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

R -- INTERPRETING SERVICE (SIGN LANGUAGE) SOL MDA260-98-R-0013 DUE 071798 POC Carol Pye, Contract Specialist, 317-510-4703 or Jerri L. Stang, Contracting Officer, 317-510-4702 The Defense Finance & Accounting Service -- Indianapolis Center intends to issue a combined synopsis/request for proposal 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. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Proposal (RFQ) Number is MDA260-98-Q-0013 and should be referenced on all correspondence. The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The standard industrial classification (SIC) is 7389 and the small business size standard is $5.0. This acquisition is being procured under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Department of Defense requires all contractors to beregistered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) no later than May 31, 1998 to receive solicitations, contract awards or payments. 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 contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR clauses necessary in implementing provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components: 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small, Disadvantaged and Woman-owned Small Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled & Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment reports on special Disabled Veterans & Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-19, European Union Sanction for Services; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended; 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. The provisions at FAR clause 52.212-3, 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 & Accounting Service intends to make multiple awards (approximately 3) for Interpreting Services (sign language) for the period 1 Oct 98 through 30 Sep 99 with two option years. 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(s) 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 approximately 400 hours. Line items are as follows: 0001 (Base Year, 10/1/98 -- 9/30/99), 400 hours; 0002 (Option Year 1, 10/1/99 -- 9/30/00), 400 hours; 0003 (Option Year 2, 10/1/00 -- 9/30/01), 400 hours. Option years will be exercised via modification to the contract if in the best interest to the Government. An unpriced contract will be issued to the successful bidder(s) with an initial not to exceed amount. The unpriced contract 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 required and will be incorporated. Contingency fee for late cancellation will be considered, evaluated and negotiated. Offerors shall provide the following: (1) hourly fee for interpreter service; (2) mileage/travel fee per visit, if applicable; and (3) cancellation fee policy. All proposals received will be considered. No telephonic responses to or requests for additional information regarding this RFQ will be accepted. Offerors may fax proposals and requests for additional information to 317-510-4698, Attention: Carol Pye, and must reference the RFQ number or mail the proposal request to Defense Finance & Accounting Service-Indianapolis, Contract Support Office, Room 231E, 8899 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249-0240. All proposals must be received no later than 300 p.m. (EST), 7/8/98. See Numbered Note No. 1. Posted 06/24/98 (0175)

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