DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, ATTN: STEAP-PR-C, RYAN BUILDING, APG MD 21005-5001

X -- APARTMENT RENTAL SOL DAAD05-96-R-0029 DUE 051596 POC Contract Specialist Martha L. Mitchem (410) 278-0891 (Site Code DAAD05) 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. DAAD05-96-R-0029 is issued as a request for proposal. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37. The U.S. Army Garrison, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Directorate of Contracting, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001 has a requirement for the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command for lodging accommodations for the period 1 June 1996 through 30 November 1996. The contractor shall provide 1 1-Bedroom Apartment and 15 2-Bedroom apartments. Apartments shall be within a 2 block radius of BDM Enterprise Integration Team, 4 Skyline Place, 5205 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041. Each apartment shall be furnished, with furniture and all accessories ready for occupancy. The accessories shall include as a minimum: dinner plates, soup bowls, coffee cups, dinner knives, forks and spoons, cutlery set, drinking glasses, salt and pepper shaker, cooking spoon, spatula, can opener, measuring cups, measuring spoon sets, mixing bowl, fry pan, sauce pan with lid, pot holders, dish towels, dish cloth, toaster, automatic coffee maker, bed linen, pillows, blanket, bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, clock radio, telephone, 19'' color television, ironing board and iron, cloth's hangers, bathroom mat, bathroom rug, and shower curtain set. All apartments shall be within the same building. Each apartment shall include all utilities, cable, local phone service, parking and maid service. The maid service shall be provided twice a month at regular, even spaced intervals. The apartment shall include laundry facilities located on the same floor as the apartments. The building shall include 24 hour security and 24 hour front desk service. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Award of this solicitation shall be made to the low priced technically acceptable offeror. In order to be considered acceptable, the offeror must meet the requirements set forth above. An offeror must quote on all items in this solicitation to be eligible for award. The Government will award on an ''all or none'' basis. Evaluation of offers will be based, among other factors, upon the total price quoted for all items. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. All offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.213-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following additional FAR clauses: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402); 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (41 U.S.C. 423); 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports of Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212) and DFARS clause 52.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Security Deposits, if any, will be the responsibility of the occupant and will not be included in any resulting contract. Telephone and Cable installation fees, if any, will be paid at the commencement of the period of performance. All other fees will be paid monthly in arrears. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating DOS10 applies to any resulting contract. Offers are due at the U.S. Army Garrison, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Directorate of Contracting, Building 4118 Room 130, ATTN: STEAP-PR-CT, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-5001 by 4:30 Eastern Standard Daylight Savings Time on 15 May 1996. Date shall be used as the basis for submitting an offer. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by this agency. Martha Mitchem, (410) 278-0891 is the point of contact for additional information.(0122)

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