while on (Name of Installation).
g. For Official Use Only (FOUO). The contractor shall comply with DoD 5400-7-R, Chapter 4, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program, requirements. This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding FOUO material.
h. Reporting Requirements. Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of DOD personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information.
Contractor employees shall be briefed by their immediate supervisor upon initial on-base assignment.
i. Physical Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property and controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.
j. Controlled/Restricted Areas. (IF APPLICABLE) The contractor shall implement local base procedures for entry to Air Force controlled/restricted areas where contractor personnel will work. An AF Form 2586, Unescorted Entry Authorization Certificate, must be completed and signed by the sponsoring agencies Security Manager before a Restricted Area Badge will be issued.
Contractor employees must have a completed National Agency Check (NAC) investigation before receiving a Restricted Area Badge.
k. Key Control. (IF APPLICABLE) The contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. The contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the government.
1) The contractor shall immediately report to the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) or
Program Manager any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys.
2). In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the contractor may be required, upon written direction of the contracting officer, to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks without cost to the government. The government may, however, at its option, replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying and deduct the cost of such from the monthly payment due the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor.
3) The contractor shall prohibit the use of keys, issued by the government, by any persons other than the contractor’s employees and the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than contractor employees engaged in performance of contract work requirements in those areas.
l. Lock Combinations. (IF APPLICABLE) The contractor shall control access to all government provided lock combinations to preclude unauthorized entry. The contractor is not authorized to record lock combinations without written approval by the government Program Manager.
Records with written combinations to authorized secure storage containers, secure storage rooms, or certified vaults, shall be marked and safeguarded at the highest classification level as the classified material maintained inside the approved containers.
6. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
a. Contractor must inform the ESO of anticipated absence from a scheduled unit at least 24 hours prior to scheduled arrival. If desired, longer absences may be scheduled with the coordination of the ESO. Such absences should not exceed two weeks at a time or four weeks in one fiscal year. Extended absences will not be scheduled when quarterly reports are due or when either the
Test Control Officer or his/her alternate is on scheduled leave or TDY.
b. Contractor must successfully complete DANTES Test Administrator’s Instructional Course within two weeks of assuming position.
c. In performance of contract requirements, contractor is authorized access to DANTES and
PME/AFIADL examinations and to the security container in which they are held.
d. Contractor must remain physically present during the entire test session unless relieved by an appropriate authority.
7. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT: The government will provide all necessary equipment, supplies and materials to include workstations, computer (with internet access), telephone and other materials and equipment mutually agreed to fulfill the requirements of this contract.
8. SPECIFIC TASKS: The Test Administrator is responsible for administering the following categories of tests to eligible military and civilian personnel and their dependents as authorized by
DANTES, AF, AFSOC and local regulations (NOTE: additional tests may be added as needed):
a. All DANTES-approved examinations (to include but not be limited to): college entrance exams (ACT, SAT, MAT); tests for college credit (CLEP, DSST, Regents, GRE Subject);
professional certification exams (PRAXIS, ASE); interest batteries (SII) and career assessment inventories (CAI).
b. All AFIADL tests including but not necessarily limited to those for CDC, NCOA, SNCOA, AWC, ACSC and SOS.
c. Any tests specifically required to be performed by the education office.
d. Tests requested to be administered by eligible personnel, such as qualification/certification exams.
e. Any test required by the Air Force that is not normally administered through the local military test control officer.
f. Other tests used in local advisement or guidance programs, to include career assessment and interest inventories, as requested by the ESO.
g. Provide CDC (AFSC and unit) statistical data report to HQ by the fifth calendar day of the month following the report period.
NOTE: Tests will be administered in accordance with instructions provided in testing handbooks, test examiner guides, and TCO/ATCO instructions to ensure no possibility of test compromise.
9. RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS: The following tasks are elements of performance in the non-personal services contract for which must be performed in conjunction with and in addition to the actual test administration.
a. Check room prior to testing to ensure proper spacing between desks and that adequate lighting, heat, and air exist. Ensure testing office and testing room are kept in a condition conducive to good test performance, and that an adequate circulation of fresh air is available.
b. Withdraw all test exams from safe prior to start of each test session.
c. Require all examinees to present official picture identification before allowing them to test.
d. Check test materials for marks/missing pages before issuing them to students.
e. Maintain official DANTES log for all tests, showing the individual’s name, the test title and the start and stop times for all test intervals. Ensure each student signs this Log upon receiving his of test and that all entries are complete and legible.
f. Instruct all examinees at the beginning of each session as follows:
1) To read carefully and follow instructions exactly as they are printed in the test booklet.
2) To adhere to any prescribed time limits. The contractor will ensure that all timing limits are adhered to and the examinee is aware of the time requirements for each test.
g. Review each answer sheet as it is submitted by the examinee to ensure proper completion.
h. Check each reusable answer booklet as it is returned for marks and erase them completely.
Check all booklets for missing pages and enter the time they are returned in the test log.
i. Complete safe and test office security forms at close of each test session. Ensure no money, supplies, forms, envelopes, inventories, brochures or booklets are stored in the safe.
j. Lock the safes and testing office doors and windows before leaving the testing office.
k. Prepare completed answer sheets, tests, checks/money orders, and any unused tests that may need to be returned, for mailing to the various testing agencies, according to the instructions for each type of test. All documents required for mailing will be fully completed by the contractor, except for the
TCO/ATCO signature, prior to final check and sealing by the TCO/ATCO.
l. Inform TCO/ATCO immediately of any irregularities, which may represent the potential for a test compromise or complaint from a testing candidate.
m. Check DANTES exams upon receipt and enter test, serial and part numbers on the DANTES
Automated Test Inventory Program (DATIP), ensuring that entries are made no later than the first duty day after tests are received. Update DANTES inventory sheets monthly via computer or by typing a new one.
n. Inventory contents of the safes (accountable DANTES and ECI materials) each time they are opened. Assist TCO/ATCO with weekly, monthly and quarterly inventories and with quarterly reports.
o. Identify all newly arrived ECI tests on the envelope, showing the name of the student, test identification number, date received, and expiration date. Enter all in stock ECI tests into the data file in the established format. Contact the squadron training NCO using the form provided to schedule testing ASAP.
p. Prepare DANTES order forms for TCO/ATCO signature and advise of under or over-stocking of any test related item. Ensure adequate numbers of tests and answer sheets are maintained at all times based on prior usage patterns, student inputs and TCO recommendations.
q. Notify students when tests have arrived, first by mail and later by phone if needed. File score reports in student records and enter score manually on front of student’s AF186.
r. Discard obsolete materials within 7 days of receipt of new publications and ensure dated exams are returned by expiration deadlines.
s. Maintain The DANTES Examination Program Handbook (DEPH), ensuring currency of all test instructions and policies.
t. Maintain a file of special order tests and handle all follow-up associated with these tests.
u. Maintain statistical data related to test administration as required by ESO and assist with reports and PowerPoint slides as requested. Such data will include (but not necessarily be limited
to) monthly statistics on types of tests administered and to whom (by rank and service) and any additional test related data required for semi-annual and annual reports.
v. Maintain all document and correspondence files in a neat and orderly manner. Separate files by calendar year. Contractor will be responsible for making file labels and setting up the file for each new calendar year.
w. Process all necessary paperwork required for optimum operation of testing program.
x. Refer all questions on schedule changes or testing policy to the TCO/ATCO and all questions on interpretation or application of test results to the counselors.
y. Prepare print and Rolling News advertising re: special testing (ASE, NTE, GRE, etc) for
ESO or ATCO review and signature at least 3 weeks before the test order deadline.
10. TERMINATION: Contract may be terminated in accordance the termination clauses contained within the contract.
11. GLOSSARY OF TERMS: Commonly used military and education-related acronyms, abbreviations and definitions with which contractor must be familiar:
AEA Assistant Education Advisor
NPSC Non-Personal Services Contract (covers each contract position)
SOW Statement of Work (position description and responsibilities)
D&B# Dunn and Bradstreet Number (must obtain prior to registering as gov contractor)
BPA# Blanket Purchase Agreement Number
BESC/BESP Base Education Services Center/Base Education Services Program
BTES Base Training and Education Services
BEPAC Base Education Plan and Advisory Committee
ESS Education Services Specialist
ESC Education Services Center (BTES)
ET Education Technician
TE Test Examiner
MAJCOM Major Command (major divisions within the Air Force)
ACC Air Combat Command (HQ at Langley AFB, VA)
AFSPC Air Force Space Command (HQ at Peterson AFB, CO)
AETC Air Education and Training Command (HQ at Randolph AFB, TX)
AMC Air Mobility Command
AFMC Air Force Material Command
PACAF United States Air Forces Pacific (HQ at Hickam AFB, HA)
USAFE United States Air Forces Europe (HQ at Ramstein AFB, GE)
AFSOC Air Force Special Operations Command
AFRC Air Force Reserve Command
ANG Army National Guard
DANTES Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support
TCO Test Control Officer
ATCO Alternate Test Control Officer
CLEP College Level Examination Program (test for credit)
DSST DANTES Subject Standardized Test (test for credit)
GED Tests of General Education Development (high school equivalency exam)
SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test (undergraduate entrance exam)
ACT American College Test (undergraduate entrance exam)
GRE Graduate Record Exam (graduate entrance exam--only subject tests on base)
GMAT Graduate Management Admissions Test (specialized graduate entrance exam)
MAT Miller Analogies Test (graduate entrance exam)
GED Tests of General Education Development (high school equivalency)
SII Strong Interest Inventory
PRAXIS National Teacher Certification Exam (Includes general and subject tests)
TTT Troops to Teachers program (see DANTES web site)
TA Tuition Assistance (military)
CTA Civilian Tuition Assistance (available to permanent ACC civilians only)
TA Cap Annual per person limit of $3500 (set by Congress for all Services)
SH Semester Hours
QH Quarter Hours
AFAEMS Air Force Automated Education Management System
SOC Servicemens' Opportunity College (All on base schools are SOC members)
CCAF Community College of the Air Force
DE Distance Education
DL Distance Learning
PME Professional Military Education
ECI Extension Course Institute (old name for AFIADL)
AFIADL AF Institute of Advanced Distributed Learning
AFIT Air Force Institute of Technology
ALS Airman Leadership School
FTAC First Term Airman Center
NCOA Noncommissioned Officers Academy
SNCOA Senior Noncommissioned Officers Academy
Course 5 SNCOA by computer assisted distance learning program
Course 8 SNCOA by correspondence
SOS Squadron Officers School (required PME for AF Captains)
ACSC Air Command and Staff College (required PME for AF Majors)
AWC Air War College (required PME for AF Lt Colonels)
NYR New York Regents (popular external degree program)
ERAU Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (2, 4 and MS/MBA degrees on base)
CMU Central Michigan University (graduate management degrees on base)
Park Park University (private university offering 2 and 4 yr mgt degrees on base)
MOU Memorandum of Understanding (governs schools operating on base0
VA Veterans Assistance
VEAP Veterans Educational Assistance Program (no longer open to new depositors)
MGIB Montgomery GI Bill (covers most ACDU personnel unless they declined it)
AECP Airman Enlisted Commissioning Program
AFROTC Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
SOAR Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen to ROTC
POC-ERP Professional Officer Course-Early Release Program (requires 2ys college)
AFA Air Force Academy
LEAD Leaders Encouraging Airman Development (for AFA or AFA Prep School)
OTS Officer Training School (requires completed 4 year degree)
Bootstrap Permissive TDY for academic purposes
AcDu Active Duty
PCS Permanent Change of Station (leaving current base)
PCA Permanent Change of Duty (changing jobs but remaining at current base)
TDY Temporary Duty (involves official orders sending the person elsewhere
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