Construction Craft Laborer Instructor

(i)  This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii)  The solicitation number for this requirement is 1282A721Q0067 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under the authority of FAR 13.5.

(iii)  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-03.

(iv) This acquisition is set-aside exclusively for a small business concern.  The associated NAICS code is 611513. The small business size standard for NAICS code 611513 is $8.0 Million.

(v)  The Schedule of Services applicable to this acquisition provides a list of contract line item numbers, items, quantities, and units of measure, including contract options.  The pricing portions of this Schedule of Services should be filled out and submitted as part of any quotation submitted in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation.  (See attachment 1 for submission requirements).

(vi) This requirement is to provide a qualified Construction Craft Laborer instructor to provide technical training services at the Blackwell and Wolf Creek Civilian Conservation Center.   The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, supplies, materials and equipment (except as otherwise specified herein); to plan, schedule and coordinate as necessary to ensure effective performance of all services as specified in the Statement of Work. (SOW).  (See attachment 1 for a detailed description of requirements).

 (vii)   These services will be provided on-site at the Blackwell Job Corps Center (Laona,WI) and Wolf Creek Job Corps Center (Glide, OR) listed in the SOW, as indicated in the order issued for each requirement.  Performance of the work requirements under this contract is expected to begin on June 28, 2021 – June 27, 2022, with four (4) 12-month option periods.

(viii)  The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial, applies to this acquisition.  (See solicitation Attachment 1 for additional information and required quotation submittals).

(ix)  The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following is the specific evaluation criteria to be included

1.   Technical Capability: 
   • Key Personnel/Substitute resumes
   • Completed Questionnaire

2,        Past Performance: Evaluation of this criterion will include but may not be limited to:  past performance information provided by each Offeror’s professional references, and any other past performance information available to the Contracting Officer.

3.         Price

(x)  Offerors must electronically complete FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, at www.SAM.gov before submitting the quote.  Offer must confirm in the Offeror Questionnaire  that offeror has electronically completed the provision FAR 52.212-3, the annual representations and certifications, at www.SAM.gov.  The complete provision can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html.

(xi)  The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addendum to the clause will be included in any contract awarded for this requirement:

“In accordance with FAR 12.302, the following paragraphs of this clause have been tailored, all other paragraphs remain unchanged:

           (c)           Changes (tailored). Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.  NOTE:  The Government has sole discretion to exercise contract options on a unilateral basis in accordance with clauses 52.217-8 and 52.217-9.”

(xii)  The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.  The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition:  52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.204-15, 52.209-6, 52.209-9, 52.209-10, 52.216-22, 52.216-27, 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-17, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222.37, 52.222-40, 52.222-54, 52.223-18, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.232-39, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-43,52.222-17, 52.227-14.

(xiii)  The following additional contract requirements and terms and conditions apply to this acquisition:

-- FAR 52.204-9              Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011)

-- FAR 52.217-8              Option to Extend Services; Fill-in: 30 calendar days prior to the contract expiration date.

-- FAR 52.217-9              Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000);Fill-in:  30 calendar days prior to expiration date; at least 60 days before the contract expires.                                                                             

-- FAR 52.228-5              Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

-- AGAR 452.224-70      Confidentiality of Information (Feb 1988)

-- AGAR 452.228-71      Insurance Coverage (Nov 1996)

-- AGAR 452.237-74      Key Personnel (Feb 1988)Fill in: Contract Manager

-- AGAR 452.237-75      Restrictions Against Disclosure (Feb 1988)

--Special Clauses:           Reporting Alleged Child Abuse

(xiv)  Quotes must be delivered by May 21, 2021 at 5:00pm est via email to Kelly Bolesky at Kelly.bolesky@usda.gov

(xv)  All correspondence regarding this solicitation must be sent via email to: Kelly.bolesky@usda.gov

All quotes must comply with the submission requirements stated in Attachment 1, or they may not be included in the evaluations or considered for award.