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X -- MEASUREMENTS AND STANDARDS IN A DEREGULATED ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY WORKSHOP, DECEMBER 6-8, 1999. SOL 53SBNB960089 DUE 052699 POC Nick Nichols Contract Specialist, (301) 975-6333, FAX: (301) 963-7732, Email Address: david.nichols@nist.gov or Sandra L. Febach, Contracting Officer, (301) 975-6326. WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 53SBNB960089 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The standard industrial classification (SIC) Code is 7011. Contractor to provide meeting services for off-site conference. Contractor must be able to provide 150 sleeping rooms for arrival December 6 and on December 7, and 100 rooms on December 8, (rooms within government per diem). Also provide meeting room facilities, audio visual equipment, food and beverage over the specified dates. The Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) are as follows (See Statement of Work for Specifications): CLIN 0001, Meeting Room, 1 Lot; CLIN 0002, Lunch for 500 Persons, December 7 and 8, 1999; CLIN 0003 Coffee Breaks for 500 Persons, December 7 and 8, 1999; CLIN 0004, Opening Reception for 200 Persons, December 6, 1999; CLIN 0005, Overhead Projector Package, 8 Each; CLIN 0006, SVGA Data Projector; 8 Each; CLIN 0007, 35 mm Projector Package, 2 Each; CLIN 0008, Lavalier Microphone, 2 Each; CLIN 0009, Table Microphones, 6 Each; CLIN 0010, 8-Channel Mixer, 2 Each. DESCRIPTION OF WORK -- REQUIREMENTS: (a) Opening reception/registration on Monday, December 6 to consist of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and cash bar, from 6-8pm for 150 people. (b) Room for general session set-up classroom style for 200 people, on Tuesday, December 7 through Wednesday, December 8, from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. each day. Registration area outside of meeting room each day with 4-6ft. tables, 4 chairs, trashcan, message board, and 4 easels. (d) Three meeting rooms for breakout sessions, set-up classroom style for 50 people each on Tuesday, December 7 through Wednesday, December 8, from 1-5:30 p.m. each day. (e) Coffee breaks to consist of coffee, tea, sanka, assorted juices, breakfast breads at 8am, refresh coffee, tea, and sanka at 10am, and coffee, tea, sanka, assorted sodas, and cookies at 3pm on December 7-8. All coffee breaks are for 200 people each.(f) Audio-visual requirements -- Podium, Lavalier microphone, overhead projector, 35mm projector, data projector, and screen in general session room and each of the breakout rooms on December 7-8. (g) Room for sit-down luncheon set-up in rounds on December 7-8 for 200 people, 12pm-1pm. The offeror shall include the same warranty terms offered to the general public in customary commercial practices. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies with the following specific evaluation criteria: (i) Technical capability to meet the Government requirement (Ability to provide meeting function space, Ability to provide required food service, Ability to provide required sleeping rooms); and, (ii) past performance (include contact points, telephone numbers, and a description of the items for five similar events). Technical and Past Performance, when combined are significantly more important than price. Evaluation of the specific evaluation criteria will be based on information submitted in response to this RFQ. It is recommended that information be included which demonstrates that the items to be provided meet all the requirements identified in this combined synopsis/solicitation. Information which merely offers to furnish an item in accordance with the requirements of the Government or does not address a requirement contained herein will be evaluated based on this information or lack of information. Offerors are cautioned to submit quotes on the most favorable basis, since the Government may elect to make an award without further discussions or negotiations. Award shall be made within 30 days after receipt of quotes, and to the offeror submitting the best value to the government. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. Also the clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms & Conditions required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, including paragraph (b), subparagraphs (1) 52.203-6, (3) 52.219-8, (6) 52.219-9, (7) 219-14, (13) 52.222-35, (14) 52.222-36, (15) 52.222-37, (16) 52.225-3, and (21) 52.225-21, Alt.I, (22) 52.232-33. The full text of clauses given by reference may be read at http//www.arnet.gov/far. Department of Commerce Agency-Level Protest Procedures Level above the Contracting Officer (DEC 1996) apply to this acquisition and may be read at http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/protest.htm. The offeror responding to this RFQ shall submit prices for all requested items, demonstrate the capability of providing the items required by NIST, past performance information, and a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (available at http://www.arnet.gov/far), with their RFQ to NIST, Acquisition and Assistance Div., Bldg 301, Rm B117, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 3572, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-3572, ATTN: Nick Nichols, Solicitation No.: 53SBNB960089. Quotes and information pertaining to this solicitation shall be received at the above location no later than 3:00 p.m. EST May 26, 1999. Faxed quotations will not be accepted. For information regarding this solicitation contact Nick Nichols, Contract Specialist, telephone number (301) 975-6333 or FAX (301) 963-7732, or email: david.nichols@nist.gov. Posted 05/19/99 (W-SN333234). (0139)

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