AV & Staging Support for Guardian Challenge '08

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 2. This solicitation, FA2517-08-T-6068, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). 3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-24. 4. This procurement is set aside for small businesses. The NAICS code is 532490 (size standard $6.5M). 5. The following commercial items/services are requested in this solicitation: Item #0001 - Provide, set-up, and operate staging equipment and hanging backdrops, audio equipment, and lighting equipment; provide support for a ceremony and corresponding dress rehearsal(s) in accordance with the Statement of Work. The services will be conducted at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, in aircraft hangar Bldg 140. The period of performance is from 5 May 2008 through 9 May 2008. 6. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: a. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. All firms must be registered in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) at https://wawf.eb.mil at time of quote submittal. DUNS, Cage Code, tax ID, terms and conditions shall be submitted with quote. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at www.ccr.gov in order to be considered for award. b. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. Quotes will be evaluated and awarded on a best value determination based on past performance, scheduling availability, and price. c. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. The offeror must be registered with the Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) at orca.bpn.gov at the time of quote submittal. d. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. e. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside ii) 52.222-3, Convict Labor iii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity v) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities vii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended ix) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons x) 52.223-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees xi) 52.232-33, Payment by electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration xii) 52.237-1, Site Visit xiii) 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegettion f) DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. g) DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders. h) DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payments. i) AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman with the following fill in text: A7K, 150 Vandenberg St Ste 1104, Peterson AFB CO 80914-4350. (719) 554-5250, Fax (719) 554-5299, email: a7k.wf@afspc.af.mil. 7. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database at www.ccr.gov, the Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) at orca.bpn.gov, and Wide Area Work Flow at www.wawf.eb.mil to be considered for award. 8. A mandatory site visit will be held for all interested parties on Friday, 11 April 2008 at 1:00 PM MST. Attendance of this site visit is mandatory to be considered for contract award. Interested parties are required to RSVP to A1C Olivia Gorman (olivia.gorman@peterson.af.mil) and Jeri Ebbink (jeri.ebbink@peterson.af.mil) no later than 2:00 PM MST on Thursday, 10 April 2008 with the names and contact information of personnel attending, as well as the name and CAGE Code of the business they will represent. Upon notification of intent to attend the site visit, a copy of the Statement of Work and directions will be sent to the responding parties. You will need a current picture ID, driver's license, proof of vehicle registration, and proof of vehicle insurance. 9. Quotes submitted should include price information and past performance. Offerors may submit a short past performance resume listing experience with similar events and a list of references. An explanation detailing ability to provide the necessary personnel and equipment during the anticipated event should be submitted as well as proof of insurance. 10. All quotes must be sent to Jeri Ebbink at jeri.ebbink@peterson.af.mil. Quotes are required to be received no later than 2 PM MST on Wednesday, 16 April 2008.