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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is requesting a quotation to provide up to twenty (20) fully furnished and accessorized one-bedroom apartments of 700 to 750 square feet, fully equipped with kitchenette and housekeeping services provided on a bi-weekly schedule. All utilities, including local phone calls to be included in daily rate. Apartments shall be co-located and physically located in Phoenix, AZ. This is an estimated quantity, which is not guaranteed. The period of performance is December 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004. The contractor shall submit the following information for consideration: (1) physical location of apartments; (2) unit price per apartment per day to include all taxes, fees, etc. separately price; (3) number of apartments the offeror is quoting; (4) cancellation policy; (5) changes in unit price per month or season. The Government may award on an all or none basis or make multiple awards if it is in the best interest of the Government. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items is incorporated and the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) availability to meet schedule, (2) condition of apartments/rooms, (3) physical location and (4) price. The following FAR Clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-23 Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 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, which incorporate the following Clauses: 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veteran Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.225-3 Buy American Act – North American Free Trade Agreement – Israeli Trade Act; 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121 and 13129); and 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration. Quoters are required to complete FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and submit with response to this RFQ. The full text of the clauses is available electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Request for Quotation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-15. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 721199; Size Standard is 100 employees. This acquisition is not a small business set-aside. Closing date/ response date for this synopsis/quotation ACL-4-Q-0002 is November 24, 2003 at 4:00 pm, Pacific Time. Only written responses will be accepted. Responses can be faxed to (949)-360-3013, Attn: Mike Nepsa, (949) 425-7032, or E-mail in MS Word format. E-mail address is
[email protected] . All responsible sources may submit a written quotation, which will be considered by the Government; oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.