DFAS-IN Central Procurement, 8899 E 56th St, Indianapolis IN 46249-0240

R -- INTERPRETING SERVICE (SIGN LANGUAGE) SOL MDA260-97-Q-0046 DUE 090597 POC Carol Pye, Contract Specialist, (317)542-4703/Jerri L. Stang, Contracting Officer, (317)542-4702 The Defense Finance & Accounting Service-Indianapolis Center intends to issue a combined synopsis/request for quotation for commercial item in accordance with FAR, 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. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number is MDA260-97-Q-0046. The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The standard industrial classification (SIC) is 7389 and the small business size standard is $3.5. This acquisition is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The provisions at FAR clauses 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, and any addenda thereto, apply to this acquisition. The provisions at FAR clause 52212-3, Offer, Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition; each offeror shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with the quote. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service intends to make multiple awards (3) for Interpreting Services (sign language) for the period 1 Oct 97 through 30 Sep 98. Interpreting services will be required on an on-call basis for various functions located at Defense Finance & Accounting Service-Indianapolis Center, EEO Office, 8899 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249-0140. Offeror is required to provide written assurance that only qualified interpreters shall perform this service. The exact number of hours required is unknown; however, each anticipated award will be for approximately 400 hours. An unpriced purchase order will be issued to the successful bidder(s) with an initial not to exceed amount. The unpriced purchase order will be executed on a declining balance. A record of the declining balance will be maintained by the EEO Office. The current Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 88-0742, Revision 6, dated 9/30/96 is applicable. However, a new Department of Labor Wage Determination has been requested and will be incorporated. Contingency fee for late cancellation will be considered/evaluated and negotiated. Offerors shall provide the following: (1) hourly charge for interpreter service; (2) mileage/travel charge per visit; and (3) cancellation fee policy. All quotations received will be considered. No telephonic responses to or requests for additional information regarding this RFQ will be accepted. Offerors may fax quotes and requests for additional information to 317-542-4698, Attention: Carol Pye, and must reference the RFQ number or mail the quotes/requests to Defense Finance & Accounting Service-Indianapolis, Contract Support Office, Room 231E, 8899 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249-0240. All quotes must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. (EST), 9/5/97. See Numbered Note No. 1.***** (0225)

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