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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 20, 2004 FBO #0998
SOLICITATION NOTICE

G -- FATHERHOOD PROGRAM, ACS/FAP, ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, IL

Notice Date

8/18/2004
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

TACOM - Rock Island, ATTN: AMSTA-AQ-AR, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630
 

ZIP Code

61299-7630
 

Solicitation Number

W52H09-04-P-5138
 

Response Due

8/25/2004
 

Archive Date

10/24/2004
 

Point of Contact

MATTHEW LUTES, 309-782-3755
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to TACOM - Rock Island
(lutesm@ria.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Tank Automotive and Armaments Command located in Rock Island Illinois intends to enter into a sole source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures with Ms. Janice Saito, 3212 M aplecrest Rd., Bettendorf, IA 52722, for management, personnel, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to manage, operate and administer the Families First Fatherhood Program of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP)/Army Community Services (ACS) conformin g to the following: SECTION C. SCOPE OF WORK C.1 GENERAL: THIS STATEMENT OF WORK INCLUDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM (FAP), ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS) LOCATED AT THE ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT CHILD A BUSE/NEGLECT, SPOUSE ABUSE, AND OTHER FORMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE AND TO STRENGTHEN MILITARY FAMILIES AND ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO ADAPT TO MILITARY LIFE. THE CONTRACTOR WILL REACH OUT TO NEW OR YOUNG FATHERS TO ENHANCE PARENT AND INFANT ATTACHMENT, TO INCRE ASE KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND TO PROVIDE CONNECTIONS TO THE SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ALLOW THE PARENTS TO BECOME NURTURING AND CAPABLE CAREGIVERS. THE CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE HEALTH COUSELING FOR NEW FATHERS TO ENHANCE FATHER AND INFANT BONDING. TH E CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE HOME VISITS DESIGNED TO ASSIST FATHERS TO IMPROVE COPING SKILLS AND ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFINING THEIR OWN GOALS AND MAKING THEIR OWN DECISIONS. THE CONTRACTOR WILL SERVE AS A MENTOR/ROLE MODEL AND PROVIDE INFORMATION AND R EFERRALS TO OTHER RESOURCES. C.1.1 THE FAMILIES FIRST FATHERHOOD PROGRAM (FFFP) COORDINATOR (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS CONTRACTOR) PERFORMS WORK AS SPECIFIED IN THE STATEMENT OF WORK. THE CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR) FOR THIS CONTRACT IS THE FAP MANAGER (FAPM). THE WORK I S EVALUATED THROUGH REVIEW OF REP0RTS FOR SOUNDNESS OF JUDGEMENT, COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, EFFECTIVENESS, AND ACCURACY OF SERVICES PROVIDED. C.1.2 APPLICANTS MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH THE LOCAL MILITARY/CIVILIAN AREA AND WILL MAKE AN ORAL PRESENTATION TO THE FAPM AND ACS OFFICER OF CREDENTIALS AND CAPABILITIES. THE APPLICANTS EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE WEIGHTED 85 % WITH 15% GIVEN TO COST CONSIDERATION. C.1.3 THE INITIAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 15 SEP 2004 THROUGH 14 SEP 2005. OPTIONS FOR SERVICE THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2009 MAY BE EXERCISED AT THE REQUEST OF THE GOVERNMENT. C.2 REQUIRED STANDARD OF WORKMANSHIP THE QUALITY OF ALL SERVICES RENDERED HEREUNDER SHALL CONFORM TO THE ACCEPTED STANDARDS OF THE RELEVANT PROFESSION, TRADE OR FIELD OF ENDEAVOR, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS PURCHASE ORDER. ALL SERVICES SHALL BE RENDERED BY INDIVIDUALS FUL LY QUALIFIED IN THE RELEVANT PROFESSION, TRADE OR FIELD, AND HOLDING ANY AND/ALL LICENSES REQUIRED BY LAW. C.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY: THE GOVERNMENT WILL PROVIDE TO THE CONTRACTOR FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH THIS CONTRACT THE FOLLOWING: C.3.1 AN OFFICE SETTING TO INCLUDE REQUIRED SPACE, DESK, CHAIRS, FILE SPACE, AND AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE SCOPE, AUTHORIZATION, AND GUIDANCE OF GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVES FOR ACS ACTIVITIES, FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT. C.3.2 REQUIRED TELEPHONE ACCESS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT. TELEPHONE USE WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARMY POLICIES AND REGULATIONS. CONTRACTOR WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE DSN PHONE LINES. UNAUTHORIZED LONG DISTANCE CALLS WILL BE PAID BY THE CONTRACTOR. C.3.3 ALL GOVERNMENT FORMS, REGULATIONS, CIRCULARS, PAMPHLETS, AND GENERAL OFFICE MATERIALS AS REQUESTED THROUGH THE ACS OFFICER, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE PROGRAM MANAGERS, PRINTING OF SPECIAL FORMS AND PUBLICATIONS AS NEEDED AND APPROVED FOR USE BY ACS. A GOVERNMENT OFFICE COPY MACHINE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT. C.3.4 THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RECEIVING, CARING, ACCOUNTING FOR, AND RETURNING ANY GOVERNMENT PROPERTY TEMPORARILY MADE AVAILABLE TO THE CONTRACTOR (E.G., PROJECTORS, FILM, TRAINING AIDS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT). C.3.5 THE GOVERNMENT PROPERTY MADE AVAILABLE UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE FOR USE ONLY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT. ANY USE OF GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN IN DIRECT PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT MAY RESULT IN THE TERMINATI ON OF THE CONTRACT FOR DEFAULT. C.4 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL CONTRACTOR MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING BASIC PERSONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: -CERTIFIED WITH PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM FOR THE PRE-NATAL-AGE 5 CHILDREN -EXPERIENCE AS A LACTATION EDUCATOR -MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MATERNAL CHILDCARE NURSING -BE A MILITARY SPOUSE OF AN ACTIVE DUTY OR RETIRED SERVICE MEMBER. -POSSESS A MINIMUM OF A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN SOCIAL OR BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE OR EDUCATION FROM AN ACCREDITED RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY OR BE A LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE. -A MINUMIM OF 10 YEARS FIELD EXPERIENCE FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF DEGREE. -EXPERIENCE IN PRESENTING PARENT/CHILD EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL TO PARENTS IN LARGE AND SMALL GROUPS. -EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH FATHERS IN EDUCATIONAL AREAS. -EXPERIENCE IN FACILITATING FATHER/CHILD ACTIVITIES. -PROFICIENT USE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND FAMILIARITY WITH THE MILITARY SYSTEM. -DEMONSTRATE MATURITY AND EXPERIENCE IN SUCCESSFULLY RAISING/WORKING WITH INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN -MUST HAVE A TELEPHONE AND A VEHICLE WITH PROPER INSURANCE C.5 DEFINITIONS: C.5.1 CHILD AN UNMARRIED MINOR, WHETHER A BIOLOGICAL CHILD, ADOPTED CHILD, FOSTER CHILD, STEPCHILD, OR WARD OF A MILITARY MEMBER OR A CIVILIAN FOR WHOM TREATMENT IS AUTHORIZED IN A MILITARY MEDICAL FACILITY, WHO IS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS OR IS INCAPABLE OF SELF-SUP PORT BECAUSE OF A MENTAL OR PHYSICAL INCAPACITY. C.5.2 CHILD ABUSE THE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL INJURY, SEXUAL ABUSE, NEGLIGENT TREATMENT, OR MALTREATMENT OF THE YOUNG CHILD BY A PERSON WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHILD'S WELFARE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH INDICATE THAT THE CHILD'S HEALTH OR WELFARE IS HARMED OR THREATENED THEREB Y. C.5.3 CHILD NEGLECT REFERS TO AN ACT OF OMISSION, SPECIFICALLY THE FAILURE OF A PARENT OR OTHER PERSON LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR A CHILD'S WELFARE TO PROVIDE FOR THE CHILD'S BASIC NEEDS AND PROPER LEVEL OF CARE WITH RESPECT TO FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, HYGIENE, MEDICAL ATTENTION OR SUPERVISION. C.5.4 SPOUSE ABUSE THE NON-ACCIDENTAL PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY INFLICTED ON EITHER HUSBAND OR WIFE BY HIS/HER MARITAL PARTNER OR SIMILAR VIOLENCE BETWEEN UNMARRIED PARTNERS. C.5.5 AT-RISK/HIGH RISK A SITUATION INVOLVING AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS VULNERABLE TO SPOUSE OR CHILD ABUSE BUT WHERE NO ABUSE HAS OCCURRED. CHARACTERISTICS THAT MAY PLACE CHILDREN AT INCREASED RISK FOR ABUSE AND NEGLECT INCLUDE PREMATURE BIRTH OF A CHILD TO ADOLESCENT PARENTS; THE P RESENCE OF AN INFANT WITH COLIC ACCOMPANIED BY CONTINUOUS CRYING; CONGENITAL DEFICIENCIES OR ABNORMALITIES; EXTREME FINANCIAL DISTRESS; SUBSTANCE ABUSE; OR ANY OTHER CONDITION THAT INTERFERES WITH PARENT-CHILD ATTACHMENT. C.5.6 FAMILY DAY/RESPITE CARE HOME A FAMILY HOUSING UNIT OTHER THAN THE CHILD'S HOME, IN WHICH CHILD CARE IS PROVIDED FOR A FEE ON A REGULAR BASIS TO ONE OR MORE UNRELATED CHILDREN FOR 10 OR MORE CHILD CARE HOURS PER WEEK. THE FAMILY HOUSING UNIT MAY BE ON-POST QUARTERS CERTIFIED FOR CHILD CARE ACCORDING TO ARMY REGULATION OR IT MAY BE AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OR ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES LICENSED CHILD CARE HOME OR FACILITY. C.5.7 RESPITE CHILD CARE RESPITE CARE IS CHILD CARE GIVEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELIEVING PARENTAL STRESS AND /OR PROVIDING A NURTURING AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE YOUNG CHILD IN HIGH RISK FAMILIES AND /OR THOSE YOUNG CHILDREN PRESENTLY IN FAMILY VIOLENCE SIT UATIONS. RESPITE CARE MAY BE: CRISIS CARE, WHICH REFERS TO SHORT TERM IMMEDIATE CHILD CARE TO RELIEVE PARENTAL STRESS DURING A CRISIS THAT HAS DISRUPTED THE FAMILIES EQUILIBRIUM AND INCREASED THE RISK OF FAMILY VIOLENCE; ONGOING RESPITE CARE WHICH IS PROV IDED AS PART OF THE ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR FAMILIES AS HIGH RISK FOR ABUSE/NEGLECT OR RE-ABUSE/NEGLECT. C.6 SPECIFIC TASKS: CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE FAMILY ADVOCACY SERVICES TO ASSIST COMMANDERS, SOLDIERS, AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS IN A 30 MILE RADIUS OF THE ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL. MATERIALS/SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: C.6.1 PRO-ACTIVE OUTREACH TO AT LEAST 95% OF REFERRED FATHERS IN MILITARY HOUSEHOLDS WHO ARE CARD HOLDERS IN THE ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL AREA. C.6.2 RECEIVE AND ACCEPT REFERRALS FROM IOWA SCOTT COUNTY CORNERSTONE AND HEALTHY FAMILIES ILLINOIS STAFF. MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE CURRENT REFERRAL PROCESS, EXPANDING TO INCLUDE DIRECT REFERRALS FROM COMMANDERS/NCOS/RIA CLINIC STAFF IN ORDER TO IDENTIF Y THE TARGET POPULATION. C.6.3 CONDUCT A NEEDS ASSESSMENT WITH MILITARY FATHERS AND PLAN CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES TO MEET THOSE NEEDS. ESTABLISH CLIENT AND PROGRAM OUTCOME EVALUATIONS THAT ARE MEASURABLE. C.6.4 CONDUCT HOME VISITS FOR ALL HIGH RISK FATHERS OF CHILDREN 5 YEARS OF AGE AND BELOW AND INTRODUCE THE FFFP PROGRAM AND PROVIDE THEM WITH ACS PROGRAM INFORMATION. HOME VISITS, FOR THOSE FATHERS WHO VOLUNTARILY ACCEPT SERVICES, WILL BE FROM 1-2 HOURS MAXIMUM IN LENGTH. THEY WILL BE SHORT TERM AND INTENSIVE, DESIGNED TO MEET INDIVIDUAL FAMILY NEEDS. C.6.5 FORMULATE A SERVICE PLAN WITH EACH FATHER WHO IS PARTICIPATING IN THE HOME VISIT COMPONENT, TO INCLUDE GOALS AND PROJECTED TIMELINES FOR THE GOALS. SESSIONS SHALL FOCUS ON PARENTING, HEALTH, NURTURING CHILDREN, FATHERS ROLE, SAFETY, STRESS MANAGEMEN T, INFANTS IN THE FAMILY, CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION, AND OTHER ISSUES WHICH THE FATHER IDENTIFIES. ASSIST IN STRENGTHENING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP THROUGH IMPROVING PARENTING SKILLS. ADDRESS THE PERSONAL NEEDS OF PARENTS THROUGH ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL AN D COMMUNITY REFERRALS. C.6.6 BECOME FAMILIAR WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND COORDINATING AND REFERRING FATHERS TO APPROPRIATE AGENCIES AND PROVIDING FOLLOW-UP AFTER THE REFERRAL. MAINTAIN REFERRAL RESOURCE FILES. C.6.7 ACT AS A LIAISON BETWEEN FATHERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES. C.6.8 PROVIDE ACTIVITIES THAT ENRICH THE FATHER/CHILD RELATIONSHIP. C.6.9 PROVIDE FATHERS WITH INFORMATION ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT. C.6.10 FACILITATE THE DADS AND KIDS ACTIVITY GROUP ON A MONTHLY BASIS AND PROVIDE SUPPLIES/SNACKS FOR THE FATHERS AND CHILDREN. C.6.11 ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION TO ASSIST FATHERS IN THEIR PARENTING ROLES. C.6.12 WORK CLOSELY WITH THE FAPM IN EFFICIENT USE OF FAP RESOURCES AND MEET WEEKLY TO DISCUSS PROGRAM ELEMENTS. C.6.13 PROVIDE BRIEFINGS TO COMMAND AND COMMUNITY ON FFFP. C.6.14 PROVIDE MONTHLY STATISTICS TO THE FAPM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAP ANNUAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS. C.6.15 BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HER/HIS OWN ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, I.E. TYPING, WORD PROCESSING, ETC. C.6.16 ENSURE THAT THE QA STANDARDS DEVELOPED FOR THE PROGRAM ARE MET, AND SEEK CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF SERVICES, PROCESSES OR PRODUCTS OFFERED. C.6.17 PROVIDE AN IN-HOUSE SOP WITHIN 30 DAY S OF CONTRACT AWARD. C.6.18 ESTABLISH AND MARKET A RESOURCE LIBRARY OF PREVENTION MATERIALS TO INCLUDE VIDEO TAPES/BOOKS/PAMPLETS/CATALOGS. C.6.19 REPORT ANY SUSPECTED INCIDENTS OF CHILD AND SPOUSE ABUSE TO THE FAPM. C.6.20 MARKET THE FFFP PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH NETWORKING EFFORTS AND PUBLICIZE PROGRAM SERVICES THROUGH THE ROCK, FLYERS, AND OTHER MEANS. C.6.21 ARRANGE FOR RESPITE CARE, IN COORDINATION WITH THE FAPM, WHEN APPROPRIATE. C.6.22 BE AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS IN CRISIS SITUATIONS AFTER DUTY HOURS WHEN THE FAPM AND ACS OFFICER ARE UNAVAILABLE. C.6.23 ATTEND REGULAR ACS STAFF MEETINGS AND OTHER MANDATED TRAININGS AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE COR. C.7 CONTRACTOR VACATION: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE ALLOWED 3 WORKDAYS AS VACATION TIME. ROUTINE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE PERFORMED BY ACS PAID STAFF DURING THIS TIME. THE VACATION TIME MAY BE TAKEN IN SEGMENTS OR ALL AT ONCE, BUT MUST BE COORDINATED A ND APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY THE COR. C.8 LEGAL HOLIDAYS: CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ON THE FOLLOWING LEGAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS OR OTHER HOLIDAYS AS DESIGNATED BY RIA AND APPROVED BY THE COR. A. 1ST OF JANUARY (NEW YEAR'S DAY) B. 3RD MONDAY IN JANUARY (MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY) C. 3RD MONDAY IN FEBRUARY (WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY) D. LAST MONDAY IN MAY (MEMORIAL DAY) E. 4TH OF JULY (INDEPENDENCE DAY) F. 1ST MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER (LABOR DAY) G. 2ND MONDAY IN OCTOBER (COLUMBUS DAY) H. 11 NOVEMBER (VETERANS DAY) I. 4TH THURSDAY IN NOVEMBER (THANKSGIVING DAY) J. FRIDAY FOLLOWING THANKSGIVING DAY K. 25TH DECEMBER (CHRISTMAS DAY) C.9 PHASE-IN PERIOD: THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE SHALL CONSTITUTE THE PHASE-IN PERIOD. DURING THIS PERIOD THE COR WILL BE EVALUATING PERFORMANCE IAW PERFORMANCE STANDARDS TO ASSURE A SATISFACTORY LEVEL OF EFFORT. C.10 PHASE-OUT PERIOD: A PHASE-OUT PERIOD OF TWO WEEKS SHALL BE PERFORMED IN THE EVENT THE CONTRACT IS NOT RENEWED OR A CONTRACT IS AWARDED TO A NEW CONTRACTOR. THE PERIOD WILL BE USED FOR TRANSITIONING TO A NEW CONTRACTOR, CLOSING FILES, MOVING PROPERTY , AND CONDUCTING INVENTORIES. THE CONTRACTOR WILL STILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FULFILLING ALL CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS DURING THIS PERIOD. C.11 TRAINING: CONTRACTOR WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN RELEVANT GOVERNMENT SPONSORED AND CIVILIAN TRAINING ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS, PROVIDING IT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF WORK. THE TRAINING MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVAN CE BY THE COR. COST OF TRAINING, TRAVEL, LODGING AND PER DIEM ARE INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT. C.12 SECURITY REQUIREMENT: CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT HAVE ASSESS TO ANY DOCUMENTS OR INFORMATION WITH A HIGHER SECURITY CLASSIFICATION THAN FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. C.13 CONFIDENTIALITY: STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY SHALL BE MAINTAINED REGARDING PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CLIENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, THE APPLICABLE MILITARY MEDICAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE RELEASE OF INFORMATION, AND THE PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE MILITARY FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM REGULATIONS. RELEASE OF CLIENT INFORMATION WILL BE CLEARED WITH THE FAMILY ADVOCACY MANAGER AND/OR ACS OFFICER PRIOR TO RELEASE. C.14 QUALITY CONTROL: CONTRACTOR SHALL ESTABLISH A QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT THE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE INITIAL PLAN SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE COR WITHIN 30 WORKING DAYS OF CONTRACT AWARD FOR COR INFORMATION AND APPROVAL. SUBSEQUE NT MODIFICATION SHALL BE MADE AS REQUIRED OR TO RESPOND TO CONCERN OF THE POC. QUALITY CONTROLS WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS A MINIMUM: *CALENDAR OF EVENTS/TRAINING SCHEDULE WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE POC ON THE 15TH OF EVERY MONTH FOR THE FOLLOWING MONTH. *A COURSE EVALUATION PLAN THAT WILL ALLOW THE POC TO REVIEW FEEDBACK FROM ATTENDEES. *AFTER ACTION REPORT THAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE POC WITHIN ONE WORKING WEEK AFTER EACH COMPLETED BRIEFING OR ACTIVITY THAT WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: A. CLASS SIZE/ATTENDANCE SHEET B. COMPLETED CLASS EVALUATIONS C. NOTATIONS ON ANY PROBLEMS, SUCCESSES OR UNRESOLVED QUESTIONS ARISING DURING THE SESSION D. ALL PERTINENT SUPPORTING FLYERS C.15 PHYSICAL SECURITY: CONTRACTOR SHALL ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT METHODS TO ENSURE THE PHYSICAL SECURITY OF ALL U.S. GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND FACILITIES. METHODS ESTABLISHED SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCALLY DIRECTED PHYSICAL SECURITY AND INTERNAL CONT ROL PROCEDURES. C.16 SAFETY: CONTRACTOR SHALL BE AWARE OF LOCAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND ENSURE THAT ALL REASONABLE EFFORTS ARE MADE TO PROTECT ALL PERSONS FROM HARM AND U.S. GOVERNMENT PROPERTY FROM DAMAGE. C.17 PAYMENT OF SERVICE: THE CONTRACTOR WILL FULFILL THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT BY UTILIZING AN AVERAGE OF 10 HOURS PER WEEK. CONTRACTOR WILL SUBMIT AN INVOICE AT THE END OF EVERY MONTH TO THE COR. NO AMOUNT WILL BE WITHHELD BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR T AX OR ANY OTHER INSURANCE. PARTIAL PAYMENT IS AUTHORIZED FOR THE CONTRACT. C.18 TERMINATION: THIS CONTRACT MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME IF IT IS DETERMINED TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT. C.19 SUBSTITUTE CONTRACTOR: CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE COR AT LEAST ONE DAY IN ADVANCE IF UNABLE TO PROVIDE SERVICES. IF DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, NOTIFY AT LEAST TWO HOURS IN ADVANCE. IN EVENT CONTRACTOR CANNOT PERFORM SERVICES FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD AND WISHES TO PROVIDE A SUBSTITUTE CONTRACTOR, THE SUBSTITUTE SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE COR. ANY PAYMENT DUE TO THE SUBSTITUTE IS A MATTER BETWEEN THE CONTRACTOR AND THE SUBSTITUTE AND NO INTERVENTION OR MONIES SHALL BE PAID BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. C.20 HOURS OF OPERATION: AVERAGE OF 10 HOURS PER WEEK IS REQUIRED OTHER THAN APPROVED LEAVE. THE DAILY/WEEKLY HOURS MAY VARY ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE FATHERS AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. C.21 TRANSPORTATION: THE CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE HIS/HER OWN TRANSPORTATION AND WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE APPROPRIATE INSURANCE. C.22 EMERGENCY PROCEDURE: CONTRACTOR WILL ENSURE THAT CANCELLED BRIEFINGS, WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS WILL BE RESCHEDULED. C.23 INITIAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 15 SEP 04 TO 14 Sep 05 Interested firms able to meet these requirements are invited to submit response within 7 working days after appearance of this notice but only in writing with clear and convincing documentation to TACOM-RI, 1 Rock Island Arsenal, ATTN: AMSTA-AQ-ARI/Matthe w Lutes; Rock Island, IL 61299-6000 or by email to Matthew Lutes at: lutesm@ria.army.mil. Responses must include at a minimum how the contractor proposes to meet the requirements set forth herein. Written response must include technical information suff icient to enable the Government to determine if a vendor can meet the Government's needs. If no affirmative responses are received clearly demonstrating a vendors ability to meet the Governments need within 7 working days after publication of this notic e and funding is available, a sole source purchase order shall be issued to Janice Saito. All contractors who provide goods and services to the Department of Defense (DOD) must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) in order to be awarded DOD contracts. The Internet site for registering in the CCR is: http://www.ccr.com
 

Place of Performance

Address: TACOM - Rock Island ATTN: AMSTA-AQ-AR, Rock Island Arsenal Rock Island IL

Zip Code: 61299-7630

Country: US
 

Record

SN00646550-W 20040820/040818212530 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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