Immigration & Naturalization Service, Procurement Division, 425 I St., NW, Room 2208, Washington, DC 20536

99 -- LOADING, INVENTORY, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF STATION OF PRODUCT SOL ADM-9-00203(vs) DUE 080299 POC Victoria Short, Contract Specialist, 202/514-1959 99 -- 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for proposal, RFP: ADM-R-00203(vs). This solicitation document and its incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. The Standard Industrial Classification code for this procurement is 4214. The government's intent is to make a single award. Services are required as described in the following Statement of Work: The contractor shall provide support and warehousing related services for the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). These services shall include removal, transporting, inventory of equipment, 6-month storage, and re-delivery to INS location. Specifically, the contractor shall provide these services for approximately 200 -- 400 stations of product from two locations. Location of products: 1. INS, 425 I Street, NW Rooms 4014/4213, Washington, DC 20374 (Note: The removal of products from the INS location must be completed after normal business hours or on the weekend); and 2. Chesapeake Furniture Contractors Network, Inc., 1002 Wilso Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21223. Site visit of the two locations are available. Contractors must contact and receive approval prior to visiting the sites from Contract Specialist, Victoria Short, 202/514-1959. The contractor shall provide all necessary management, supervision, and personnel to perform these duties. Deliverable: A written and electronic version of the inventory list for both locations shall be provided to INS. The due date of the deliverable will be discussed with the successful offeror prior to award. A sample of the format to be utilized shall be provided at the time of proposal submission. The Government reserves the right to make necessary changesto the format prior to accepting and approving the proposed format. The contractor shall provide a technical and cost proposal. Technical Proposal Format: The technical proposal shall consist of a cover sheet on letterhead stationary listing the RFP being responded to; the offeror's name, location, and telephone/fax numbers; a brief statement indicating understanding of the requirements. The firm providing these services must provide 3 references for past performance evaluation that include a brief description of the services/personnel provided, a contact name, and a current phone and fax number. The services performed must have been performed during the last 3 years and should be similar to the requested services. A separate price proposal shall be submitted. The price proposal shall specifically address labor to load, delivery to contractor providing these services warehouse, offload into storage, monthly storage fee for 6 months with the understanding that the Government has the option to extend for an additional 6 months at the same rate, and the re-delivery and off load of equipment to INS location. Submissions shall consist of a pricing proposal, a technical proposal, sample inventory format, and a list of references (an original and two copies of each). The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The addenda to this provision is that the SF 1449 will not be used or accepted. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer (as part of the price proposal). The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Any clauses or provisions referenced in this notice can be accessed at http://www.arnet.gov. Offers are due August 2, 1999, by 12:00 Noon EST, at the following location: U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Procurement Division, Room 2208, 425 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20536, Attn: Victoria Short. All responsive, responsible offers received shall be considered. "See Note 1". Posted 07/23/99 (W-SN358369). (0204)

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