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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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. Solicitation No. 6913G622Q3322142 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

This solicitation is being conducted under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through 2023-01, effective 12/01/2022. The NAICS Code is 721110; the Small Business size standard is $40 million.

The U.S. Department of Transportation, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) Cambridge, MA, 02142 in support of the US DOT Federal Highway Administration, intends to solicit and award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order. This RFQ is expected to result in a single purchase order award, subject to receipt of an acceptable proposal. Vendor’s price quotation shall include a firm fixed price.

The Volpe Center has a requirement to single room/unit lodging accommodations for up to two room blocks, during two separate time frames. The first room block is for up to ten (10) individuals and the second room block is for up to twenty-two (22) individuals. All rooms shall be at the same premises and shall be no more than 0.75 mile walking distance from 55 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02142. The rooms are required to be furnished with kitchen amenities at a minimum that include: a refrigerator, microwave oven, cook top stove /conventional oven, dishwasher, microwave oven, pots & pans, utensils, serving dishes, and silverware. Internet services shall be included as part of the room rate. Volpe is seeking the services of a contractor to provide lodging requirement in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The required Period of Performance is 26 April 2023 through 28 May 2023 with Option Periods that extend through 26 August 2023, if exercised.

Attachments:

1. Request for Quote (RFQ)


2. Performance Work Statement (PWS)


3. Wage Determination – Service Contract Act- (SCA) No. 2015-4047


4. Lodging Requirement Checklist