SOLICITATION NOTICE
U -- Kit, Discover Lab for ages 6-14
- Notice Date
- 8/30/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 611691
— Exam Preparation and Tutoring
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph AFB - 12th Contracting Office, 395 B Street West Suite 2, Randolph AFB, TX, 78150-4525
- ZIP Code
- 78150-4525
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-F4SVP2422201
- Response Due
- 9/13/2004
- Archive Date
- 9/28/2004
- Point of Contact
- Courtney Linde, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5117, Fax 210-652-2759, - Anthony Smith, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5117, Fax 210-652-2759,
- E-Mail Address
-
courtney.linde@randolph.af.mil, anthony.smith@randolph.af.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The 12th Contracting Squadron at Randolph AFB intends to award a contract for Engineering Labs for Youth, in accordance with FAR Part 6.302. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being accepted and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F4SVP2422201 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The SIC Code is 8299, the NAICS code is 611691, and the size standard is $6,000,000.00. The requirement is for Engineering Labs for Youth. OVERVIEW: The Family Member Program Youth Branch has a need to provide the school-age/youth centers with an engineering laboratory that teaches engineering, technology literacy skills, communications, problem solving, and team skills. This equipment will ensure youth have the opportunity to develop higher level thinking skills to support AFI 24-249. INTRODUCTION: Lab kits should include activities that offer hands-on projects in the following 8 subject areas. These subject areas were specifically selected on the basis of developing problem solving and critical thinking skills across a broad spectrum of disciplines. These subjects weave in a variety of relevant topics and skills critical to the development of technology literate students. History, language arts, communications technology, and topics in applied math and science are all blended together in an interdisciplinary student experience. Art - Creative Constructions- Students learn the basics in design techniques, color, and sculpture using common household materials Physics - Mechanics- This tabletop science series addresses the forces of the physical world that surround us. Topics include pendulums, simple machines, rotational inertia, conservation of momentum, force, gravity, and more. Chess - Students begin with basic projects introducing how the pieces move. As they develop their skills, they learn notation, advanced strategies, and can find partners to play on-line. Internet - This series introduces students to the basics of webpage design starting from creating basic text pages to working up to interactive web layout and design. LOGO Programming - This series provides an excellent introduction to programming concepts. Developed through research at MIT, LOGO was specifically designed for children. LOGO programming is also an excellent tool introducing and lending relevance to geometry and math concepts. Mechanical Engineering with LEGO? or equal products - LEGO? materials are outstanding constructs for learning. Significant gains in general technology literacy are accomplished through this series due to its emphasis on applied math and science, systems design, analysis, and troubleshooting. Architecture with LEGO?or equal products - Few subject areas lend themselves to interdisciplinary studies better than Architecture. Blending history, aesthetics, structural engineering, and functionality is an engaging and exciting way to learn. Electricity - This series introduces students to the basics of electricity using common household materials such as aluminum foil, flashlight batteries, and lemons. Students exploring this strand will find themselves learning about electrons, circuits, batteries, conductors, resistors and much more. SPECIFICATIONS OF PRODUCT: Included are all eight curriculum areas, complete resource pack including guides and posters, all manipulatives, storage and support materials. Unlimited online mentoring and support and training will also be included. Award is anticipated on 14 Sept 2004. Interested persons may express their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals within (10) calendar days after date of publication of this notice of intent. The following clauses and provisions can be viewed through Internet access at the AF FAR Site, http://farsitehill.af.mil Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is also applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation factors for this provision are lowest price technically aceptable. The resultant single award shall be placed with the offeror that represents the best value to the Government. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, 52.219-1 Alternate I, Small Business Program Representation, which can be found at http://www.arnet.gov/far. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items is applicable and paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: (c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties, with the exception of: Administrative changes such as paying office, appropriation data, etc. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items with these additional FAR clauses marked: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HubZone Small Business Concerns, 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C.4212), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332, Required Central Contractor Registration. 52.222-48, Exception from Application of Service Contract Act Provisions for Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, and/or Repair of Certain Information Technology, Scientific and Medical and/or Office and Business Equipment-Contractor Certification, 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications?Commercial Items (requires certification) and DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items with these additional FAR clauses marked: 52.203-3, Gratuities, 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment. DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors and 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. A firm-fixed price award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the quote that provides the best value to the Government. Interested parties capable of providing the above must submit a written quote to include discount terms, tax identification number and cage code. All responses that meet the criteria contained within will be considered. Since award will be based on initial responses, it is encouraged to offer your most advantageous pricing in your initial response. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractor must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, NO EXCEPTIONS. To register, you may call 1-888-227-2423 or apply via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. As the award will be made using (SAP), the evaluation procedures at FAR 13.106-2 will be used. All responsible sources may submit a quote. Quotes are due not later then 2:30 P. M., Central Standard Time (CST), 13 Sept 2004 and should reference the solicitation listed above. Offerors must include with their quote, a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, and 52.219-1 Alternate I, Small Business Program Representation and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications?Commercial Items. POC for this requirement is A1C Linde, Courtney, (210) 652-5117, courtney.linde@randolph.af.mil, or fax (210) 652-2759 not later than 2:30 P. M. (CST) 13 Sept 2004.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 10100 REUNION PLACE, STE 402, SAN ANTONIO TX,
- Zip Code: 78216
- Zip Code: 78216
- Record
- SN00660263-W 20040901/040831064039 (fbodaily.com)
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