Market Research Questionnaire FBO.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Administrative Division

Field Acquisition Office Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

March 31, 2022

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

Advanced Occupational Education Programs

HVAC Instructor and Welding Instructor

FCI La Tuna, Texas

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting market research in compliance with Federal

Acquisition Regulation, Part 10. The services will encompass the provision of AOE-Programs –

HVAC and Welding. The contractor will provide instruction in HVAC and welding that will qualify inmate graduates for at least an entry level position in the industries. These services will be provided for the prisoners held in the custody of the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of

Prisons, located at the Federal Correctional Institute (FCI) La Tuna 8500 Doniphan Anthony, Texas 79821.

The requirement for HVAC and welding services will consist of an estimated 30 sessions per week. Each session will be defined as approximately six (1-hour sessions) hours in length per day. It is anticipated the services will be required 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through

Friday, excluding federal holiday. The schedule is subject to be adjusted to meet program requirements and the needs of the institution. A mutually agreed upon schedule between the contractor and the Bureau of Prisons will be determined following award of a contract. The

Government anticipates requiring 1,560 sessions per year for the HVAC program. This will include an estimates maximum of 20 inmate participants per class, two classed per year. The

Government anticipates requiring 1,500 sessions per year for the welding program. This will include an estimated maximum of 20 inmate participants per class.

The performance period will be for a base year, being Date of Award (DOA) through 12 months and four 12 month option periods exercised at the discretion of the government.

Data collected from this survey is for informational purposes only.

Please answer the following questions:

1. Can your firm provide firm fixed unit prices for future contract periods (for example: a contract with a base year and four option years, equaling a total of five years)?

Please indicate the maximum number of years you can provide firm-fixed unit prices.

5 years 4 years 3 years 2 years 1 year only

2. How many calendar days does your firm need to prepare a proposal resulting from this solicitation?

15 days 30 days 45 days 60 days

3. Is your company registered in System for Award Management (SAM)? Yes No

All potential quoters are advised if a solicitation is issued it will include the clause at FAR

52.212-4 (October 2018) Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government to be registered in the

SAM database. If your company is not registered in SAM, registration can be made at http://www.sam.gov/.

4. Does your firm have experience providing services in a correctional environment?

_____ Yes _____ No

5. Please furnish the following information in reference to your firm:

Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

Telephone Number:

E-mail Address:

DUNS & Bradstreet Number:

Please provide any additional comments or information here:

I am extremely appreciative of the time you have taken to complete this questionnaire. Please email your response to t8johnson@bop.gov. by the closing date. Should you have any questions, feel free to call me at 972-352-4535.

Sincerely, Tammie Johnson, Contract Specialist

Federal Bureau of Prisons

U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex

Field Acquisition Office

346 Marine Forces Drive

Grand Prairie, TX 75051

NOTE: The resulting solicitation will be distributed solely through www.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The website provides downloading instructions to obtain all documents relating to the solicitation. All future information concerning this acquisition, including the presolicitation notices, solicitation, and any subsequent amendments, will be distributed solely through the website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the website to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about the acquisition.

mailto:t8johnson@bop.gov