SOLICITATION NOTICE
X -- PROVIDE TEMPORARY DINING AND LODGING FOR CREW OF USCGC MONHEGAN
- Notice Date
- 11/2/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 721110
— Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
- Contracting Office
- DHS - Direct Reports, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer (vpl), USCG Maintenance and Logistics Command - Atlantic, 300 East Main Street Suite 600, Norfolk, VA, 23510-9102
- ZIP Code
- 23510-9102
- Solicitation Number
- HSCG80-06-Q-3FA388
- Response Due
- 11/4/2005
- Archive Date
- 11/11/2006
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The request for quotation (RFQ) number is HSCG80-06-Q-3FA388. The synopsis/solicitation constitutes a request for quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-27. This requirement is being solicited under full and open competition to provide temporary dining and lodging. The NAICS code is 721110 with a small business size standard of $6.0 million. This requirement is for a fixed priced contract. Anticipated award date: November 9, 2005. Refer questions to Wendy Culbreth (757) 628-4657, Wendy.J.Culbreth@uscg.mil. Quotes to arrive no later than 2:00pm (local time) November 4, 2005. FAXED Quotations will be accepted at (757) 628-4676. Quotations sent via the US Postal Service or hand delivered should be sent to: Commanding Officer, USCG MLC Atlantic, ATTN: Wendy Culbreth (vpl-2), 300 E. Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510. STATEMENT OF WORK: The acquisition is ITEM 0001: Provide Temporary Messing and Berthing. 3.1 The Contractor shall provide quality temporary lodging and healthy, appetizing, and nutritious dinning (including wait-staff gratuities) for 17 Coast Guard personnel (this number will vary over the 97 day period, see below for specifics) within a 10-mile radius of Southeastern Industrial Marine & Services, Inc., 301 N. Lathrop Avenue, Savannah, GA 31415 for a period of 97 days. It is preferred that Dining and lodging be in the same facility but may also be within a short walking distance of each other. PROVIDE THREE (3) SINGLE AND SEVEN (7) DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ROOMS FOR SEVENTEEN (17) CREW MEMBERS FROM CHECK-IN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2005 (MEALS START WITH LUNCH ON THE 14TH) UNTIL CHECKOUT AFTER BREAKFAST ON NOVEMBER 21, 2005. (7 DAYS OF LODGING AND MEALS TOTAL) PROVIDE TWO (2) SINGLE AND THREE (3) DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ROOMS FOR EIGHT (8) CREW MEMBERS FROM CHECK-IN ON NOVEMBER 21, 2005 (MEALS START WITH LUNCH ON THE 21TH) UNTIL CHECKOUT AFTER BREAKFAST ON FEBRUARY 1, 2006. (72 DAYS OF LODGING AND MEALS TOTAL) PROVIDE THREE (3) SINGLE AND SEVEN (7) DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ROOMS FOR SEVENTEEN (17) CREW MEMBERS FROM CHECK-IN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2006 (MEALS START WITH LUNCH ON THE 1st ) UNTIL CHECKOUT AFTER BREAKFAST ON FEBRUARY 19, 2006. (18 DAYS OF LODGING AND MEALS TOTAL) 3.1.1 Commencement and completion. Dining shall commence with providing lunch on the start date and end with providing breakfast on the completion date of the availability. Use of lodging shall begin on the start date, at the lodging facility?s normal check-in time and end on the completion date of the availability, at the normal checkout time. 3.1.2 Breakfast: Breakfast choices shall include fresh fruit juices, milk, cereals, eggs to order, pancakes, French toast or waffles, bacon and another breakfast meat, potatoes or grits, toast or pastry, choice of coffee or tea, butter, margarine, syrup and jelly or jam. 3.1.3 Lunch & Dinner: Lunch and Dinner shall include a choice of three different entrees including a salad, and side dishes, accompanied by the appropriate sauces, gravies, or salad dressings, and choice of beverage. Each meal shall be served with a choice of bread and butter or margarine, soup, fruits, and dessert. Entree choices shall vary in manner not to repeat within a 3-day period. 3.1.4 Take-out meals: Provide approximately 0 carry-out meals for pick-up by Coast Guard personnel during breakfast and dinner. Provide carry-out meals for pick-up by Coast Guard personnel for lunch. Box lunches may not be necessary if the hotel has a facility that can offer lunches. 3.1 Regulations and Standards: All lodging facilities provided shall: 3.2.1 Meet the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990 (PL101-391) and be listed on the Hotel-Motel Master List (see 5.1 (Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990 (PL101-391))). 3.2.2 Meet, at minimum, the requirements for a Mobile Travel Guide Rating of three stars or AAA Diamond Rating of three diamonds and include free parking for 2 vehicles. Lodging will include daily cleaning, change of linen, and replenishment of toiletries (see 5.2 herein). 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE: No additional requirements. 5. NOTES 5.1 Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990 (PL101-391). Information on the Safety Act and the Master Hotel list can be found at http://www.usfa.fema.gov/applications/hotel/. 5.2 Rating Criteria. Rating criteria can be found at the following websites: AAA/CAA - http://www.aaanewsroom.net/Main/asp?ListAllPubls=1&CategoryId=9& . Select Diamond Ratings. MOBIL Travel Guide ? http://www.exxonmobiltravel.com/. Select Mobil Stars then Restaurant Stars or Lodging Stars. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jan 2005) applies (with the exception of paragraph f). Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (MAR 2005), with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 2003) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4, HSAR Clause 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates (Dec 2003) (a) prohibitions. Section 835 of Public Law 107-296, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity after November 25, 2002, which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause. The Secretary shall waive the prohibition with respect to any specific contract if the Secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of homeland security, or to prevent the loss of any jobs in the United States or prevent the Government from incurring any additional costs that otherwise would not occur. (b) Definitions. As used in this clause: ?Expanded Affiliated Group? means an affiliated group as defined in section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (without regard to section 1504(b) of such Code), except that section 1504 of such Code shall be applied by substituting ?more than 50 percent? for ?at least 80 percent? each place it appears. ?Foreign Incorporated Entity? means any entity which is, or but for subsection (b) of Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, Public Law 107-296, would be, treated as a foreign corporation for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ?Inverted Domestic Corporation.? A foreign incorporated entity shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or series of related transactions)- (1) The entity completes after November 25, 2002, the direct or indirect acquisition of substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation or substantially all of the properties constituting a trade or business of a domestic partnership; (2) After the acquisition at least 80 percent of the stock (by vote or value) of the entity is held- (i) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic corporation, by former shareholders of the domestic corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic corporation; or (ii) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic partnership, by former partners of the domestic partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits interest in the domestic partnership; and (3) The expanded affiliated group which after the acquisition includes the entity dose not have substantial business activities in the foreign country in which or under the law of which the entity is created or organized when compared to the total business activities of such expanded affiliated group. ?Person?, ?domestic?, and ?foreign? have the meanings given such terms by paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of section 7701(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, respectively. (c) Special rules. The following definitions and special rules shall apply when determining whether a foreign incorporated entity should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation. (1) Certain Stock Disregarded. For the purpose of treating a foreign incorporated entity as an inverted domestic corporation these shall not be taken into account in determining ownership: (i) stock held by members of the expanded affiliated group which includes the foreign incorporated entity; or (ii) stock of such which is sold in a public offering related to the acquisition described in subsection (b)(1) of Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, Public Law 107-296. (2) Plan Deemed In Certain Cases. If a foreign incorporated entity acquires directly or indirectly substantially all of the properties of a domestic corporation or partnership during the 4-year period beginning on the date which is after the date of enactment of this Act and which is 2 years before the ownership requirements of subsection (b)(2) are met, such actions shall be treated as pursuant to a plan. (3) Certain Transfers Disregarded. The transfer of properties or liabilities (including by contribution or distribution) shall be disregarded if such transfers are part of a plan a principal purpose of which is to avoid the purposes of this section. (d) Special Rule For Related Partnerships. For purpose of applying Section 835(b) of Public Law 107-296 to the acquisition of a domestic partnership, except as provided in regulations, all domestic partnerships, which are under common control (within the meaning of section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) shall be treated as a partnership. (e) Treatment of Certain Rights. (1) Certain rights shall be treated as stocks to the extent necessary to reflect the present value of all equitable interests incident to the transaction, as follows: (i) warrants; (ii) options; (iii) contracts to acquire stock; (iv) convertible debt instruments; and (v) others similar interests. (2) Rights labeled, as stocks shall not be treated as stocks whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so to reflect the present value of the transaction or to disregard transactions whose recognition would defeat the purpose of Section 835. (f) Disclosure. By signing and submitting its offer, an offeror under this solicitation represents that it not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, Public Law 107-296 of November 25, 2002. (g) If a waiver has been granted, a copy of the approved waiver shall be attached to the bid or proposal. (End of provision) applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (July 2005) applies to this acquisition.. The following FAR Clauses are applicable: FAR 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jun 20024) (E.O. 13126). FAR52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246). FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act ? Supplies (June 2003)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d) FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Dec 2003). FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer ? Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003 (31 U.S.C. 3332) FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended. (May 1989) FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. (May 1989) Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at the internet address: www.deskbook.osd.mil (End of Clause). THIS Statement if for information Only: This is not a Wage Determination: Front Desk Clerk: $7.39; Labor, Grounds Maintenance :$7.39;Cook:$8.92-$10.72 and Maid/Houseman $7.39. Department of Labor Wage Determination #1998-0205, GA, Savannah, Revision No. 14, Date of last Revision 6/28/05 applies to this acquisition. Copies of this Wage Determination will be provided upon request. No other contractual terms and conditions are applicable. No Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating are assigned. No Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating are assigned. Commerce Business Daily numbered notes do not apply. Quotes are due on 4 November 2005 by 2:00p.m. EST at U.S. Coast Guard, MLCA, vpl-2, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102. For information regarding this acquisition, please contact Wendy Culbreth , Contracting Officer, by phone at (757) 628-4657, electronic mail at Wendy.J.Culbreth@uscg.mil, or facsimile at (757) 628-4676. Quotes may be sent via facsimile, Overnight Service or U.S. Mail. The government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, provides the overall best value.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Within 10 mile radius of Southeast Industrial Marine & Services, Inc, 301 N. Lathrop Avenue, Savannah, GA 31415.
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- SN00924830-W 20051104/051102211536 (fbodaily.com)
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