SFSIAQ09R0001.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR

700)

RATING

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SFSIAQ09R0001 SEALED BID (IFB)

X NEGOTIATED (RFP)

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED

12/01/2008

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

CODE: FSIAQ

FSI OFFICE OF AQUISITIONS (FSI/EX/GSACQ)

4000 ARLINGTON BLVD

ARLINGTON, VA 22204

7. ISSUED BY 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

9. Sealed offers in original and __1__ copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in ____ until __12:00:00__ local time __12/22/2008 __

10. FOR

INFORMATION

E-MAIL:

A. NAME

Martin Regan

B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT

CALLS)

C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

reganmt@state.gov

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS (See Table of Contents on page 2)

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM I CONTRACT CLAUSES CONTRACT

B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

D PACKAGING AND MARKING PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE K REPRESENTATIONS CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORSF DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORSG CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARDH SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within __________ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

12.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (See Section I, Clause No.

52.232-8)

10 CALENDER DAYS(%)

0.00 %

20 CALENDER DAYS(%)

0.00 %

30 CALENDER DAYS(%)

0.00 %

0 CALENDER DAYS(%)

0.00 %

14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS (The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS OF

OFFEROR

CONTACT: DUNS: 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or Print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS DIFFERENT FROM

ABOVE - ENTER SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c) ( )

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION: 23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

CODE:24. ADMINISTERED BY (if other than Item 7) CODE: FSIBU

BUDGET OFC (FSI/EX/BUD)

FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE

BUDGET & MANAGEMENT OFFICE

WASHINGTON, DC 20520-4201

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Martin Regan

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. DATE

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition is unusable

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

SFSIAQ09R0001

Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs B.1. Supplies or Services and Prices

C Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work C.1. Statement of Work

E Inspection and Acceptance 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies--Fixed Price (Aug 1996) 52.246-6 Inspection--Time-and-Material and Labor-Hour (May 2001) E.1. Inspection and Acceptance

F Deliveries or Performance F.1. Deliveries or Performance

G Contract Administration Data G.1. Contract Administration Data

H Special Contract Requirements H.1. Special Contract Requirements

I Contract Clauses 52.202-1 Definitions 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (Apr 1984) 52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government - (Jul 1995) - Alternate I (Oct 1995) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jul 1995) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Oct 2008) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965. (Nov 2007) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.243-3 Changes--Time-and-Material or Labor-Hours (Sept 2000) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Mar 2007) 652.225-71 Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as Amended 652.237-71 Identification/Building Pass 652.242-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Nov 2007) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Dec 2007) 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability (Apr 1984) 52.216-25 Contract Definitization (Oct 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) 52.223-14 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting 652.237-72 Observance of Legal Holidays and Administrative Leave

J List of Attachments J.1. List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents K.1. Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (May 2004) 52.223-13 Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting 652.225-70 Arab League Boycott of Israel

L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors and Respondents 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Nov 2007) L.1. Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006)

M Evaluation Factors for Award M.1. Evaluation Factors for Award

001 Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer 1.00 HR

BASE YEAR

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Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer II 1.00 HR

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002 Language Tester 1.00 HR

BASE YEAR

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003 Language Examiner 1.00 HR

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004 Lead Curriculum Developer and Trainer 1.00 HR

BASE YEAR

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005 Lead Educational Technology Developer and Trainer 1.00 HR

BASE YEAR

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Destination

006 Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR ONE

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Delivery Date FOB:

Destination

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Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer II 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR ONE

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007 Language Tester 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR ONE

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008 Language Examiner 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR ONE

SFSIAQ09R0001

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

SFSIAQ09R0001

Contract Number: Title: SLS Language BPA Date of Solicitation:

12/01/2008

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009 Lead Curriculum Developer and Trainer 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR ONE

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010 Lead Educational Technology Developer and Trainer 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR ONE

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011 Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR TWO

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Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer II 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR TWO

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012 Language Tester 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR TWO

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013 Language Examiner 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR TWO

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014 Lead Curriculum Developer and Trainer 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR TWO

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015 Lead Educational Technology Developer and Trainer 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR TWO

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016 Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR THREE

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SFSIAQ09R0001

Contract Number: Title: SLS Language BPA Date of Solicitation:

12/01/2008

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Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer II 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR THREE

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017 Language Tester 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR THREE

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018 Language Examiner 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR THREE

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019 Lead Curriculum Developer and Trainer 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR THREE

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020 Lead Educational Technology Developer and Trainer 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR THREE

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021 Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR FOUR

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Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer II 1.00 HR

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022 Language Tester 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR FOUR

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023 Language Examiner 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR FOUR

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SFSIAQ09R0001

Contract Number: Title: SLS Language BPA Date of Solicitation:

12/01/2008

024 Lead Curriculum Developer and Trainer 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR FOUR

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Destination

025 Lead Educational Technology Developer and Trainer 1.00 HR

OPTION YEAR FOUR

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B.1. Supplies or Services and Prices

SFSIAQ09R0001

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Solicitation Number:

SFSIAQ09R0001

Contract Number: Title: SLS Language BPA Date of Solicitation:

12/01/2008

Section B Supplies or Services, and Prices/Costs

B. 1. The Foreign Service Institute, Department of State, anticipates the award of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) that establishes the terms and conditions applicable to future purchases of language instruction as well as lead curriculum developer, examiner/tester of foreign languages. This is a 100% small business set-aside.

B. 2. The services shall be performed in accordance with Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement and as further described elsewhere in this document.

B. 3. Contractor shall provide a loaded hourly firm fixed price to teach or support language training as outlined in Section C.

Base Year: $______ an hour Option Year 1: $______ an hour Option Year 2: $______ an hour Option Year 3: $______ an hour Option Year 4: $______ an hour

The labor category I am interested in is (please check one choice):

____CLIN 001 - Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer Language(s) you wish to teach: ___________________________________ ____CLIN 001A - Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer II Language(s) you wish to teach: ___________________________________ ____CLIN 002 - Language Tester Language(s) you wish to test: _____________________________________ ____CLIN 003 - Language Examiner ____CLIN 004 - Lead Curriculum Developer and Trainer ____CLIN 005 - Lead Educational Technology Developer and Trainer

NAME_______________________________________________________

Section C - Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1. Statement of Work

Section C

Statement Of Work

C.1. Background The Foreign Service Institute provides language training and testing to employees of the Department of State and other government agencies in more than sixty foreign languages. The School is responsible for the diverse and complex mission of language training for employees of the State Department and other U.S. Government agencies. The School of Language Studies consists of approximately 450 technical and professional personnel.

Enrollments surpass 4000 students annually, and include over 1000 Distance Learning enrollments.

The School of Language Studies is staffed by professionals in the field of foreign language teaching, culture, and applied linguistics. In addition to the full-time direct-hire staff, the School makes extensive use, through contract and other arrangements, of other professionals from outside the Foreign Service Institute. The Foreign Service Institute is actively seeking individual contractors for a variety of regular work schedules or occasional, intermittent activities. Successful contractors may join an existing teaching, testing, or program management staff composed of government employees and contractors. The settings within which the work is conducted include large- and small-group classrooms, many of which are equipped with video recording and playback capabilities; audio laboratories, including multimedia workstations equipped with audio tape recorders, videotape recorders, videodisc players, CD-ROM drives; an Internet lab; testing rooms; standard offices, and a Library. A typical class may have one to six students, although groups may range up to twenty.

C. 2. Purpose This will be a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) effective for the entire period specified. This solicitation will result in some full-time and some intermittent or part-time multiple award agreements. This BPA is not for United States Government Civil Service jobs. Performance of these services will only occur as authorized by specific orders detailing dates, tasks, and schedules. There will be no limit to the number of orders issued under the BPA. The Government may issue orders requiring services at multiple locations. There is no specific commitment by either party until dates, tasks, and schedules are mutually negotiated by individual order. We intend to issue BPAs to many individual contractors to teach, test in their native languages, conduct testing examinations in any number of languages, or develop language-learning materials in a variety of formats.

Contractor will develop, test, and/or support in any other fashion the linguistic competency of personnel of the United States Government agencies and the eligible family members of those employees as measured by the Interagency Language Roundtable language proficiency skill level descriptions in speaking and reading. The skill level descriptions define five levels of proficiency, from 0 to 5 (5 being functionally equivalent to an educated native speaker). The levels are the benchmarks by which the government measures success, with 3 being the general level of professional proficiency. No part of the services to be performed under this agreement may be subcontracted, and no obligation or duty arising out of the individual order may be transferred, or assigned, without the prior authorization of the Contracting Officer.

C. 3 Qualifications All contractors must be eligible to work in the United States. The Department of State does not sponsor individuals for work permits. All bidders must submit a photocopy of documentation as to their citizenship.

Please see the list of acceptable documents to demonstrate employment eligibility (see Section J). It is desirable, but not required, for instructors to have some experience in teaching adults. Instructors will be considered based on the following:

In order to teach or serve as testers, contractors must have the following qualifications:

* Language Proficiency: Individuals/contractors must be educated native speakers of the language.

* Cultural Background: Individuals should generally possess the cultural background of the specific country or geographical region required. Instructors should have spent their formative years in the cultural environment and have been schooled there through the equivalent of American secondary school.

C. 4. Requirements CLIN 001 - Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer Individual contractors will be required to do any number, but not necessarily all, of the following tasks:

* Plan and/or conduct small and/or large group language classes using a wide variety of language teaching methodologies and techniques, stressing speaking, listening comprehension, and reading skills. The Government will provide the teaching materials. Using the foreign language as a tool to accomplish United States Government objectives is the ultimate goal of the training that the School of Language Studies provides.

* Use established training materials and work collaboratively and in close consultation with other instructors, under the direct guidance of Government Technical Monitor (GTM), which is usually the Language Training Supervisor, on training and/or testing matters.

* In consultation with Learning Consultants, Government Technical Monitor and others, adapt teaching techniques and approaches to the students' individual learning styles and needs.

* Provide feedback and analysis of the students' progress and problems to the Government Technical Monitor or the Contracting Officer's Representative and to instructional and other staff as appropriate.

* Provide students with encouragement and constructive feedback.

* Attend all section and other meetings as appropriate.

* Make maximum use of the technological facilities and incorporate the use of instructional technology into the instructional program as appropriate and in consultation with the Government Technical Monitor.

* Participate in whatever fashion deemed appropriate by the Government Technical Monitor in the Learning Consultation Service (learning styles diagnosis and student advising).

* Participate voluntarily in the planning and conduct of language immersions and immersion activities.

Immersions may consist of one or more days of activities that take place outside of the Washington area, either in the United States or overseas, and contain substantial non-classroom-like activities that foster practical, natural use of the language. Participation is strictly voluntary. Contractors will be compensated for the hours at their normal hourly rate and will additionally receive compensation for Meals and Incidental Expenses (M and IE) as follows:

Domestic Immersions: up to five days actual M and IE Overseas Immersions: up to eight days actual M and IE Lodging, travel, and other expenses may be covered by the School of Language Studies in certain rare circumstances. Contractors may earn up to a total of 12 hours of straight time per weekday and up to eight hours of straight time per weekend day.

* Contractors may be requested to purchase language-training materials,. Either the Government Technical Monitor (GTM) or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) must approve such purchases in advance.

Reimbursement shall be submitted on Contractor's invoice. Contractor must submit copies of all receipts and currency exchange rates with their invoice.

* Any travel, or materials acquisitions must be duly authorized in a task order prior to the travel or other reimbursable expenditures.

* The Foreign Service Institute compensates for transportation by privately owned vehicle, for local immersions, when students are passengers and the trip provides additional opportunities for using the language.

* Takes part in non-classroom activities in the Washington area. This may include visits to foreign embassies, local community organizations, community centers, neighborhoods, shopping areas, and restaurants where heritage speakers live and play. Activities often involve pre-visit training and after-action follow up.

* Participate in conferences related to foreign language teaching, workshops, and other types of sessions as determined by the school management. Conference participation is strictly voluntary and may or may not be funded. The School of Language Studies under certain circumstances may cover travel expenses.

* Data Rights: In close consultation with the Government Technical Monitor (GTM), collaborate on, perform assigned tasks or execute single-handedly, in the development of language training materials or Language-School-relevant reference materials, including but not limited to text, audio, video, and computer-based media. All materials become the property of the United States Government, and the contractor may not copy or reproduce them in any way for use outside of an FSI class, share them by any means outside of the Foreign Service Institute, or publish them in any fashion without the express permission of the Dean of the School of Language Studies.

* Serve as mentor and facilitator of distance learning classes.

* Assist with the creation and field-testing of new teaching, study, student advisory, and/or testing materials.

* Record audio or video materials as assigned.

* Participate in whatever fashion deemed appropriate by the Government Technical Monitor (GTM) in in-service staff development and orientation activities sponsored by the Foreign Service Institute.

* In close consultation with the Government Technical Monitor (GTM), collaborate on, perform assigned tasks or execute single-handedly the development of Language-School-relevant research and development projects, including but not limited to instructional research and development and institutional (management) data handling and analysis.

* As required by the Government Technical Monitor, follow techniques, methodologies, and approaches used by the office/section.

* Adhere to all copyright guidelines and restrictions and follow Institute procedures regarding copyright.

* Serve as tester for language proficiency examinations, interacting with the examinee in the tester's native language. Proficiency tests may be face-to-face or by telephone or other technology-based medium (audio-tape, videotape, videoconferencing). The FSI language proficiency test rates the examinee's skills in reading and speaking. The Tester provides information to the Examiner about the examinee's performance on various parts of the test and about the content of the texts used in the test, and assists with the selection and/or preparation of reading test materials.

* May be asked to become a certified Tester by the Foreign Service Institute Language Testing Office. Duties of the Tester are defined by documentation in the Language Testing Office.

* Assist with the creation and testing of new reading kits to be used in face-to-face, telephone or field-testing.

* Participate in producing audio or video training materials for testing purposes.

* Adhere to all copyright guidelines and restrictions and follow Institute procedures regarding copyright.

* Serve as Examiner for language proficiency testing (must already be certified or become certified by the Foreign Service Institute Language Testing Office). Duties of the Examiner are defined by documentation in the Language Testing Office.

* May be requested to conduct end of training tests at one of FSI's field schools overseas.

* Provide testing training.

CLIN 001A - Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer II

* In addition to the qualifications and requirements in CLIN001, contractors must have a minimum of three years experience teaching adults the target language.

CLIN 002 - Language Tester

* Serve as Tester for language proficiency examinations, interacting with the examinee in the tester's native language. Proficiency tests may be face-to-face or by telephone or other technology-based medium (audio-tape, videotape, videoconferencing). The FSI language proficiency test rates the examinee's skills in reading and speaking. The Tester provides information to the Examiner about the examinee's performance on various parts of the test and about the content of the texts used in the test, and assists with the selection and/or preparation of reading test materials.

* May be asked to become a certified Tester by the Foreign Service Institute Language Testing Office. Duties of the Tester are defined by documentation in the Language Testing Office.

* Assist with the creation and testing of new reading kits to be used in face-to-face, telephone or field-testing.

* Participate in producing audio or video training materials for testing purposes.

* Adhere to all copyright guidelines and restrictions and follow Institute procedures regarding copyright.

CLIN 003 - Language Examiner

* Serve as Examiner for language proficiency testing (must already be certified or become certified by the Foreign Service Institute Language Testing Office). Duties of the Examiner are defined by documentation in the Language Testing Office.

* Assist with the creation and testing of new reading kits to be used in face-to-face, telephone or field-testing.

* Participate in producing audio or video training materials for testing purposes.

* Provide testing training.

* Adhere to all copyright guidelines and restrictions and follow Institute procedures regarding copyright.

CLIN 004 - Lead Curriculum Developer

* In close consultation with the Government Technical Monitor (GTM), lead a group in the development of language training materials or Language School-relevant reference materials, including but not limited to text, audio, video, and computer-based media. All materials become the property of the United States Government, and the contractor may not copy or reproduce them in any way for use outside of an FSI class, share them by any means outside of the Foreign Service Institute, or publish them in any fashion without the express written permission of the Dean of the School of Language Studies.

* Adhere to all copyright guidelines and restrictions, follow Institute procedures regarding copyright, and ensure and track compliance in all development projects.

* In close consultation with the Government Technical Monitor (GTM), lead a group in the development of Language School-relevant research and development projects, including but not limited to instructional research and development and institutional (management) data handling and analysis.

* Manage the development and implementation of new specialized language training programs for domestic and overseas use. Assist other language professionals, in a mentoring role, by, among other things, developing models that reflect "best practices" experience in Washington and around the world. Actively encourage the wider use of innovative training models, e.g., distance learning, technology-based learning systems, guided self-study, coaching, exploiting a local language environment, and tutoring.

* In close consultation with the Government Technical Monitor (GTM), provide expert language learning advisory services to students and teachers, including, but not limited to, interpretation of diagnostic questionnaires and ongoing support with learning strategies throughout a student's training and possibly for learning after training.

* In close consultation with the Government Technical Monitor (GTM), lead groups in the development of Language School-relevant staff training projects or undertake training development on own, including, but not limited to, design and execution of workshops for teachers, learning consultants, and other staff. Training projects may involve coaching, mentoring or classroom observation as required.

* Participate in conferences related to foreign language teaching, workshops, and other types of sessions as determined by the School management. Conference participation is strictly voluntary and may or may not be funded. The School of Language Studies may cover travel expenses under certain circumstances. Contractor may be requested to purchase language-training materials. Either the Government Technical Monitor (GTM) or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) must approve such purchases in advance. Reimbursement shall be submitted on Contractor's invoice. Contractor must submit copies of all receipts and currency exchange rates with their invoice.

* Data Rights: In close consultation with the Government Technical Monitor (GTM), collaborate on, perform assigned tasks or execute single-handedly, in the development of language training materials or Language-School-relevant reference materials, including but not limited to text, audio, video, and computer-based media. All materials become the property of the United States Government, and the contractor may not copy or reproduce them in any way for use outside of an FSI class, share them by any means outside of the Foreign Service Institute, or publish them in any fashion without the express permission of the Dean of the School of Language Studies.

CLIN 005 - Lead Educational Technology Developer and Trainer In close consultation with the Government Technical Monitor (GTM), lead groups in the development of Language School-relevant staff training projects or undertake training development on own, including, but not limited to, design and execution of workshops on the full range of education and training technology across a range of media and content areas for both learners and instructors, including tools to support learner autonomy.

All contractors will be required to:

* Follow all policies of the Language Section, the Administrative Unit, the Department of State, the School of Language Studies, and the Foreign Service Institute.

* Follow the guidance provided in the FSI Language and Culture Instructor Guide.

* Follow all administrative processes and procedures as detailed in the SLS Guide to FSI Administrative Procedures.

* Work in a harmonious and in a professional manner with colleagues who represent cultures from around the world.

C. 5. Phases

* Training, development, and testing take place full-time, Monday through Friday, 7am-7pm, fifty-one weeks of the year, beginning with the largest annual input of new students in August/September.

* There are several scheduled inputs of new students in the commonly taught languages and other frequent inputs on an ongoing basis.

* The second largest input is in February/March.

* The third and final phase begins in June, when increased numbers of students arrive for summer training in preparation for new assignments overseas.

C. 6. Schedule Classes are held Monday through Friday (exclusive of Federal holidays), generally between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Instructors must clearly specify their availability from among these options and any other options that may be proposed.

Full-time: (8 hours per day plus 45 minutes unpaid for lunch)

Part-time schedules: Seven or fewer hours per day; Seasonal, i.e. summer only; Mornings only; Afternoons only; School holidays; Occasional; Other

* Instructors must be flexible in order to meet the ongoing, daily demands of the program. Instructors will negotiate arrangements based on the case-by-case requirements of the Foreign Service Institute. All contractors need to coordinate their schedules closely with the Government Technical Monitor (GTM).

Upon award of task order, GTM will confirm specific duty hours for the contractor either by e-mail or in writing. If duty hours change within the period of performance, GTM will again confirm specific duty hours for the contractor electronically or in writing.

* Contractors are not compensated for Federal holidays, snow days, when the government is closed, for Government furloughs, or for any time not actually worked.

C. 7. Time Frame The BPA period is for one base year with four one-year options. We estimate awarding BPAs on or about January 2, 2009 and on an ongoing basis thereafter as needed. Actual orders for services may be issued any time from January 2009 through December 2013.

C. 8. Clearance and Building Access To gain initial entrance into the building of the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC), the Contractor will be required to go to the Visitor's Center for access into the building. The Contractor will be required to complete questionnaires to obtain security approval and a Department of State badge that will allow access to the building during normal working hours. All security forms must be completed and submitted before starting work at NFATC. Upon completion or cessation of the individual task order the Department of State badge must be returned to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The Government has the right to terminate any BPA should the contractor not meet the minimum security requirements of the Department of State, Diplomatic Security.

C. 9. Government Property The Government will provide all necessary teaching materials and supplies to perform the duties listed above.

All materials developed and/or used by the contractor remain the property of the Department of State and may not be published, shared, or used in any way outside of authorized Department of State training contexts.

Multimedia and Library Services at the Foreign Service Institute provide multimedia equipment and technology-based materials. All equipment is inventoried and materials are catalogued. Contractors must make every effort to ensure the security of all equipment, peripherals, and materials.

C. 10. Quality Assurance The Government Technical Representative (GTM) determines acceptability of services. The Government has the right to inspect and approve all services called for in orders issued under the BPA. If the Contractor fails to perform the required services at an acceptable level as determined by the Supervisor/Government Technical Monitor (GTM), either from a performance or professionalism standpoint, the Government reserves the right to terminate the order.

C. 11. Technical Direction Guidance and specific direction in carrying out the requirements stated above within the context of the Foreign Service Institute will be provided by the Government Technical Monitor (GTM) (to be identified when the orders are placed) on an ongoing basis.

Contractor is expected to carry out instructions received from GTM in a professional and timely manner. The Government will not provide counseling to contractor on their performance; it is assumed that once contractor receives instructions about how to perform duties that the contractor will implement the instructions. Should contractor performance not be adequate, the Government may terminate the agreement without discussion.

Neither the Contracting Officer's Representative nor the Government Technical Monitor has the authority to make changes in this Statement of Work or in the terms and conditions of this agreement. The Contractor is forewarned that the Government may not compensate any such changes not authorized by the contract. Any such changes that necessitate additional work by the Contractor will be at the expense of the Contractor and at no additional cost to the Government.

C. 12. Place of Delivery Services under this contract will be performed primarily, but not exclusively, at the Government's facility located at The George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center at 4000 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia.

C. 13. Payment/Invoicing

1. Commercial companies/schools submit invoices to the Budget Office, Foreign Service Institute, Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20520-4201.

2. Contractors will submit invoices bi-weekly for hours worked through presentation of a Work Schedule and an invoice to the FSI Budget Office. The contractor must date stamp the invoice at the Budget Office before submitting it.

3. Testing contractors will submit invoices to the Language Testing Office immediately following the test(s) for which they were contracted or, if testing on an ongoing basis, as in 2 above.

Individual Contractors will be provided with a customized invoice format that must be used, including:

* Name and address

* Obligation number

* Invoice number

* BPA contract number

* A blank field in which to enter number of hours worked

* Hourly rate

The invoice will be certified correct by the Government Technical Monitor (GTM). Payment to the Contractor for hours worked shall be made on the 30th calendar day after either (1) presentation of an invoice to the Government Technical Monitor, or (2) the date the services are accepted by the Government.

C. 14. DOSAR 652.242-70 - Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (Dec 1994) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name and position title, to take action for the Contracting Officer under this contract. Each designee shall be identified as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Such designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated, provided that the designee shall not change the terms and conditions of the BPA and/or orders under the BPA unless the COR is a Warranted Contracting Officer and this authority is delegated in the designation.

C. 15. Bidding Best Value: Bids will be considered based on the best value principle. The Government will take into consideration the contractor's experience, education, etc., in determining whether the bid price is fair and reasonable. Contractors should be aware that once their bid has been accepted, it will not be changed.

C. 16. Self-Employed Contractors Bidders under this Blanket Purchase Agreement understand that they are self-employed Contractors and not Government employees. As such, contractor is responsible for managing their taxes, health insurance, social security payments, etc. The Government will pay the contractor based on the hourly rate bid; the contractor is responsible for paying their personal expenses. The Government will pay no benefits under this agreement. Contractors will be issued a task order that will detail the period of performance their services are required. The award of a BPA does not necessarily mean that the Government will require the use of your services.

C. 17. Termination of Task Orders Failure to follow directions/guidance from the Government Technical Monitor (GTM) or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) can result in the termination of the task order. GTMs are responsible for monitoring contractor performance. Should they observe that a contractor is failing to follow guidance, is unable to complete designated tasks, cannot work collegially with colleagues or is demonstrating any other unprofessional behavior, the GTM will advise the contractor and also notify the COR. Any of the above can result in the termination of a task order. Contractor can be terminated from task order without discussion and without the Government giving a reason for termination of order.

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Clauses By Reference Clause Title Date 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies--Fixed Price (Aug 1996) 08/01/1996

52.246-6 Inspection--Time-and-Material and Labor-Hour (May 2001) 05/11/2001

E.1. Inspection and Acceptance

E. 1. Inspection and acceptance of the services to be provided hereunder shall be made by the Government Technical Monitor (GTM) or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

E. 2. The Role of Government Personnel and Responsibility for Contractor Administration

A. Contracting Officer (CO): The CO has the overall responsibility for administering this contract. He/she alone, without delegation, is authorized to take actions on behalf of the Government to: amend, modify, or deviate from the contract terms, conditions, requirements, specifications, details and delivery schedules; make final decisions on disputed deductions from contract payments for non-performance or unsatisfactory performance; terminate the contract for convenience or default; and issue final decisions regarding contract questions or matters under dispute. Additionally, he/she may delegate certain other responsibilities to authorized representatives.

B. Government Technical Monitor (GTM): The GTM will assist the COR in discharging responsibilities. The responsibilities of the GTM include, but are not limited to: monitoring and inspecting the Contractor's progress and performance; evaluating contractor performance with the terms and conditions of this contract; acting as the Government's representative at the work site; advising the contractor of proposed deductions for non-performance or unsatisfactory performance; preparing receiving reports and/or approving invoices for payment; and advising the COR of any factors which may cause delay in work performance.

C. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): The COR is responsible for promptly notifying the Contracting Officer in writing of any noncompliance or deviation in performance or failure to make progress;

knowing and understanding the terms and provisions of the contract; knowing the scope and limitations of your authority; using good judgment, skill and reasonable care in the exercise of authority; protecting privileged and sensitive procurement information. If questions arise which are not clearly answered in the contract or if disputes with the Contractor occur, prepare a written report to the Contracting Officer setting forth the problem(s) encountered.

E. 3. Quality Standards

All work performed under this contract shall be of the highest quality standards, consistent with best industry practices, to assure timely provision of services, optimum Department of State satisfaction, and adequate protection of Government assets.

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

F.1. Deliveries or Performance

F.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base Year: On or about January 2, 2009 through January 1, 2010

Option Year One: On or about January 2, 2010 through January 1, 2011

Option Year Two: On or about January 2, 2011 through January 1, 2012

Option Year Three: On or about January 2, 2012 through January 1, 2013

Option Year Four: On or about January 2, 2013 through January 1, 2014

F.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Services under this contract will be performed primarily, but not exclusively, at the Government's facility located at The George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center at 4000 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia.

Section G - Contract Administration Data

G.1. Contract Administration Data

G. 1. The Government Technical Monitors (GTMs) and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for this agreement will be identified in the task order.

G. 2. The Contracting Officer for this contract is Martin Regan, Foreign Service Institute, 4000 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22204.

G. 3. IDENTIFICATION/BUILDING PASSES FOR ON-SITE CONTRACTORS

(a) Every contractor working on-site must have an identification/building pass. The contractor must submit an application to the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Procedural Security, Domestic Facilities Division (for access to DOS buildings abroad), as prescribed by DOSAR clause 652.237-71, Form DS-1838, Request for Building Pass/Identification Card.

(b) DS/ISP/INB or the post security officer will conduct a preliminary background check. If the background check is favorable, a letter is sent to the contractor notifying them that the individual may proceed to the building pass office (or appropriate office at posts abroad) to continue the badging process. The COR must provide the contractor with a letter of sponsorship.

(c) The COR must maintain a list of building passes issued, by contractor name, social security number or contractor identification number, and building pass expiration date. The COR must ensure that the contractor returns to him or her all building passes upon termination of the task order or expiration of the contract, or when the contractor no longer has a need for access to the Department facility. The list must also indicate the date on which the pass was returned and the date forwarded to Diplomatic Security or regional security officer.

This listing shall be maintained in the COR file. The COR must not approve the final voucher/invoice for payment until all building passes are returned by the contractor.

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

H.1. Special Contract Requirements

H. 1. Nonpayment for Unauthorized Work

No payments will be made for any unauthorized supplies or services, or for any unauthorized changes to the work specified herein. This includes any services performed by the Contractor of his own volition or at the request of an individual other than a duly appointed Contracting Officer. Only a duly appointed Contracting Officer is authorized to change the specifications, terms, and/or conditions of this contract.

H. 2. Smoke Free Workplace Notice

• (a) The Department of State has been designated a smoke free workplace.

• (b) Definitions: "Smoking" means a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or other tobacco product.

"Smoking areas" means those designated exterior spaces where the smoking of tobacco products is permitted.

• (c) Applicability: The Smoke-Free Workplace Policy applies to all occupants of the Shultz Center complex; as well as all Department of State occupied space in other domestic buildings, whether owned, rented or leased, and to all Department of State owned, rented, or leased vehicles.

• (d) Policy: It is the policy of the Department of State to promote a healthy environment.

Accordingly, the Department has adopted a policy prohibiting smoking in the interior of all domestic buildings and facilities effective August 1, 1993.

H. 3. Removal from Duty

The Department of State may remove any contractor immediately from the worksite(s) should it be determined that the person is unfit for the job. A determination of unfitness may be made from, but not be limited to, incidents involving the most immediately identifiable types of misconduct or delinquency as set forth below:

* Falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation or destruction of any official document or records, or concealment of material facts by willful omissions from official documents or records

* Disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation by words or actions, or fighting. Also, participation in disruptive activities that interfere with normal and efficient operations of the Government

* Theft, vandalism, immoral conduct, or any other criminal actions

* Selling, consuming, or being under the influence of intoxicants, drugs, or substances which produce similar effects

* Improper use of official authority or credentials

* Unauthorized use of communications equipment or Government property

* Violations of security procedures or regulations

* Unprofessional behavior, such as sexual harassment

H. 4. Building Entrance Requirements

All contractor personnel must obtain a Department of State identification badge by completing a security packet of forms that are submitted to the Department's Diplomatic Security Office. The contractor is required to submit their forms, along with a memorandum from the Institute, to 520 - 23rd Street, Washington, D. C.

(Columbia Plaza Courtyard) between the hours of 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday (exclusive of

Federal holidays). Contractors will be required to show a photo ID and provide their social security number, or other documentation, showing they are eligible to work in the United States to representatives of Diplomatic Security.

H. 5. Standards of Conduct

The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of competency, conduct, appearance and integrity. This means that each contractor must avoid even the slightest appearance of favoritism, coercion, intimidation, or any form of harassment or discrimination toward any student or colleague. Contractors are not to fraternize with students. There should be no one-on-one meetings outside the work setting and no one-on-one lunch or dinner or meetings while the instructor-student relationship exists.

H. 6. Government Closure

Should the Government or this facility close due to any circumstance (weather, declaration, holiday, emergency, etc.) contractors will be paid for actual hours worked.

H. 7. Special Accommodation: The contractor shall provide any and all equipment, supplies, furniture, etc.

needed to accommodate any disability.

Section I - Contract Clauses

Clauses By Reference Clause Title Date 52.202-1 Definitions 07/19/2004

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (Apr 1984) 04/01/1984

52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government - (Jul 1995) - Alternate I

(Oct 1995)

10/01/1995

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jul 1995) 07/01/1995

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Oct 2008) 10/17/2008

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 03/22/2007

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and

Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006)

09/28/2006

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) 06/22/1998

52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965. (Nov 2007) 11/07/2007

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) 02/02/2006

52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration

(May 1999)

05/03/1999

52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) 08/01/1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 10/01/2004

52.243-3 Changes--Time-and-Material or Labor-Hours (Sept 2000) 09/25/2000

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Mar 2007) 03/22/2007

652.225-71 Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as Amended 08/01/1999

652.237-71 Identification/Building Pass 04/01/2004

652.242-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) 08/01/1999

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Nov 2007) 11/07/2007

An offeror shall complete only paragraph (l) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (k) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

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