U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 726 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101

R -- INTERPRETING AND GENERAL CLERK I SERVICES SOL RFQ-01-07-98 DUE 111997 POC Anthony LaMaster, (913) 551-7228, Contracting Officer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region VII, intends to acquire ASL Interpreting and General Clerk I services for Region VII for the period of January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999. This is a combined synopsis/request for quotation 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number is RFQ-01-07-98. The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The standard industrial classification (SIC) is 7389 and the small business size standard is $5.0 (5 million dollars). The acquisition is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as outlined in FAR Part 13. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, and any addenda thereto, apply to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offer, Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition; each offeror shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with their quote. Award will be made based on price and other factors. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) personnel qualifications; (ii) price and (iii) past performance. The following minimum criteria must be met. The contractor must have a minimum certification level of 2 = Intermediate beginner's level to interpret or transliterate a minimum of 70% of the performance screening, and possess basic computer skills, ie., WordPerfect software for Windows 3.1. Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest-evaluated cost or price whose proposal meets the minimum needs of the Government. The U.S. EPA Region VII intends to make a single award for Interpreting (sign language) and General Clerk I Services for the period of January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999. The same individual responsible for interpreting shall be responsible for performing the general clerk I duties. Interpreting and General Clerk I services will be required on an on-call basis for various functions located at U.S. EPA, Air, RCRA, & Toxics Division, 726 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101. Offeror is required to provide written assurance that only qualified interpreters/general clerks shall perform this service. The exact number of hours required is unknown; however, the anticipated award will be for approximately 1,600 hours of interpreting and 300 hours of general clerk I work for the entire contract period. However, the number of hours are subject to change at any time during the contract period. An unpriced purchase order will be issued to the successful bidder with an initial not to exceed amount. The unpriced purchase order will be executed on a declining balance. A record of the declining balance will be maintained by the Air, RCRA & Toxics Division. The current Department of Labor Wage Determinations No. 88-0742(R6) dated 9/30/96 and No. 94-2307 (R11) dated 6/30/97 are applicable. See conformance requirements for No. 88-0742. Contingency fee for late cancellation will be considered/evaluated and negotiated. Offerors shall provide the following: (1) hourly charge for interpreter service; (2) hourly charge for general clerk I service (3) mileage/travel charge per visit; (4) cancellation fee policy and (5) brief history of firm and qualified personnel. No telephonic responses to or requests for additional information regarding this RFQ will be accepted. Offerors may fax quotes and requests for additional information to (913) 551-7727, Attention: Anthony LaMaster, and must reference the RFQ number or mail the quotes/requests to U.S. EPA, 726 Minnesota Avenue, PLMG/AMBR/COMO/ALAMASTER, Kansas City, KS 66101. All quotes must be received no later than 2:00 pm (CST) November 19, 1997. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency assumes no responsibility for the receipt of facsimile transmissions. The responsibility lies solely with the contractor. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will considered. (0300)

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