Market Survey Questionnaire.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Prison Camp

FPC Yankton

Yankton, SD 57078

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

Occupational Training Program Provider

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) and Welding Certification Programs Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Yankton, South Dakota

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Yankton, is conducting Market Research in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 10. The services are for the provision of Vocational Training – Machine Operations (CNC) and Welding Certification Programs. These programs will be provided to FPC Yankton, located in Yankton, South Dakota.

The physical address is 1016 Douglas Avenue, Yankton, SD, 57078. These services will be conducted at or near the institution, according to program-specific radius requirements outlined in the statements of work. The Government contemplates awarding an indefinite delivery requirement type contract with firm-fixed unit prices. The contract shall consist of an effective date of award through twelve months with four (4) Option Years (4 years), one 12-month Base Year with four 12-month Option Years for renewal at the unilateral discretion of the Government. It is estimated that 30 students will be taught each year of services. The services for the Machine Operations (CNC) Program will require four (4), one-hour sessions per day, four days per week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, the contractor may be required to add classes on Fridays, excluding Federal Holidays. The services for the Welding Program will require two (2), one-hour sessions per day, four days a week, between the hours of 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, excluding Federal Holidays. The Schedule is subject to be adjusted to meet program requirements and the needs of the institution. These services are listed in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code Category 611519, Other Technical and Trade Schools. The size standard is $21.0 million.

PART A: CNC Certification Program (NIMS)

1. Is your institution a current NIMS-registered/accredited facility? Yes ___ No ___

2. Can your program lead to a college certificate, A.A., A.A.S., or A.S. degree, or an industry-recognized NIMS CNC Certificate? Yes ___ No ___

3. Are you able to provide CNC program services within a 10-mile radius of FPC Yankton?

Yes ___ No ___

If no, please specify the nearest location where services can be provided:

4. Can your institution provide a 7-week, 100-hour CNC course that meets NIMS standards and

BOP requirements? Yes ___ No ___

5. Can you provide all equipment, supplies, and curriculum required for the CNC program?

Yes ___ No ___

6. What is the maximum number of inmates your program can support annually? __________

7. Can you deliver 20–40% of the curriculum with hands-on occupational training (non-simulated)? Yes ___ No ___

8. What entry-level job titles are available to successful graduates of your CNC program?

PART B: Welding Certification Program (AWS)

9. Is your institution an AWS-accredited testing facility? Yes ___ No ___

10. Can your program lead to a college certificate, A.A., A.A.S., or A.S. degree, or an industry-recognized AWS Welding Certificate? Yes ___ No ___

11. Can you provide all welding instruction within a 10-mile radius of FPC Yankton, or via mobile learning labs at the prison? Yes ___ No ___

12. Can your institution provide a 6-week, 108-hour welding certification course?

Yes ___ No ___

13. Can you provide all welding equipment, supplies, and curriculum materials? Yes ___ No ___

14. What is the maximum number of inmates your welding program can support annually?

15. Can you deliver 20–40% of the curriculum with hands-on occupational training (non-simulated)? Yes ___ No ___

16. What entry-level job titles are available to successful graduates of your welding program?

PART C: General Business Questions

17. What is your business size under NAICS 611519 (Small / Large)? _____________________

18. Can you provide services as a Prime Contractor or Subcontractor?

Prime ___ Subcontractor ___

19. Are you able to provide educational services on-site at FPC Yankton, at a nearby facility, or through mobile learning labs? If so, please specify?______________________________

20. Are you in compliance with FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting)?

Yes ___ No ___ N/A ___

21. Are you eligible under any small business programs? (Check all that apply):

___ 8(a) ___ Women-Owned ___ SDVOSB ___ HUBZone

22. Can your firm meet the insurance requirements outlined in the draft Statement of Work?

Yes ___ No ___

23. How many calendar days are required to prepare a quote? __________

24. How many calendar days are needed to begin service after an award? __________

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

Unique Entity Number (UEI): ________________________________

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

52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM). This provision requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government after September 30, 2003, to be registered in the SAM database. If your company is not registered in SAM, registration can be completed at https://www.sam.gov.

26. What form do you use to report earned income? W-2 ___ 1099 ___

27. Do you have any questions or concerns regarding either draft SOW?

28. Please furnish the following information in reference to your business:

Company Name: __________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________

Point of Contact: ___________________________________________

Telephone Number: ________________________________________

Email Address: _____________________________________________

Thank you for taking the time to fill out the questionnaire. Please email the questionnaire to dwarmbein@bop.gov no later than June 30th 2025, at 11:00 am CST.

NOTE: The resulting solicitation will be distributed solely through the System for Award

Management website at www.beta.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 pre solicitation 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.