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R -- SCOPIST SERVICES SOL M00681-00-T-500 DUE 082500 POC Mike LeMaster 760-725-8135/ fax 8445 E-MAIL: lemastermp@mail.cpp.usmc.mil, lemastermp@mail.cpp.usmc.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial Services and is 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; A written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number M00681-00-T-0500 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-19 and DAC 91-13. This is a small business set-aside. The Standard Industrial Code is 7338 and the business size is less 5$ million annually. This requirement is for a firm fixed-price contract for two individuals two provide Scopist services. They shall be provided within the parameters of the Legal Services Support Section (LSSS), Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California for a period of one year with the option to extend two additional one year periods. Contractor personnel shall have specific qualifications and experience in the following areas: Working knowledge of the XScribe 2001 computer-aided transcription software or Eclipse NT is highly preferred. Other similar transcription equipment and software will be considered. Working knowledge of machine stenography theory (preferably StenEd). Experience in transcribing or court reporting using machine stenography. Typing speed: minimum of sixty (60) words per minute. Minimal experience in transcribing criminal proceedings. Standard work hours shall be Monday through Friday, approximately eight (8) hours per day (flexible hours between 7:30 AM -- 5:30 PM), excluding Federal holidays. Collectively transcribe approximately 250 pages of verbatim transcript on a daily basis, or individually transcribe approximately 60 pages of verbatim transcript daily. The Contractor will provide daily transcription support for a team of approximately eight (8) military court reporters in preparing verbatim records of trial for courts-martial, to include the following: Daily transcription of approximately 250 pages (60 pages if performed by individual contractors) if verbatim, 50 lines per page text, using the Xscribe 2001 computerized transcription software, back-up audio-tapes, and supporting exhibits. Perform initial transcription of records of trial for accuracy and make, for reporter, if translatable, dictionary entries for untranslates into a global dictionary. Perform a spell check on the records of trial using computer-aided software.make index commands for computer automated indexing of the records of trial. Proofread the records of trial from the monitor. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Aug 1998) applies to this acquisition. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions FAR 52.212-3, Offer Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan 1999) with their proposals. The FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Apr 1998), applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) applies with the following applicable clauses from paragraph (b): FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government-Alternate I, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies, and FAR 52.225-21 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, DFARS 252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. FAR 52.222-41 Service contract act of 1965, as amended (41 usc. 351f Et Seq.FAR 52.222-4)STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 1989) In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. THIS STATEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY: IT IS NOT A WAGE DETERMINATION ;Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits Scopist $9.47. FAR 52.228.5 INSURANCE -- WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997) applies to this contracting action. Any contract awarded, as a result of this solicitation will be an order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government considering price and price-related factors. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies with paragraph (a) completed as follows and the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Offerors capability to meet the Government's needs, to include 100% compatibility; (2) completion time of services and (3) Price. Mailed or faxed copy offers must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. PST, on 25 August. Faxed offers should be addressed to Sgt. Mike LeMaster 760-725-8445. Offer sent via US Postal Service should be mailed to the Contracting Division, P.O. Box 1609, Oceanside, CA 92051-1609, Attn: Sgt. Mike LeMaster. If offer is to be sent via Federal Express, address should read Contracting Division, Bldg. 22180, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055, Attn: Sgt. Mike LeMaster. Posted 08/11/00 (W-SN485237). (0224)

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