SOLICITATION NOTICE
X -- Lodging Services for National Labor Relations Board Professional Exchange Programs - Pricing Sheet
- Notice Date
- 5/23/2018
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 721110
— Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
- Contracting Office
- National Labor Relations Board, Division of Administration, Acquisitions Management Branch, 1099 14th Street, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20570, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20570
- Solicitation Number
- 63NLRB18R00PEP
- Archive Date
- 6/12/2018
- Point of Contact
- Delfina St. Clair, Phone: 2022734212
- E-Mail Address
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delfina.st.clair@nlrb.gov
(delfina.st.clair@nlrb.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Pricing Sheet National Labor Relations Board 2018 Professional Exchange Program and Administrative Professionals Exchange Program Washington, DC Contracting Office Address National Labor Relations Board, 1015 Half St, SE, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20570. Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-97. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 721120, with a small business size standard of $32.5M. Overview The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent Federal agency created by Congress in 1935 to administer the National Labor Relations Act, the primary law governing relations between unions and employers in the private sector. The purpose of these programs is to introduce employees from the NLRB's Regional offices to Headquarters personnel and to train them in Headquarters functions and procedures. The National Labor Relations Board, 1015 Half St, SE, Washington, DC 20570 is seeking to acquire lodging for the NLRB's 2018 Professional Exchange and Administrative Professionals Exchange Programs. Training Dates The Professional Exchange Program will be held in 2 separate sessions: Session 1: Monday, July 9 - Friday, August 3, 2018 Session 2: Monday, August 6 - Friday, August 31, 2018. The Administrative Professionals Exchange Program will be held in 1 session: Session 2A: Monday, August 6 - Friday, August 17, 2018 Requirements Lodging accommodations for approximately 12 - 13 individuals per each session of the Professional Exchange Program, and for approximately 10 individuals in the Administrative Professionals Exchange Program, which shall require at a minimum: Providing approximately the following number of sleeping rooms for the below training dates. All rooms will be provided at or below the government per diem rate. Professional Exchange Program: Session 1: Monday, July 9 - Friday, August 3, 2018; $175/night; 13 Rooms Session 2: Monday, August 6 - Friday, August 31, 2018; $175/night; 13 Rooms Administrative Professionals Exchange Program will be held in 1 session: Session 2A: Monday, August 6 - Friday, August 17, 2018; $175/night; 10 Rooms If necessary, due to availability, lodging may be provided at different locations. The hotel must be located in Washington, DC, in a safe area, preferably within a ten to fifteen minute walk of NLRB's Headquarters located at 1015 Half St, SE as well as within walking distance of a variety of restaurants. Sleeping rooms should be clean, well-furnished and include usual amenities for overnight accommodations as well as a fully equipped kitchen. Kitchens should include refrigerator, cooktop, microwave, silverware, pots, pans, dishes, and other usual kitchen features. All rooms must include free high-speed internet access (WIFI preferred). "Handicapped-accessible" rooms should be available upon demand when employees make room reservations. In addition, the hotel must include complimentary on-premises exercise facility with state of the art equipment such as elliptical trainers, treadmills, bikes and other strength training equipment that are properly maintained and in good working condition. All interested companies shall provide quotes for the following: Line ItemDescriptionQuantityUOMUnit PriceTotal Price 1Session 1: Lodging for 13 participants for 25 nights at or below Government per diem. (July 9 - August 3, 2018)325Nights 2Session 2: Lodging for 13 participants for 25 nights at or below Government per diem. (August 6 - 31, 2018)325Nights 3.Session 2A: Lodging for 10 participants for 10 participants for 7 nights at or below Government per diem. (August 6 - 17, 2018) 100Nights Basis for Award The NLRB intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. The objective of the NLRB is to select the quote that represents the best value to the government while meeting or exceeding the requirements. All evaluation factors and their relative importance are set forth in this RFQ. A site visit of the facility may be conducted prior to award. The evaluation factors are listed in order of importance. An integrated assessment of quotes using all evaluation factors found in the solicitation will be the basis for award. The award may be made based on the initial submission, with or without discussion, so contractors should submit quotes that clearly meet or exceed the requirements of the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an quote which shall be considered by the NLRB. All quoters must confirm in their quote that the facility is compliant with the Hotel and Motel Fire and Safety Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-391) (15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Public Law 101-336)(42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) The NLRB is a tax exempt Federal agency; please do not include any sales taxes in quotes for which the Federal Government is exempt. Evaluation Criteria Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government on the basis of technical, past performance, and price. Quotes that exceed the NLRB requirements may receive additional consideration under Technical. These factors are listed in order of importance: Factor I - Price The NLRB intends to award a firm-fixed price Purchase Order. Lodging price must be at or below the Government per diem rate of $175 per night. Quoters should complete the attached pricing sheet or provide information in Hotel Agreement. Factor II - Technical a.Location - Quotes will be evaluated on the ability of the hotel to provide a facility that is located in Washington, DC, in a safe area, preferably within a ten to fifteen minute walk of NLRB's Headquarters located at 1015 Half St, SE as well as within walking distance of a variety of restaurants. b.Rooms - Sleeping rooms should be clean, well-furnished and include usual amenities for overnight accommodations as well as a fully equipped kitchen. Kitchens should include refrigerator, cooktop, microwave, silverware, pots, pans, dishes, and other usual kitchen features. All rooms must include free high-speed internet access (WIFI preferred). c.Other Considerations - Transportation to major airports, availability and cost of on-site guest parking. In addition, the hotel must include complimentary on-premises exercise facility with state of the art equipment such as elliptical trainers, treadmills, bikes and other strength training equipment that are properly maintained and in good working condition. Factor III - Past Performance The hotel should provide references for at least three (3) Federal Government contracts for similar work performed with the past three (3) years. The hotel will be evaluated based on customer satisfaction. The contact information for each reference shall include: Contract Value Agency/Company Name/Point of Contact Information Description/Type of Services Provided The Government intends to evaluate quotes and make award without discussions; however, this does not preclude the Government from having discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so. Provisions and Clauses The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: 1.FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items" [JAN 2017] 2.FAR 52.212-2, "Evaluation - Commercial Items" [OCT 2014] 3.FAR 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items" [NOV 2017] Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items." If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: •FAR 52.212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items" [JAN 2017] •FAR 52.212-5, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders" [JAN 2018] The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.203-13Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2018) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (JUL 2013) Agency-Specific Clauses Contract Administration Data (a)All contract administration must be effected by the Contracting Officer except as delegated to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). In no event will any modification, change order or other matter in deviation from the terms of scope of this contract be effective or binding unless formalized by proper contractual documents by the Contracting Officer. (b)In the event the Contractor makes any changes to the terms or scope of this contract at the direction of any person other than Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without proper authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. (End of Clause) Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (a) Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), for the contract resulting from this solicitation will be designated at time of award. (b) The COR is responsible, as applicable, for receiving all deliverables, inspecting and accepting the services provided hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract; providing direction to the Contractor which clarifies the contract effort; fills in details or otherwise serves to accomplish the contractual Statement of Work; evaluating performance; and certifying all invoices/vouchers are acceptance of the services furnished for payment. (c) The COR does not have the authority to alter the Contractor's obligations under the contract, and/or modify any of the expressed terms, conditions, specifications, or cost of the agreement. If as a result of technical discussion, it is desirable to alter/change contractual obligations or the Statement of Work, the Contracting Officer shall issue such changes. (End of Clause) Local Provision: 52.233-9000 Agency-Level Protests Potential bidders or quoters may submit an agency-level protest directly to the Contracting Officer (CO). As an alternative to the CO's consideration of a protest, a potential bidder or quoter may request an independent review of their protest by the NLRB Protest Deciding Official (Tashiana Carter, Director NLRB Acquisitions Management Branch). In either case, the Agency-level protest must comply with the requirements and procedures in FAR 33.103 for submitting agency-level protests. Quote Submission This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for lodging as defined herein. The government intends to award a Purchase Order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). The quoter shall submit a separate technical and cost quote that addresses the requirements of the solicitation. If a hotel contract is necessary, it shall be submitted with your technical and price quote, along with descriptive literature to include sleeping rooms, diagrams, and amenities. Quotes should be submitted in either Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word 2003. Submission shall be received not later than May 28, 2018 at 10:00am EST via email to Delfina St Clair at Delfina.St.Clair@nlrb.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contracting Officer at Delfina.St.Clair@nlrb.gov. Point of Contact Delfina St. Clair, Contracting Officer Phone: 202-273-4212 Email: Delfina.St.Clair@nlrb.gov
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- Address: 1015 Half St, SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20570, United States
- Zip Code: 20570
- Zip Code: 20570
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