Market Research Questionnaire.docx

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons Administration Division

Field Acquisition Office Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

Advanced Occupation Education, Horticulture Program FCI Pekin

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting market research pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10.

It is anticipated a single solicitation will be issued for the provision of an AOE Horticulture Program. The responsible quoter will be recognized by the Illinois College and Universities System; the instructor must have either an Associate of Science Degree with experience working with inmates or otherwise disadvantaged population or a four year degree in a related field. The Government contemplates awarding an indefinite-delivery, requirements-type contract with firm-fixed unit prices. The service will be provided for the prisoners held in custody of the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, located at the Federal Correctional Institution, Pekin, Illinois.

Please answer the following questions:

1. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this service is 611210, which sets the small business size standard at $7.0 million.

Based on this standard, what is your business size, small or large?

________ Small _________ Large

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?

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

___________ W2 __________1099

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

_____ “8(a)” program _____ Women-owned small business concern _____ Veteran-owned small business concern _____ Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern _____ Use of a price evaluation adjustment for a small disadvantaged business concern

6. 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)?

________ 5 years ________4 years ________3 years ________ 2 years ________only 1 year

7. 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 Illinois?

______Yes ______ No If no, what are the standard rates per insurance?

8. Are the services of a Horticulture Program “customarily available” in the market place?

____ Yes ____ No

10. What is the average rate of pay for these services? _________

11. Does your firm have access to the internet to download solicitation materials? ____Yes ____ No

12. How many calendar days does your firm need to prepare a quotation resulting from a solicitation of this type?

_____ 15 days _____30 days _____ 45 days _____ 60 days

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

_____ calendar days

14. Is your company registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)?

____ Yes ____ No All potential quoters are advised if a solicitation is issued it will include the clause at FAR 52.212- 4 (Feb 2007) for Commercial Items, paragraph (t) Central Contractor Registration. This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government after September 30, 2003, to be registered in the CCR database. If your company is not registered in the CCR, registration can be made at http://www.ccr.gov/.

15. 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: _____________

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

Name: _____________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ Point of Contact: ______________________________________ Telephone Number: ____________________________________ E-mail Address: _______________________________________

I am extremely appreciative of the time you have taken to complete this questionnaire. Please fax your response to 972-352-4546 (Attn: Michelle Morgan) no later than Friday, November 5, 2010. Please call me at 972-352-4535, should you have any questions.

Sincerely, /s/

Michelle Morgan Contract Specialist Federal Bureau of Prisons US Armed Forces Reserve Complex Field Acquisition Office 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.fbo.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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