SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Graphic Designer
- Notice Date
- 8/12/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541512
— Computer Systems Design Services
- Contracting Office
- Broadcasting Board of Governors, Director, Office of Contracts, Office of Contracts (M/CON), 330 C Street, SW, Room 4300, Washington, District of Columbia, 20237, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20237
- Solicitation Number
- BBG50-50-R-0038
- Archive Date
- 9/15/2011
- Point of Contact
- Wayne D Greene, Phone: 202-382-7860, Herman P Shaw, Fax: 202-382-7870
- E-Mail Address
-
wgreene@bbg.gov, hshaw@bbg.gov
(wgreene@bbg.gov, hshaw@bbg.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors, (BBG), International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB), pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.67 intends to issue a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items in accordance with format of Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541512. This Solicitation Number BBG50-R-11-0038 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) that will result in a single award of an Firm Fixed Price contract using FAR Part 15 (Contract by Negotiation) procedures to provide for Graphic Design The government reserves the right to make an award on the initial proposal without discussions of this procurement. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant firm-fixed price contract; STATEMENT OF WORK - For International Online News Design Consultant/Graphic Designer. OVERVIEW The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), located in Washington, DC, is seeking a website design company to facilitate the re-design of design 2-D and 3-D motion and other graphics using PC and Mac computer platforms and software programs to include, but not limited to, Cinema 4D, Maya, After Effects, Zaxwerks, Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, and Premiere Pro. Contractor must have Persian language capability. The following general information pertains to all of the above-listed VOA free-lance assignments: 1) Assignments are performed on a contract basis. 2) Many VOA assignments require working in Washington, DC. 3) Contractor candidates may be required to undergo a background security investigation and successfully pass the security clearance process in order to receive work assignments. 4) Contractor candidates must be willing to work on an "as-required" basis, depending upon the VOA's broadcasting needs. Some broadcasting activities require working irregular hours - such as very early in the morning or late in the evening - depending on the broadcasting schedule. 5) Free-lance assignments are contracted for strictly on an "as needed" basis. The VOA make no guarantees on the amount of work assignments that contractors can expect to receive. 6) The Government is obligated to inspect all contractors performed work to insure that it fully satisfies the Government's requirements. The Government is further obligated to reject all work that fails to meet Government-specified requirements. Contractors should note that all work shall be performed in accordance with the standards prescribed in the attached "VOA Journalistic Code". Failure to comply with these legally mandated standards may result in immediate termination of the contract for default. The following criteria, depending on the type of services being contracted, are used as appropriate by VOA to evaluate prospective contractors: (1) Radio or television broadcast or Internet news experience; (2) Extensive knowledge of the target broadcast language(s) and the ability to adapt English material into the target language; (3) Knowledge of the cultural sensitivities of the target audience; (4) Ability to produce work that demonstrates a keen knowledge of national and international issues; (5) Ability to explain complex issues in clear, logical terms that can be understood by VOA's worldwide audiences; (6) Ability to read and analyze incoming correspondence to determine information requested and prepare a responsive and personalized response. Prospective contractors are hereby notified that the basis for award will be based on best value; with technical evaluation factors (i.e., strength of prospective contractor's resume, approach to performing work) being more important than the prospective contractor's proposed price. Contractors shall submit their price proposals based on an hourly and/or an assignment basis. The provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-1 [Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition, with no addenda. The provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-2 [Evaluation of Commercial Items] is hereby incorporated by reference into this combined synopsis/solicitation. The Written Technical Proposals will be evaluated in three equally-weighted areas (a) Capability) (b) Approach and (c) Experience/ Past Performance as follows: Capability: (e.g. personnel): Offerors shall describe their corporate capability to perform as stated in Statement of Work (SOW). Approach: The Government will assess the technical merit of the Offeror's approach in order to determine if the Offeror has the ability to successfully perform the task areas specified in the SOW. Experience/Past Performance: The IBB will assess the relevancy of the Offeror's experience/past performance to determine the Offeror's ability to perform the work requirements of the SOW. Offerors shall submit evidence of their experience in performing work. Offerors shall submit examples of no fewer than two (2) of their most recent or ongoing contracts relating to the work specified in SOW experience can be government or commercial. Evaluation Criteria must be address in your proposal for consideration, if criteria is not address your proposal will be considered non-responsive. •1. Demonstrate expertise in international news/information website design •2. Experience designing multi-media, interactive websites •3. Experience creating multi-lingual website •4. Expertise in User Experience design •5. Design portfolio of related projects Technical ability is more important more than price and price is more important than past performance. (x) Offerors shall submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-3 [Offeror representations and certifications -- commercial items] with their proposal. This provision can be found at the following website: http://www.arnet.gov/far/; if requested by an Offeror, a copy of FAR subpart 52.212-3 can be obtained by contacting the contracting officer. PRICE PROPOSAL AND TECHNICAL PROPOSAL MUST BE SUBMITTED SEPARATELY. FAR Clause 52.212-4 [Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-5 [Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition and incorporates the following clauses: FAR Clause 52.203-6 [Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government]; FAR Clause 52.219-6 [Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside]; FAR Clause 52.222-3 [Convict Labor]; FAR Clause 52.222-19 [Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies]; FAR Clause 52.222-21 [Prohibition of Segregated Facilities]; FAR Clause 52.222-26 [Equal Opportunity]; FAR Clause 52.222-35 [Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans]; FAR Clause 52.222-36 [Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities]; FAR Clause 52.222-36 [Employment Reports on Special disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans]; FAR Clause 52.225-1 [Buy American Act - Supplies]; FAR Clause 52.225-13 [Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases]; FAR Clause 52.232-33 [Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration]. ; 52.213-2 Invoices; 52.216-18; The Solicitation is attached hereto. Proposals shall be in writing and must be signed by an official authorized to bind the organization. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted. Questions must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist at the email address or facsimile number provided at the end of this notice. Questions must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist at the email address or facsimile number provided at the end of this notice. Please note that the deadline for submission of questions by 12:00 p.m., Eastern Time on August 18, 2011. Questions must be submitted in writing by email to: wgreene@bbg.gov. Proposal shall be submitted as an original and two copies must be sent via courier or overnight delivery prior to the deadline. Proposal should be addressed to ATTN: Wayne Greene, Broadcasting Board of Governors, International Broadcasting Bureau, Office of Contracts, 330 C Street, SW, Room 4007, Washington, DC 20237 by 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time on August 31, 2011. The point of contact for this requirement: Wayne Greene, Contract Specialist who can be reached via email at wgreene@bbg.gov. All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by the Agency.
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