U.S. Department of Energy, Carlsbad Area Office P.O. Box 3090, Carlsbad NM 88221-3090

U -- FITNESS PROGRAM SOL DE-RP04-1998AL78875 DUE 092098 POC Kimberly Carroll, Contracting Officer, 505-234-7322/fax 505-234-7019, email: carrolk@wipp.carlsbad.nm.us E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, carrolk@wipp.carlsbad.nm.us. 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. The solicitation number for this procurement is DE-RP04-1998AL78875. This solicitation is issued as an invitation to bid (IFB). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-6. This is a small business set aside under Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) 8999, size class $5 Million. Description of Contract Requirements: Contractor to provide all labor, supplies, materials, and equipment necessary to support a physical fitness program at the DOE Carlsbad Area Office, Skeen-Whitlock Building, 4021 National Parks Hwy. Carlsbad, NM. The period of performance for this contract shall be a one year base period, with four one year options. The program shall consist of: aerobics (step/low impact) three mornings a week @ 0545-0645 hours, and three afternoons a week @ 1645-1745 hours; yoga 3 days a week @ 1200 hours; weight training/body sculpting 2 days a week @ 1200 hours; and therapeutic massage (to be available 2 days a week / sessions to be paid by employees). All services shall be provided Monday through Friday. All instructors and therapists shall be duly certified or licensed in their respective fields. This procurement is a commercial item acquisition, using simplified acquisition procedures, IAW FAR 12 and 13. FAR 51.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The evaluation criteria for this procurement will be based solely on price. All Offerors should include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. FAR 52.212-4,Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5(b), paragraphs: (6), (7), (8), (9), and (10) are applicable to this acquisition. The following additional contracts requirements are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.217-9, Options to Extend the Term of the Contract, with the paragraph (c) being hereby replaced with the following: "The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years;" and FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. All bids are due by 1630 hours on September 20, 1998. Bidders may mail, fax, or email their solicitation package and bid for the required service to the POC listed in this announcement. All bids submitted by mail shall include the following statement on the envelope "Mailroom DO NOT OPEN, BID ENCLOSED -- FORWARD TO DOE CONTRACTING OFFICER UPON RECEIPT." Note 1. Posted 08/14/98 (W-SN237150). (0226)

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