ceramics sow.pdf

Description of Work

Subject:

This nonpersonal service is for the ceramics instruction (vocational training) at the Recreation Department at the Federal Prison Camp, Phoenix, Arizona. The service is a contractual arrangement and not a personnel appointment. The service to be performed does not constitute an employer/employee relationship. Payment is based on the provision of an end product or the accomplishment of a specific result.

Place of Service:

The instructor’s primary place of performance will be at the Recreation Department, FPC Phoenix, Arizona.

Schedule:

The contractor shall provide ceramics instruction to inmate students for thirty-two (32) hours per week at the Federal Prison Camp, ordinarily Friday evening and Saturday, with no more than 30 hours per week, excluding federal holidays.

Supplies:

Supplies and some equipment needed by the students will be provided by the students and/or the institution. An approved list of other supplies suggested by the instructor may be purchased by the institution.

Services to be Provided:

Instruction will include new art design, kiln firing, mold usage, and creation of ceramic pieces in various techniques including painting, glazing, decals, firing, and freehand ceramics. Contractor will use existing equipment and control and supervise the use of all FPC Phoenix materials and this equipment.

Contractor shall also maintain equipment and material inventories, ensuring these items are used for legitimate program purposes.

Records Required

Any records maintained by the contractor will remain the property of FPC Phoenix, Arizona. The contractor will not be allowed to remove any inmate records or files from the institution. The contractor must maintain all attendance and enrollment records. The performance of these services will also be verified to the designated Contract Monitor.

Method of Instruction:

The instructor must have experience in safe kiln use and creation of ceramic designs.

English Language Requirements

The individual providing services under this contractual agreement shall have the ability to read, understand, fluently speak, and legibly write English.

Policies, Procedures, and Regulations

The Contractor shall adhere to all Federal and State laws and regulations in effect during the term of the contract.

The Contractor shall adhere to all policies and procedures prescribed the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) relating to the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. The BOP shall be responsible for the custody of any inmate admitted to this facility for care and treatment. The Contractor shall not supervise of discipline any BOP staff or inmate at any time.

The BOP reserves the right to suspend, limit, or revoke contractor services in accordance with Federal

Acquisition Regulations and/or due to violation of BOP procedures.

Prior to initiating a session, where occurrences are beyond the control of the BOP (i.e., acts of God, institution disturbances, etc.) sessions may be canceled without prior notice to the Contractor, however, every effort will be made to reschedule the session at a mutually agreed upon time and date.

Period of Performance

The estimated number of hours per year is 384.

The periods of performance shall be as follows:

Base Period: Date of Award - September 30, 2010

Option Period One: October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011

Option Period Two: October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012

The resulting contract will include two 12-month option periods for renewal at the unilateral discretion of the Government. The Government has the unilateral right to exercise option periods in accordance with

FAR 43.103(b) and 52.217-8 “Option to Extend Services” and 52.217-9 “Option to Extend the Term of the

Contract.”

Contract Security/Investigative Requirements

The contractor entering the institution shall meet certain security requirements to receive an institutional pass required by the current Bureau of Prisons Employee Services Program Statement and Homeland

Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) - 12.

The program manager at FCI/FPC is responsible for conducting the appropriate vouchering, law enforcement checks, and ensuring fingerprinting is completed on all contractor staff needing access inside the confines of the secure perimeter. The Employee Services Department will establish a security file to be maintained on the contractor from the beginning of the contract through its duration. The following investigative procedures will be performed:

National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check;

DOJ-99 (name check);

FD-258 (fingerprint check);

Law Enforcement Agency checks;

Vouchering of Employers;

Resume/Personal Qualifications;

OPM-329-A (Authority for Release of Information;

National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) check; and

Urinalysis Test (for the detection of marijuana and other drug usage)

By submitting a proposal, the contractor and its employees agree to complete the required documents and undergo the listed procedures. An individual who does not pass the security clearances will be unable to perform services under the contract. The final determination and completion of the security investigation procedures will be made at the sole discretion of the FCI. All persons are advised a urinalysis test for the detection of marijuana and other drug usage shall be performed. Any person(s) testing positive shall be disqualified from performing under the resulting contract. Any individual employed by the contractor deemed not suitable to the Bureau of Prisons requirements will not be granted access to perform services under the contract.

In addition, each contractor employee must attend a four-hour orientation program at the institution. The purpose of this program is to familiarize contractor employees with FCI operations, the institution, and general rules of conduct and procedures inside the institution. Contractor employees shall adhere to all institution regulations regarding conduct and performance. Contractor employees will be allowed access to the institution at the sole discretion of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Any individual performing under this contract may be removed if it becomes apparent his/her conduct does not reflect the conduct of that prescribed for individuals performing under non-personal services contracts.

Notice of Contraband

The Contractor is advised intoxicating beverages, drugs, weapons, etc., will not be allowed on the property in any vehicle or upon any person. Any person suspected of utilizing intoxicating beverages, drugs, weapons, etc., in the performance of this contract will not be allowed on the premises of the institution.

Briefcases will be kept locked at all times except for the removal of needed items, and these shall be in constant surveillance of the person utilizing them. Introduction of contraband shall be subject to the penalties prescribed by 18 U.S.C. 1791. The use of explosives is absolutely forbidden.

All electronic communication devices such as: cellular phone, beeper, pager, personal digital assistant

(PDA’s), portable computer, etc., are not permitted inside the institution.