99 -- USCG NPFC SPORT & HEALTH CLUB MEMBERSHIP

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation only; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HSCG23-08-R-HCS004 is issued as an Request for Quote (RFQ). The Government anticipates awarding this requirement as a Firm Fixed Price contract. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 713940. The purpose of this solicitation is to provide U.S. Coast Guard, National Pollution Funds Center, 4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1000, Arlington, VA 22203-1804 and U.S. Coast Guard commands within the immediate Ballston, VA, area with quality Sport & Health Club facilities and membership. The offeror shall make available multiple sport/health programs and up to an estimated 30 exercise units for approximately 450 U.S. Coast Guard personnel within a reasonable walking distance (approximately within a 2 block radius or the Ballston Office center). The period of performance for this contract will be twelve (12) months from the date of award, with four (4) twelve (12) month option years. Information received will be used to evaluate offeror capabilities. The deadline for submitting a quote is: Friday, November 30th, 2007 at 2:00 PM, local time. The Government will select the offer for award which represents the Lowest Cost, Technically Acceptable quote. The Government reserves the right to require site visits of contractor?s facility to determine if the facility meets requirements. The Government reserves the right to consider quotes received after the submission deadline. The government will evaluate quotes using that detailed information which is included in your quote package. Note: Page limit for Quote is 10 pages, not including Price Quote . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION Central Contractor registration (CCR) and Payment Information In accordance with FAR 4.1102, the Government requires contractors be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database in order to facilitate Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payment for deliveries or performance under the respective task orders. The contractor may register for CCR at http://www.ccr.gov/. Refer to FAR clause 52.232-33. The Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number is the primary vendor identifier in CCR. Therefore, to facilitate payment, include your DUNS number on every invoice submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard. Organizational Conflict of Interest The Coast Guard contracting officer is unaware of any organizational conflicts of interest that may exist with respect to your company accepting this request for quote, nor is the contracting officer aware of any organizational conflicts of interest that may exist with respect to any employees of your company working on a task order for the services described in Enclosure (1). Pursuant to FAR Subpart 9.504 ?Contracting officer responsibilities,? paragraph (e), the ordering contracting officer cannot award a task order to any company for whom a conflict of interest is determined to exist which cannot be avoided or mitigated. If a conflict of interest is determined to exist with the apparently successful contractor, then the ordering contracting officer shall notify the contractor, provide the reasons, and give the contractor a reasonable opportunity to respond. . Questions Concerning this Request for Quote Any questions concerning this request for Quote must be submitted by e-mail or fax Roy Rushing before 2:00pm on the 3Rd working day after this request for quote is released. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: (1) FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.arnet.gov; Offerors are required to submit on-line Reps & Certs (see https://orca.bpn.gov/). The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses in their latest editions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Nov 2006), 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2007), is incorporated by reference into the solicitation. The following terms and conditions are added as an addendum to this clause: 52.216-18; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Nov 2006) the following clauses incorporated in 52.212-5 are also applicable: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995), 52.217-5 -- Evaluation of Options (Jul 1935/55), 52.217-9 -- Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000), 52.219-4, 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004), 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003), 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002), 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006), 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003), - an award can only be made to contractors registered in the Central Contractor Registration (http://www.ccr.gov). Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) Clauses 3052.209-70, Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates, 3052.242-72 Contracting Officer Technical Representative. The USCG reserves the right to award without discussions. Quotes provided should include but is not limited to a) Name and addresses (including phone numbers and Point of Contacts). b) Discussion of capability to provide the desired health club membership outlined within the requirements. c) Catalog and other company descriptive literature, pricing, and current availability with delivery timeframe, d) any offeror restrictions in meeting the desire criteria. Offeror's may also include any customary commercial contract terms and conditions, e) Indicate if you firm?s CAGE code, Duns and Bradstreet number, Tax ID Number, and GSA Schedule should you have one. The requested quotes do not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. All written responses must include a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical or commercial information demonstrating their ability to meet the above requirements. The response must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bonafide capability to meet the requirements. Written responses must be received no later than 15 days after publication of this Solicitation. The quote shall not exceed ten (10), single sided pages. Font size shall be no less than 12 point, but text for tables and figures may be as small as 9 point. Cover pages, table of content, tabs, resumes, cost quotes (and breakouts) do not count toward the 10 page limit. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, not including foldouts. Use at least 1-inch margins all around. Pages shall be numbered sequentially. Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the quote and will be returned to the offeror as soon as practicable. If both sides of a sheet display printed material, then it shall be counted as 2 pages. All information in response to this notification must be submitted in writing, by sending an e-mail Roy Rushing at leroy.w.rushing@uscg.mil