R -- Interpreting Service (Sign Language)

The Defense Finance & Accounting Service--Indianapolis Center intends to issue a combined synopsis/request for proposal for commercial items in accordance with FAR, 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 Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number is MDA260-02-T-0002 and should be referenced on all correspondence. The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-20. This acquisition is 100% small business set-aside. The standard industrial classification (SIC) is 7389/NAICS 541930 and the small business size standard is $5.0. This acquisition is being procured under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Department of Defense requires all contractors to be actively registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to receive solicitations, contract awards or payments. The Defense Finance & Accounting Service intends to make multiple awards (approximately 4) for Interpreting Services (sign language) for the period 11/1/01 through 9/30/02 with one option year, 10/1/02 through 9/30/03. Services will be required on an on-call basis for various functions located at Defense Finance & Accounting Service?Indianapolis Center, EEO Office, 8899 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249-0140 and Roosevelt Building, 9301 East 59th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249. Offeror(s) is required to provide written assurance that only qualified interpreters shall perform this service. The exact number of hours required is unknown; however, each anticipated award will estimate 400 hours. Line items are as follows: 0001 (Base Year, 11/1/01 ? 9/30/02), 400 hours; 0002, Option Year One, (10/1/02 ? 9/30/03), 400 hours. Option year will be exercised via modification to the contract if in the best interest to the Government. An unpriced purchase order will be issued to the successful bidder(s) with an initial not to exceed amount. The unpriced purchase order will be executed on a declining balance, maintained by by EEO office. The current Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 88-0742, Revision 7, dated 5/8/98 is applicable. However, a new Department of Labor Wage Determination has been requested and will be incorporated upon receipt. Contingency fee for late cancellation will be considered, evaluated and negotiated. Offerors shall provide the following: (1) hourly fee for interpreter service; (2) mileage/travel fee per visit, if applicable; and (3) cancellation fee policy. All proposals received will be considered. No telephonic responses to or requests for additional information regarding this RFQ will be accepted. Statement of Work, Interpreting Services. 1. DFAS-Equal Opportunity Offices (EEO) has a requirement for Interpreting Service (Sign Language). The contract period covers two contract periods: base year, 11/1/01 through 9/30/02 and option year one, 10/1/02 through 9/30/03. 2. Interpreting services are required on an as-needed basis. Interpreting services will be provided in both the Major General Emmett J. Bean Center (Bldg#1) and in the Roosevelt Building. The EEO point of contact (POC) for scheduling appointments is Lloyd Stout, 317-510-7349 v/tty. Alternate EEO POC is Darla Schroeder. She can be reached at 317-510-3771. 3. Assignment Procedures: a. Upon receipt of phone request from EEO Office, Contractor is responsible for ensuring interpreters have complete and accurate job information prior to day of assignment (i.e. date, time, location, job requirement, etc.); b. Interpreter(s) must arrive approximately 15 minutes before scheduled assignment. The agency will not be billed for interpreter?s travel time; c. Interpreter(s) report to EEO Office upon arrival for sign-in; d. Interpreter(s) report to EEO Office for sign-out upon completion of assignment. If assignment is cancelled or completed early, EEO may reassign interpreter(s) to another assignment; e. Assignment ends when the contracted time expires or the EEO Office releases the interpreter(s). 4. Billing Policy: a. Contractor mails invoice(s) to the EEO Office the first week of each month, Defense Finance & Accounting Service Indianapolis, Equal Employment Opportunity Office (EEO), Room 114Z, 8899 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46249-0140; b. If billing corrections are required, Contractor provides corrected invoices(s) within one week of notification; c. Invoices less than $2,500 may be paid with the Government (EEO) IMPAC Visa card. Invoices exceeding $2,500 will continue to be paid by the DFAS Columbus Office. If the use of the IMPAC Visa card is not available, invoices will continue to be paid through the DFAS Columbus Office. The following provisions are applicable: FAR clauses 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation?Commercial Items, evaluation factors are price and past performance; provide a completed copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications?Commercial Items, with its offer. Please complete and return with your quote. The following clauses are applicable: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items; and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders--Commercial Items, inclusive of 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small, Disadvantaged and Woman-owned Small Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer?Central Contractor Registration; 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer?Other than Central Contractor Registration; 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party; 52.222-48, 52.222-47, SCA Minimum Wages and Fringe Benefits Applicable to Successor Contract Pursuant to Predecessor Contractor Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). Other clauses include 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract and 52.213-3, Notice to Supplier. The current Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 88-0742, Rev 7, dated 5/8/98 is applicable. However, a new Department of Labor Wage Determination has been requested and will be incorporated upon receipt. All proposals received will be considered. No telephonic responses to or requests for additional information regarding this RFQ will be accepted. Offerors may fax proposals and requests for additional information to 317-510-4698, Attention: Carol Pye, and must reference the RFQ number or mail their proposal request to Defense Finance & Accounting Service-Indianapolis, Contract Support Office, Room 231E, 8899 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249-0240. All proposals must be received no later than 12:00 noon (CST), October 30, 2001. See Numbered Note 1.