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Language Instruction/Curriculum Development/Testing Services

SolicitationSFSIAQ16R0001Notice typeCombined Synopsis/SolicitationARLINGTON, VA

Attachments

13 files

Name	Type	Posted	Actions
SFSIAQ16R0001_Amendment_(A002).pdf	PDF	May 17, 2016	Download
SFSIAQ16R0001__Q_and_A_(Amended).docx	DOCX	May 17, 2016	Download
ACQ_Plan_SB_Subcontracting_Plan_Model_(Amended).doc	DOC	May 11, 2016	Download
SFSIAQ16R0001__Q_and_A.docx	DOCX	May 11, 2016	Download
SFSIAQ16R0001_Amendment_(A001).pdf	PDF	May 11, 2016	Download
ACQ_Plan_SB_Subcontracting_Plan_Model.doc	DOC	Apr 22, 2016	Download
ACQ_Plan_Past_Performance_Questionnaire_(PPQ).doc	DOC	Apr 22, 2016	Download
SFSIAQ16R0001_Solicitation.pdf	PDF	Apr 22, 2016	Download
Appendix_A.pdf	PDF	Apr 22, 2016	Download
Appendices_B_and_C.pdf	PDF	Apr 22, 2016	Download
Appendix_D.pdf	PDF	Apr 22, 2016	Download
Appendix_E.pdf	PDF	Apr 22, 2016	Download
Appendix_F.pdf	PDF	Apr 22, 2016	Download

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Language Instruction/Curriculum Development/Testing Services

Combined SynopsisSFSIAQ16R0001May 24, 2016 · v5

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Opportunity Summary

The Department of State Foreign Service Institute, School of Language Studies, is seeking contractors to provide language instruction, curriculum development, and testing services under solicitation SFSIAQ16R0001. This combined synopsis and solicitation is classified under NAICS 611630 Language Schools and PSC code U. The procurement involves a set-aside designated as SBP SBP. Work is performed in Arlington, Virginia, and the response deadline for this opportunity is May 25, 2016. Jonathan A. Elsasser is the point of contact for this requirement.

The School of Language Studies provides training in more than 70 foreign languages to Department of State employees and other government agencies, managing over 2,000 annual enrollments. The school requires an estimated 350 to 400 contractors per option year to support regular and intermittent activities in teaching, testing, and program management. Contracted personnel work in various settings, including classrooms with interactive technology, multimedia labs, and distance learning mentoring rooms. While large businesses are required to provide a small business subcontracting plan, small businesses bidding on the unrestricted award are exempt from this requirement.

The solicitation is supported by 13 attachments, including multiple amendments and question-and-answer documents updated between April 22 and May 24, 2016. These files include the Small Business Subcontracting Plan Model and specific clarifications regarding bidding requirements for different business types. The school currently maintains a staff of approximately 450 professional personnel and utilizes outside contractors to supplement its linguistic and pedagogical expertise.

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Opportunity Details

Response deadline: May 25, 2016Expired 3671 days ago
NAICS: 611630 (opens in new tab)
PSC: U (opens in new tab)
Set aside: SBP
Published: Apr 22, 2016
Updated: May 24, 2016
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Office: —
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Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Jonathan A. Elsasser

Place of performance

ARLINGTON, VA 22204

USA

Original Description

Question 86 in the amended Question and Answer Document (Amended) is officially changed to reflect: 86. If a Small Business is bidding on the Unrestricted Award in addition to the Small Business Award, is the Small Business required to provide Small Business Subcontracting plan? No. Small Businesses are not required to do this. Only Large businesses are required to provide the documentation in order for them to show how they will help support the Department's small business goals. In essence, a small business is already addressing that goal as they are providing an award to a small business. See solicitation amendment A002 and Questions and Answer Document (Amended). See solicitation amendment A001, Questions and Answer Document, and the amended Small Business Subcontracting Plan Model for further information. The School of Language Studies (SLS) at the U.S. Department of State's (DOS) Foreign Service Institute (FSI) provides language training and testing to DOS employees and other government agencies in over 70 foreign languages. Enrollments in the School surpass 2000 students annually including up to 1000 distance learning enrollments. SLS consists of approximately 450 technical and professional personnel with expertise in the field of foreign language teaching, culture, and applied linguistics. In addition to full-time direct-hire staff, the School makes extensive use, through contract and other arrangements, of other professionals from outside FSI and is actively seeking companies that can supply contractors for a variety of regular work schedules or occasional, intermittent activities. The estimated number of contractors is projected to be 350-400 per option year. Successful contractors may join existing teaching, testing, or program management staff composed of government employees and contractors. The settings within which the work is conducted include large- and small-group classrooms, most of which are equipped with interactive SmartPanels or SmartBoards; facilities for video and audio recording; multimedia and innovation labs; distance learning mentoring rooms; testing rooms; standard offices; and an information center.