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V -- CHINESE MISSION AIR CHARTER SOL HQ-99-13 DUE 060999 POC Jan K. Wisor, 202/305-2130 (i)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 this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation HQ-99-13 will be issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) per FAR Part 13. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquistion circular 97-06. (iv) This is a small business set aside. The applicable standard industrial classification code and small business size status is 4522 and 1,500 employees. (v) The contract line item is: Commercial Air Charter Transportation (see description below); quantity 1 service. This order will be issued for a firm fixed price. (vi) Description (all listed decription elements are minimum requirements for award): Commercial Air Charter Transportation required for one aircraft capable of transporting up to 270 migrant passengers from Saipan International Airport, on the island of Saipan, to Changle Airport in Fuzhou, China. The aircraft shall depart on or about 4:00am from Saipan on June 11, 1999 and fly directly to Fuzhou, China for landing and offloading the passengers and return to Saipan. The contractor has the option of either returning to the point of origin after the offloading or commencing the flight from Fuzhou, China for pick up of the migrants on Saipan and return to point of origin. Special Considerations: the contractor will be required to provide 30 Chinese speaking guards for the mission. (vii) Delivery -- as stated in the description above. The Government shall consider any quotes from offerors who cannot/will not make delivery of the service as stated above as non-responsive. (viii) FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items" is incorporated by reference, with the following addenda: Offerors shall submit with the Quote a signed self certification to the effect the chartered commercial aircraft company is in compliance with the FAA Rules and Regulations. Offerors shall submit past performance information in their quote. As a minimum, this shall consist of at least three recent, prior customer points of contact with phone numbers for performance of similar experiences. Past performance information may be rejected by the government. (ix) FAR 52.212-2 "Evaluation-Commercial Items" applies to this procurement. This is a best value procurement. Price and past performance evaluation will be evaluated equally. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 "Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items" with the quote. (xi) The FAR clause 52.212-4 "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items" and (xii) FAR Clause 52.212-5 "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items" apply to this acquisition. No additional FAR clauses apply. (xiii and xiv) -- Not Applicable. (xv) Numbered Note 1 applies. (xvi) quotes are due no later than 1:00PM EST on June 9, 1999. Quotes should be faxed to Jan Wisor at fax number (202) 514-3353 or by mail clearly marked as follows: INS, Attn: Jan Wisor, Room 2208, Procurement Division, 425 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC 20536. (xvii) For information, fax questions to Jan Wisor at (202) 514-3353. Interested parties are encouraged to review the CBD for changes to this solicitation in the interim time until award of this requirement. Posted 06/07/99 (W-SN340159). (0158)

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