Department of the Army & Air Force, Vermont Air National Guard, 158 FW/LGC, 68 NCO Drive, Suite B, South Burlington, Vermont 05403-5867

X -- RENTAL OF FACILITIES SOL DAHA4300T0019 DUE 030100 POC Gordon Lesperance Ph:802-660-5443 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, gordon.lesperance@vtburl.ang.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial services provided in accordance with the format in Subparts 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. Solicitation DAHA4300T0019 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. This acquisition has no business size restriction. The SIC code and small business size standard for this procurement are 7999 and $5.0 million respectively. 158FW/LGC, 68 NCO Drive Suite B, South Burlington VT 05403, intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)). The Vermont National Guard intends to issue a firm-fixed price contract to Champlain Valley Exposition Inc. Essex Junction, VT, to hold a public event on 12 August 2000, to host 5,000personnel in military formation, 10,000-15,000 spectators and a static display area outside of approximately 150,000 square feet. Climate controlled display space of more than 35,000 square feet is required as well as parking, restrooms, office space and food concession areas are required for this event. Contractor location must be accessible by the public have expedient ingress and egress and must be equipped with adequate electrical and telephone utilities. The Contractor shall provide personnel to manage parking, facility set-up and clean up including trash removal. The Contractor will provide all logistical and theatrical support for this event, including a U.S. Army Soldier's Show. Interested sources may contact the address above. The following clauses and provisions can be viewed through Internet access at the AF FAR site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil, or may be obtained from the Contracting Officer. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial (Jun 99). Offers must include with their offer a completed copy of provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 99); DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 95); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 99); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 99), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O.11246)(Feb99), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Apr98), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun98), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Jan99), 52.225-19, European Union Sanction for Services (Jan99), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (May99); DFARS 252-212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Requiredto Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Sep 99). Offers must be sent in writing to the Contracting Officer above not later than 1 March 2000 at 4:00 p.m. (EST). Effective 1 Jun 98, contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to receiving and contract award. You can register in the CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at www.ccr2000.com. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which, if timely received will be considered. See numbered Note 22. Posted 01/12/00 (W-SN415270). (0012)

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