This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number DTCG80-03-R-3FAH82 applies and is issued as a Request for Quote. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-12. This requirement is being solicited on an unrestricted basis, with full and open competition to provide dining and lodging for 17 Coast Guard personnel. The NAICS Code is 721110. This requirement is for a fixed priced contract. The statement of work reads: Contractor shall provide quality temporary lodging and healthy, appetizing, and nutritious dining, including wait staff gratuities, for 17 Coast Guard personnel within a 5-mile radius of Norfolk Shiprepair and Drydock, Foot of Claiborne Ave., Norfolk, VA 23504. Provide 3 single occupancy and 8 double occupancy rooms for Coast Guard personnel for the period of 07/07/03 thru 08/15/03 (a total of 42 calendar days). Commencement and completion. Dining shall commence with providing lunch on the start date and end with providing breakfast on the completion date of the availability. Use of lodging shall begin on the start date, at the Lodging facility’s normal check-in time and end on the completion date of the availability, at the normal check-out time. Breakfast: Breakfast choices shall include fresh fruit juices, milk, cereals, eggs to order, pancakes, French toast or waffles; bacon and another breakfast meat; potatoes or grits; toast or pastry; choice of coffee or tea; butter, margarine, syrup and jelly or jam. Lunch & Dinner: Lunch and Dinner shall include a choice of three different Entrées including a salad, and side dishes, accompanied by the appropriate sauces, gravies, or salad dressings; choice of beverage. Each meal shall be served with a choice of bread and butter or margarine; soup, fruits, and dessert. Entrée choices shall vary in a manner not to repeat within a 3 day period. Take-out Meals: Provide approximately 3 carry-out meals for pick-up by Coast Guard personnel during breakfast and dinner. Provide approximately 3 carry-out meals for pick-up by Coast Guard personnel for lunch. Regulations and standards. All lodging facilities provided shall: (1) Meet the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990 (PL101-391) and be listed on the Hotel-Motel Master List (http://www.usfa.fema.gov/applications/hotel/). (2) Meet, at a minimum, the requirements for a Mobil Travel Guide Rating of two stars or AAA Diamond Rating of two diamonds and include free parking for 3 vehicles. Lodging will include daily cleaning, change of linen, and replenishment of toiletries. [NOTE: The facilities must meet the requirements, at a minimum, but do not actually have to be formally rated by either organization. Rating criteria can be found at the following websites: For AAA/CAA - http://www.aaanewsroom.net/Main.asp?ListAllPubs=1&CategoryID=9& Select “Diamond Ratings.”, for MOBIL Travel Guide - http://www.exxonmobiltravel.com/ Select “Mobil Stars” then “Restaurant Stars” or “Lodging Stars.”. Evaluation and Award: The government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation provides the lowest overall price. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors [with the exception of paragraph (f)]; FAR 52.212-3 &Alt I - Offeror Representations and Certifications 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 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representative Alternate I, Clause 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposal, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. Refer questions to Mark Corse (757) 628-4646. Submit quotes to arrive no later than 2:00 pm (local) June 27, 2003. Quotations sent via the US Postal Service or hand delivered to: Commanding Officer (vpl-4), USCG MLC Atlantic, ATTN: Mark Corse, 300 E. Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510. Faxed quotations will be accepted at (757) 628-4676/4675

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