SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- Radio Script Translator - Statement of Work
- Notice Date
- 7/30/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Broadcasting Board of Governors, Director, Office of Contracts, Office of Contracts (CON), 330 C Street, SW, Room 4300, Washington, District of Columbia, 20237, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20237
- Solicitation Number
- BBG50-S-13-R308-0001PB
- Point of Contact
- Phyllis Bryan, Phone: 202-382-7844, Rachel E Johnson, Phone: 202-382-7847
- E-Mail Address
-
pbryan@bbg.gov, rjohnson@bbg.gov
(pbryan@bbg.gov, rjohnson@bbg.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Statement of Work Description This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation was prepared by the U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.603 [Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Items] to include the following additional information: (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format of Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This Solicitation Number BBG50-S-13-R308-0001PB is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) that will result in a single award of a firm-fixed-price contract using FAR Part 15 [Contracting by Negotiation] procedures. (iii) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation document and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-068, effective June 26, 2013. (iv) The Contracting Officer (CO) has found and determined that the nature of the supplies to be provided is appropriate for Small Business set-aside procurement. (v) The Contractor shall provide the following - Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) No. 1: Coordination for the DRC HIV/AIDS Radio Program and multimedia website. This requirement is for a single adaptation and voice narration of a single story. The Contractor shall be required to complete the assignment by the deadline stated below. The Contractor's ‘start time' and "duration of effort" is a business decision on the Contractor's part and does not influence the "per assignment" rate stated in the contract. (vi) The Period of Performance is August 12, 2013 through August 11, 2014. The Offeror shall submit a monthly invoice to VOA, for services provided. Payment will be made in accordance with the U.S. Prompt Payment Act. If Options are included in the Contract Award, Options to exercise are at discretion of the Government. (vii) The provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-1 [Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition. (viii) The provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-2 [Evaluation of Commercial Items] is hereby incorporated by reference into this combined synopsis/solicitation. The technical evaluation is less important than price in the BBG's overall evaluation of an Offeror's proposal. Past performance will also be considered [see FAR Subpart 15.304 (Evaluation Factors and Significant Subfactors)]. In order to help the Government in its evaluation of past performance, Offerors shall provide at least three (3) current references with valid telephone numbers of customers for similar services. (ix) Offerors shall complete registration on SAM.gov and Duns #. (x) FAR Clause 52.212-4 [Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition. (xi) 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, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402)]; FAR Clause 52.219-4 [Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (if an Offeror elects to waive the preference, the Offeror shall so indicate in his/her proposal)]; FAR Clause 52.219-8 [Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3))]; FAR Clause 52.222-21 [Prohibition of Segregated Facilities]; FAR Clause 52.222-26 [Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246)]; FAR Clause 52.222-35 [Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212)]; FAR Clause 52.222-36 [Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793)]; FAR Clause 52.225-1 [Buy American Act - Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d)]; FAR Clause 52.219-23 [Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Pub. L. 103-355, Section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323) (if an Offeror elects to waive the adjustment, the Offeror shall so indicate in his/her proposal)]; Alternate I of FAR Clause 52.219-23 [Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns]; FAR Clause 52.232-18 [Availability of Funds]; FAR Clause 52.232-33 [Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332)]; FAR Clause 52.239-1 [Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a)]. (xii) The Offeror shall note that CLIN No. 1-3 shall be priced on a firm-fixed price. The Contractor's proposed prices shall include wages, overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit. (xiii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this acquisition. (xiv) No numbered notes apply to this acquisition. (xv) Offerors shall submit two (2) separate documents (proposals) to the BBG, namely: (1) a Price Proposal that states: (a) the Offeror's proposed firm-fixed-price for CLIN No. 1 - 3 and (2) a Technical Proposal which: contains (a) a Capability Profile (b) the description of how they will complete the work (c) and past experience/performance information. Questions are due by 8/1/2013 by 2:00pm. Send all questions to Phyllis Bryan via email ( pbryan@bbg.gov ). Proposals are due by 2:00p.m. Eastern time on August 6, 2013 at the following address: Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), Office of Contracts (M/Con), Room 4300, Switzer Building, 330 "C" Street, (SW), Washington, DC 20237, Attention: Ms. Phyllis Bryan. Proposals may be submitted in hard copy format only (i.e., in person, U.S. Mail, or Federal Express or equivalent commercial. (xvi) Information regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation can be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer, Ms. Phyllis Bryan, at (202) 382-7844, or via e-mail at pbryan@bbg.gov. Any Offeror may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the BBG.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Voice of America, Cohen Buildinhg - Room 1649, 330 Independence Ave, SW, Attn: Timothee Donangmaye, Washington, District of Columbia, 20237, United States
- Zip Code: 20237
- Zip Code: 20237
- Record
- SN03131223-W 20130801/130730235456-2f1e7b5194c4ee0d49b3c03c1ec5b2f5 (fbodaily.com)
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