SOLICITATION NOTICE
X -- DINING AND LODGING FOR CREW CGC SAILFISH (WPB-87356)
- Notice Date
- 8/2/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 721110
— Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
- 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-3FAR92
- Response Due
- 8/15/2007
- Archive Date
- 8/2/2008
- 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-3FAR92 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 05-18. The NAICS code is 721110 with a small business size standard of $6,000,000. This is small business set-aside procurement. Quotes may be faxed to (757) 628-4676, or sent via electronic mail to Lori.L.Ellis@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 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on 15 August 2007. PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF THE MENUS with your quote. For information regarding this acquisition, please submit your questions via email to Lori Ellis, Contracting Specialist, at Lori.L.Ellis@uscg.mil or call (757) 628-4646. The anticipated award date is on or about August 20, 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, conforming to the solicitation, provides the best value. Vendors are required to submit, a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items, with their quote. Evaluation and Award: The government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation provides the best value to the government. DOL wage rates for Providence, RI apply to this solicitation. No other additional contractual terms and conditions are applicable. No Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPS) rating are assigned. WORK ITEM 1: Provide Dining and Lodging 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to provide temporary dining and lodging for Coast Guard personnel. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS None. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Dining and Lodging requirements. The Contractor shall provide quality temporary lodging and healthy, appetizing, and nutritious dining (including wait staff gratuities) for _11__ Coast Guard personnel within a _5__-mile radius of the vessel?s location during the Contract period of performance. Provide _3_ single occupancy and 4_ double occupancy rooms for Coast Guard personnel during the period specified in paragraph 3.1.1 below. 3.1.1 Commencement and completion. Dining shall commence with providing lunch on 10 SEPTEMBER 2007 and end with providing breakfast on 22 OCTOBER 2007. Use of lodging facilities shall begin on 10 September 2007, at the lodging facility?s normal check-in time; and end on 22 OCTOBER 2007, at the normal check-out time. 3.1.2 Breakfast. Each breakfast shall include: ? A choice of two whole fresh fruits. ? A choice of three fruit juices. ? A choice of whole or low fat milk. ? A choice of two cereals. ? Eggs cooked to order. ? Pancakes, French toast or waffles. ? Bacon or another breakfast meat. ? A choice of potatoes or grits. ? A choice of toast or pastry. ? A choice of coffee or tea. ? Butter, margarine, syrup and jelly or jam. 3.1.3 Lunch & Dinner. Each lunch and dinner shall include: ? A choice of three different hot entr?es. Entr?e choices shall vary in a manner not to repeat within a 3-day period. Daily entr?e choices shall include the following; ?X poultry ?X beef or pork ?X 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 breakfast, lunch or dinner when designated by the COR. The Contractor shall coordinate pick up times and location with the COR. Lunch carry-out meals shall include either hot meals as detailed in paragraph 3.1.3 or a box lunch which shall include: ? A choice of sandwiches with three different options of deli meat on a choice of breads or wraps (including choice of condiments). ? A bag of chips. ? Potato, pasta or garden salad with dressing. ? A choice of two desserts including fresh whole fruit as one option. ? A choice of beverages. 3.2 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 a minimum, the requirements of two stars (?I?I) for a Mobil Travel Guide rating or two diamonds (????) for an American Automobile Association (AAA) rating; and include free parking for _8_ 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?CategoryID=9&SubCategoryID=22& Select ?Diamond Ratings.? ? MOBIL Travel Guide - http://www.mobiltravelguide.com/ Select ?Mobil Stars? then ?Restaurant Stars? or ?Lodging Stars.? The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial Items (SEPT 2006) applies (with the exception of paragraph f). Quotes must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items (NOVEMBER 2006), with its offer. 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 (June 2006) (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 that 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 (JUNE 2007) 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 (Jan 2006) . FAR52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MARCH 2007) (E.O. 11246). FAR 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). FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended. (July 2005) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). This Statement is for Information Only: This is not a Wage Determination U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION, WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20210 REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT, By direction of the Secretary of Labor. Wage Determination No: 1996-0310, Revision No.: 15, Date Of Revision: 05/29/2007 Division of Wage Determinations|, William W. Gross, Director State: Rhode Island: Area: Rhode Island Statewide OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE MINIMUM WAGE RATE Food and Lodging: Employee Class Monetary Wage ? Fringe Benefits (not set) Food Service Worker $8.36 per hour 07070 Dishwasher $7.95 per hour 07250 Waiter/Waitress $7.95 per hour 11240 Maid or Houseman $8.36 per hour 99050 Desk Clerk $8.36 per hour 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 (SEPT 2006) (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 (Feb 2006). (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
- Place of Performance
- Address: 242 ALLENS AVE., PROVIDENCE, RI
- Zip Code: 02905
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 02905
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