X161 -- LEASE/RENTAL OF LODGING FACILITIES. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subparts 12.6 and 13.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation to be issued; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this Request for Quote is N00244-97-Q-8314. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition circular 45. This solicitation is issued on an unrestricted basis for the Lease/Rental of lodging for use by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) personnel. Item 0001, Lease of 5 rooms for up 115 days in accordance with statement of work specifications for period commencing May 19, 1997 through September 12, 1997. Item 0002, Lease of 50 rooms for up 70 days in accordance with statement of work specifications for period commencing 27 May 1997 through 05 August 1997. Statement of work/Specifications: 1) Minimum size of living area is 700 square feet, excluding the bathroom/facilities area. 2) Rooms must provide "quality of life", sanitary living conditions. 3) Minimum furnishings are one queen size bed, two pillows, one blanket, one bedspread, one dresser, one comfortable chair, closet or clothes hanging space, a table or desk suitable for writing, adequate lighting such as one large overhead light and a table lamp. 4) Private bath with shower, tub toilet and sink, a shelf/shelves for toiletries and continuous hot water, to be free of rust, cracks, etc. In the porcelain and surrounding area. Ceiling must be free of damage (cracks, breaks, etc.). 5) Clean carpeted rooms. To be free of insects, dirt, etc., to be shampooed at least every 6 months or less and vacuumed by daily housekeeping services. 6) Room must have a clean, sanitary odor. 7) Color television in good operating condition. 8) Independently controlled air conditioning/heating system in good working order. All units must be securely attached to wall, floor, etc. Be clean, electrically safe and inspected on a regular basis. If unit is a wall unit there should be draft/gap in the surrounding area where it's installed. 9) Door with chain lock or dead bolt which must be securely fastened to the wall/door frame. 10) Minimum change of linen supply to be weekly or bi-weekly or upon change of occupancy, whichever comes first. 11) twenty-four (24) hour telephone service with local calls free of charge. 12) Answering machines and daily mail service. 13) Laundry service available within the apartment or apartment complex. 14) Adequate safe parking (at no additional cost). 15) Location of the apartment to be within a 20 miles, traveling main routes of the 32nd Street Naval Station, San Diego, CA 92136. 16) Check in time must be no later than 3:00 pm. Puget employees are assigned one per room and afforded access to all facilities as regular guests. 17)Contract is sales tax exempt. 18) Term of contract will not be altered without concurrence of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Code 610.13, with appropriate modification to the contract. 19) All rooms shall be essentially identical. 20) All rooms require a kitchen area with pots and pans and cooking utensils, a full stove/oven with cooktop; full efficiency; a microwave oven, and refrigerator. Studio apartments may be deemed acceptable pending availability of one bedroom units. 21) All rooms require a smoke detector and/or sprinkler system in operating condition. A current fire inspection certificate must be posted. 22) All electrical outlets are to be in place and firmly attached to the wall. A minimum of three grounded outlets and no use of extensions cords, to prevent hazardous, unsafe conditions. Inspections and acceptance of the apartment complex will be done by the contracting specialist/officer or PSNS Beach administrator. Puget employees assigned to each apartment are responsible for all long distance phone calls, room service, damages, pets and dependents. Should the contractor elect to provide these additional services, the basis thereof and charges for such services are strictly between the contractor and the employee. The following clauses and provisions are applicable and hereby incorporated into the solicitation by reference and will be provided by the contracting officer in full text upon request. FAR 52.212-1; FAR 52.212-3; FAR 52.212-4; FAR 52.212-5, FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended; FAR 52.222-42, Statement of equivalent rates; DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract terms and conditions; DFAR 252.225-7001, Buy American Act Balance of Payments; DFAR 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Responses from responsible offerors and inquiries may be faxed to Penny Estrada at 619-532-1088 or to the Bid Officer. No phone calls please. WEB: Click here to obtain more information about FISC San Diego., http//www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Use this email address submit you bid via email., william_rodriguez@fmso.navy.mil.

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