market_Research_ques.docx

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

Vocational Training in 1200 Hour Cosmetology Program FPC Marianna, Florida

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting market research in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 10. It is anticipated a single solicitation will be issued for the provision of the Vocational Training Program services to incarcerated offenders held in the custody of the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau Prisons, Federal Prison Camp, Marianna, FL. The Government anticipates awarding an indefinite-delivery, requirements-type contract with firm-fixed unit prices. There will be approximately 15 to 20 inmate students per contract year not to exceed 30 hours per week.

Please answer the following questions:

1. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for AOE services is 611511, which sets the small business size standard at $7.0 million (below $7.0 million in gross revenues is considered small, above $7.0 million in gross revenues is considered large).

Based on this standard, what is your business size? _______Small _______Large ________Other (Such as non-profit)

2. Can your firm provide the service as either a prime contractor or as a subcontractor?

Prime Subcontractor

3. If you are a small business, what level of subcontracting, if any, would your firm utilize? Services (except construction), at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. _________%

4. Which kind of form does your business use to report earned income on the individual performing the services?

W2 1099

Total estimated amount of work under this contract that your firm will accomplish with employees:

Employee: At the end of the year, the employer must complete Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement to report wages, tips and other compensation paid to an EMPLOYEE.

Percent

Total estimated amount of work under this contract that your firm will accomplish with independent contractors (non-employees):

Independent Contractor: At the end of the year, the employer must complete Form 1099-MISC to report payments made in the course of a trade or business to others for services.

Percent

**NOTE: Contractors are sometimes faced with making a determination of the classification of workers who provide products or services for the concern. The status of a worker as either an independent contractor or employee must be determined accurately to ensure that workers and businesses can anticipate and meet their tax responsibilities timely and accurately. Either worker classification – independent contractor or employee – can be a valid and appropriate business choice. If you classify an employee as an independent contractor and you have no reasonable basis for doing so, you may be held liable for employment taxes for that worker. (See www.irs.gov) As a small business classifying an employee as an independent contractor, you are possibly not providing the supply/service in accordance with FAR 52.219-14. 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

5. If you are an individual, are you incorporated? ______Yes or _______No

6. Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program.

“8(a)” program HUBZone small business concern Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern Veteran-owned small business concern Women-owned small business concern

7. 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

8. Can your firm provide the services as required in the draft the draft Performance Statement Work? Yes No, If No why Not?________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

9. The Federal Acquisition Regulations requires the following insurance’s: Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s liability not less than $100,000; and General Liability no less than $500,000 per occurrence. Are these rates and requirements consistent with regulatory requirements in the Florida? Yes No, If no what are the standard rates per insurance?

10. Is the Instructing of a Cosmetology Program services “customarily available” in the marketplace? Yes No

11. Please provide the breakdown of semesters and dates for each semester, if utilized?

________Summer Dates________________ ________Spring Dates________________

________Fall Dates________________ ________Other Dates________________

12. Does your firm have experience in placing/managing contract staff within a correctional environment? Yes No

13. Is your firm accredited by a state or other recognized accreditation association or agency?

_______Yes, If yes by who____________________ _______No

14. Payment for services rendered will be on an hourly rate, to include the cost associated with administrating or acquiring certification exam and supplying the manikins. Can your firm provide services utilizing this method of payment? Yes No

15. Does your firm have access to the internet to download solicitation materials?

Yes No

16. How many calendar days does your firm need to prepare a quote resulting from this solicitation? 15 days 30 days 45 days 60 days

17. Is your company registered in Central Contract Registration (CCR)?

Yes No

All potential quoters are advised if a solicitation is issued it will include the clause at FAR 52.212-4 for Commercial items; paragraph (t) Central Contractor Registration (CCR). This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government, to be registered in the CCR database. If your company is not registered in CCR, registration can be made at System for Award Management ( SAM) https://www.sam.gov. Please ensure you are registered under the NACIS code for this requirement.

18. If awarded a contract, how many calendar days following an award would it take your firm to begin providing services to the institution? Please note that all individuals providing services at the institutions must undergo a security clearance investigation. This investigation may take 30 calendar days or longer to complete. calendar days

19. Please indicate any General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract number(s) your firm has been awarded in association with the aforementioned services and their respective expiration date(s).

FSS number(s): Expiration date(s):

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

Name:

Address: _______________________________________________

Point of Contact:____________________________________________

Telephone and Fax Numbers:__________________________________

E-mail Address: ___________________________________________

Duns Number: ___________________________________________

I appreciate the time taken to complete this questionnaire. No collect calls will be accepted. No telephone request or written requests for the market survey will be accepted. Please fax your response to (972) 352-4545 (Attention: Jill Erickson) no later than November 13, 2012.

Sincerely, //s//

Jill Erickson, Contracting Officer Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, TX 75051

NOTE: The resulting solicitation will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizopps.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.

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