Hotel/Conference Space in Tampa FL

Added: Jun 14, 2016 3:07 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial supply and/or service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is
FA4814-16-T-F019. The 6th Contracting Squadron, MacDill AFB, Florida, requires the following:

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

The Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) requires a training and lodging venue in the Tampa FL area for two (2) Mobile Education Team (METs) events from 17 July 2016 through 5 August 2016 and 9 August 2016 through 19 August 2016.

CLIN 0001 - Saudi MET in Tampa- Operational Planning Course (OPC), event length: 3 weeks Dates: 17 July-5 Aug 16. Classes will be from Monday through Friday, 5 - 8 hours per day.

CLIN 0002 - Saudi MET in Tampa Inter-ministerial Collaboration Course (IMCC), event length: 2 weeks. Dates: 9-19 Aug 16. Classes will be from Monday through Friday, 5 - 8 hours per day.

To conduct the OPC, the facility must meet the following conditions:

1. Available from 17 July-5 Aug 16. Location must be centrally situated (between airport and JSOU) and offer shuttle service to and from the airport. Attendees will need to be collocated to dining restaurants with shopping areas within walking distance.

2. Less than 30 minute drive from JSOU main campus to accommodate the schedules of local speakers, social events, backside support personnel and IMSOs.

3. One large classroom or conference room with chairs that facilitates lecture/seminar style instruction for up to 20-25 people.

4. Two (2) Breakout classrooms - Sufficient small classrooms or partition of primary classroom to accommodate two working groups of up to 10 personnel.

5. Set -up (power source) for 8-10 computers.

6. Three large whiteboards (6 ft. x5 ft.) or comparable size.

7. Dedicated and readily available parking for up to 45 vehicles.

8. Efficient access control that facilitates student flow in the morning and during the lunch period.

9. Internet in guest rooms and Meeting room.

10. AM/PM coffee and hot tea during breaks.

11. Loading dock access to off load JSOU equipment for classroom and meetings.

12. Guest rooms within per diem ($106) for up to 25 guests (students). King, queen or double beds preferred.

To conduct the IMCC, the facility must meet the following conditions:

1. Available from 18 July-5 Aug 16. Location must be centrally situated (between airport and JSOU) and offer shuttle service to and from the airport. Attendees will need to be collocated to dining restaurants with shopping areas within walking distance.

2. Less than 30 minute drive from JSOU main campus to accommodate the schedules of local speakers, social events, backside support personnel and IMSOs.

3. One large classroom or conference room with chairs that facilitates lecture/seminar style instruction for up to 20-25 people.

4. Two (2) Breakout classrooms - Sufficient small classrooms or partition of primary classroom to accommodate two working groups of up to 10 personnel.

5. Set-up (power source) for 4-6 computers and two projectors.

6. Dedicated and readily available parking for up to 45 vehicles.

7. Efficient access control that facilitates student flow in the morning and during the lunch period.

8. Internet in guest rooms and Meeting room.

9. AM/PM coffee and hot tea during breaks.

10. Loading dock access to off load JSOU equipment for classroom and meetings.

11. Guest rooms within per diem ($106) for up to 25 guests (students). King, queen or double beds preferred.

Please complete the attached DFARS clause and return it with your quote.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88 effective 16 May 2016, DFARS DPN 20160607, and AFFARS AFAC 2015-1001. The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 721110, Hotels (except casino hotels). The Product Service Code is X1AB, Lease/Rental of Conference space and facilities. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded. All interested parties must bid on all CLINs.

Award will be made to the lowest priced quotation that meets ALL requirements listed above. The Government also reserves the right to make no award at all.

This requirement is procured on behalf of United States Special Operations Command, 7701 Tampa Point Blvd, MacDill AFB, FL 33621.

PROVISIONS/CLAUSES: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference (provisions and clauses may be obtained via the internet: http://farsite.hill.af.mil, http://www.arnet.gov/far/, or http://safaq.hq.af.mil/contracting)

FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management
FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions
FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations
FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions
Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications
FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
FAR 52.246-16, Responsibility for Supplies
FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B Destination
FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text:
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-
Commercial Items, within FAR 52.212-5, the following clauses apply:
FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation First-Tier Subcontract Awards
FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred,
Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation
FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor
FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities
FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons
FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
FAR 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management
FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference

The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference:

DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD officials
DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD officials
DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product
DFARS 252-204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management, Alternate A
DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls
DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information
DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program
DFARS 252.225-7002. Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors

DFARS 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items
DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests
DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments
DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of contract modifications
DFARS 252.247-7023, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea

The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text:

DFARS 252.209-7991, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law-Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations

The following Air Force Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text:

5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (April 2015)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsmen, Mr. Gregory S. Oneal, AFICA OL AMC, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, 618-229-0267, fax 618-256-6668, email: Gregory.Oneal@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman levels, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.
(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.
(End of clause)

Also your quote must list your DUNS number, CAGE code, and Federal TIN with Company name, POC, and phone number. If you need to obtain or renew a DUNS number or CAGE code, please visit www.sam.gov. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Vendor must also be registered in Wide Area Work Flow to receive payment through electronic funds transfer. If you are not currently registered, please visit the following website https://wawf.eb.mil/ to complete your registration.

DEADLINE: Offers are due on Wednesday, 22 June at 10:00 a.m. EST. Submit offers or questions to the attention of Janet Cubas, by email to janet.cubas@us.af.mil -AND- Alyson Gowin at alyson.gowin@us.af.mil. No phone calls will be accepted.