MODIFICATION
R -- Producer/Production Services
- Notice Date
- 1/28/2014
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 512191
— Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services
- 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-Q-14-V00100005TE
- Archive Date
- 2/15/2014
- Point of Contact
- Theresa D. Elliott, Phone: 2023827841, Rachel E Johnson, Phone: 202-382-7847
- E-Mail Address
-
thelliott@bbg.gov, rjohnson@bbg.gov
(thelliott@bbg.gov, rjohnson@bbg.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) to establish a Non-Personal Services Contract. There will be a guaranteed minimum quantities purchased and the Government will be obligated only to the extent of authorized Call Orders placed against the resulting Non-Personal Services Contract. The Government intends to award this Non- Personal Services Contract; however, the Government reserves the right not to award this Non-Personal Services Contract. Any resultant Non-Personal Services Contract will be for one year. The Broadcasting Board of Governors, Office of Contracts intends to establish a Non-Personal Services Contract for Multimedia services as described in further detail below for the Africa Division (Production Unit) in Washington D.C. (See attachment A). This acquisition is being issued under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. SAM: System for Award Management (SAM) applies to this procurement. You must be registered in SAM in order to be eligible to receive an award from this solicitation. Information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov. Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM database prior to award. Lack of registration in SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. CONTRACTORS MUST COMPLY WITH FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management (SAM) Registration (JUL 2013). NAICS Code: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 512191with a small business size standard of $29.5M in average annual receipts for the past 3 years. Please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. This requirement will be a 100% Total Small Business. Period of Performance: One Year from date of award Contract Type: Firm- Fixed Price Place of Performance: Broadcasting Board of Governors Africa Division (Production Unit) 330 Independence Ave SW Cohen Building Washington, D.C. 20237 Time of Performance: VOA is a 24/7 news/ program operation and the schedule will vary depending on the need of the government. The program manager will make determination at the time of award. Applicable Clauses: **52.252-1 (FEB 1998) -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. *FAR clause 52.212-4 (JUL 2013), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Applicable Provisions: See below Proposal Submission: Interested independent contractors are required to submit two written documents (price & resume) to the BBG. 1. A Price Proposal that states the Offeror's proposed annual Total Price based on a 2,080 hours work-year that will be negotiated with the BBG. 2. Technical Proposal (Resume) that states the Offeror's resume/curriculum vitae and evidence of the Offeror's pertinent past performance that can be easily and quickly validated by the BBG. Dates (months/years) and locations for all field experience must also be detailed. 3. Copy of US Citizenship, work permit, photo ID and/or visa. 4. References (three) 5. Copy of active CCR Registration in SAM. HTTPS://www.sam.gov 6. In the event offerors did not complete the responsibility and certification portion of the SAM registration they shall include completed copy of the provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items) with its offer. This provision can be found at the following website https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/; if requested by an offeror, a copy of FAR subpart 52.212-3 can be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer. To ensure consideration for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number and title of the position on your proposal. Proposal must be submitted electronically to thelliott@bbg.gov. The due date is Friday, December 27, 2013 at 12PM EST. All proposals as well as inquiries should be sent electronically to Theresa Elliott @ thelliott@bbg.gov Contracting Office Address: 300 C St. SW Switzer Bldg. Rm. 4300 Washington DC 20237 United States Primary Point of Contact: Contracting Officer Theresa Elliott thelliott@bbg.gov 202.382.7841 Provision at 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items. (Jan 1999) The Government will award a Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: EVALUATION FACTORS Factor #1 - Technical ability to include work experience, education and specialized training Factor #2 - Price Factor #3 - Past Performance Basis for Award The procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13. Best value is defined as the expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the Government's estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement, in accordance with FAR 2.101. The Government reserves the right to make a selection based upon the initial proposal submissions so the offeror should submit its best terms in the initial proposal. The Government may also determine to make no award. Only one offeror will be selected who is deemed responsible in accordance with FAR 9.104-1 and whose offer provides the Government with a best value solution. ** All questions regarding this solicitation are due by 12 Noon on December 13, 2013. Email questions to thelliott@bbg.gov ** Responses to questions will be provided No Later Than 12 Noon on December 17, 2013. Questions and Answers For Solicitation BBG50-Q-14-V00100005TE Q: Based on the 2,080 hours in a work year, or 52 (40hr) work weeks, would we as the contractor be responsible for replacing our candidate with a substitute during vacation and for sick days? A: No, an alternate person will be located by the Division. Q: How many vacation days will our candidate have? A: 0 (zero) Q: Will there be a need for overtime? If so at what compensation rate percentage should we employ? Is there an estimate of the overtime per month or year? A: Overtime is possible. There is no change in rate for overtime. Overtime is approximately 40 hours per year. Q: Is prior experience on the Dalet Technology system a must have requirement for our candidate? A: Yes Q: Is there an example of the live programs that our candidate will be directing? A: http://www.lavoixdelamerique.com/audio/Audio/354184.html Q: Will travel be involved in this tasking? A: No Q: Would we adhere to the same holiday schedule as the US Government? A: See Statement of Work Q: How many candidates can we present to you in our proposal? A: This is a business decision to be made by your company. Q: Is there an estimated salary range for this position? A: This is a business decision to be made by your company based on your proposal. Q: Is there an incumbent candidate for this position? A: Yes Q: Who is the incumbent? A: Please submit a Freedom of Information Act request through the Agency's website at www.bbg.gov Q: What was the award amount for the current contract and the duration of the contract? A: The award amount was $22,000 - $24,000. The award was a Blanket Purchase Agreement awarded for one (1) year with individually funded Call Orders issued based on the needs of the Government. Q: First, i can't figure out if it is English and second, I can not find on the page how to apply. Also, I don't see a rate of pay so, is it a bid process? A: See the Solicitation for how to apply. Yes, this is a bid process.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Africa Division (Production Unit), 330 Independence Ave SW, Cohen Building, Washington, District of Columbia, 20237, United States
- Zip Code: 20237
- Zip Code: 20237
- Record
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