Commander (FCP), USCG MLC (Pacific), Finance Division, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

U -- PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) MICROSOFT CERTIFIED TRAINING SESSIONS FOR MICROSOFT NT 3.5 ENVIRONMENT SOL DTCG89-97-65K210 DUE 012797 POC POC: Mark A. Haag, 510-437-3003, Contracting Officer: William H. McIntyre 510-437-3731 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 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. The Request for Quotation Number is DTCG89-97-Q-65K210 and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. This procurement is 100 percent set-aside for small business under SIC Code 8243. The small business size standard for this SIC code is $5 million dollars in annual receipts. type will be a firm fixed price. The scope of work will be to provide Microsoft Certified Training, for the Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 environment, for the following course codes; code 505 Supporting Windows NT 3.51, code 659 Supporting Windows NT Server 3.51, code 472 Internetworking with TCP/IP for NT 3.5, code 632 Core Technologies for Exchange Server. The training will be held for ten (10) Coast Guard Personnel at the Coast Guard Base located on Kodiak Island, in the Gulf of Alaska. These courses shall be taught consecutively. The contractor will be responsible for providing all computer equipment, software, and course materials. The contractor is responsible for all costs associated with providing Microsoft Certified Trainer(s) for the applicable courses. The U.S. Coast Guard will provide the training room, and logistical assistance as needed. All prospective contractors are advised that the U.S. Coast Guard operates a guest housing facility which may be used by the contractor for the duration of this contract. For information on rates and services available, contractors may contact the guest at the lowest cost to the Government. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. All offerors are to include with their offer a completed copy of provision FAR 52.212-3. Copies of FAR 52.212-3 are available upon request from the Contracting Officer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this purchase. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this purchase and the following clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the procurement; FAR 52.218-14, Limitation on Subcontracting (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14), FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Works (29 U.S.C. 793), FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.225-18 European Union Sanction for Services (E.O. 12849), FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended (4 U.S.C. 351 et. seq.). For the purpose of this solicitation, wage determination number 94-2017, which lists occupationcode and title 99260 Instructor as earning a minimum hourly wage of $18.48, health and welfare of $0.90 per hour is applicable. Bidders may obtain a copy of the wage determination by calling the number below. FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et. seq.). For the purpose of this solicitation, the Federal Employee Class is GS1710/09, the hourly rate is $18.03, and $5.41 for fringe benefits. Additional clauses included in the procurement are FAR 52.214-31, Facsimile Bids. The telephone number for the Contracting Offices facsimile machine is (510) 437-3014. Claus 52.243-1, Changes -- Fixed-Price, as amended by inclusion of Alternate II. Clause 52.247-35 F.o.b. Destination, within Consignee's Premises. In addition to the Representations adn Certifications listed above, all prospective contractors shall include proof of certification to teach all courses offered, from Microsoft Corporation. Any quote received without all required representations and certifications will be considered as non-resonsive. Offers are due on 01-27-97, 2:00 P.M. local time. Offers shall be mailed to: Commander, Maintenance & Logistics Command Pacific, Bldg. 10, Room 113, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501-5100, Attn: Mark Haag. Offers must provide at a minimum: (1) solicitation number; (2) name, address, point of contact, and telephone number of the offeror; (3) price and discount terms; (4) a complete copy of the representations and certifications; (5) a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation. (0007)

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