U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SYSTEMS COMMAND, ACQUISITION DIRECTORATE, ATTN AMSSC-AD, NATICK MA 01760-5011

X -- MEMBERSHIPS TO A FULL SERVICE SPORTS/HEALTH FACILITY SOL DAAK60-97-R-9602 DUE 103096 POC Contract Specialist ED LAVIGNE (508) 233-4367 Fax (508) 233-5286 (Site Code DAAK60) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item health club membership 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract is intended to be used in the procurement of the health club memberships for approximately 130 Military Soldiers. The duration of the contract will be for one year from the time of award, with four option years. The health club shall be a full service facility that is located within a 10 mile radius of the Soldier Systems Command (SSCOM), Natick Ma 01760. The facility shall be capable of accommodating two formations of approximately 50 soldiers each, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 0615 to 0730 in two separate indoor semi-private areas to conduct military formations and physical training exercises without interference. There will be an approximate number of 130 military personnel that will require use of the facility during normal business hours. Actual number of military personnel that will require use of the facility will fluctuate due to Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY) and End Tour of Service (ETS). Facility shall have an indoor Swimming Pool with a certified lifeguard on duty during operating hours. Swimming pool shall be made available once a year for the exclusive use of the military to conduct a drown proofing class. The actual date of the drown proofing class will be made in agreement with the contractor and the military; Free Weight Room equipped with the following but not limited to: flat benches, incline benches, decline benches, cross cables, dumbbells in various increments, curling bars, straight bars, iron weights in various increments, preacher benches, squat racks, and various leg machines and other free weight equipment that is required for a total upper and lower body workout; Nautilus Equipment for a total upper and lower body workout; Aerobics Room capable of accommodating groups of 25 or more; Full Size Basketball Court; Cardiovascular Equipment to include the following but not limited to: stair masters, life cycles, treadmills and rowing machines. All of the above shall be available to the soldiers without restrictions. Military shall have the same rights and privileges as all other paying members. Military shall be afforded the opportunity to join any club sponsored league or activity ( i.e basketball league, racquetball league, swimming league, lifting competitions, etc.). The facility shall have babysitting available after 4:30pm Monday through Friday. The cost of babysitting will be borne by the individual soldier. The facility shall have separate male and female lockers, showers and restroom areas. Lockers shall be available on a daily, first come first serve basis. The facility shall have weekday and weekend hours. Husbands/Wives and children (under 18 years of age) of the military members shall be given full use of the facility. The contractor who receives the award will be given a list of all the names of the military personnel and dependants that will require the use of the facility and the list will be updated on a as needed basis. This solicitation document incorporates FAR provisions and clauses in affect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-33 as applicable. FAR Provisions 52.217-4 and 52.217-5. FAR Clauses 52.203-10, 52.217-8, 52.217-9, 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37 and 52.233-3. DFAR Provision 252.212-7000 and DFAR Clause 252.212-7001. FAR Provision 52.212-2 applies and the following evaluation factors shall be used to evaluate offers in descending order of importance: (1) Areas set aside for the two formations of military personnel; (2) Quantity of weight equipment; (3) Variety of weight, nautilus and cardiovascular equipment; (4) Quality of all equipment; (5) Additional amenities (racquetball courts, tennis courts, personal trainers, indoor track, bodyfat analysis equipment and any other service/item not listed in the scope of work above); (6) Hours of operation; (7) Size of the facility; (8) Cleanliness of the entire facility (9) Cost of all individually chargeable items/services including babysitting; (10) Price of base year and option years. Written proposals requested (5 copies). Contractors shall address all the evaluation criteria above in detail, in their proposals. All Contractors submitting proposals will be required to give a tour of their facility during normal business hours to selected Government and Military personnel. Government will pay monthly via contractors submitted invoice. Following the evaluation of all proposals and walkthroughs conducted of the contractors facility the Government will select the facility that provides the best value to the Government. Because the award will be based on cost and other factors, award may be made to other than the low offeror. Response time is 30 October 1996 by 3:30pm EST for submission of proposals to the above contracting office. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 with its offer and certification in DFARS 252.225-7000. The applicable SIC Code for this requirement is 7991. For the purpose of this requirement, any concern with a total revenue of less than $3.5 million is considered a small business. Firms responding to this announcement shall indicate whether or not they are a small or small disadvantaged business concern. This is a 100 percent small business set aside. E-mail address for Edward Lavigne Contract Specialist, elavigne@natick-amed02.army.mil. (0278)

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