PRESOL | G | Gospel Service Accompist

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 FBO #2489
SOLICITATION NOTICE

G -- Gospel Service Accompist

Notice Date: 9/17/2008
Notice Type: Modification/Amendment
NAICS: 711130 — Musical Groups and Artists
Contracting Office: Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, 11th CONS, 110 Luke Avenue Building 5681, Bolling AFB, DC, 20332-0305
ZIP Code: 20332-0305
Solicitation Number: FA7012-08-T-0078
Response Due: 9/24/2008
Archive Date: 10/9/2008
Point of Contact: Valerie C Gaines,, Phone: 202-767-8105
E-Mail Address: valerie.gaines@bolling.af.mil
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS AS FOLLOWS: 1. REMOVE CLAUSE 52.232-19 AND REPLACE WITH 52.323-18. CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN BOLD. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) No, FA7012-08-T-0078. The solicitation document; incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26. This is set aside for 100% small business. The North American Industry Classification System code is 711130. The small business size standard under this NAICS code is $7,000,000 annually. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS: 0001: BASE YEAR: Nonpersonal Services: The contractor shall furnish personnel and transportation necessary to provide and coordinate all music requirements for the Bolling AFB Gospel Worship Service at Bolling AFB, DC in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) below. ESTIMATED QTY: 238 UNITS, UNIT PRICE: ________, EXTENDED AMOUNT NTE: _________. Period of Performance for Base Year: 1 October 2008 through 30 September 2009. 1001: OPTION YEAR I: Nonpersonal Services: The contractor shall furnish personnel and transportation necessary to provide and coordinate all music requirements for the Bolling AFB Gospel Worship Service at Bolling AFB, DC in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) below. ESTIMATED QTY: 238 UNITS, UNIT PRICE: ________, EXTENDED AMOUNT NTE:_________. Period of Performance for Option Year I: 1 October 2009 through 30 September 2010. 2001: OPTION YEAR II: Nonpersonal Services: The contractor shall furnish personnel and transportation necessary to provide and coordinate all music requirements for the Bolling AFB Gospel Worship Service at Bolling AFB, DC in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) below. ESTIMATED QTY: 238 UNITS, UNIT PRICE: ________, EXTENDED AMOUNT NTE:_________. Period of Performance for Option Year II: 1 October 2010 through 30 September 2011. 3001: OPTION YEAR III: Nonpersonal Services: The contractor shall furnish personnel and transportation necessary to provide and coordinate all music requirements for the Bolling AFB Gospel Worship Service at Bolling AFB, DC in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) below. ESTIMATED QTY: 238 UNITS, UNIT PRICE: ________, EXTENDED AMOUNT NTE:_________. Period of Performance for Option Year III: 1 October 2011 through 30 September 2012. 1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. 1.1 SCOPE OF WORK. The contractor shall, under direction of the Contract Monitor (CM) of the Gospel Worship Service (Chaplain) furnish personnel and transportation necessary to provide and coordinate music requirements for the Gospel Worship Service. The contractor shall be responsible for all music for Youth Choir, Male Chorus, Women's Choir and Praise Team and Special Music. The Gospel Worship Service Chaplain has final decision authority regarding all music of the Gospel Worship Service. 1.2 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS. 1.2.1 The contractor shall possess a minimum of two (2) years experience as an Assistant Musician within a military chapel community or civilian church. 1.2.2 The contractor shall have at least one reference letter from a chaplain/pastor within the last 2 years. 1.2.3 The contractor shall be strongly versed in Gospel Music genre. 1.2.3 The contractor shall be able to play traditional and contemporary gospel music including traditional hymns, and must be able to play music from the latest contemporary gospel music recordings. 1.2.4 The contractor shall possess good human relations skills. 1.2.5 The contractor shall demonstrate musical ability. The audition will include the ability to play one song provided beforehand, and one from sheet music: 1.2.5.1 The contractor shall play a piano, keyboard and organ proficiently. 1.2.5.2 The contractor shall display adequate choral conduction capability. 1.2.5.3 The contractor shall be able to musically express the mood and style of a variety of music. 1.2.6 The contractor shall possess leadership skills, and a willingness to follow Chapel leadership. 1.2.7 The contractor shall assume additional duties as requested by the Gospel Worship Service Chaplain. 1.2.8 The contractor shall possess the interpersonal skills necessary to work in harmony with those involved in the music program, as well as other chapel staff members. 1.3 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES. 1.3.1 The contractor shall select appropriate music for choir(s) and Worship Service. 1.3.2 The contractor shall secure Gospel Worship Service Chaplain advice and consent for proposed music. 1.3.3 The contractor shall possess a professional attitude and appearance. 1.3.4 The contractor shall demonstrate behavior that is appropriate and consistent with chapel staff position. 1.3.5 The contractor shall demonstrate consistent thoroughness in teaching vocal parts to choir members. 1.3.6 The contractor shall prepare musicians to accompany the choir; to include a variety of musical instruments for choir accompaniment. 1.3.7 The contractor shall be responsible for teaching and mentoring other musicians. 1.3.8 The contractor shall meet with Gospel Service chaplain as needed to discuss requirements of upcoming service and special events (NOTE: This meeting is not considered a unit for payment.) 1.3.9 The contractor shall attend monthly Gospel Service Worship Committee meetings (NOTE: This meeting is not considered a unit for payment.) 1.3.10 The contractor shall arrive at all functions at least thirty minutes prior to scheduled start time (NOTE: This meeting is not considered a unit for payment.) 1.3.11 The contractor shall be responsible and coordinate with the Gospel Worship Service Chaplain all areas not specifically mentioned above. 1.3.12 The contractor shall notify the Gospel Service Chaplain when unable to attend rehearsal or worship service, at least two weeks in advance. Emergencies will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. 1.3.13 The contractor shall ensure the substitute contractor shall be approved in advance by the Gospel Worship Service (Chaplain.) 1.3.14 The contractor shall be responsible for submitting compensation for service rendered at Bolling Air Force Base or pre-approved services off base. 1.3.15 The contractor shall provide musical accompaniment and support for the Youth, Men's, Women's and Praise Choirs. 1.3.16 The contractor shall provide musical accompaniment and support for all choirs as needed. 1.3.17 The contractor shall assist with the coordination and conducting of Gospel Choir Section Leader's rehearsal. 1.3.18 The contractor shall assist with musical support for mid-week Worship Service/Bible Study. 1.3.19 The contractor shall assist with the coordination and conducts musicians in preparatory rehearsal. 1.3.20 The contractor shall provide musical accompaniment and support for Sunday Gospel Worship Service. 1.3.21 The contractor shall provide musical support for special service as required (funerals, revivals, etc.) 1.3.22 The contractor shall coordinate and assist the Gospel Worship Service Chaplain on annual training requirements for Gospel Choir (Music workshops and seminars.) 1.4 TIME/LOCATION FREQUENCY OF SERVICES. 1.4.1 A "unit" is the basis for compensation. 1.4.2 Compensation shall be paid based on the following "units," after the "unit" is performed/provided. 1.4.3 Any additional service or rehearsal "units" shall be pre-approved by Gospel Worship Service (Chaplain). 1.4.4 In summary, this order authorizes the Gospel Service Music accompanist Assistant to furnish the following units of service for a total of 236 units/year: 1.4.4.1 (52) Gospel Services 1.4.4.2 (52) Practices Gospel Choir 1.4.4.3 (52) Practices Praise Teams 1.4.4.4 (26) Practices Youth Choir 1.4.4.5 (12) Practices Men's Choir 1.4.4.6 (26) Practices Women's Choir 1.4.4.7 (16) Special Services/Events 2.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES. Government furnished property; facility and equipment are listed in Appendix 3.0. 2.1 Government-Furnished Utilities. The government will furnish utilities for the operation of the facilities provide. These utilities include heating, fuels, gas, electricity, water, sewer, class-C phone lines (for official calls only), postal distribution, refuse collection, fire and police protection and sever emergency medical. 2.2 Conservation of Utilities. The contractor shall ensure employees practice utilities conservation. The contractor shall operate under conditions that prevent the waste of utilities to include; turning off lights and water faucets when not in use. 2.3 Government Owned. The contractor shall be responsible for operating the government owned equipment. Should any item require repair or replacement due to negligence, the contractor shall be responsible for all such repairs or replacement at no cost to the government. All equipment shall be used only in the performance of this contract. 2.4 The Contractor may submit through Chapel funds for reimbursementof any special supplies needed to perform services in the PWS not provided under 2.1 above. 3.0. Appendix. Government Furnished Equipment and Supply List. 1 ea Piano, 1 ea Keyboard, 1 ea Organ, 1 ea Microphone, 1 ea Microphone stand, 1 ea basic amplifier FAR PROVISIONS: The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items and Addendum to FAR CLAUSE 52.212-1 applies to this acquisition are as follows: 52.252-1 http://farsite.hill.af.mil, 52.252-5: (b) DFARS (Chapter 2), and 252.225-7000. ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212.-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2003) Paragraph (d), product samples; add subparagragh(1) read: All offerors will be required to perform an (AUDITION), the offerors will be notified of the time and place for the audition after the closeing date of the solicitation. The audition will consist of playing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (1921) by R. Rosamond Johnson on both the piano and organ and then playing an additonal song provided by the Government from sheet music both on the piano and organ. FAR 52.212-2, Evalution-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The Government will select the best overall offer based on Technical Capability and Price. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation; will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with the evaluation criteria outlined at FAR 52.212-2 of the solicitation entitled "Evaluation-Commercial Items. The Government will evaluate proposals based on the following factors, listed in descending order of importance; Technical Capability and Price. The Government will not make an award at a significantly higher overall cost to achieve slightly superior performance. The government seeks to award to the offeror that will best meet or exceed the requirements affordably. Only those offerors that conformed to the solicitation either initially or as a result of discussions, will be considered for award. While the evaluation team and the contracting officer will strive for maximum objectivity, the selection process, by its nature, is subjective and, therefore, professional judgment is implicit throughout the entire process. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Factor 1 - Technical Capability (i) The Government will assess the relevance and breadth of the Offeror's experience and qualification based on the information required in SOW para 1.2.1 and 1.2.2. (ii) The quality of Offeror's audition (iii) Offerors are to note that, in conducting this assessment, the Government reserves the right to use both data provided by the offeror and data obtained from other sources. Factor 2 - Price (i) This factor will evaluate the cost proposal to determine price analysis and price reasonableness of the proposed total evaluated price. (ii) An offeror's proposed price will be determined by multiplying the quantities identified in the Price Schedule by the proposed unit price for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) to confirm the extended amount for each CLIN. The price will be totaled to determine the overall estimated price to be evaluated. Offerors are specifically advised that, under this evaluation method, the government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the prices are unbalanced. Prices are unbalanced if they are significantly overstated or understated in relation to the actual cost of the work. If additional information is required to support price reasonableness, each offeror may be required to provide a hard copy of their price break-down. Non-conformance with this requirement may result in the offerors quote being determined unacceptable. (iii) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the estimated total price for all options to the estimated total price for the basic year requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). FAR 52.212-3, "Offeror Representatives and Certifications-Commercial Items" applies to this acquisition and offeror(s) must include, a completed copy with its offer. FAR 52.212-3 can be obtained from http://farsite.hill.af.mil or from http://orca.bpn.gov if registered in ORCA (Online Representation and Certifications application). FAR CLAUSES: The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is hereby incorporated. Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4 applies to this acquisition, specifically the following cited clauses: 52.204-9, 52.209-6, 52.214-31: (f)(1) 202-767-7896(f)(2) Sharp, FO-DC600, 52.214-34, 52.214-35, 52.217-5, 52.217-8: 30 days, 52.217-9: (a) 15 days; 60 days (c) 48 months, 52.223-5, 52.223-6, 52.232-18, 52.225-13, 52.237-2, 52.252-2 http://farsite.hill.af.mil, 52.252-6:(b) DFARS (Chapter 2), 52.253-1, 252.204-7003, 252.204-7004, ALT A, 252.223-7006, 252.232-7010, 252.212-7001 (DEV): 252.232-7003, 252.243-7001, 252.246-7000, 5352.201-9101 (c): Mrs. Diane Dade, 1535 Command Drive, Suite 202, Andres AFB, Camp Springs, MD 20762, phone #301-981-7342. FAR CLAUSE 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, including the following sub-clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-50, 52.232-33, 52.233-3 and 52.233-4. To be eligible for an award, contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. A contractor can contact the CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423 or e-mail at http://www.ccr.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted through Wide Area Work Flow. You can register at https://wawf.ef.mil/index.html. All quotations must be received by 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 24 September 2008. Quotations can be mailed to the 11th Contracting Squadron/LGCO, 20 MacDill Blvd, Suite 400, Bolling AFB, DC 20032, faxed to (202) 767-7887 or e-mailed to Jennifer.block@afncr.af.mil. An official authorized to bind your company shall sign and date the quotation. Questions concerning this solicitation should be addressed in writing to Jennifer A. Block, Contracting Specialist NLT 12:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 22 September 2008. You can reach me at (202) 767-8101.
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Place of Performance: Address: 310 Angell Street, Bolling AFB, District of Columbia, 20032, United States; Zip Code: 20032
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