Department of the Army, Baltimore District, Corps of Engineer, 10 South Howard Street, Room 7000, Baltimore, MD 21201-1715

R -- RELOCATION SERVICES FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SOL DACA31-98-R-0021 DUE 012198 POC Regina Wheeler, Contract Specialist, (410) 962-3475 This procurement is unrestricted. Requirements contract for Relocation Services for the Department of Defense Civilian Employees, within the United States and it's possessions. Services will include Relocation Information Counseling, Guaranteed Homesale Service, Marketing Assistance, Property Management Program, and Destination Assistance (Homefinding for Buyers, Homefinding for Renters, and Mortgage Counseling). Approximately 1,500 permanent change of station (PCS) moves annually utilizing these services are anticipated. Offerors must have access to large financial resources, and the capability to manage a nationwide network of vendors which are utilized to perform functions which include, but are not limited to appraisals, inspections, real estate market analysis, home improvement inspections and resale of property. Submittal of a cost and technical proposal will be required. Evaluation Criteria will be identified in the RFP. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS: PRIOR to award, the selected large business low bidder must submit an acceptable subcontracting plan within the time limit prescribed by the contracting officer, consistent with Section 806(b) of Public Laws 100-180, 95-507, 99-661. A minimum of 30% of the total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small business concerns. At least 15% of the total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small disadvantaged business concerns, to include Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions, and a minimum of 8% of all subcontracting dollars be placed with women-owned small businesses. A plan is NOT required with the bid. In order to comply with Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, effective March 1, 1998, all contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award of a Federal contract. Contact CCR Web site at http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec. Registration can also be accomplished via dial up modem at 614-692-6788 (User ID: ccrpub; Password: pub2ccri), or through any DoD Certified Value Added Network. Additionally, a paper form for registration may be obtained from the DoD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1-800-334-3414. Request for solicitation documents should be made in writing to Ms. Regina Wheeler, Department of the Army, Baltimore District, MD 21203-1715, no later than 15 days of listing of this synopsis in the CBD. Issuance o/a 22 Dec 97; opening 21 Jan 98. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. (0339)

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