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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 05, 2003 FBO #0583
SOLICITATION NOTICE

G -- Jewish Spiritual Leader

Notice Date

7/3/2003
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, FCI Milan, PO Box 9999 4004 East Arkona Road, Milan, MI, 48160
 

ZIP Code

48160
 

Solicitation Number

41702-041
 

Response Due

8/4/2003
 

Archive Date

8/19/2003
 

Point of Contact

Peter Boss, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Phone 734-439-1511, ext. 328, Fax 734-439-3608,
 

E-Mail Address

pboss@bop.gov
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

(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 the notice. This announcement consitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solcicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation #041702-041 (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 14. (iv) This procurement is set-asided for Small Business. NAICS 24 (v) PROVIDE RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION AND LEADERSHIP FOR JEWISH INMATES. 150 SESSIONS EACH SESSION IN 2 HOURS IN LENGTH. NOT TO EXCEED 7 SESSIONS PER WEEK. ACTUAL AMOUNTS, DATES, AND TIME OF PERFORMANCE TO BE DETERMINED BY NEED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICERS TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE. vi) THE CONTRACTOR WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED FOR MEALS OR BREAKS. CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE A COPY OF ORDINATION CERTIFICATION OR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES. ALL WORK WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK. THE RESULTING CONTRACT WILL BE A FIRM FIXED PRICE. PRIOR TO PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT, THE INSTRUCTOR SHALL ATTEND AN INSTITUTION ORIENTATION AND PASS SECURITY BACKGROUND CHECKS, TO INCLUDE BUT LIMITED TO: (1) URINALYSIS (2) NCIC (3) NACI (4) DOJ-99, NAME CHECK (5) FD-258, FINGERPRINT CHECK (6) LAW ENFORCEMENT CHECK (7) VOUCHERING OF PAST EMPLOYERS (8) OPM-329-1, RELEASE OF INFORMATION REIMBURSEMENT FOR TIME SPENT IN REQUIRED TRAINING ONLY UPON COMPLETION AND PASSING OF ALL CHECKS. THE SERVICE REQUIRED IS ON A CONTRACTUAL BASIS. THIS IS NOT A PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT. THE SERVICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AND EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP. PAYMENT IS BASED UPON THE PROVISION OF AN END PRODUCT OR THE SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENT OF A SPECIFIC SERVICE. THE CONTRACTOR WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION, EXCEPT FOR SECURITY RELATED MATTERS. HOWEVER, THE CONTRACTOR'S PERFORMANCE SHALL BE CLOSELY MONITORED BY AN APPOINTED CONTRACTING OFFICERS TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE. UNDER THIS CONTRACT CHAPLAIN LARRY BROOKS WILL ACT AS COTR. Statement of Work Islamic Services Life Connections Program A. BACKGROUND In September 2000, the Executive Staff of the Federal Bureau of Prisons approved a concept which would initiate a pilot program of multi faith Residential Life Connections Pre-release Program. This is a voluntary program which will initially be located in five institutions in various regions of the country. The program will be available to men and women inmates. The program provides inmates with intensive opportunities for spiritual growth and deepening their religious roots by sharing common space and programs for the purpose of personal transformation and reducing recidivism. Inmates will participate in religion specific and inter faith program components designed to bring restoration with God, family, community, and self. The program’s design will increase religious tolerance and respect among inmates of various faiths; will connect each inmate with a spiritual mentor; and will link participants with a faith community at their release destination in order to enhance community reintegration. Another component of the program will initiate specific Victim Impact programs to assist inmates in claiming responsibility for their actions and making amends with victims, family, and community. The program will enlist partnerships with individuals and organizations in its efforts to lower recidivism and facilitate spiritual growth and personal change. Volunteers, contractors, mentors, sponsoring religious congregations and organizations are all essential partners in the program. The goal of the Bureau of Prisons Residential Life Connections Pre-release Program is to provide inmates living in a shared living space with intensive opportunities for holistic life restoration for the purpose of reducing recidivism and enhancing prison management. B. SUBJECT: Provide a Jewish Spiritual Leader who will provide religious instruction and leadership for Jewish inmates participating in the Residential Life Connections Pre-release Program at the Federal Correctional Institution, Milan, Michigan. C. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The services to be provided will be accomplished at: Federal Correctional Institution Life Connections Unit East Arkona Road Milan, Michigan 48160 D. SCHEDULE: The contractor will provide up to eight (7) sessions each week of religious instruction and counseling in conjunction with the core curriculum topics of the Residential Life Connections Program. The contractor will also provide leadership in weekly Torah studies and may be required to lead some Jewish services based on program needs. The schedule may include some weekend and/or evening sessions based on program needs. The breakdown of sessions will be determined locally. A session is defined as a two (2) hour block of time. Partial sessions are not authorized, nor will they be reimbursed. The contractor will not include lunch breaks, travel time, security reasons or other issues as part of a session. The Contractor will not attend institution or department functions. E. SUPPLIES: All supplies that the contractor may routinely need will be provided by the Federal Correctional Institution, Milan, Michigan. These supplies will normally include any materials needed to perform the services covered under this contract. The contractor will pay for their own expenses to attend one planning meeting each year related to the development of the program. The site for this meeting will be determined at a later date. F. METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: The contractor will provide religious instruction based on their own expertise as it relates to the core curriculum materials. The contractor will work closely with the Chaplain Program Manager and other program staff to assist in the development of the program and to gauge the progress of individual participants. Consultations will be held with Life Connections Chaplain Program Manager as needed. Although the instruction will follow the tenants of Orthodox Judaism the contractor may work with participants who follow other faiths or other interpretations of Judaism. G. MANAGEMENT: The contractor will be monitored by the Life Connections Chaplain Program Manager. The contractor will attend all training required by the Bureau of Prisons for contract workers. The contractor will not be permitted to attend institution meetings, staff recalls, or government training sessions for institution staff on contract time or as a consideration of the contract. The contractor may attend team meetings, departmental meetings, or other meetings relating to the involvement of the services to be provided by terms of the contract. Some meetings will be required and accomplished on contract time. The contractor will provide a monthly billing statement to the contract monitor that accurately reflects the days of each visit, the number of sessions of each visit, the general content of the sessions, and the total dollar amount due for that month’s sessions. H. INSTITUTION SECURITY: The contractor will adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institution for the safety, conduct and custody of inmates. The contractor will be in contact with convicted felons and will conduct him/herself in an appropriate manner at all times. The contractor will report any infractions of the rules and regulations to the staff immediately. The contractor will attend an orientation program prior to assuming their duties within the institution. Reimbursement is authorized for the time spent in mandatory institution training, prorated hourly, upon completion and clearance of the background checks. The background checks are outlined in the section entitled contract security. The list is subject to change at any time. The government contemplates the award of a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation. The resulting contract is not a personnel appointment; therefore, payment is based on the provision of an end product or the accomplishment of a specific service. The resulting contract does not constitute an employee/employer relationship; therefore, the contractor will not be subject to government supervision, except for security related matters. The contractor’s performance will be closely monitored by the COTR. The award will be to the responsible, responsive bidder offering the best value to the government. I. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The contractor must possess an ordination certificate or like document showing they are a recognized clergy or a spiritual leader in good standing with their faith community. The contractor must have a minimum of three years of documented, continuous full time experience as a minister with their faith community. The contractor must possess, at a minimum, a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in some form of religious studies. Provide proper documentation with the offer. ((vii) Delivery to begin within 14 days of receipt of contract, FOB Milan, Michigan, (Destination) (viii) The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commerial Items, - Price (x) Offerors are to provide a copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with offer. (xi) Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisiton. (xii) Payment will be made net 30 days ARO by electronic funds transfer. (xiii) Offers are due August 4, 2003 close of business EST. (xv) Contact Peter J. Boss (734) 439-1511 x328, Fax (734) 439-3608.
 

Web Link

Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/DOJ/BPR/41702/41702-041/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Federal Correctional Institution 4004 East Arkona Road P.O. Box 9999 Milan, Mi

Zip Code: 48160

Country: US
 

Record

SN00364257-F 20030705/030703221908 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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