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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 07, 2009 FBO #2813
SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- Sign Language Interpretation for Vinton Iowa

Notice Date

8/5/2009
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

541930 — Translation and Interpretation Services
 

Contracting Office

Corporation for National and Community Service, Procurement, Office of Procurement Services, 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20525
 

ZIP Code

20525
 

Solicitation Number

CNSHQ-09-T-0029
 

Archive Date

9/1/2009
 

Point of Contact

Leroy A. Dawson, Phone: 202/606-7551
 

E-Mail Address

ldawson@cns.gov
(ldawson@cns.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for quotations for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The government anticipates award of one base year with two option years if exercised by the government. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). This solicitation will incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-35 effective July 14, 2009. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services with a small business Size Standard restriction of 7.0 million dollars. The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) seeks a sign language interpretation services to assist employees with hearing impairment to include but not limited to: Simultaneous, Consecutive, Escort, Community, Telephonic, International Linguistic Support, Title III Monitoring and Intercepts, Voiceovers and Sign Language. Interpreter forums may include meetings, conferences, seminars, briefings, training, and operational support. Award will be a firm fixed price blanket purchase agreement based on lowest priced technically acceptable quote. The Place of Performance is AmericCorps*NCCC North Central Region campus, 1004 G Street, Vinton, IA 52349 All firms or individuals responding must provide a complete quotation package and include the following: a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, and must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) database www.ccr.gov.; DUNS Number, Tax Identification Number (TIN), discount terms, be dated and state quotation validity date. Additionally contractors must provide resumes of contractor personnel that are being proposed to perform the duties listed in the statement of work. All responsive emerging small business offerors will be considered by the agency. Statement of Work Agreement for American Sign Language Interpretation AmeriCorps NCCC North Central Region 1. Background: In order to ensure the safety, security, and success of the Corps Members who serve with AmeriCorps NCCC, the campus holds a month long training known as Corps Training Institute (CTI) as well as at least one additional training (Life After AmeriCorps) during the service year and annual induction and graduation ceremonies. An incoming member of who will serve with the North Central Region Campus is deaf and will require an interpreter of American Sign Language in order to successfully complete the program. All services will be on or near the campus. 2. Scope: The contractor shall provide interpreter services for the CNCS hearing impaired community. Activities may include, but not limited to intercepts, voiceovers, and sign language and other settings where a member or employee may require the services of an interpreter for the hearing impaired. Interpreters must be able to interpret/transliterate fluently and understand the continuum of sign communication. Interpreters must provide as a minimum interpreting services in American Sign Language (ASL). 3. Task and Requirements : A. Vendor Requirements Communicate with staff on schedule during Corps Training Institute (CTI) Must be flexible with time and location changes Must be hold current generalist (or higher) licensure by either the National Association of the Deaf or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Interpretation licensing must be current. B. Government Responsibilities Notify interpreter of any date and location changes as soon as they are made. Notify interpreter of Life after AmeriCorps date and location as soon as it is determined as well as locations of graduation and induction as soon as they are determined. 4. Place of Performance The primary place of performance will be at or near 1004 G Avenue, Vinton, IA 52349. No travel expenses will be authorized. Period of Performance 10/14/2009-9/30/2011 Example of Types of Supported Events Corps Training Institute Induction Ceremony Life After AmeriCorps program Graduation Ceremony Scheduling of exact times and locations of events will be specified on individual calls/orders. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type Blanket Purchase Agreement for the below services. The award shall be made based upon the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Line Unit of Hourly Item Description Qty Issue Rate 0001 Sign Language Interpreter 1 HRS $__________ *** Hourly Rates proposed shall remain in effect for the life of the contract*** The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The vendor shall include a complete copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items available online at: https://orca.bpn.gov with your quote. Clause 52.212-4 Alternate I, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Order-Commercial Items are incorporated by reference. Clause 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside, Clause 52.222-3 Convict Labor, Clause 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, Clause 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, Clause 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, Clause 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, Clause 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons, Clause 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, Clause 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, are incorporated by reference. To obtain the above provisions/clauses in full text, please visit www.arnet.gov. Method of payment: Electronic Funds Transfer. Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions - quotations are due no later than 2:00 p.m. on August 17, 2009. Quotations shall be submitted via email to Mr. Leroy Dawson at: ldawson@cns.gov. It is the offerors sole responsibility to ensure that quotations are received (in total) by the Contracting Officer by the deadline. Questions shall be submitted via email to Mr. Leroy Dawson at: ldawson@cns.gov by 2:00pm eastern time on August 10, 2009. No questions will be accepted over the phone. All questions will be addressed as an amendment to this solicitation. Quotations must acknowledge all amendments if any to this solicitation. QUOTATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT THE AFOREMENTIONED INFORMATION WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/CNS/CFO/WashingtonDC/CNSHQ-09-T-0029/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: 1004 G Street, Vinton, Iowa, 52349, United States

Zip Code: 52349
 

Record

SN01900175-W 20090807/090806000925-c87f8af91af50b2f1fe55b7bccba7912 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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