X -- Lease one-bedroom Apartment in Mississippi

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) located on the National Naval Medical Campus in Bethesda, MD intends to issue a requirement for the lease of a furnished, one-bedroom apartment in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The resulting award will have a period of performance of 24 April 2008 thru 23 April 2009 and will be for one base year and four option years. 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 (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 13 and a written solicitation will not be issued. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to monitor Federal Business Opportunities, http://www.fedbizopps.gov/ for the issuance of any changes/updates to the solicitation. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation and incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-24. This solicitation is set aside for small businesses and the applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 531110, Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings, with a size standard of $6.5 million in annual receipts. The contractor shall provide pricing for the following Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): CLIN Description 0001 Furnished, one-bedroom apartment (24 April 2008 thru 23 April 2009): 12 months @ ___ per month 0002 Furnished, one-bedroom apartment (24 April 2009 thru 23 April 2010): 12 months @ ___ per month 0003 Furnished, one-bedroom apartment (24 April 2010 thru 23 April 2011): 12 months @ ___ per month 0004 Furnished, one-bedroom apartment (24 April 2011 thru 23 April 2012): 12 months @ ___ per month 0005 Furnished, one-bedroom apartment (24 April 2012 thru 23 April 2013): 12 months @ ___ per month STATEMENT OF WORK A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall provide a clean and furnished one-bedroom apartment to the nursing students of USUHS Graduate School of Nursing, under a leasing agreement between the contractor and USUHS. The apartment will be a place of residence to serve as habitable temporary quarters while the students are on a temporary duty assignment to perform an official clinical rotation at Forrest Glen Hospital. Lease Agreement: There shall be a leasing agreement provided by the Contractor specifying the terms of agreement between the contractor, USUHS and the occupant(s) of the apartment. Additionally, the leasing agreement shall be created to allow for reasonable and practical written modifications, if needed, by USUHS. The agreement shall clearly specify the role and responsibilities of all parties involved. Location: The apartment shall be within two (2) miles of Forrest General Hospital located at 6051 US Highway 49, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39402. Performance: The Contractor shall be responsible for making the apartment available to the nursing student(s) of USUHS throughout the period of performance of 24 April 2008 thru 23 April 2009. The requirements of the contract shall be in agreement with the Contractor in such a manner that the Contractor will not disrupt the activities or operations of USUHS. The contractor will work with USUHS staff, Clinical Site Directors, and the Graduate School of Nursing to ensure consistency of the contract. It is anticipated that not more than two students will occupy the apartment for 8-weeks or more, however there may be times when the apartment is vacant. During these times the Contractor shall not lease the apartment without obtaining written consent from those representing the contract for USUHS. B. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITES: 1. Repairs and service of resident requested in writing by occupants 2. Utilities cost for water, sewage, garbage, pest control and electricity 3. Keep common areas clean 4. Maintain fixtures, furniture, hot water, heating and /or air conditioning equipment 5. Comply with federal, state, and local laws regarding safety and sanitation 6. Comply with leasing terms and agreements of lease agreement 7. Facility must meet the standards required by the following laws and regulations: Americans with Disabilities Act and Hotel Fire & Safety Act of 1990 C. MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS 1. The bedroom must be furnished (at a minimum) as follows: Two (2) Double beds (or larger) with mattress and box springs; three-drawer chest or dresser and closet; night stand/table with lamp, blinds, shades, or drapes. 2. The living/dining room(s) must be furnished (at a minimum) as follows: Table and chair; sofa; adequate lighting; television with basic cable 3. The bathroom must contain (at a minimum) the following: Shower or bathtub; shower curtain or shower door; toilet 4. The kitchen must contain (at a minimum) the following: Dishwasher; refrigerator; microwave; dishes and utensils 5. Other required items (at a minimum: Washer and dryer; one (1) assigned parking space plus guest parking D. INVOICE AND PAYMENT: The Contractor may invoice on a monthly basis. The monthly rate and additional charges will be agreed upon and noted in the leasing terms and agreement by the Contractor and USUHS. E. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS The occupant(s) of the apartment will be responsible for following facility rules and will be liable for any damages or loss of facility property, i.e. lost keys. The Government will not be responsible or liable for personal actions of individual occupants. The occupants of the apartment will be responsible for cleaning the apartment. EVALUATION FACTORS The government will award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to this announcement, will be most advantageous to the government; prices and other factors considered, e.g. location, amenities, compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Technical capability is significantly more important than cost or price. To be eligible for contract award, a contractor must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. For instructions on registering with the CCR, visit http://www.ccr.gov. All offerors are required to submit a completed copy of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. This document can be found at http://www.publicdebt.treas.gov/oa/oa52-212-3.pdf. The following provisions and clauses may apply to this contract: 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2007) 52.212-2 EVALUATION?COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2007) 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996) 252.201-7000 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 1991) 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (MAR 2007) 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2007) 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUNE 2003) 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUNE 2003) 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR (AUG 2007) 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007) 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 1998) 52.225-1 BUY AMERICAN ACT-SUPPLIES (JUNE 2003) 52.225-3 BUY AMERICAN ACT-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS (AUG 2007) 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANFER (OCT 2003) 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989) 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) The clauses can be viewed at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. To be considered, please provide the following along with your quote: (1) A completed copy of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with your offer (2) A copy of the Lease Agreement Direct any questions or inquiries in writing to Nadine Utz, Contract Specialist, at Directorate of Contracting, Rm A1040C, USUHS, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799 or via email to contact@example.gov. Questions are due by March 14, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Quotes are due by March 21, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.