Deaf Interpreting Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5 and 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 closing date for price quotes is close of business 4/21/08. The solicitation number is TIRMS-08-Q-00030 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-16. The associated North America Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 451930 with a small business size of 100 employees. This requirement is 100% Small Business set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit a quote. The Internal Revenue Service requires the following items meet the specification described in the following contract line item numbers (CLIN'S): CLIN 0001: One (1) Sign language interpreter using ASL for Compliance/ACSS Training for the dates: 4/28, 5/5, 5/7, 5/9, 5/16, 5/28, 5/30, 6/2, 6/11, 6/13, 6/16, 6/20, 6/23, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/11, 7/14, 7/16, 7/18, 7/21, 7/23, 7/25, 7/28, 7/30, 8/1, 8/4, 8/6, 8/8, 8/11, 8/13, 8/15, 8/18, 8/20, 8/22/08. An IRS interpreter will provide co-interpreting services. CLIN 0002: Two (2) Sign language interpreters using ASL for Compliance/ACSS Training for the dates: 4/29, 4/30, 5/1, 5/2, 5/6, 5/8, 5/12, 5/13, 5/14, 5/15, 5/19, 5/20, 5/21, 5/22, 5/23, 5/27, 5/29, 6/3, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/9, 6/10, 6/12, 6/17, 6/18, 6/19, 6/24, 6/26, 7/1, 7/3, 7/7, 7/8, 7/10, 7/15, 7/17, 7/22, 7/24, 7/29, 7/31, 8/5, 8/7, 8/12, 8/14, 8/19, 8/21/08. CLIN 0003: Provide an additional interpreter in the event the IRS interpreter is unable to co-interpret under CLIN 0001. The sign language interpreter(s) services specified in this solicitation shall be required from April 28, 2008 through August 22, 2008, 6:00 AM through 2:30 PM with 30 minutes for lunch which equals 8 hours per day at the IRS Pershing Building, 333 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108. All FAR Clauses and provisions may be read electronically at http://acqnet.gov/far. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items with their offers. The following clauses and/or provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items as applicable, 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, 52.212-2, Evaluation of Offerors (Evaluation Factor is based on hourly rate pricing), 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards. Local Clauses: 1052.224-9002, Disclosure of Information-Inspection, 1052.224.9005, Disclosure of Information, 1052.224-9008 Authorization to Make Limited Disclosure, 1052.224-9000A, Disclosure of Information-Safeguards, 1052.224-9000C, Disclosure of Information-Safeguards, 1052.224-9000D, Disclosure of "Official Use Only: Information-Safeguards", 1052.224-9001A, Disclosure of Information-Criminal/Civil Sanctions, 1052.224-9001B, Disclosure of Information-Official Use Only. Offers shall be submitted via fax to 972-308-1928, Attention: Janie Wimberly or via email to janie.b.wimberly@irs.gov by the closing date and time for this solicitation. No phone inquires will be accepted. All offerors shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) by April 21, 2008 to be eligible for award.