This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation, a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. Solicitation Number I2680070014 is issued as an Invitation to Bid (IFB) for a month-to-month rental of temporary quarters consisting of four fully furnished condominium or apartment units with a minimum of two bedrooms and 1.5 baths, or multiple housing units to accommodate eight employees in private rooms with no more than two persons sharing a bath beginning on December 1, 2006 and extending through March 31, 2007. Rental unit(s) shall be within 10 miles of Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, St. Augustine, Florida. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-13. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 531311. The Solicitation is unreserved. Rental unit(s) shall include all utilities, including but not limited to: water, sewer, trash pick-up, and local telephone service and satellite or cable television with standard channels. Furnishings shall be sanitary and clean for each room as follows: Bedroom(s): Bed(s) - 1 double or large, table with lamp, chest of drawers, clothes closet, identify if each room contains a closet, one or more set of bed linens for each bedroom and pillows; Bathroom(s): Toilet, sink, tub or shower stall, shower curtain, trash receptacle and one set of towels for each number of occupants; Kitchen: table with chairs, appliances to include: refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, dishes to include: plates, cups, and bowls, cooking utensils, pots and pans, trash can and fire extinguisher; Common area: Television, sofa, chairs, coffee table, end table(s) and lighting; Other: electrical service to all rooms, hot and cold water, smoke detectors, vehicular parking for 2 vehicles per unit, washer and dryer. Pricing shall be provided as follows: Total Number of Units, Monthly Rate per unit, Total for each unit for the identified period. Should any deviations and exceptions to the above requirement be taken, the Offeror shall identify in writing with their response. The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition and are available at http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions of Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions, FAR 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language, FAR 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.247-.34 F.O.B. Destination; FAR 52.249-8 Default (Fixed Price Supply-Service). The Government reserves the right to make award without further discussion. Proposals shall be submitted in an original no later than 12:00 p.m. on November 15, 2006 to: Historic Preservation Training Center, 4801A Urbana Pike, Frederick, Maryland 21704. Proposals shall include the following information: (1) Pricing in the format outlined above; (2) Completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, or a statement that Annual Representations and Certifications have been done in accordance with FAR 52.204-08. (3) Originally signed copy of Standard Form 1449. FAR 52.212.-3 and Standard Form (SF) 1449 are downloadable at: http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html. For the SF 1449 go to: GSA Forms Library, Standard Forms (SF), SF 1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial items. The form is available as either a fillable form or pdf file. On the Standard Form 1449, the Offeror shall guarantee that pricing is good for 60 days after the closing date for receipt of proposals. The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed price contract on or before November 17, 2006. The point of contact for inquiries and clarifications is Sheila Rushlow, Contracting Officer, Telephone Number (301) 663-8206, Extension 103, Facsimile Number (301) 663-8032 or Email address
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