FAR 29.305 State and Local Tax Exemptions:
a) Evidence of exemption. Evidence needed to establish exemption from State or local taxesdepends on the grounds for the exemption claimed, the parties to the transaction, and therequirements of the taxing jurisdiction. Such evidence may include the following:

(1) A copy of the contract or relevant portion.
(2) Copies of purchase orders, shipping documents, credit-card-imprinted sales slips, paid or acknowledged invoices, or similar documents that identify an agency or instrumentality of the United States as the buyer

Additional Information:
https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/state-tax-exemption-information-for-governmentcharge-cards#/state/mississippi

https://www.dor.ms.gov/Business/Documents/Governmental%20Exemptions.pdf

The government purchase order will be utilized for award. A Government Purchase Order serves a proof for direct billing to the U.S. Government.

A copy of the Government Solicitation serves as proof for direct billing to the U.S.
Government.

Therefore the government will not be issuing a separate Tax exemption Certificate.

If a third party vendor is unsuccessful receiving tax exemption from any local hotel facility then this third party quote to the government shall be all inclusive as part of their quote (Under Firmed Fixed Price).

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

End of Amendment 0001.

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. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This synopsis / solicitation 1333MK19QNMAN0016 constitutes a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101.

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine & Aviation Operations (OMAO), Ship Gordon Gunter requires 780 room night's single occupancy, within 12 miles radius of Gulf marine Support Facility (151 Watts Ave, Pascagoula, MS. 39567) to include the Moss Point area Hotels and within 0.5 miles of sit-down(no fast food )restaurant.

Estimated Period of Performance:
24 FEB 2019 - 01 JUNE 2019

***The Period of Performance SHALL not to be mistaken with Actual Check-in and Check-out Date. The period of Performance is an estimated guess in anticipation of any changes of scheduled work that can potentially affect the Check-in and Check-out Dates below.***

***Furthermore, this may affect the total of room nights used therefore the Government shall not be charged for any unused rooms. If additional room nights are needed over the initial request of 780 room nights, and rooms are available, rates will be at the per room/night rate offered during the initial contract.(However only the Government Contracting Officer may exercise this option, no other is authorized).***

Up to 10 Rooms for 78 nights for a total NTE: 780 room nights for the period of performance as follows:

Check-in Check-out
04 MAR 2019 21 MAY 2019

***Dates are estimated, and subject to change based on the completion of the dry dock repair period. ***

** The total of rooms per night will fluctuate daily between 5-15 room nights to a total NTE 780 Room nights.***

The Government will award a firm fixed price contract based on meeting all solicitation and SOW requirement, availability (rooms and date), and price.
This RFQ is 100% set aside for small businesses. The associated NAICS code is 721110, with a business size standard of $32.5 MIL. The Product Service Code is V231.
Please review the entire attached RFQ 1333MK19QNMAN0016 and provide the following information with the quote:
1. Request for Quote (RFQ) number.

2. An itemized cost per room night and the total amount based on room quantities.

3. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and DUNS Number of the Offeror.

4. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration.

5. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any.

***All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. ***

***Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (email) No later than Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 12:00pm Eastern time (ET). to [email protected]***

***Any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on best value to the government that includes availability, proximity in distance to Pascagoula, MS., amenities, and price. ***

***All questions must be submitted in writing to [email protected] by Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. ET. telephone inquiries will not be honored.****

***The anticipated award date will be between Wednesday, February 20, 2019 and Friday February 22, 2019. ***

** Please do not contact me for award inquiry, the selected vendor will be contacted and the award information will be posted on Fed Biz Opps Immediately during the anticipated award dates above.**

Contractors are encouraged to register with the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition (see applicable tab within FedBizOpps where this synopsis/ solicitation is posted).

Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

***FOR CONTRACT CLAUSES AND PROVISION, PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SF1449; 1333MK19QNMAN0016. **