SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Collections and Programs -- for the Report to Congress for the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL)
- Notice Date
- 12/11/2009
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- Contracting Office
- DSC-CS Contracting Services Division National Park ServiceP.O. Box 25287 Denver CO 80225
- ZIP Code
- 80225
- Solicitation Number
- N20301008
- Response Due
- 12/28/2009
- Archive Date
- 12/11/2010
- Point of Contact
- LaDonna Collins Contract Specialist 3039692181 ladonna_collins@nps.gov; Carol J. Watkins Contract Specialist 3039692432 carol_watkins@nps.gov;
- E-Mail Address
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Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Sent Via FedBizOpps Reference: Pending Task Order No. N20301008,Collections & Programs For The Report to Congress for the Potential Creation of a National MuseumOf the American Latino (NMAL) Subject:Combined Synopsis / Solicitation for Commercial Services This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, C2030100008. The National Park Service intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the period of January 11, 2010 through September 30, 2010. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 712110, with a small business size standard of $7 million. This acquisition is set aside 100% for small businesses. Small business concerns are requested to provide a competitive proposal for the above referenced project. We will select one firm to complete the work described in the enclosed Statement of Work, based solely on the capability and price submitted in response to this combined synopsis / solicitation. The Statement of Work (SOW) is attached for your review and assistance in preparing your proposal. You should submit a price proposal and a technical proposal in response to this letter. Your technical proposal should address the following evaluation criteria and should not exceed 20 pages. The criteria are listed in descending order of importance and will be evaluated as such. Evaluation Criteria 1. Management Approach: The contractor shall demonstrate substantive experience in acquiring, managing, and budgeting for a start-up museum collection that will have the scope and scale comparable to a unit of the Smithsonian Institute. The contractor shall describe the approach(es) the firm plans to use in developing a collections plan and budget. The contractor also shall provide a brief description their strategies and mechanisms for: earned value reporting, identifying risks, providing quality assurance, and keeping on schedule and within costs. The contractor shall briefly describe the firm's organizational and decision-making structure. 2. Technical Approach: The contractor shall demonstrate that the firm has the technical capabilities to perform required tasks. These tasks include assessing the availability, costs, and conditions of museum objects suitable for the museum; determining the impacts the museum would have on other museum facilities; developing an object acquisition plan, recommending physical requirements for an exhibit/storage facility, preparing near and long-term budget strategies, and preparing staffing recommendations. 3. Personnel. The contractor and staff must demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Latino cultural, history, and contemporary issues and familiarity with the target audience(s). The contractor shall identify all key personnel and subcontractors, accompanied by resumes. The contractor shall also describe how the firm shall appropriately assign Latino staff to the project. Firms employing Latino staff and subcontractors are encouraged. 4. Past Performance: The contractor shall provide documentation of previous experience in other comparable high-profile and complex projects they have led/participated in during the past 5 years. The contractor shall supply evidence of customer satisfaction, cooperation, and responsiveness. The contractor shall also document demonstrated project timeliness and cost control. The Government will choose the firm considered to be the best value to the Government based upon your response to the criteria above and your price proposal. Once proposals are evaluated, the Government reserves the right to invite offerors appearing to provide best value to participate in interviews / oral presentations. If your firm is interested in this project, your proposal is due in this office by close of business, December 24, 2009. You may submit your proposal via e-mail to carol_watkins@nps.gov. If you have any questions, please contact me at 303-969-2432. Sincerely, /s/carol watkins Carol WatkinsContract Specialist ---------------------------------------------------------The following files are available for download:Collections SOW and Contract Clauses Follow the below instructions to access the associated attachments. The following usage policies should be observed:Users must log on to the FTP server to download and upload files. No anonymous FTP access is allowed. Users are reminded this is a public, non-reviewed site and therefore should not post sensitive or proprietary data on the site. The Denver Service Center assumes no responsibility for the usage of this server. Helpful Hints for Using the FTP site If you haven't accessed an ftp site on your computer before, be sure your computer settings allow for viewing ftp folders. In Internet Explorer, go to the tools menu, select "Internet Options", and then select the "Advanced" tab. Be sure the "Enable Folder view for FTP sites" is checked. Download file(s) prior to opening them. Do not open them from the ftp site. Documents are in the NMALfolder, titled Collections SOW and Collections Clauses
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- Place of Performance
- Address: National Capitol, Washington, DC
- Zip Code: 20242
- Zip Code: 20242
- Record
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