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R -- SEIZURE, MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSITION OF BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS SERVICES SOL MS-98-Q-0030 DUE 090998 POC Janet R. Hall (703) 416-8983 E-MAIL: Contact the contracting officer via e-mail, Janet.Hall@USDOJ.GOV. This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in far subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written, Request For Quotation (RFQ), solicitation will not be issued. The RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-07. The RFQ number is MS-98-Q-0030 and is issued as a 100% small business set-aside subject to the special authority for acquisition threshold but not greater than $5,000,000.00, including options. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 8741. The small business size standard is $5 million. It is the intent of the USMS to award a purchase order for a base year with 4 one year options. The USMS reserves the right to award to other than the lowest cost quote and incomplete quotes may not be considered for an award. For evaluation, past performance is significantly more important then price. To be considered technically acceptable, the Quoter must submit a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail for the CO to decide that the quotation meets the requirements of the RFQ. The quote must include firm-fixed pricing for all services offered. Services Required: The contractor will provide technical assistance to senior USMS management in the execution of the agencies resposibility related to the seizure, management and dispostion of business(es)and business asset(s). This assistance will include, but not limited to, the following actions: 1. Provide preseizure assistance to determine the viability of pursuing forfeiture of a business entity. 2. Conduct on-sight business reviews to analyze the following: -- Ownership -- Management and administrative systems -- Operations -- facilities and equipment -- staffing -- suppliers -- customers -- competition -- strenghts and weaknesses -- Financial stregth -- assests and liabilities -- Human resources -- Marketing and advertising -- Regulatory, environmental, taxes, license, and other compliance. 3. Draft appropriate Court Orders 4. Assist in the selection of monitors and trustees, to include the drafting of statements of work and billing procedures 5. Conduct Business Appraisals 6. Serve as an expert witness for the government 7. Provide consultation on disposition strategies 8. Assist in the development and rewite of USMS/Department policies governing business seizures. 9. On an as needed basis, conduct independent reviews of program operations and identify deficiencies and make recommendations for corrective action. 10. Develop and conduct training session on an as needed basis. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, and FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items, are applicable to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items, and the clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Evaluation of Commercial Items: The Government will award to the responsible bidder offering the best value in terms of price and past performance. For evaluation, past performance is significantly more important then price. To be considered technically acceptable, the Quoter must submit a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail for the CO to decide that the quotation meets the requirements of the RFQ. NOTE: Quoters responding to this solicitation must submit unit and extended price for all services offered, prompt payment terms, and a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their bids. Pursuant Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items, the following FAR clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: 52.203-6, Alt. I, Restrictions on Subcontractor Salesto the Government; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.21-8, Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, 52.22-43, Fair Labor Standars Act and Service Contract Act and 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels. The Contracting Officer will furnish full text for the above listed claused upon request. "See Note 1". Posted 08/28/98 (W-SN243212). (0240)

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