Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

1. Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 1333MK20QNMAN0007 is to accomplish the following: a. Due to the uncertainty of the current NOAA SHIP Ferdinand Hassler dockside repair contract, the above solicitatio... 1. Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 1333MK20QNMAN0007 is to accomplish the following: a. Due to the uncertainty of the current NOAA SHIP Ferdinand Hassler dockside repair contract, the above solicitation is now being suspended until further notice. Once more information to the dockside repairs is given then another amendment will be posted for either to change or to cancel the solicitation. 2. All Other Terms and Conditions to the above solicitation remain the same. 3. End of Amendment 0002. 1. Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 1333MK20QNMAN0007 is to accomplish the following: a. Extend the Solicitation: please refer to the FBO posting. b. To update the Statement of Need under 2. Minimum requirement e. Properties shall maintain a minimum three diamond rating OR HIGHER !!! from the American Automobile Association (AAA). Please see pages 4-5. c. To clarify question regarding Government Tax Exemption. FAR 29.305 State and Local Tax Exemptions: a) Evidence of exemption. Evidence needed to establish exemption from State or local taxes depends on the grounds for the exemption claimed, the parties to the transaction, and the requirements 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-forgovernment- charge-cards#/state/NewHampshire. http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/rev700.html Rev 703.09 Rooms to State and Federal Government. (a) When an instrumentality of the state of New Hampshire, a New Hampshire county or municipality, or the federal government enters into a contract with an operator to provide rooms or rentals, such items shall not be taxable if: (1) The charge is: a. An ordinary and necessary expense of that governmental instrumentality and the activity does not constitute entertainment, amusement, or recreation; and b. Incidental to the governmental instrumentality's statutorily authorized duties; and (2) The charge is paid for with one of the following: a. A check from the treasurer, state of New Hampshire; b. A check from the U.S. Treasury; c. A check from a New Hampshire county or municipality treasurer; or d. A U.S. government or state of New Hampshire issued credit card in the employee's name where the charge is paid directly by the government or state and not by employee reimbursement. **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). 2. All Other Terms and Conditions of the above Solicitation remain the same. 3. 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 1333MK20QNMAN0007 constitutes a request for quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through federal acquisition circular 2020-02. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine & Aviation Operations (OMAO), Ship Ferdinand Hassler requires 160 room night's single occupancy, within 10 miles radius of marine Support Facility (25 WENTWORTH ROAD FORT CONSTITUTION NEW CASTLE NH 03854). Estimated Period of Performance: 06 DEC 2019 – 14 FEB 2020 ***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 160 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 8 Rooms for 21 nights for a total NTE: 160 room nights as follows: Estimated Check in: 18 DEC 2019 Estimated Check out: 08 JAN 2020 ***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 6-8 room nights to a total NTE 160 Room nights.*** The Government will award a firm fixed price contract based on meeting all solicitation and SOW requirement, availability (rooms and date, Proximity from work place, Amenities and price. This RFQ is 100% set aside for small businesses. The associated NAICS code is 721110, with a business size standard of $35 MIL. The Product Service Code is V231. Please review the entire attached RFQ 1333MK20QNMAN0007 and provide the following information with the quotEe. An itemized cost per room night and the total amount based on room quantities. The Name, Address, Telephone Number DUNS Number of the Offeror, CAGE ID, AND TAX ID. 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. 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 Wednesday, December 04, 2019 at 12pm Eastern time (ET). To alexander.cancela@noaa.gov*** ***Any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on best value to the government that includes availability, proximity in work place, amenities, and price. *** ***All questions must be submitted in writing to alexander.cancela@noaa.gov by Monday, December 02, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. ET. telephone inquiries will not be honored.**** ***The anticipated award date will be between Thursdays, December 05, 2019 and Wednesday December 11, 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; 1333MK20QNMAN0007. **