99 -- Renewal of the Fellowship Program with the American Association for the Advancement of Science

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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. This proposed action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate one source, The American Association For the Advancement Of Science, under authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies. Persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement (see xiv). THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. See numbered Note 22 for further specifics. (ii) This Solicitation HQ0095-05-T-0028 is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Fellowship Program with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-25, effective 4 November 2004. (iv) The applicable North American Industry Classification code is 813410. The Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program does not cover this procurement. (v)&(vi) CLIN 0001- Fellowship Program. See below Performance Work Statement for specifics: STATEMENT OF WORK American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Defense Policy and Science and Engineering Fellowships A. BACKGROUND General Description of the Requirement: The Department of Defense (DoD) has funded the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Defense Policy Science and Engineering Fellowship Program since 1996. This program provides scientists and engineers the opportunity to contribute their technical backgrounds and external perspectives to the wide range of defense policy issues within the Department. AAAS accomplishes this requirement by selecting Fellows with a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral level degree, or a Master’s degree in science or engineering and at least three years post-degree experience. Fellows must exhibit some exceptional competence in some area of science or engineering as well as the ability to apply their expertise to assessment of problems relating to defense policy. How the Requirement Developed: In 1996, former Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (USD (AT&L)), Paul Kaminski initiated the AAAS Fellowship program within DoD. The program was established to provide developmental opportunities and defense policy learning experience to the best qualified, private sector scientists and engineers, and to attract them into service in DoD. OPM approved DoD’s request for authority to hire persons with MAs or Ph.Ds in various areas of science and engineering under Schedule A, Section 213.3206 [R]. B. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ACQUISITION: Overall Program Objectives: The primary goal is to provide unique defense policy learning experience, to supply current technical knowledge to defense programs, and to introduce outstanding scientists and engineers to government service in DoD. The fellowship increases awareness of various aspects of defense research, such as defense systems development, basic and applied research, advanced technology development, and systems engineering as a challenging and rewarding career environment for scientists and engineers. Specific Objectives of the Requirement: Selectees are to participate fully in a planned, developmental work program, which includes formal briefings, orientation, and training assignments. Participants will integrate modern science, technology and business practices into the area of defense in a number of non-scientific areas. C. SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS: Specific tasks to be performed by the supplier: AAAS will provide the following services: · Personnel (2-3 administrative personnel.) · Promotion and recruitment advertisements (design, printing, postage, and mailing.) · Applications (printing and mailing.) · Office supplies and services (copy machine, fax, telephone and messenger services.) · Interviewing services (candidate airfare, if applicable; candidate living subsistence, if applicable.) · Selection committee to select no more than 9 fellows (transportation and lunches.) · Orientation/seminars Direction on specific methodologies to be used: Office of Personnel Management Merit principles. Applicability of Specification and Standards: Candidates meet at the minimum qualification requirements for the GS-12 grade level based upon education and experience. Period of Performance: December 13, 2004 through September 30, 2005. D. GOVERNMENT RERSPONSIBILITIES: Government-furnished Elements: OSD and other participating components serviced by Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) will provide (temporary) Full-time Equivalent (FTE) space to support costs associated with assignment of a participant for one (or two) year(s), office space and requisite office equipment for use by AAAS Fellows during their service. Government Review and Approval: An OSD, WHS, HRD specialist will review advertising materials. E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: WHS, HRD representative will monitor the selection process, which will result in a list of eligible candidates. Selected candidates will be placed in OUSD, (AT&L and PA&E), Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army/Research, Development and Acquisition (SARDA), at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and in the Air Force Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology, and Engineering. AAAS will inform WHS, HRD of all 2004-2005 advertising and participant selection procedures. F. CONTROL PROCEDURES: The OSD, WHS, HRD specialist will participate in the review and ranking of applications, the interview process, and the selection process for the OSD participant(s). G. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS: The selection process will result in a list of highly qualified candidates that will be provided to selecting officials. (Upon selection, standard entrance on duty procedures, as for other prospective employees, will be used.) (viii) The following provision applies to this acquisition: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. The following provision is being added as an Addendum: FAR 52.214-31, Bidders may submit facsimile bids as responses to this solicitation. (ix) The following provisions does not apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. Award will be based on the best value to the Government, including the contractor's ability to meet the solicitation requirements and price. (x) Offerors are to include a completed copy of provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. (xi) The following provision applies to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. (xii) The following clause is applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses within the aforementioned clause are applicable: 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-16, 52.222-19 and 52.232.33. In addition, the following DFARS clauses apply to this acquisition: 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor (CCR) Registration and DFARS 252.212-7001. Vendors may obtain CCR information by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via the Internet at http://ccr.gov ONLY FIRMS REGISTERED IN THE CCR ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONTRACT AWARD. (xiii) There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions necessary for this acquisition that are consistent with customary commercial practices. (xiv) There is not a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) number assigned to this acquisition. (xv) See Numbered Note 22. (xvi) Submission and delivery of Capability Statements should be forwarded by December 9, 2004 by 2:00 PM est., using either method: via facsimile at (703)692-0811 or e-mail ([email protected] and Donna [email protected]). (xvii) The points of contact for the acquisition are Mr. Michael Walton, Contract Specialist at (703)695-3459 and Ms. Donna Truesdel, Contracting Officer, (703)614-9583. ANY FURTHER INQUIRIES SHOULD BE FORWARDED VIA FACSIMILE ON (703)692-0811 OR E-MAIL [email protected] and [email protected]