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X -- SLEEPING ROOMS AND CONFERENCE ROOMS SOL APODAMTI-0027-0 DUE 082400 POC Joanne Mann Contracting Officer (612) 370-2241 or fac (612) 370-2136 E-MAIL: /presol, Joanne.Mann@usda.gov. The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C., has a requirement for sleeping rooms for 25 people for four nights each, four the New Employee Orientation on: November 13, 14, 15, 16; December 3, 4, 5, 6; February 5, 6, 7, 8; April 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; April 30, May 1, 2, 3; June 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; June 25, 26, 27, 28; and meeting rooms for: November 14, 15, 17; December 4, 5, 6, 8; February 6, 7, 9; April 2, 3, 4, 6; May 1, 2, 4; June 26, 27, 29. A fixed price purchase order will result unde SIC 7011. Submit faxed quotation to the "Purchasing Section" at (612) 370-2136. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested anda written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1; Fixed Price 52.243-1; Evaluation -Commercial Items 52.212-2; Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3; Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items 52.212-4; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items 52.212-5. All responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE AUGUST 24, 2000, by 2:00 p m local time. Offers should include taxpayer identification number _______________ and DUNS number ________________________. SPECIFICATIONS: HOTEL -- The hotel selected must be within a 4-mile radius of the USDA Headquarters South Building located at 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC.; accommodate both meeting and lodging needs in the same establishment. Hotel must be located in a safe, well-lighted area. Within 3-1/2 blocks from a metro rail subway system station. On-site central office space, approximately 9 X 12, to coordinate the use of computer, fax, copier, telephone and area for brief small group meetings. LODGING -- Up to 25 single occupancy sleeping rooms for four (4) nights. Individual sleeping rooms to be equipped with data ports. Must be approved under the Fire Safety Act regulation. MEETING ROOM -- Minimum of 1,000 square feet of meeting space with ample adjustable lighting conducive for training environment. Meeting room set up by 7:30 a m each morning, except Thursdays, when meeting space is not required. Meeting room shall include exhibit area to accommodate display table, head table, training equipment; TV, VCR, overhead projector, projection screen, LCD projector, and laptop computer. Seating configuration to accommodate up to 25 people in U-shape with an unobstructed view of the designated exhibit area. The configuration must also allow for 10 chairs around the perimeter of the room. DINING FACILITIES: Dining facility readily accessible on the hotel premises as well as optional dining facilities within 3-1/2 blocks of the hotel. Provide room service. BREAKS: Provide coffee, tea and decaffeinated coffee by 7:30 a m each morning with midmorning refresh. Provide soft drinks by 2:00 p m each day, except Fridays. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS: Secure storage of training equipment and materials. AMS Training Institute will be permitted to provide its own A/V equipment, without fee. Equipment includes TV, VCR, overhead projector, projection screen, LCD projector, and laptop computer. ACCESSIBILITY: Hotel must be compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act providing adequate accommodations for individuals with mobility, sight and hearing disabilities in the meeting rooms, rest rooms, sleeping rooms and on-site restaurant. Posted 08/18/00 (W-SN487892). (0231)

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