Federal Bureau of Prisons, North Central Regional Contracting Office, 1300 Metropolitan Drive, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048-1254

Q -- REGISTERED DIETICIAN SERVICES Sol R.F.Q. 407-0004. Due 080196. Contact Rick Itson, Contract Specialist, 913-682-8700, extension 612. (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as Request-For-Quotation R.F.Q. 407-004. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC-37. (IV) This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. It is advertised with Standard Industrial Code of (SIC Code) of 8099 with a size standard of 3.5 million. (V) (Line Item One): Offeror to provide Registered Dietician Services to Federal Inmates incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution and Federal Prison Camp Located at Pekin, Illinois. Services to include but are not limited to providing evaluation of meals provided to the population of FCI/FPC Pekin, provide in-service education to the PA's, other medical and food service staff on Diet and Nutrition Issues. Service to provide three hour sessions, two sessions per month, for an estimated 24 sessions per contract year. The estimated date of award is 10/1/96. The Period of performance as follows: The base year of the contract shall be from 10/01/96 - 09/30/97, Option period one 10/01/97 - 09/30/98, Option period two 10/01/98 - 09/30/99, Option period three 10/01/99 - 09/30/2000, Option period four 10/01/00 - 09/30/01. Pursuant to FAR 17.203(d), bidders may offer varying prices for option periods. To continue services in accordance with FAR clauses 52.217-8, ``option to Extend Services,'' the Contracting Officer must provide written notice to the Contractor within 14 calendar days. (VI) Offeror's must be graduate of an accredited program granting a degree that allows licensure as a Registered Dietician. Offeror's must have as a minimum three years of active practice in the speciality. Offeror's must be licensed as a Registered Dietician for any state. Offeror's will be required to maintain a system of records for documentation of specific services performed and will require adherence to the Privacy Act of 1974. Offeror's in their proposal must provide verification of credentials and proof of malpractice insurance from a responsible carrier to be considered for an award. The resulting contract to provide the above services will be considered a contractual agreement and not a personal appointment to a federal position. The contractor will be monitored to ensure that end results are obtained. Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR) clause 2852.270-70, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative. The contractor's performance will be monitored by the (COTR). Mr. Ferdinand S. Samalio, Health Services Administrator, FCI Pekin, IL 309-346-8588, is hereby designated to act as COTR under this contract. The COTR is responsible for: Receiving all deliverables; inspecting and accepting the supplies or services provided hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract; providing direction to the contractor which clarifies the contract effort, fills in details or otherwise serves to accomplish the contractual scope of work; evaluating performance; and certifying all invoices/vouchers for acceptance of the supplies or services furnished for payment, prior to forwarding the original invoice to the payment office and a confirmed copy to the Contracting Officer. The COTR does not have the authority to alter the contractor's obligations under the contract, direct changes that fall within the purview of the General Provisions clause, entitled, ``Changes'' and/or modify any of the expressed terms, conditions, specifications, or cost to the government. For security reasons, the Government reserves the right to prohibit certain contractor employees from working under this contract. In accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, contract payments will be made monthly, based on sessions received by the Government. (VII) All contract performance will take place at the Federal Correctional Institution/Federal Prison Camp Pekin, IL. (VIII) FAR provisions 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial is hereby included by reference. The following are addenda to FAR provisions 52.212-1: At the paragraph (c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. At the paragraph (e) multiple offers has been determined by the Contracting Officer to be not applicable to this solicitation and is hereby removed in its entirety for the purpose of this requirement. At the paragraph (h) multiple awards, is not applicable to this requirement. (IX) FAR provision 52.212-2 is incorporated by reference with the following addenda; in paragraph (a); the government will evaluate proposals by A; Cost to the government, B; Work Experience as related to Scope of Services, C; Education in excess of minimum requirements, D; Availability. All other factors when combined make up 50 percent of evaluation factors as compared to price. (X) FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeor Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, will be completed and submitted with proposal. (XI) FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditons-Commercial Items, hereby applies to this solicitation. The following are addenda to FAR clause 52.212-4, the following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.232-18 Availability of Funds, 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification, 52.224-2 Privacy Act, 52-225-11 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance, 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, and 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation, Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR) clause 2852.270-70, Contracting Officr's Technical Representative. (XII) FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status or Executive Orders- Commercial Items hereby applies to this acquisition. In accordance with FAR clause 52.212-5, the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference in paragraph (b): 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Active 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). (XIII) The contractor agrees to adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institution for safety, security, custody and conduct of inmates. The period of performance for this contract will be from date of award (estimated at 10/1/96) thru 9/30/97. The contractor shall maintain during the term of any resulting contract liability insurance issued by a responsible insurance carrier of not less than $1,000,000.00 Per speciality, per occurance. (XIV) N/A. (XV) N/A. (XVI) Offers in original and two (2) copies shall be received at United States Penitentiary Regional Contacting Office, 1300 Metropolitan Avenue, Leavenworth, KS 66048-1254, Attention Rick Itson, Regional Contracting Officer, by 2:00 p.m. local time, 08/01/96. All offers shall be clearly marked with the offeror's name and RFP number (XVII) For additional information, questions, and availability of forms, please contact Rick Itson, Regional Contracting Officer at 913-682-8700, extension 612. (187)

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