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X -- LEASE OR RENTAL OF FACILITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH RETREATS SOL N00244-98-Q-0024 DUE 111997 POC Points of Contact: Bid Officer, 619-532-2690/2692, fax: 1088/1089, Contracting Officer, Ralph Franchi, 619-532-2568, fax: 2347 WEB: ., http://www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via e-mail., ralph_a._franchi@fmso.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in the FAR Part 12 and FAR 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation to be issued, proposals are being requested from this announcement, a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N00244-98-Q-0024. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-01. This solicitation is issued on a restricted basis, utilizing Standard Industrialization Classification Code of 7032. FISC-San Diego is announcing a requirement for the following: Lodging, meals and use of facilities for Personal and Spiritual Growth Retreats in the San Diego, CA area. Retreats will be for (72) and (48) hour periods. Periods of performance required are: 04-07 December 1997 (72hrs), 22-25 Jan 98 (72hrs), 19-22 Feb 98 (72hrs), 19-22 Mar 98 (72hrs), 27-29 Mar 98(48hrs), 16-19 Apr (72hrs), 07-10 May 98 (72hrs), 04-07 Jun 98 (72hrs), 11-14 Jun 98 (72 hrs), 19-21 Jun 98 (48 hrs), 9-12 Jul (72 hrs), 27-30 Aug 98 (72 hrs), 04-06 Sep 98 (48 hrs), 10-13 Sep 98 (72 hrs). Specifications and requirements for the retreats are defined as follows: Physical requirements must be made for a minimum of (35) people per retreat. Facility requirements, a single site with exclusive use for berthing and meetings. The retreat site must allow for personal solitude and time in a confidential atmosphere for participants who are dealing with personal issues throughout the retreat. A separate berthing area is required for the chaplain and five team members. A minimum of thirty-five beds, complete with linens and pillows must be provided. Each room must have adequate space for personal belongings. Separate berthing areas for men and women must be provided. Bathing, showering and toilet facilities must be sanitary and in good working order. Separate facilities must be available for men and women. A plenary room with a capacity of thirty-five is required to include electrical outlets for stereo equipment. Three meeting areas large enough to accommodate eight to ten people per meeting is needed. Berthing areas may be acceptable for small group meetings, but are not desired. Recorded music will be played throughout the day and evening from in side the plenary room. Other groups in adjacent areas will need to be informed. Arrival time at the beginning of the retreats will be approximately 7:00 to 7:30 pm. A snack is to be provided each evening beginning on Friday at approx. 8:00pm. The snack is to consist of cake, cookies and an alternative snack for dieters, such as, fruit, raw vegetables, coffee, and fruit juices or punch is also to be provided. Coffee, regular and de-caffeinated, tea, hot chocolate, cold juices and water must be available at all times. Meal schedule is as follows: Day of arrival: snack, Breakfast 7:30-8:00am, Lunch 12:00-12:30pm, Dinner 6:00-6:30pm, Day of departure menu: Breakfast 7:30-8:00am, Lunch 12:00-12:30. These times are approximate and should be flexible within the hour at the discretion of the chaplain. On full session days three balanced meals shall be provided. The following sample menu is suggested: Snack: Dessert and fresh fruit. Breakfast: Juice and milk, regular and low fat. Cold cereal, toast, eggs, meat entree, bacon, ham or sausage, potatoes, fresh fruit, butter, jam, jelly, honey, salt and pepper OR juice and milk, regular and low fat. Cold cereal, toast, waffles or pancakes with syrup, meat entree, bacon, ham or sausage, fresh fruit, butter, jam, jelly, honey, salt and pepper. Lunch: Juice and milk, regular and low fat. Soup and salad with dressing, sandwiches with meat and cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and condiments for sandwiches, french fries or potato chips, dessert. Alternate Lunch menu: Juice and milk, regular and low fat, soup and salad with some of the following salad items: lettuce, peppers, celery, carrots, cheese, ham, eggs, radishes, broccoli, cauliflower, sprouts, tuna salad, croutons. Fresh fruit, bread and butter, dessert. Dinner: Juice and milk, soup or salad with dressing, hot meal dish with potatoes or casserole, fresh vegetable, particularly green vegetables, fresh fruit, bread and butter, no dessert (to be saved for evening snack). Area must be accessible to a large bus. Medical emergencies that may occur during the retreat will be handled by the Credo (Navy) Staff. The Credo staff will be responsible for determining the proper course of action, and they will call the local 911 emergency number. If the situation permits, the Credo staff will utilize Navy on-duty personnel for the use of a government vehicle. If the neither the 911 services or the Navy transportation are available the contractor is to provide one-way transportation services to the nearest local hospital. The retreat site must have staff personnel available throughout the retreat period. The Director of Credo San Diego must be notified two weeks in advance of any disruption of retreat facilities that may affect future retreats. A phone must be available for Credo staff use. Heating and ventilation must be kept a comfortable levels at all times during the retreats. All facilities must be clean, neat and ready upon arrival. Contractors that can provide the listed Lodging and facilities for this type of retreat in the greater San Diego are encouraged to submit a proposal. Contractors submitting bids for this requirement are to provide the following information: (a) total cost for each retreat period, payment terms, taxpayers ID#, Cage code, Duns/Bradstreet#, (b) A minimum of two references of a current group that you have provided this type of service to. THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS ARE APPLICABLE AND ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED INTO THE SOLICITATION BY REFERENCE AND WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IN FULL TEXT UPON REQUEST. NOTE: THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROVISIONS FROM THE FAR AND DFARS CAN BE ACCESSED VIA THE INTERNET USING THE FOLLOWING WEB-SITE ADDRESS: www.arnet.gov OR www.deskbook.osd.mil FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provision with their proposals: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and certifications Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds, The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans: FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers: FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, DFARS 252.225-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses and applicable for (b): DFARS 252.225-7001; Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations system. The government intends to make a single award of a Firm Fixed Price contract to the most responsible offeror whose bid provides the best technical and cost value to the government. The following criteria will be used to evaluate the proposals information per Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items: Award will be made to the offeror that meets the solicitations minimum criteria for technical capability at the overall lowest pricing. To be determined technically acceptable, the references provided will be reviewed and data provide will be considered. The government intends to make a single award of a Firm-Fixed Price contract to the most responsible offeror whose bid provides thebest technical and cost value to the government. Offers from responsible contractors may be FAXED to: Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Regional Contracts Dept., Code 2611, Attn.: Ralph Franchi, San Diego, CA 92132. Fax no.: 619-532-2347. Requests for information regarding this solicitation may be addressed to Contracting Officer. Quotes must be received no later than 3:00p.m. (PST) on 11/19/97. Inquiries may also be addressed via e-mail to: ralph_a._franchi@fmso.navy.mil Do not mail in your quotations. Reference solicitation number: N00244-98-Q-0024 on all requests for information. This solicitation is issued as restricted to small businesses. See numbered Note 1. (0309)

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