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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SFSIAQ11R0031

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

DATE

06/15/2011

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL

a. NAME

Nadia O. Shokry

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

c. EMAIL shokryno@State.gov

8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

CODE FSIAQ

FSI OFFICE OF AQUISITIONS (FSI/EX/GSACQ)

4000 ARLINGTON BLVD

ARLINGTON, VA 22204

9. ISSUED BY

UNRESTRICTED

X SET ASIDE: 100 % FOR

X SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

NAICS: 611630

SIZE STANDARD:

$7 Million

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE

SCHEDULE

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB

DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

RFQ IFB X RFP

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

MULTICODE15. DELIVER TO

SEE

SERVICES NO SHIPPING REQUIRED

SERVICES NO SHIPPING REQUIRED

WASHINGTON, DC 20520

CODE16. ADMINISTERED BY

FACILITYCODE

Contact Duns Telephone No.

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR FSIBUCODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

BUDGET OFC (FSI/EX/BUD)

FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE

BUDGET & MANAGEMENT OFFICE

WASHINGTON, DC 20520-4201

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

SEE ADDENDUM

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS

CHECKED

19. ITEM NO. 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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

21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT

See Line Items Section

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

X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCES FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE X ARE NOT ATTACHED

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN____COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH

OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER DATED . YOUR OFFER ON

SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5) INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH

ARE 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) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT)

Martin Regan 31c. DATE SIGNED

06/15/2011

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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ITEM NO.

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

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UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

PARTIAL FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 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

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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 C.2. Language Requirements and Language Codes C.3. Identity and Employment Eligibility

D Packaging and Marking D.1. Packing and Marking

E Inspection and Acceptance 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 Adminsitration Data

652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (AUG 1999)

H Special Contract Requirements

652.239-70 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PLAN AND ACCREDITATION (SEP

2007)

652.239-71 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

RESOURCES (SEP 2007)

H.1. Special Contract Requirements 652.204-70 Department of State Personal Identification Card Issuance Procedures (AUG 2007)

I Contract Clauses 52.202-1 Definitions (July 2004) 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Oct 2010) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (Aug 2000) 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (June 2010) 52.212-4 Alt I Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (June 2010) - Alternate I (Oct 2008) 52.215-2 Audit and Records--Negotiation (Oct 2010) 52.216-31 Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour Proposal Requirements - Commercial Item Acquisition (Feb 2007) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes (Feb 1997) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (Aug 2003) 52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace (May 2001) 52.223-14 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984) 52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984) 52.227-17 Rights in Data-Special Works (Dec 2007) 52.232-7 Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor Hour Contracts (Feb 2007) 52.232-7 Alt I Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts (Feb 2007)- Alternate I (Feb 2007) 52.232-9 Limitation on Withholding of Payments (Apr 1984) 52.232-17 Interest (Oct 2010) 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims (Jan 1986) 52.233-1 Disputes (July 2002) 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (July 1995) 52.243-3 Changes--Time-and-Material or Labor-Hours (Sept 2000) 52.246-25 Limitation of Liability--Services (Feb 1997) 52.249-14 Excusable Delays (Apr 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) 652.225-71 SECTION 8(a) OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979, AS AMENDED

(AUG 1999)

652.237-72 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE (APR

2004) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jan 2011) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Apr 2011) 52.212-5 Alt I Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Apr 2011) - Alternate I (Feb 2000) 52.212-5 Alt II Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Apr 2011)--Alternate II (Apr 2010) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

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

K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents 52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran--Certification (Sep 2010) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jan 2011) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Apr 2011)

652.225-70 ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL (AUG 1999)

L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors and Respondents 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (June 2008) 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991) 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991) 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition (Jan 2004) 52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation (Feb 1999) 52.237-10 Identification of Uncompensated Overtime (Oct 1997) L.1. Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

652.206-70 COMPETITION ADVOCATE/OMBUDSMAN (AUG 99)(DEVIATION)

M Evaluation Factors for Award 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) M.1. Evaluation Factors for Award 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999)

001 Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer 0.00 HR

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002 Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer II 0.00 HR

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003 Language Tester 0.00 HR

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004 Language Examiner 0.00 HR

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005 Lead Curriculum Developer and Trainer 0.00 HR

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006 Lead Educational Technology Developer and Trainer 0.00 HR

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009 Language Tester 0.00 HR

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Solicitation Number:

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Contract Number: Title: Language Studies Solicitation

Date of Solicitation:

06/15/2011

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011 Lead Curriculum Developer and Trainer 0.00 HR

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015 Language Tester 0.00 HR

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016 Language Examiner 0.00 HR

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021 Language Tester 0.00 HR

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022 Language Examiner 0.00 HR

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025 Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer 0.00 HR

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027 Language Tester 0.00 HR

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028 Language Examiner 0.00 HR

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B.1. Supplies or Services and Prices

B.1. The Foreign Service Institute, Department of State, anticipates the award of a Contract that establishes the terms and conditions applicable to future purchases of technical support services as well as information security operations. This is 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 fully loaded labor hour bid to support the School of Language Studies (SLS) as outlined in Section C.

Base Year (on or about): August 23, 2011to August 22, 2012 CLIN 1_ Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer $______ per hour

CLIN 2_ Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer II $______ per hour

CLIN 3_ Language Tester $______ per hour

CLIN 4_ Language Examiner $______ per hour

CLIN 5_ Lead Curriculum Developer and Trainer $______ per hour

CLIN 6_ Lead Educational Technology Developer and Trainer $______ per hour

Option Year 1 (on or about): August 23, 2012 to August 22, 2013 CLIN 7_ Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer $______ per hour

CLIN 8_ Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer II $______ per hour

CLIN 9_ Language Tester $______ per hour

CLIN 10_ Language Examiner $______ per hour

CLIN 11_ Lead Curriculum Developer and Trainer $______ per hour

CLIN 12_ Lead Educational Technology Developer and Trainer $______ per hour

Option Year 2 (on or about): August 23, 2013 to August 22, 2014 CLIN 13_ Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer $______ per hour

CLIN 14_ Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer II $______ per hour

CLIN 15_ Language Tester $______ per hour

CLIN 16_ Language Examiner $______ per hour

CLIN 17_ Lead Curriculum Developer and Trainer $______ per hour

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Solicitation Number:

SFSIAQ11R0031

Contract Number: Title: Language Studies Solicitation

Date of Solicitation:

06/15/2011

CLIN 18_ Lead Educational Technology Developer and Trainer $______ per hour

Option Year 3 (on or about): August 23, 2014 to August 22, 2015 CLIN 19_ Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer $______ per hour

CLIN 20_ Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer II $______ per hour

CLIN 21_ Language Tester $______ per hour

CLIN 22_ Language Examiner $______ per hour

CLIN 23_ Lead Curriculum Developer and Trainer $______ per hour

CLIN 24_ Lead Educational Technology Developer and Trainer $______ per hour

Option Year 4 (on or about): August 23, 2015 to August 22, 2016 CLIN 25_ Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer $______ per hour

CLIN 26_ Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer II $______ per hour

CLIN 27_ Language Tester $______ per hour

CLIN 28_ Language Examiner $______ per hour

CLIN 29_ Lead Curriculum Developer and Trainer $______ per hour

CLIN 30_ Lead Educational Technology Developer and Trainer $______ per hour

Section C - Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1. Statement of Work

C.1.1. Background The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) is part of the U.S. Department of State and provides language training and testing to employees of the Department of State and other government agencies in more than seventy foreign languages. FSI's School of Language Studies 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 companies that can supply 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, most of which are equipped with interactive white boards; facilities for video and audio recording; a multimedia 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.1.2. 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 commercial schools for contractors to teach, test in their native languages, conduct testing examinations in any number of languages, or develop language materials in a variety of formats.

Contractors 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.1.3 Qualifications All contractors must be eligible to work in the United States. The Department of State does not sponsor individuals for work permits. Companies must submit scanned copies of documents that establish identity and work authorization of their employees to be considered for work at FSI. Please see the list of acceptable documents that demonstrate employment eligibility in Section "C.3". It is desirable, but not required, for instructors to have some experience in teaching adults. Instructors and testers will be considered based on the following qualifications:

In order to teach or serve as testers, contractors must submit proof of the following:

• Language Proficiency: Candidates provided by the contractor must be educated native or near native speakers of the language. The contractor must submit documentation that describes the candidates' ability to speak/teach the specific language. In the interview process, speaking and reading proficiency and knowledge of teaching will be assessed.

• Cultural Background: Candidates should possess the cultural background of the specific country or geographical region required by submitting proof of either being raised in said country, or by living in a cultural enclave or heritage community in another country. It is desired, but not required, that instructors should have spent their formal educational (secondary school and beyond) years in the cultural environment and have been schooled there through the equivalent of American secondary school.

• Successful contractors shall be able to supply a majority of the languages listed in C.2.

C.1.4. Requirements

CLIN 1 - Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer 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&IE) as follows:

• Domestic Immersions: up to five days actual M&IE Overseas Immersions: up to eight days actual M&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.

• 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 congregate. 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, including giving presentations or facilitating a workshop 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 Foreign Service 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 an 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 Foreign Service 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 2 - Language Instructor/Curriculum Developer II

• In addition to the qualifications and requirements in CLIN 1, contractors must have a minimum of three years experience teaching adults the target language.

CLIN 3 - 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 (such as recorded audio, recorded video, live videoconferencing). The FSI language proficiency test rates the examinee's skills in reading and speaking. The Tester provides information to an 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 Foreign Service Institute procedures regarding copyright.

• Adhere to all guidelines and follow all procedures regarding testing material security.

CLIN 4 - Language Examiner

• Serve as Examiner for language proficiency testing (must already be 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-tests.

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

• Provide testing training.

• Adhere to all copyright guidelines and restrictions and follow Foreign Service Institute procedures regarding copyright.

• Adhere to all guidelines and follow all procedures regarding testing material security.

CLIN 5 - 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 Foreign Service 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.

• 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 6 - 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 School of Language Studies, the Foreign Service Institute, and the Department of State.

• 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.1.5. 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.1.6. 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. Contractor 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.1.7. Time Frame The BPA period is for one base year with four one-year options. We estimate awarding BPAs on or about August 2011 and on an ongoing basis thereafter as needed. Actual orders for services may be issued any time from August 2011 through August 2016.

C.1.8. Clearance and Building Access To gain initial entrance into the building of the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC), the Contractor and Contractor's employees 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. The process of obtaining a Department of State badge is at the sole expense of the Contractor. Time, travel and expenses will not be reimbursed.

C.1.9. 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. The Instructional Support Division at the Foreign Service Institute provides 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.1.10. 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.1.11. 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. The 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.1.12. 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.1.13. Payment/Invoicing

1. Commercial companies/schools submit invoices to fsipayable@state.gov.

2. Contractors will submit monthly invoices for labor hours worked through presentation of a bi-monthly timesheets and an invoice to fsipayable@state.gov.

3. Testing contractors will submit timesheets 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.

Contractors will be provided with a customized timesheet format that must be used.

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) the submission of an invoice to fsipayable@state.gov, or (2) the date the services are accepted by the Government.

C.1.14. Orders Only a warranted Contracting Officer may issue a BPA Call. Once a funded BPA Call is issued, the COR/ACOR/GTM or other officially designated Government representative (to be named later by the Contracting Officer) will contact the contractor for each prescreened candidate for work on the BPA Call as requirements arise. Contractor shall provide candidates who have been prescreened for their ability to meet the requirements of the CLIN requested by the government and to meet badging requirements.

C.2. Language Requirements and Language Codes

Languages for which we may require services include, but are not limited to, the following:

Language/Language Code

Albanian LLAB

Amharic LLAC

Arabic LLAD

Arabic (Egyptian)

LLAE

Arabic (Iraqi) LLAI

Armenian LLRE

Azerbaijani LLAX

Bengali LLBN

Bulgarian LLBU

Burmese LLBY

Chinese (Cantonese)

LLCC

Chinese (Mandarin)

LLCM

Czech LLCX

Danish LLDA

Dari (Afghan Persian)

LLPG

Dutch LLDU

Estonian LLES

Farsi (Iranian Persian)

LLPF

Finnish LLFJ

French LLFR

Georgian LLGG

German LLGM

Greek LLGR

Haitian Creole LLHC

Hebrew LLHE

Hindi LLHJ

Hungarian LLHU

Icelandic LLJC

Indonesian LLJN

Italian LLJT

Japanese LLJA

Kazakh LLKE

Khmer (Cambodian)

LLCA

Korean LLKP

Kurdish LLKU

Kyrgyz LLKM

Lao LLLC

Latvian LLLE

Lithuanian LLLT

Macedonian LLMA

Malay LLML

Malayalam LLMN

Mongolian LLMV

Nepali LLNE

Norwegian LLNR

Pashto LLPU

Polish LLPL

Portuguese LLPY

Punjabi LLPJ

Romanian LLRQ

Russian LLRU

Serbo-Croatian LLSC

Sinhala LLSJ

Slovak LLSK

Slovenian LLSL

Spanish LLQB

Swahili LLSW

Swedish LLSY

Tagalog LLTA

Tajiki (Tajik Persian)

LLTB

Tamil LLTC

Telugu LLTE

Tetun LLTT

Thai LLTH

Tibetan LLTJ

Tigrinya LLTL

Turkish LLTU

Ukrainian LLUK

Urdu LLUR

Uzbek LLUX

Vietnamese LLVS

C.3. Identity and Employment Eligibility

List of Acceptable Documents that Establishes both Identity and Employment Eligibility

Must have one document from LIST A, OR one document from LIST B AND List C

List A Document that Establishes both Identity and Employment Eligibility 1: U.S. Passport (unexpired or expired)

2: Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561)

3: Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570)

4: Unexpired foreign passport, with I-551 stamp or attached INS Form I-94 indicating unexpired employment authorization

5: Alien Registration Receipt Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551)

6: Unexpired Temporary Resident Card (INS Form I-688)

7: Unexpired Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A)

8: Unexpired Reentry Permit (INS Form I-327)

9: Unexpired Refugee Travel Document (INS Form I-571)

10: Unexpired Employment Authorization Document issued by the INS which contains a photograph (INS Form I-688B)

List B Documents that Establish Identity 1: Driver's license or ID card issued by a state or outlying possession of the United States provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, sex, height, eye color, and address

2: ID card issued by federal, state or local government agencies or entities provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, sex, height, eye color, and address

3: School ID card with Photograph

4: Voter's registration card

5: U.S. Military card or draft record

6: Military dependent's ID card

7: U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Card

List C Documents that Establish Employment Eligibility 1: U.S. Social Security card issued by the Social Security Administration (other than a card stating it is not valid for employment)

2: Certification of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State (Form FS-545 or Form DS-1350)

3: Original of Certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state, county, municipal authority or outlying possession of the United States bearing an official seal

4: Native American tribal document

5: U.S. Citizen ID Card (INS Form I-197)

6: ID Card for use or Resident Citizen in the Unites States (INS Form I-179)

7: Unexpired employment authorization document issued by the INS (other than those listed under List A)

Section D - Packaging and Marking

D.1. Packing and Marking

RESERVED

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Clauses By Reference Clause Title Date 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 (on or about) Base Year: August 23, 2011 through January August 22, 2012

Option Year One: August 23, 2012 through January August 22, 2013

Option Year Two: August 23, 2013 through January August 22, 2014

Option Year Three: August 23, 2014 through January August 22, 2015

Option Year Four: August 23, 2015 through January August 22, 2016

F.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

George P. Shultz Center

National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC)

4000 Arlington Boulevard

Arlington, Virginia 22204

F.3 GOVERNMENT CLOSURE

Should the Federal Government or the Department of State, Foreign Service Institute, close for any reason (e.g., snow storm, terrorist threat, emergency situation, etc.) and the contractor is unable to perform services, the contractor shall not be paid for that day.

Section G - Contract Administration Data

G.1 Contract Adminsitration 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. 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.

G.3. CONTRACTOR SELF-IDENTIFICATION

All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and/or working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public, of other government personnel or Congress that they are Government officials. Contractor personnel must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by them are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. This direction shall be adhered to unless otherwise waived, in writing, by the cognizant Contracting Officer.

At no time will any contractor utilize letterhead for any correspondence between the contractor and any other entity depicting or intimating that the Contractor is a member/employee of the U.S. Government, either as an individual or as a company/corporation. Example: Using the Department of State Seal (or any other Government's agency seal) in their letterhead.

652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (AUG 1999) 08/01/1999

(a) 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 a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).