Commandant of the Marine Corps, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps (Code LBC), Washington, DC 20380-0001

U -- COURT REPORTER TRAINING SOL M00027-00-Q-0004 DUE 121799 POC Contact point, Mr. Lee Robinson, (703) 695-6525, x2513, Mr. Jeffrey Non (703) 695-6528, x2529, Contracting Officer, Ms. Barbara Labriola, (703) 695-6225, x252527!! This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, M00027-00-Q-0004, 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; quotes are requested. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THERE IS NO OTHER DOCUMENT. This notice is considered a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. The U.S. Marine Corps has a requirement to train approximately seven Marines per year as court reporters. The training program must be approved by the National Court Reporters Association and take place within a 50 mile radius of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. At the end of a 24 month training period, the Marines must be capable of achieving no less than 200 words per minute. The program will include at least six credit hours of computer-aided transcription editing,, six credit hours of reporting procedures, nine credit hours of machine shorthand theory, three credit hours of profesionalism and ethics, three credit hours of legal terminology and court structure, and nine credit hours of English. The contract will be for a period of one year beginning January 1, 2000 with four one-year options for a total of five years. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition (access to the FAR may be obtained via the Internet site: http://www.arnet.gov/far/). 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, plus any subsequent addenda. 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is found to be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered (Past Performance). 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. NOTE: Offerors must include a completed copy of this provision with their quote. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, plus any subsequent addenda. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. The following sub-paragraphs under paragraph (b) of 52.212-5 are hereby checked: (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (20), and (22). Interested vendors must have a Valid Trading Partner registration in the Central Contractor Registration System (CCR). For information on registering in the CCR, call 1-888-227-2423 or via the Internet site: http://www.ccr2000.com. Furnish DUNS number, Taxpayer ID number (TIN), and CAGE code with quote. Telephonic responses will not be considered. Written responses whould be forwarded to Mr. Lee Robinson, or Mr. Jeffrey Non, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (LBC), #2 Navy Annex, Room 2135, Washington, D.C. by 2:00 p.m. on December 17, 1999.***** Posted 12/02/99 (W-SN405227). (0336)

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