HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Notice Date

May 22, 2001

Contracting Office

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Contract Management Branch, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 228, Alexandria, VA 22302

ZIP Code

22302

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services in accordance with the format in Federal acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. A list of specific requirements for Food/Beverage service will be faxed as requested. Solicitation number RFQ-FS010217 is hereby issued as a Request for Quotation under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The SIC code is 7011, and the small business size standard is $5M. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which, if timely received, will be considered. The Government requires hotel accommodations in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the dates of July 16-20, 2001. As a result a cost/benefit analysis performed by this agency, it was determined that Albuquerque, NM represented the best overall value to the government. Offers for locations outside Albuquerque, NM will not be considered. Proposed establishment must appear on the list of FEMA-approved hotels. Requirements: Sleeping rooms for 100 people for the nights of July 16-19, 2001. Meeting rooms for July 17-19, 2001 as follows: One room to accommodate 100 people (theater seating) for all day on July 17, and the afternoons of July 18 and July 19; five break-out rooms to accommodate 25 participants in each room (classroom seating) for all day on July 18, and until noon on July 19. Food and beverage service for 100 people as follows: Evening break menu (hot hor d'oeuvres included) for July 16 and Jul 17; morning, mid-morning, and afternoon snacks for July 17, 18 and 19. NOTE: Specific food/beverage requirements may be requested by fax (703-305-2071) or e-mail (kathy.wickman@fns.usda.gov). Audio/visual equipment requirements: One projection screen and one projector capable of linking to a laptop computer in each meeting room (totaling six) each day. The following FAR Clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Mar 2000); 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999). Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable (meets or exceeds total requirements) offeror. Offers must be received by Kathy Wickman, USDA, FNS not later than 3:00pm, June 6, 2001. Offers must reference RFQ-FS010217. Offers may be faxed to the attention of Kathy Wickman at 703-305-2071, or mailed to USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Contracts Branch, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010524/SPMSC001.HTM (W-142 SN50M801)