SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- DINING
- Notice Date
- 6/5/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 722320
— Caterers
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer (vpl), USCG Maintenance and Logistics Command - Atlantic, 300 East Main Street Suite 600, Norfolk, VA, 23510-9102, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- HSCG80-07-Q-3FAK94
- Response Due
- 6/12/2007
- Archive Date
- 12/30/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation HSCG80-07-Q-3FAK94 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is open to Small Businesses only. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-16. The NAICS code is 722320 with a small business size standard of $6.0 million. Quotes may faxed to (757) 628-4676, or be sent via electronic mail to nancy.m.brinkman@uscg.mil or sent via U.S. Mail to 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102. Quotes are DUE NO LATER THAN 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, June 12, 2007. For information regarding this acquisition, please submit your questions via email to Nancy Brinkman, Contract Specialist, at nancy.m.brinkman@uscg.mil or call 757-628-4579. The anticipated award date is on or about June 14, 2007, however it is subject to change. The government intends to award a fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and provides the lowest price technically acceptable, based on the menu provided. PROVIDE DINING 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to provide temporary dining for Coast Guard personnel. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS None. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Temporary dining requirements. The Contractor shall provide healthy, appetizing, and nutritious dining, providing DINNER ONLY (including wait staff gratuities) for 11 Coast Guard personnel WITHIN A 5-MILE RADIUS OF NESU Boston, 427 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109, specified in paragraph 3.1.1 below. The contract period of performance is 09 July -30 July 2007. 3.1.1 Commencement and completion. Dining shall consist of providing DINNER ONLY. DINNER is to commence on 09 July 2007 and end on 30 July 2007. 3.1.2. Dinner. Each dinner shall include: A choice of three different hot entrees. Entree choices shall vary in a manner not to repeat within a 3-day period. Daily entree choices shall include the following; poultry beef or pork fish or shellfish. A choice of soup or salad, with crackers and dressing. Soup choices shall not repeat within a 3-day period. A choice of potatoes or pasta with accompanying sauces and gravies. A choice of two vegetables. Water and a choice of beverages. A choice of breads; and a choice of butter or margarine. A choice of three different desserts or whole fresh fruit. 3.1.4 Take-out Meals. The Contractor shall substitute carry-out meals for pick-up by Coast Guard personnel for dinner when designated by the COR. The Contractor shall coordinate pick up times and location with the COR. 3.2 Commercial Standard. All dining facilities must meet at a minimum, the requirements of two stars for a Mobil Travel Guide rating or two diamonds for an American Automobile Association (AAA) rating; and include free parking for 2 vehicles. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE No additional requirements. 5. NOTES 5.1 Rating criteria. Rating criteria can be found at the following websites: AAA/CAA - http://www.aaanewsroom.net/Main.asp CategoryID=9&SubCategoryID=22& Select Diamond Ratings. MOBIL Travel Guide - http://www.mobiltravelguide.com/ Select Mobil Stars then Restaurant Stars or Lodging Stars. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this request for quotation and are incorporated by reference. The Clause at FAR 52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.arnet.gov/far The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition and are hereby incorporated by reference: The clause at FAR 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS(Feb 2007) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4, HSAR Clause 3052.209-70 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH CORPORATE EXPATRIATES (JUN 2006) (a) Prohibitions. Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause, or with any subsidiary of such an entity. 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 national security. (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, 6 U.S.C. 395, 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 a series of related transactions) (1) The entity completes 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 does 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 entity which is sold in a public offering related to the acquisition described in subsection (b)(1) of Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b)(1). (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 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 purposes of applying section 835(b) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b) 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. The offeror under this solicitation represents that [Check one]: __ it is not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73; __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73, but it has submitted a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74, which has not been denied; or __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73, but it plans to submit a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74. (g) A copy of the approved waiver, if a waiver has already been granted, or the waiver request, if a waiver has been applied for, shall be attached to the bid or proposal. (End of provision) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Sept 2006) applies. QUOTES MUST INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items (Nov 2006), with its offer and MUST INCLUDE A DINNER MENU. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Jan 1999) EVALUATION AND AWARD: The government intends to award a fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and provides the lowest price technically acceptable, based on the menu provided. No other additional contractual terms and conditions are applicable. No Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating are assigned. Numbered Note 1 applies. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Nov 2006) Vendors are required to submit, a completed copy of the provision at Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, with their quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (k) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision. 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (March 2007) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause, which is incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (2) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78) (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer must check as appropriate.] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). (2) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 657a). (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (July 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). (4) [Reserved] X (5)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6. (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6. (6)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7. (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7. (7) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)). (8)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Sept 2006) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. (9) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). (10) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages, Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). (11)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Sep 2005) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23. (12) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Oct 1999) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). (13) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). (14) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004) X (15) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). X (16) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006) (E.O. 13126). X (17) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) X (18) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (19) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). X (20) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (21) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (22) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). (23)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Aug 2000) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (ii) Alternate I (Aug 2000) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). X (24) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies ( June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d). (25)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2006) (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169). (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. (26) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Nov 2006) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). (27) 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). (28) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (42 U.S.C. 5150). (29) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (42 U.S.C. 5150). (30) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). (31) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). X (32) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (33) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (34) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (35) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). (36)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] X (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (July 2005) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). X 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. As prescribed in 22.1006(b), insert the following clause: Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination EMPLOYEE CLASS MONETARY WAGE -FRINGE BENEFITS 07041 COOK I $17.83; 07041 COOK II $19.69; 07070 DISHWASHER $12.61; 07260 WAITER/WAITERESS $13.95; (End of clause) (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Nov 2006) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (Feb 2002) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in paragraphs (i) through (vii) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause? (i) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (March 2007) (E.O. 11246); (iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212); (iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793); (v) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). (vi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (July 2005), flow down required for all subcontracts subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (vii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64) (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 427 Commercial Street, Boston, MA
- Zip Code: 02109
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 02109
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