Commercial Driving Licenses

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  The solicitation, CBP-SOL-10-20058929, is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-44. The associated NAICS codes are 611519 and 611210. 

United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seek competition for Contractor to provide certification training to designated CBP personnel to obtain "Class B" Commercial Driving License.  The Certified primary operator must ensure safe operation of the equipment, which includes setting up the controlled area and ensuring the secondary operator continually monitors the conveyance being scanned.  Operators of Mobile Truck X-ray systems must posses a valid commercial driver's license (CDL).  Operators will adhere to Department of Transportation requirements for Federal employees.  The period of performance will be the established timeframe set forth by the driving school to complete the course.  Place of performance: Pharr, TX.

SECURITY: There is no specific security classification level requirement associated with this procurement action.  Information is deemed unclassified.  The driving school instructors supporting this action shall be U.S. Citizens, and free of criminal convictions.  The driving school shall comply with the CBP administrative, physical and technical security controls to ensure that the Government's security requirements are met.  During the course of this agreement, the driving school shall not use, disclose, or reproduce data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as required in the performance of this agreement.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION: Any information made available to the contractor by the government or its customers shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract.  This information shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any persons except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract.

In the performance of this contract, the contractor assumes responsibility for the protection of the confidentiality of government records.

The contractor will adhere to the requirements found in Part 24 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information. 

United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will evaluate the offeror's submission/proposal on their ability to provide support at a reasonable and realistic price (to include any discounts offered).

OFFEROR MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT WITH ITS QUOTE, FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG. 2009), WHICH ARE AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY AT: http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_212_213.html. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 (June 2010), Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5 (Jul. 2010), Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: (1) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (Sep. 2006), (2) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004), (3) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996), (4) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), (5) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007), (6) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006), (7) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers and Disabilities (JUN 1998), (8) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans on the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (9) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul. 2010) (10) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (11) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (Oct 2003). (12) 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008). (13) 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989) (14) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999). (15) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000).

Award will be made to the offeror providing the lowest price technically acceptable to the Government. The Contract Specialist must receive any questions no later than August 10, 2009. Offerors cost proposal shall be received on or before 12:00 P.M. local time, August 19, 2009.  Offerors encourage sending their quote using the following e-mail: jeankite.joseph@dhs.gov or mail paper copy to United States Customs and Border Protection 1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, NP1310, Washington, DC 20229. Mailing copy will be delayed for about three (3) days; therefore, I would suggest bidders to plan ahead in order to meet the deadline.   For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Jeankite Joseph, at 202-325-4114, Fax 202-344-3322, or email: jeankite.joseph@cbp.dhs.gov