Commander (v), U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 E. Main St., Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

99 -- MESSING AND BERTHING FOR CREW OF USCGC SWEETGUM SOL DTCG80-97-Q-3FA772 DUE 011097 POC Contact Ms. Beverly Garner, Contracting Officer (757) 628-4663 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial parts prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotation (RFQ) number DTCG80-97-Q-3FA772. This solicitation document will incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. The standard industrial classification codes are 5812 and 7011 and the size standard is $5.0. The requirement is as follows: 1) Provide temporary messing for 51 crew members for USCGC Sweetgum, during her tri-annual drydock availability in Tampa, FL. Off-ship messing shall be located as close as possible to the vessel dry docking facility, on Westshore Blvd in Tampa, FL, without exceeding a 30 minute (one way) commute during peak rush hours from the vessel. In addition, if the off-ship messing and off-ship berthing are both provided these facilities must be located within a 10 minute (one way) commute of each other during peak rush hours. Restaurant facilities, including food preparation, shall consist of breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a seven-day-per-week basis and shall be provided for the entire period the vessel's messing are not usable. Meals for those who cannot leave the vessel: all three meals shall be catered as follows for personnel on watch (Watch Standers): Breakfast and Dinner shall be hot, portable meals. Lunch shall be either a hot, portable meal or a "box lunch". "Box lunches" if used, shall vary on a daily basis. Time: The contractor shall provide facilities and food servers adequate to feed the entire crew in 30 minutes or less for breakfast, and 45 minutes or less for lunch and dinner. Performance period: 17 January 1997 through 9 February 1997. 2) Temporary berthing: provide Temporary berthing for 51 crew members for USCGC Sweetgum, during her tri-annual drydock availability in Tampa,FL. Off-ship berthing shall be located as close as possible to the vessel, on Westshore Blvd in Tampa, FL, without exceeding a 30-minute (one way) commute during peak rush hours from the vessel. In addition if the off-ship berthing and off ship messing are both provided these facilities must be located within a 10 minute (one way) commute of each other during peak rush hours. Furnishings: Provide furnished and lockable rooms, adequate lighting, hot and cold fresh water, adequate heating and air conditioning and ventilation, carpeted rooms with separated living and sanitary areas. Breakdown of rooms is as follows: 4 Single rooms and 24 Double rooms. Single rooms shall be a minimum of 200 sq. ft. with a minimum of, 1 full size or larger bed, 1 night stand, 1 table lamp, 1 single dresser, 1 desk, 1 desk lamp, 1 lounge chair, 1 reading table, 1 telephone, 1 wastebasket, 13" or larger color television and a minimum of 48" closet hanger space. Double rooms shall be a minimum of 300 sq. ft. with a minimum of: 2 full size beds, 1 night stand, 1 table lamp, 2 single dressers, 1 desk, 1 desk lamp, 1 lounge chair, 1 reading table, 1 telephone, 1 wastebasket, 19" or larger color television and a minimum 72" closet hanger space. Services: Safety night lighting shall be provided to exit to the hallway which shall be illuminated, as well as for all stairways, to facilitate a safe escape in an emergency. Daily maid services shall be provided to clean the room, freshen the linen, empty waste baskets, and disinfect the sanitary area. Performance period: 17 January 1997 through 9 February 1997. As prescribed in FAR 52.12-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, the government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offer: Price, Required Delivery Date. The following FAR Clauses will apply to this solicitation: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due on 10 January 1997 1200 to: Commander (VPL-3) MLCLANT, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102 Attn: Ms Beverly Garner. For information call (757) 628-4663. The contract performance period is 17 January 1997 through 9 February 1997. "This notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line or credit is $500,000. Foe further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above." (0003)

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