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Field Acquisition Office

June 26, 2013

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons Administration Division

Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

Re: RFQP05041300005 , Post-Secondary Education Services Federal Bureau ofPrisons Federal Prison Camp, Bryan, TX

Dear Quater:

This cover letter precedes a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, for the acquisition of Post-Secondary Education Services to be provided for the inmate population at the Federal Prison Camp located at Bryan, TX. This package contains all the necessary information for submitting a quotation for evaluation.

Quoters should consider all information provided herein when submitting their quote. Please carefully follow all instructions located in the solicitation package concerning the content, format, and submission of quotes . Detailed information can be located in Section 5, Pages 31 - 33 of the solicitation document.

All potential quoters are advised that this solicitation includes the clause FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items which stipulates in part inclusion of a DUNS number with your offer (paragraph j) and registration in the Central Contractor Registration (now Systems for Award Management SAM) at www.sam. gov.

Failure to comply with the instructions detailed in this provision may result in non-consideration of your quote .

Sealed quotes shall be received on or before the deadline of3:00 P.M. Central, Friday, July 26, 2013. Quotes shall be submitted to the following address:

Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office Attention: Rod Wise, Contract Specialist U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

Mailed and hand-carried quotes must be delivered to the Contract Specialist at the address shown above no later than the date specified as the deadline for receipt of quotes . The official point of receipt for hand-carried quotes will be the first floor reception area. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT QUOTES TO ANY LOCATION OTHER THAN THE ONE LISTED ABOVE. Quotes received after the deadline will be handled in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-1 (f) . Faxed and emailed quotes will not be accepted.

Please place any questions you may have regarding the solicitation in writing and fax them to (972) 352-4545 to my attention. I will consider all questions received and provide responses , where appropriate.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at (972) 352-4542.

Sincerely, II s II

Rod Wise, Contract Specialist

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30 082-13 41

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE 4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE DATE

RFQP05041300005 06/26/201 3

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/

7. FOR SOLICITATION calls) LOCAL TIME

INFORMATION CALL: 07/26/2013 ~ Roderic D. Wise, Contract Specialist 972-352-4542 3:00 P.M. CST

9. 1SSUED BY CODE ' 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS ~UNRESTRICTED OR U SET ASIDE: % FOR:

Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office D SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS ---

D (WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex D HUBZONE SMALL SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

346 Marine Forces Drive BUSINESS D EDWOSB 611310 Grand Prairie, TX 75051 D SERVICE-DISABLED

SIZE STANDARD: VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS D 8 (A) $25.5 Mil

11 . DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA- 12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13b. RATING TION UNLESS BLOCK IS D 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

MARKED RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700) · 14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

D SEE SCHEDULE [2)RFQ DIFB 0RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE l Federal Prison Camp, 1100 Ursuline Avenue Federal Prison Camp, 1100 Ursul ine Avenue

Bryan, TX 77845 Bryan, TX 77845

17a. CONTRACTOR! CODE I I FACILITY 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE l OFFEROR CODE

Federal Prison Camp Attn : Accounting Office 1100 Ursuline Avenue Bryan , TX 77845

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITIANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN 18b. SUBM IT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

D OFFER BELOW IS CHECKED D SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21 . 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1 Base Year Services, Post Secondary Education Program . 0 Period of Performance from : Effective Date of Award (EDOA) through : 12 months from EDOA

OMS 1103-0018

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (ForGovt. Use Only)

[2) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1 , 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

D 27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-51S ATTACHED. ADDENDA

[2] ARE DARE NOT ATTACHED

DARE DARE NOT ATTACHED

D 28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN --- D 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE . CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

Roderic D. Wise

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 212012)

Prescribed by GSA- FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

19. 20. 21 . 22. 23 . 24 .

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

D RECEIVED D INSPECTED D ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ---------------------------- 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT 32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED 36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

CORRECT FOR

D PARTIAL 0FINAL D COMPLETE 0PARTIAL DFINAL

38. SIR ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/00) r2d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 212012) BACK

RFQP05041300005 Page 3 of41

Table of Contents

Description Page Number

Solicitation/Contract Form ..... .. .............. ...... ... ......... . . . ........ . : . . . . . . . . . . I Commodity or Services Schedule

2.1 Pricing Methodology

2.2 Statement of Work

Contract Clauses 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 1995) 52.216-19 Ordering Limitations (Oct 1995) 52.216-21 Requirements (Oct 1995) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52 .217-9 Option to Extend the Term ofthe Contract (Mar 2000) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) 52.232-99 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (Aug 20 12)(Deviation) . 16 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) 2852.223-70 Unsafe Conditions Due to the Presence of Hazardous Material (June 1996) 52.21-603-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (June 20 12) 52.24-403-70 Notice of Contractor Personnel Security Requirements (OCT 2005) 52.27-103-72 DOJ Contractor Residency Requirement Bureau of Prisons (June 2004)

52.242 .1502 Evaluation of Contractor Performance Utilizing CPARS (Apr 2011) DOJ 2640.2F Department of Justice Order 2640.2F (Nov 2008) 52 .2 12-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jan 2013)

List of Attachments

4.1 Special Contract Conditions

Solicitation Provisions 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Feb 20 12) 52 .233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006) 2852.233-70 Protests Filed Directly with the Department of Justice (Jan 1998)

5.1 Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Feb 20 12) 52.27-103-71 Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations (AUG 2005)

5.2 Subcontracting Certification

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Dec 20 12)

Section 2 -Commodity or Services Schedule

ITEM NO.

0001a

0001b

0001c

0001d

0001e

0001f

0002a

0002b

0002c

0002d

0002e

0002f

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

CONTINUATION SHEET

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT

Base Year Services (Information Management Program)- From 720.000000 ss Effective Date of Award (EDOA}through 12 months from EDOA.

Based on 36 credit hours per student with an estimate of 20 studen participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

Base Year Services (Medical Transcription Programfr- From 720.000000 ss Effective Date of Award (EDOA}through 12 months rom EDOA.

Based on 36 credit hours per student with an estimate of 20 stud en participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

Base 'tear Services (Small Business Program)- From Effective 720 .000000 ss Date of Award (EDOA)through 12 months from EDOA. Based on 36 credit hours per student with an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

Base Year Services (Accountin~ Technician I Program)- From 720.000000 ss Effective Date of Award (EDOA through 12 months from EDOA, Based on 36 credit hours per student with an estimate of 20 studen participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

Base Year Services (Accountin~ Technician II) - From Effective 720.000000 ss Date of Award (EDOA)through 2 months from EDOA. Based on 36 credit hours per student with an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

Base Year Services (HVAC Technician ProgramJ- From Effective 96.000000 ss Date of Award (EDOA)throu?rh 12 months from DOA. Based on 96 total session hours of ins ruction for an estimated 24 student participants .

Option Year 1 Services, Post Secondary Education Program. 0.000000 Period of Performance from: 13 months from EDOA through: 24 months from EDOA

Oftion Year 1 Services gnformation Mana~ement Program)- From 720.000000 ss 1 months from EDOA t rough 24 months rom EDOA. Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

Option Year 1 Services (Medical Transcription Pro~ram) - From 13 720.000000 ss months from EDOA through 24 months from EDO . Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

Option Year 1 Services (Small Business Pr~am)- From 13 720 .000000 ss months from EDOA through 24 months from DOA. Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

Oftion Year 1 Services hAccounting Technician I Pro~am)- From 720.000000 ss 1 months from EDOA t rough 24 months from EDO . Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

Option Year 1 Services (Accounting Technician II) - From 13 720.000000 ss months from EDOA through 24 months from EDOA. Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

Option Year 1 Services (HVAC Technician Progam)- From 13 96.000000 ss months from EDOA through 24 months from E OA. Based on 96 total session hours of instruction for an estimated 24 student participants.

Option Year 2 Services, Post Secondary Education Program. 0.000000 Period of Performance from : 25 months from EDOA through: 36 months from EDOA

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UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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0003a Otion Year 2 Services ~nformation Mana~ement Program) - From 720 .000000 ss $ $ 2 months from EDOA t rough 36 months rom EDOA. Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

0003b Option Year 2 Services (Medical Transcription Pro~ram)- From 25 720.000000 ss $ $ months from EDOA through 36 months from EDO . Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

0003c Option Year 2 Services (Small Business Pro~am)- From 25 720.000000 ss $ $ months from EDOA through 36 months from DOA. Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

0003d O~tion Year 2 Services hAccounting Technician I Pro~am)- From 720.000000 ss $ $ 2 months from EDOA t rough 36 months from EDO . Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

0003e Option Year 2 Services (Accounting Technician II ) - From 25 720.000000 ss $ $ months from EDOA through 36 months from EDOA. Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

0003f Option Year 2 Services (HVAC Technician Program) - From 25 96.000000 ss $ $ months from EDOA through 36 months from E OA. Based on 96 total session hours of instruction for an estimated 24 student participants.

0004 Option Year 3 Services, Post Secondary Education Program.

Period of Performance from: 37 months from EDOA through : 48 months from EDOA

0.000000 $ $

0004a orion Year 3 Services ~nformation Mana~ement Program) - From 720.000000 ss $ $ 3 months from EDOA t rough 48 months rom EDOA. Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

0004b Option Year 3 Services (Medical Transcription Pro~ram)- From 37 720.000000 ss $ $ months from EDOA through 48 months from EDO . Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

0004c Option Year 3 Services (Small Business Pro~am)- From 37 720.000000 ss $ $ months from EDOA through 48 months from DOA. Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

0004d orion Year 3 Services hAccounting Technician I Pro~am) - From 720.000000 ss $ $ 3 months from EDOA t rough 48 months from EDO . Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

0004e Option Year 3 Services (Accounting Technician II) - From 37 720.000000 ss $ $ months from EDOA through 48 months from EDOA. Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

0004f Option Year 3 Services (HVAC Technician Prowam) - From 37 . 96.000000 ss $ $ months from EDOA through 48 months from E OA. Based on 96 total session hours of instruction for an estimated 24 student participants.

0005 Option Year 4 Services, Post Secondary Education Program.

Period of Performance from : 49 months from EDOA through : 60 months from EDOA

0.000000 $ $

0005a O~tion Year 4 Services ~nformation Mana~ement Program)- From 720.000000 ss $ $ 4 months from EDOA t rough 60 months rom EDOA. Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

0005b Option Year 4 Services (Medical Transcription Pro~ ram ) - From 49 720.000000 ss $ $ months from EDOA through 60 months from EDO . Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

DOOSe Option Year 4 Services (Small Business Pr~am) - From 49 720.000000 ss $ $ months from EDOA through 60 months from DOA. Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

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0005d Otion Year 4 Services hAccounting Technician I Pro~am)- From 720.000000 ss $ $ 4 months from EDOA t rough 60 months from EDO . Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

0005e Option Year 4 Services (Accounting Technician II) - From 49 720.000000 ss $ $ months from EDOA through 60 months from EDOA. Based on 36 credit hours per student w1th an estimate of 20 student participants for an estimated total of 720 credit hours.

0005f Option Year 4 Services (HVAC Technician Program)- From 49 96.000000 ss $ $ months from EDOA through 60 months from E OA. Based on 96 total session hours of instruction for an estimated 24 student participants .

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2.1 Pricing Methodology

Total amount for the Base Year and 4 Option Years $

PRICING METHODOLOGY

The Contractor shall provide non-personal services, upon request by the institution as detailed in the Statement of Work. The Government reserves the right to award without discussion. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price standpoint.

Services are required to be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

The contract pricing shall include all charges to the Government for performing the services required by this solicitation/contract (e.g. , books/learning materials, bonding, overhead, profit, supervision).

The quantity of services to be provided by the Contractor is estimated above. These estimates are not a representation to an offeror or contractor that the estimated quantities will be required or ordered, or that conditions effecting requirements will remain stable or normal. The offerors are required to submit a completed copy of the Schedule of Supplies/Services, located in the table above, inclusive of the base year and all option years.

Sessions: For the HV AC program, a session will be defined as 1 hour of classroom instruction with each participant completing 96 hours of instruction within a 12 month period. For all other classes, a session will be defined as I credit hour with each participant completing 3/ 12 credit hour semesters for a total of 36 credit hours earned per student during a 12 month period.

For HVAC, it is estimated that 24 inmate student participants (students) will complete the 96 hour course during each 12 month contract period.

For all other classes, it is estimated that 20 inmate student participants will complete 36 hours of credit (3 semesters x 12 credit hours) with an estimated total of 720 credit hours being provided for each class during each 12 month contract period.

Pursuant to FAR 17 .203(b ), the Government's evaluation shall be inclusive of options. Pursuant to FAR 17 .203( d), the offeror may offer varying prices for options, depending on the quantities actually ordered and the dates when ordered.

2.2 Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK-POST SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAM, FPC BRYAN, TX

INTRODUCTION

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisitions Office, Grand Prairie, Texas intends to make a single award to a responsible entity for the provision of various college level courses leading to certification from an accredited educational institution in the following fields of study: Information Management Systems, Medical Transcription, Small Business Management, Accounting I, Accounting II, and HV AC Technician. The courses offered in the program will be provided for female offenders incarcerated at the Federal Prisons

Camp (FPC) located in Bryan, Texas.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The contractor shall perform the services at FPC Bryan in the Education Department located at 1100 Ursuline Avenue, Bryan, Texas

77845 .

SUPPLIES

All necessary supplies and classroom materials not including textbooks that the contractor may routinely need shall be provided by the

Education Department at the institution. If specific materials are deemed necessary for the contractor to provide programming, he or she shall forward their request to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The contractor shall be expected to account for all

RFQP05041300005 Page 8 of 41 materials and supplies placed under his or her disposition. The contractor and contract instructors shall not bring in supplies without prior approval of the COR.

Note: Textbooks/manuals/ necessary for the required course work for all classes will be provided by the contractor under the resulting contract.

Any software needed to complete course work will be provided by the contractor subject to institution approval.

EQUIPMENT

Contractor personnel shall not bring in equipment and/or software without prior approval of the COR.

CLASSROOM SCHEDULE

Classes for Information Management Systems, Small Business Entrepreneurship, Medical Transcriptions, Accounting Technician I, and Accounting Technician II shall be taught in three semesters, not to exceed one calendar year, with each semester equaling 12 credit hours. Specific class schedules will be mutually agreed upon by both parties. Classes will not be held on Federal Holidays.

Class for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) shall generally be taught in 9 months, not to exceed one calendar year, which will include 96 hours of classroom instruction. Specific class schedules will be mutually agreed upon by both parties. Classes will not be held on Federal Holidays.

Lab Instruction: The FPC will provide the contractor and instructors access to the computer lab during the following hours:

Monday - Friday: 7:30a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

12:00 noon-3 :30p.m.

Core Classes: Core classes shall be instructed during the following hours:

Monday - Thursday: 7:30a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

12:00 noon-3 :30p.m

5:00p.m.- 8:00p.m.

Friday: 7:30a.m.- 10:30 a.m.

12:00 noon-3:30p.m

In the event of an emergency, classes may be delayed or cancelled.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES (Information Management Systems)

The services provided, being professional in nature, shall be provided in the method as considered normal for an accredited post secondary institution. The contractor shall ensure that instruction includes components that will lead to successful completion of the course. The contractor shall provide effective classroom management and instruction for up to 20 inmate participants.

The contractor shall provide instruction for students seeking employment or advancement in administrative field of studies. The 36 hour accredited certificate program shall place emphasis on acquiring communication, computer (latest MS Office Software), computational and management skills. Graduates of the program should be prepared to seek employment in occupations ranging from entry-level secretarial jobs to advanced positions as a staff assistant or office manager.

The program shall concentrate on, but not necessarily be limited to the following courses of study:

1. Records and Information

2. Keyboarding/Document Processing

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3. Business English

4. Introduction to Speech

5. Survey of Accounting I

6. Presentation of Media Software

7. Introduction to Word Processing

8. Business Calculation, Math & Machine Applications

9. Business Communication

10. Administrative Systems

11. Administrative Office Procedures

12. Advanced Word Processing

The contractor will be required to present a program curriculum packet and course outline for each program element. The outlines shall be periodically reviewed and updated by the contractor to assure quality programming. The contractor shall furnish upon request information or data that is needed to comply with the education data system. Such data information would include classroom enrollments, attendance records, and classroom completions.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES (Medical Transcription)

The contractor shall provide instruction to students in order for them to utilize their talents in a variety of healthcare settings or may choose to work out of their homes as employees of transcription services or as independent contractors. The 36 hour accredited certificate program shall be developed from a practical knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and the internal organization of medical records.

The program shall concentrate on, but not necessarily be limited to the following courses of study:

1. Records and Information Management

2. Keyboarding/Document Processing

3. Business English

4. Introduction to Speech

5. Medical Terminology

6. Introduction to Health Records

7. Introduction to Word Processing

8. Transcription I

9. Medical Coding

10. Pharmacology 11 . Anatomy & Physiology

12. Transcription II

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES (Small Business Program)

RFQP05041300005 Page 10 of 41 should include facts about a small business plan, financial needs, marketing strategies, and legal issues. The student will learn about important issues related to small business; identify essential management skills required of a successful entrepreneur.

The program shall concentrate on, but not necessarily be limited to the following courses of study:

I. Business English

2. Business Math

3. Introduction to Business

4. Business Computer Applications

5. Introduction to Accounting I

6. Small Business Operations

7. Personal Finance

8. Introduction to Speech and Communications

9. Computerized Accounting

10. Small Business Management II . Business Communication

12. Entrepreneurship

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES (Accounting Technician I)

The contractor shall provide instruction for students seeking employment or advancement in the accounting field of studies. The 36 hour accredited certificate program shall place emphasis on acquiring accounting, small business, communication, computer (latest MS Office Software), computational and management skills. Graduates of the program should be prepared to start and operate a small business. Topics should include facts about a small business plan, financial needs, marketing strategies, and legal issues. The student will learn about important issues related to accounting.

The program shall concentrate on, but not necessarily be limited to the following courses of study:

I . Introduction to Accounting I

2. Introduction to Business

3. Business Math

4. Introduction to Computers

5. Computerized Accounting Applications

6. Principles of Accounting I

7. Business & Professional Speaking

8. Advanced Communications

9. Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship

10. Personal Finance II . Principles of Accounting II

12. Organizational Behavior

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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES (Accounting Technician II)

MS Office Software), computational and management skills . Graduates of the program should be prepared to start and operate a small business. Topics should include facts about a small business plan, financial needs, marketing strategies, and legal issues. The student will learn about important issues related to accounting.

The program shall concentrate on, but not necessarily be limited to the following courses of study:

1. Introduction to Accounting I

2. Introduction to Business

3. Business Math

4. Introduction to Computers

5. Computerized Accounting Applications

6. Principles of Accounting I

7. Business & Professional Speaking

8. Advanced Communications

9. Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship

10. Personal Finance 11 . Principles of Accounting II

12. Organizational Behavior

Note: Both Accounting Technician I and Accounting Technician II programs are identical but separate courses of study.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES (HV A C)

The contractor shall provide instruction for students seeking employment or advancement in the field of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning leading to . The 96 hour (includes Core) accredited program will include two levels of instruction and will lead to a certification upon successful completion by students. The Level 1: 48 hour development course is an introduction to the refrigeration cycle, basic thermodynamics, heat transfer, safety, temperature/pressure relationship, piping, basic electricity and trade math. Core skills are included in this course. The Level II: 48 hour intermediate course is the study and practical application of HV AC principles including air distribution and other related topics.

The program shall concentrate on, but not necessarily be limited to the following courses of study:

Level 1: 48 hours

1. Introduction To HV AC

2. Trade Mathematics

3. Tools Of The Trade

4. Copper And Plastic Piping Practices

5. Soldering And Brazing

6. Ferrous Metal Piping Practices

7. Basic Electricity

8. Introduction To Cooling

9. Introduction To Heating

Level II: 48 hours

1. Air Distribution Systems

2. Chimneys, Vents, And Flues

3. Maintenance Skills For The Service Technician

4. Alternating Current

5. Basic Electronics

6. Electric Heating

7. Introduction To Control Circuit Troubleshooting

8. Accessories And Optional Equipment

9. Metering Devices

10. Compressors II . Heat Pumps

12. Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, And Charging

INSTITUTION SECURITY

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The contractor and instructors will adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institution for the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. All contract personnel providing services within the confines of the FPC shall have a complete investigation conducted in accordance with BOP Program Statement 3000.03 and will meet the Security/Investigative requirements as stated in a resulting contract. All instructors and other applicable staff who enter the FPC on a regular basis shall be required to attend a four-hour institution orientation program prior to assuming his or her responsibilities under the contract. A refresher orientation must be completed annually. The costs for contract staff to attend this training shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The COR will be responsible for scheduling training for all applicable contract staff.

The contractor agrees to adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institutions in regards to the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. Intoxicating beverages, drugs, and weapons will not be allowed into the facility. Introduction of contraband is subject to the penalties prescribed in the Federal Criminal Statute, 18 USC 1791 , that prohibits providing or possessing contraband in prison.

The contractor will submit names, birth dates, social security numbers and any other required information pertaining to all contractor personnel who will be entering the institution. This will be prior to the commencement of services under a resulting contract.

INMATE MANAGEMENT

The contractor will not be responsible for the management of inmates. However, the contractor shall be responsible for reporting any incidents that are judged to be either disruptive or meritorious. The contractor shall provide documentation to the COR in regard to any infraction of the institution's regulations on the part of the inmate. The contractor shall adhere to all freedom of information and privacy procedures that are incorporated by the Bureau of Prisons.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

The contractor shall provide any information related to the performance of the contract that may be necessary for audit purposes. The record keeping will be maintained by the contractor and submitted to the COR upon request for the purposes of evaluating this program. All activities involved in the programs are to conform to the policies and procedures established by the federal government.

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ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

The contractor shall be recognized by the Department of Education as an Accredited Institution of Post-Secondary Education.

All contract staff assigned to provide instructional services as part of the resulting contract must be certified in the general field of post-secondary education with certification in their area of expertise. Contract teachers shall be certified to teach in the State of

Texas.

The contractor .shall also provide pre-approved and qualified personnel who will act as substitute instructors in the event of a scheduled instructor' s absence.

Note: The quoter shall include credentials (degrees/certifications) of proposed contractor personnel with their offer. Credentials may also be requested of any substitute or replacement contractor personnel if utilized.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

The award of this contract will result in a contractual arrangement only and shall not be construed as a personnel appointment with the BOP. Services provided do not constitute an employer/employee relationship. The contractor will not be subject to Government supervision, except for security-related matters; however, the contractor will be monitored for quality assurance. Results to be obtained will be entirely within the contractor's own unsupervised determination. However, contractor performance shall be closely monitored.

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Section 3 - Contract Clauses

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (Feb 2012)

The terms and conditions for the following clauses are hereby incorporated into this solicitation and resulting contract as an addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4.

Cl B R f auses sy e erence

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far

Clause Title

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy (Jul 1995)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)

52 .232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

52 .228-5 Insurance- Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984)

52 .223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011)

52 .212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (Feb 2012)

52 .204-13 Central Contractor Registration Maintenance (Dec 2012)

52 .204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011)

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011)

52.203-12 Limitations on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Oct 2010)

Clauses by Full Text

52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 1995)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from the first day of the effective performance period through the last day of the effective performance period.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

(End of Clause)

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52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than one session, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish , those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor--

(1) Any order for a single item in excess ofthe estimated quantities identified in the Schedule of Supplies/Services within the current performance period;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of the estimated quantities identified in the Schedule of Supplies/Services within the current performance period; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 30 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (b)(l) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i .e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section .

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within five (5) days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons . Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of Clause)

52.216-21 Requirements (Oct 1995)

(a) This is a requirements contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies or services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government's requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as "estimated" or "maximum" in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. Subject to any limitations in the Order Limitations clause or elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government all supplies or services specified in the Schedule and called for by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(c) Except as this contract otherwise provides, the Government shall order from the Contractor all the supplies or services specified in the Schedule that are required to be purchased by the Government activity or activities specified in the Schedule.

(d) The Government is not required to purchase from the Contractor requirements in excess of any limit on total orders under this contract.

(e) If the Government urgently requires delivery of any quantity of an item before the earliest date that delivery may be specified under this contract, and if the Contractor will not accept an order providing for the accelerated delivery, the Government may acquire the urgently required goods or services from another source.

(f) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after the last day of the effective performance period.

(End of Clause)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision

RFQP05041300005 Page 16 of 41 may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor prior to expiration of the current contract period.

(End of Clause)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor prior to expiration of the current performance period; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause shall not exceed 5 years .

(End of Clause)

52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the base year or any option year exercised. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the base year or any option year exercised, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of Clause)

52.232-99 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (Aug 2012)(Deviation)

This clause implements the temporary policy provided by OMB Policy Memorandum M-12-16, Providing Prompt Payment to Small Business Subcontractors, dated July 11 , 2012.

(a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the contractor is required to make accelerated payments to small business subcontractors to the maximum extent practicable after receipt of a proper invoice and all proper documentation from the small business subcontractor.

(b) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (b), in all subcontracts with small business concerns.

(End of Clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984)

As prescribed in 52..: l 07(t), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts that include any FAR or supplemental clause with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental clause is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the clause when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental clause, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

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(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation ( 48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Justice Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 28) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

2852.223-70 Unsafe Conditions Due to the Presence ofHazardous Material (June 1996)

(a) "Unsafe condition" as used in this clause means the actual or potential exposure of contractor or Government employees to a hazardous material as defined in Federal Standard No. 313 , and any revisions thereto during the term of this contract, or any other material or working condition designated by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) as potentially hazardous and requiring safety controls.

(b) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for issuing and administering regulations that require contractors to apprise its employees of all hazards to which they may be exposed in the course of their employment; proper conditions and precautions for safe use and exposure; and related symptoms and emergency treatment in the event of exposure .

(c) Prior to commencement of work, contractors are required to inspect for and report to the contracting officer or designee the presence of, or suspected presence of, any unsafe condition including asbestos or other hazardous materials or working conditions in areas in which they will be working.

(d) If during the performance of the work under this contract, the contractor or any of its employees, or subcontractor employees, discovers the existence of an unsafe condition, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer, or designee, (with written notice provided not later than three (3) working days thereafter) of the existence of an unsafe condition. Such notice shall include the contractor's recommendations for the protection and the safety of Government, contractor and subcontractor personnel and property that may be exposed to the unsafe condition.

(e) When the Government receives notice of an unsafe condition from the contractor, the parties will agree on a course of action to mitigate the effects ofthat condition and, if necessary, the contract will be amended. Failure to agree on a course of action will constitute a dispute under the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) Nothing contained in this clause shall relieve the contractor or subcontractors from complying with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations…

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