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H -- AIRCRAFT CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR ALL TYPES OF SEIZED AIRCRAFT SOL MS-99-Q-0022 DUE 050699 POC Janet R. Hall 703-416-8983 E-MAIL: Contact the Contracting Officer via e-mail, janet.hall@USDOJ.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written, solicitation will not be issued. Mail or Fax your quotation to 703-603-0636 prior to May 6, 1999. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is subject to the special authority for acquisitions of commercial items exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold but not greater than $5,000,000.00, including options. This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This RFQ has been set aside for small business, the small business size standard is $5 million and the Standard Industrial Classification Code is 4581. It is the intent of the United States Marshals Service (USMS) to award a purchase order for a base year with 4 one year options. This order will contain3 contract line item numbers (CLINs) for each contract year. The first CLIN is an hourly rate and the estimated number of hours is 2,000, the second CLIN is a daily rate and the estimated number of days is 20 the third and last CLIN is for government funding a travel/transportation and miscellaneous expenditures. This funding will be a not to exceed amount and determined at time of award. The Schedule contains firm-fixed-rates and funding for future requirements. As requirements become known, the Contractor shall submit a firm-fixed- price per requirement. The price will be based on the Schedule Rates, guidance and conditions contained in both the Federal Acquisition Regulation and herein to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative. The requirement price must be approved, in advance and in writing, by the Ordering Officer before performance. Only items identified in the Schedule are payable under this contract. Firm-fixed-prices are considered payment in full for all labor, profit, overhead, G&A, fringe benefits, reports, logs, postage, telephone services, computers, software, modems, facsimiles, supplies, materials, insurance, vehicles, local travel and all other costs associated with performance of the services as specified herein. The Contractor shall be reimbursed for actual transportation costs and travel allowances that are directly related to the contract by the applicable government travel regulations that were in effect at the time travel was taken. Such transportation costs shall not be reimbursed in an amount that is greater than the costs of the time required for coach-class on a commercially scheduled air travel or ground travel by the most expeditious route. However, an exception to this would be if coach air travel or ground travel space is not available and the Contractor certifies to this fact in its voucher or other documents retained as part of its contract records to support its claim or audit. The Contractor shall use Government city-pair contract airlines and fares where available. Final quantities required under the Schedule are unknown. The quantities will vary according to the operational requirements of the United States Marshals Service (USMS). The estimated maximum quantity of services that may be required under this contract is not expected to exceed $100,000 per year. The USMS reserves the right to award a purchase order to other than the lowest priced quote and incomplete quotes may not be considered for an award. For evaluation, past performance is significantly more important than price. To be considered technically acceptable, the Quoter must hold a current FAA A&P Inspector license and submit a technical description of the services in sufficient detail for the Contracting Officer (CO) to decided that the quotation meets the requirements of the RFQ. The quote must include firm-fixed pricing for a base year and 4 one year options. The USMS requires aircraft consultant services of an Airframe and Power plant (A&P) Inspector for all types of seized aircraft. Theseservices are required quickly and on an as needed basis for the following: (1) review work requests (2) conduct periodic inspections and visits in Midland, TX and other sites as assigned (3) assess recommendations for heavy maintenance (4) review aircraft records and (5) provide assistance to the Asset Forfeiture Office. As requirements become known, the Contractor shall provide firm-fixed-prices that will be incorporated into an order. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, and FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items, are applicable to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and the clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Evaluation of Commercial Items: The Government will award to the responsible bidder offering the best value in terms of price and past performance. For evaluation, past performance is significantly more important than price. To be considered technically acceptable, the Quoter must submit a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail for the CO to decide that the quotation meets the requirements of the RFQ. NOTE: Quoters responding to this solicitation must submit unit prices for the services offered, prompt payment terms, and a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offer Representations and certifications- Commercial Items, with their bids. Pursuant Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items, the following FAR clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: 52.203-6, Alt. I, Restrictions on Subcontractors Sales to the Government; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.212-8, Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns; 52.222-25, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans andVeterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act and 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. -- Flag Commercial Vessels. The CO will furnish full text for the above listed clauses upon request. Note 1 applies. Posted 04/30/99 (W-SN326294). (0120)

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