USPFO for Washington, Attn: Contracting Office, Bldg 32, Camp Murray, Tacoma, WA 98430-5170

X -- CONFERENCE SERVICES SOL DAHA45-00-T-0027 POC Denise Sheppard 253-512-8970 E-MAIL: chick here to contact the contracting officer via, thibeaur@wa-arng.ngb.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 DAHA45-00-T-0027 is issued as a request for quotation. The period of performance for this purchase order will be 25-27 August 2000. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 7011. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Conference services to include lodging, meals, classroom set-up, audio-visual equipment and administrative support for 125 people. Conference location must be within a 30-minute commute from Sea-Tac International Airport. Specifications as follows: CLIN #1_13 double occupancy guest rooms with private bath for 2 nights; CLIN #2_60 single dormitory rooms with shared bath for 2 nights; CLIN #3_conference rooms: one large conference room capable of holding at least 250 people, available 25-27 August 200, 6 smaller conference/classroom/ breakout rooms, capable of holding at least 30 people for both 26 and 27 August; CLIN #4_buffet type meals for 125 attendees, 2 ea breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners; CLIN #5_4 ea additional conference/breakout rooms for 2 days capable of holding 30 people; CLIN #6_ audio visual equipment, to include one VCR, one attached 20-inch television. Projections screens to be available in each conference room. Dining facility must be easily accessible from conference room area. Interested contractors are required to submit a technical description of their facilities in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. All responsible sources who can fulfill the above requirements shall submit a written quote and other relevant information regarding their facility and accommodations, which must be compatible. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be mostadvantageous "Best Value" to the Government, price and other factors considered. Evaluation will be based on the following factors: 1) Price, 2) lodging requirements described in this announcement, 3) conference rooms described in this announcement, 4) food service described in this announcement, 5) audio visual services, and 6) past performance. Any factors that contribute to the effectiveness of the training session will be given consideration. Offerors should provide references to be used for evaluating your past performance, a list of three (3) agencies/companies (please include the address, telephone number and contact person) for which you have provided similar services within the past three (3) years. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, and FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Evaluation/award will be made to that offeror whose quote meets the specifications listed above and is most advantageous price to the government. Offerors shall include a fully executed copy of FAR provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. FAR Clause 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration, and DFARS Clause 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration apply to this acquisition. 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 Disabled 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 than 7 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 number if applicable; business size and payment terms. Quotes over 10 pages in total will not be accepted by facsimile. This award is being made under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Part 13 of FAR. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation and response to this announcement. Interested parties should fax or e-mail their proposals to Denise Sheppard at FAX 253-512-8009, e-mail address is sheppard@wa-arng.ngb.army.mil. Posted 07/12/00 (W-SN474143). (0194)

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