R -- ORAL HISTORY

Notice Date

September 7, 2001

Contracting Office

National Imagery & Mapping Agency, Washington Contracting Center, Attn: PCW/D-6, 4600 Sangamore Rd. Bethesda, MD 20816-5003

ZIP Code

20816-5003

Response Due

September 20, 2001

Point of Contact

Ms Cynthia Green or Mr. Edward Smith (301) 227 2367

E-Mail Address

ERROR -- (greenc@nima.mil smithe@nima.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation notice for Commercial Consulting Services for the development of an Oral History Program for the National Imagery & Mapping Agency (NIMA). The North American Industry Classification System Code assigned is 541820 with a size standard of $5,000,000. This notice has been prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 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. Provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-25. All clauses and provisions should be read and reviewed carefully, as they provide submission instructions and/or contain fill-ins. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Evaluation Factors -- Proposals will be evaluated based on the factors identified below in the order of relative importance: (a) Technical [Past Performance will be evaluated as part of Technical] & (b) Price); FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of this provision with their offer); FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (appropriate clauses will be checked at the time of award); 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards; 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (appropriate clauses will be checked at the time of award); 5X52.227-9000, Unauthorized Use of NIMA Name, Seal & Initials; 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information, and FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration. In order to receive an award, the contractor must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database as prescribed in DFARS 252.204-7004. The CCR Database can be obtained by accessing the Internet or calling 1-888-227-423. Additionally, a Key Personnel clause will be included with this order. The project will have high visibility involving the history of NIMA, therefore requiring the highest professional historical astandards. The Contractor shall conduct interviews and oral history workshops; provide professional advice and consulting services; and provide transcripts of the interviews. The Contractor should be prepared to have all drafts and transcripts reviewed by NIMA's Chief Historian Manager and other members of NIMA as appropriate; and revise them in accordance with the instructions and schedules of NIMA's Chief Historian. The Contractor shall provide transcripts. ITEM 0001 Consultant Services; APPROX. 100 Hours; The Contractor shall provide Consultant Services for the development of an Oral History Program for numerous topics; establish record-keeping procedures and forms; define criteria for selecting volunteer interviewers; identify roles for other volunteers; select recording equipment for interviewers; develop a style guide for transcriber(s); identify and select transcriber(s); draft letters to prospective interviewees, and develop topics for career oral history interviews. ITEM 0002 Interviews; QTY. 6; The Contractor shall conduct six Oral History Interviews, each consisting of five 2-hour sessions. The interview shall include research in the preparation for the interview, initial meeting and setting-up the interview, any local travel that may be required, establishing a master index of proper names, preparing word lists, delivering all tapes to the NIMA Chief Historian, reviewing and auditing-editing of the transcripts. At the discretion of the interviewee, interviews may be conducted at the Unclassified or Secret Level. ITEM 0003 Transcription; QTY. 60 Tape Hours; The Contractor shall transcribe each interview as described in Item 0002, in accordance with the University of Chicago Style Manual. Each Transcript shall include an index of proper names and be double-spaced and formatted for 8.5 x 11 paper. The Contractor shall deliver an electronic copy in MS Word 97 or later version as well as a paper copy, of which both shall be reviewed and approved by the NIMA Chief Historian. ITEM 0004 Workshops; QTY. 2; The Contractor shall provide two Oral History Workshops and each one shall be 2-days long. The Contractor shall coordinate each workshop with NIMA's Chief Historian. Each workshop shall be designed to train a maximum of 15 individuals as Oral History Interviewers. For each workshop, the Contractor shall prepare and provide the reproduction of the materials and the presentation of the workshops. Each workshop shall be reviewed and evaluated by NIMA's Chief Historian. Each workshop shall be conducted in the Washington area. Each workshop shall be completed within 6 months of the date of award. Period of Performance shall be for 12 months from the date of award. This requirement will be awarded to one vendor; there will be no split awards. At the time of award, the potential offeror must be eligible for a "Secret Level" clearance. All responses to this solicitation shall include a resume and are due on 20 September 2001,3:00 PM EST. Interested parties may only fax or e-mail their offers to the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, ATTN: Edward Smith, PCW, MS D-6, 4600 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20816-5003, Fax (301)227-1015, Admin (301) 227-2368, e-mail address "smithe@nima.mil. Offeror shall call the Contract Specialist to confirm the receipt of offer. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 days calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Record

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