CATHOLIC AUXILIARY PRIEST

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, FA2517-07-T-6063, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-20. This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside IAW FAR 19.502-2 (a). The NAICS code is 813110 and the size standard is $6.5 million. The following commercial items are requested in this solicitation;



This solicitation is for the establishment of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for a five (5) year period.



The following commercial items are requested in this solicitation;



STATEMENT OF WORK

CATHOLIC AUXILIARY AIR FORCE CHAPLAIN



SCOPE



The Contractor shall provide services as Catholic Auxiliary Air Force Chaplain, providing Sacramental coverage, Mass, rites, and liturgies to authorized personnel assigned to the Peterson Air Force Base complex.



QUALIFICATIONS



The contractor shall provide Roman Catholic Priest(s) in good standing as defined by the Catholic Church. The Contractor is required to present valid ecclesiastical credentials prior to performing work.



TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES



The Contractor shall perform as Catholic Auxiliary Air Force Chaplain providing Catholic Masses, rites, and liturgies as tasked by the Catholic Chaplain or designated representative. Masses, services, rites and liturgies shall be performed within the Peterson Air Force Base Complex at times and locations specified by the Catholic Chaplain or designated representative. Catholic Sacraments, rites, and services shall include, but not be limited to, Masses, penitential services, special liturgies, Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the Sacrament of Baptism.



The Contractor shall keep track of all work performed by unit type and cost. The Contractor shall keep track of all work performed by unit type and quantity and shall submit an invoice to the appropriated funds manager no later than the last day of the month. The invoice shall detail all work performed by unit type and amount for that month.



The Contractor shall be responsible for providing his own lodging and transportation.





SERVICE UNITS



For the purpose of this contract, services shall be rendered in units. There are three types of units; Reconciliation units, Mass units, and other Liturgical units.



A Reconciliation unit is defined as a period of forty-five minutes in which the Contractor makes himself available to those authorized personnel who want to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This period normally begins an hour before Saturday Mass although other times may be designated.



A Mass unit is defined as the period of time, not to exceed an hour and a half, required to prepare for Mass, celebrate Mass, and restore Mass articles to their proper place. Normal Mass start times are Saturday at 5:00 PM and Sunday at 9:30 AM. Other Masses or start times may be tasked by the Catholic Chaplain or designated representative.



An Other Liturgical unit is defined as the period of an hour in which the Contractor is tasked to performed Auxiliary Catholic Chaplain services other than reconciliation or Mass. These units are funerals, weddings, memorial services, cemetery internments, counseling, teaching classes and emergencies.



The Catholic Chaplain or designated representative may task any combination of units as long as the cumulative extended cost of the work performed does not exceed the contract NTE price.



Explanation of units requested/Estimated Annual Usage:



9 Reconciliation units-weekend confessions.



41 Mass units-18 weekend Masses; 20 weekday Masses; 3 Holy Day Masses.



10 Liturgical units-assist in classes, with counseling or emergencies (3 Units);

Cemetery internment (2); and funerals, weddings, or memorial services (3);

Penitential services (2).



Price List Submittal Information; the price list must include an expiration date and the following items must be included with the price next to the item listed in the parenthases: Reconciliation Units (Weekend Confessions); Mass Units (Weekend Mass, Weekday Mass, and Holy Day Mass); Liturgical Units (Assist in classes with counseling or emergencies, Cemetery Internment, Funerals, Weddings, Memorial Services, and Penitential Services). Contact Kim Woods for a price list sheet, if needed. Calls will be placed against the BPA on an as needed basis. In most cases, the vendor will receive a 3-month notice prior for services needed.



Delivery of performance will be at Peterson AFB, CO 80914, Base Chapel. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-2 (a)(i)(ii) Quotes will be evaluated and awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and the offeror must include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The clause at FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification and FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration. The clause at DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders; DFARS 252.225- 7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program and Ombudsman (AFFARS clause 5352.201-9101 as prescribed 5301.9103) and FAR 52.222-21, Service Contract Act of 1965; Wage Determination No.: 2005-2079, Revision No.: 5, Date Of Revision: 07/05/2007. The Government reserves the right to award on a multiple award or an all or none basis. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database @ www.ccr.gov and shall be considered for award.



The price list must be sent to Kimberly Woods at: Fax 719-556-4988 or e-mail kimberly.woods@peterson.af.mil. If you have any questions, contact Kim Woods at (719) 556-8468. Price list is required to be received no later than 4:00PM MST, Friday, October 05, 2007. Registrations in Central Contractor Registration (CCR), On-line Representations and Certifications Registration (ORCA) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) must be current and will be verified prior to consideration of quote and award of a blanket purchase agreement.