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X -- LEASE OR RENTAL OF FACILITIES SOL TIRNO-00-Q-LNJ01 DUE 061900 POC Contract Specialist, Sharlene Hagans, (202) 283-1471 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 package will not be issued. Solicitation number TIRNO-00-Q-LNJ01 is issued as a request for quotations. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clause are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. The award will be made to one offeror who fully meets the requirements for providing meeting room, breakout room, office space and audio visual equipment as specified below for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) NORD/NC 5.5 Mid-term bargaining sessions. The period of performance for the bargaining sessions will be October 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001. Hotels shall provide a quotation for the following contract line item number (CLIN): CLIN 001: one (1) meeting room with stardard table and chairs to accommodate 15-25 people; CLIN 002: one (1) breakout room with standard table and chairs to accommodate 10-15 people; CLIN 003: one (1) meeting space suitable for office space with dual phones with two telephone lines, data ports and analog fax lines. The IRS will pay for the installation of the analog fax line. Hotel shall have 15 amp circuits to operate up to six PC's, two printers, facsimile machine and shredder and a 110-115 volt, 20 amp plug circuit for a full-size copy machine; CLIN 004: audiovisual equipment/labor and business center services. The meeting rooms must be available forIRS/NTEU use seven (7) days per week; twenty-four (24) hours per day. The office space must be available for use seven (7) days per week: twenty-four (24) hours per day. All meeting space shall be enclosed space not accessible to the general public. The hotel must be located in Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and be within five block radius of a metro stop or must provide shuttle service to/from metro stop. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible for contract award, the hotel must meet the following mandatory reqirements: (1) Hotel must be compliant with Hotel/Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, 15 U.S.C. 2201 et. seq. (Public Law 101-391) and must hold a FEMA Certification Number (See FEMA http:www.usfa.fema.gov); (2) Hotel must be compliant with the Americans with Disablity Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et.se. (ADA). The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, and FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquistion. Evaluation award will be made to that offeror whose quote meets the specifications listed above and is the most advantageous price to the government. Offerors shall inclued a fully exected copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquistion. Per FAR 12.603 (b) the SF 1449 is not used. FAR clause 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, and 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disable Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era. Offerors not in possession of the above referenced clauses and provisions in full text may obtain a copy via the INTERNET at http://www.arnet.gov or by contacting the contract specialist. All responsible sources who can provide the above requirements shall submit written quotations no later then 15 days from the published date of this announcement. The government intends to award a firm fixed price order. All quotes shall include price(s); FOB point; a POC (name and telephone number); GSA contract number if applicable; business size and payment terms. Quotes over 10 pages in total will not be accepted by facsimile. All questions must be submitted in writing and received by facsimile at (202) 283-1511/12 or mail. Posted 06/05/00 (W-SN461462). (0157)

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