This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included with this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; price quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation (DTCG81-03Q-3SA432) is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-14. FAR clauses and provisions are available via internet address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 541512 and Small Business Size Standard is $21.0 million dollars. Item description is as indicated: Contractor shall furnish all personnel, tools, materials, etc. in accordance with Performance Work Statement to set-up Satellite Distance Learning Centers (DLC) at USCG Group Key West, Station Marathon and Station Islamorada The solicitation will be issued in accordance with the policies and procedures pursuant to FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Provisions that applies to this RFQ: 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 2000), 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999), and 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals (Oct 1997). Interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33. CCR can be obtained by accessing the Internet at www.ccr2000.com or by calling 1-888-227-2423. Any correspondence concerning this acquisition shall reference Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number DTCG81-03-Q-3SA423. The solicitation, and any subsequent amendments, will be available electronically on the MLCLANT Internet Web site http://www.uscg.mil/mlclant/fdiv/fdiv/htmlon or about 8 September 2003 with a closing date for receipt of quotations by 15 September 2003. All vendors will be responsible for obtaining the solicitation and any subsequent amendments from that site. If you have any questions you may contact Ms. Robin Smalley @ (757) 628-4142 or via e-mail @
[email protected] Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive, responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Past Performance, Price. RFQ’s are due no later than 15 September 2003, Local time 3:30 P.M. Faxed quotes are acceptable, fax #(757) 628-4134 or 4135. All interested sources may identify their interest to receive the solicitation via telephone (757) 628-4142 or via e-mail
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