Italian as a Second Language Instructor

Added: Jun 02, 2016 10:39 am This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice. The Regional Contracting Office for the 414th CSB in Vicenza, Italy will use the responses to this notice to determine potential responsible vendors capable of providing the services described herein. This announcement should not be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government to issue a solicitation or to ultimately award a contract or purchase order in the future.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
The Contractor shall provide Army Community Service (ACS) Italian as a Second Language Instructor Services at the ACS Center, Caserma Ederle, Italy. The Contractor services shall be made available to spouses of active duty and retired military and DoD civilians family members on a space available basis.

The Contractor shall provide service 4 hours per week, between 0800-1700, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. Federal holidays; or any day the ACS is closed in its entirety.

TYPE OF CONTRACT:
The U.S. Government will award a Firm Fixed Price Type Contract.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
The Government intends to award firm fixed price contract for one (1) base year and two (2) option years.

SUBMITTAL INFORMATION:
It is requested that interested contractors submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating the ability to perform the services listed above. In order to deem the contractor's responsibility, such package shall include the following documentation:
1. SAM Registration. In order to register on SAM website (https://www.sam.gov), contractors must have a DUNS number (obtainable on http://dbitaly.dnb.com) and a NATO code (obtainable on www.dlis.dla.mil/forms/form_AC135.asp). Before any award, the successful offeror (contractor), MUST be currently registered in the SAM database.

2. The Contractor shall at a minimum:
• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Teaching, Foreign Languages, or related field
• Possess minimum two (2) years classroom experience teaching a foreign language
• Possess knowledge of the military lifestyle, and of the kinds of services and facilities operating within the Vicenza Military Community
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in both the Italian and English languages
• Possess a valid driver's license

The capability statement package must be sent by email to Ms. Ainslie Benoit, Contract Specialist, at ainslie.b.benoit.civ@mail.mil.

Submissions of interest must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Central European Time (CET) on 16 June 2016. All submissions shall be in English. Questions or comments regarding this notice must be addressed to Ms. Ainslie Benoit at ainslie.b.benoit.civ@mail.mil no later than 5:00 p.m. CET 10 June 2016.

Contracting Office Address:
RCO Vicenza (PARC Africa, 414th CSB), UNIT 31401 BOX 33, APO, AE
09630

Point of Contact(s):
Ms. Ainslie Benoit
Contract Specialist
414th CSB Regional Contracting Office
Phone: +39-0444-617417
Email: ainslie.b.benoit.civ@mail.mil