G--Contract Organist

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. Solicitation # VA-241-10-RQ-0659 is issued as a request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-27. This solicitation is unrestricted. North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 711130 applies to this requirement and the size standard is 7 million. The government intents to award a firm fixed price contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Period of performance, which will occur at TOGUS VA Medical Center Chapel, ME 04330, shall be from 1 October 2010-30 September 2011. CLIN 0001, Base Year, 111.00 EA Organ performances for October 1st, 2010 to September 30th, 2011 CLIN 0002, Option Year 1, 111.00 EA Organ performances for October 1st, 2011 to September 30th, 2012 CLIN 0003, Option Year 2, 111.00 EA Organ performances for October 1st, 2012 to September 30th, 2013 CLIN 0004, Option Year 3, 111.00 EA Organ performances for October 1st, 2013 to September 30th, 2014 CLIN 0005, Option Year 4, 111.00 EA Organ performances for October 1st, 2014 to September 30th, 2015 The contractor will serve as a Catholic and Protestant organist for the TOGUS VA Medical Center. He/she will have full responsibility for providing musical performance and accompaniment in both the Catholic and Protestant services (i.e. 26 per quarter – 2 each Sunday) as well as not to exceed 7 special performances annually (e.g. special Catholic services and special Protestant and/or Ecumenical services) for a total of 111 performances annually. The 7 special performances are: Holy Thursday, New Years Day, Four Chaplain Remembrance Service, National Day of Prayer, Veterans Day, and 9-11. Key Requirements include U.S. Citizenship, Knowledge of both Catholic and Protestant music and liturgy, one year of professional experience equivalent to the level which has demonstrated both practical musical knowledge and skill in a pluralistic setting, educational degrees in music are appropriate, but not required. In addition, offeror must have ability to read music (i.e. not play only by ear). The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items, Paragraph (a) of FAR 52-212-2 is added to read: Lowest price technically acceptable. Offerors shall include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items. An authorized representative of the offeror must sign these representations and certifications; (4) The Offeror shall also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification number. FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; 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 with the following applicable clauses in paragraph (b) FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act; FAR 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- Other than Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination; 52.217-8 Option to extend services; 52.217-9 Option to extend the term of the contract, 52.232-19 availability of funds for the next fiscal year; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising; VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities; VAAR 852.273-76 electronic invoice submission. Note: The full text of a clause/provision may be accessed electronically at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Upon receipt and evaluation of all offerors, award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer. All responses must include the following: (1) resume that highlights prior work experience (2) cost of service (3) vendor’s full address including email addresses. Offers are due by 12:00 AM EST on 8-OCT-10. Offers may be emailed to contact@example.gov or faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000. Please follow up all faxed quotes with a telephone call to +1 (555) 000-0000 x5336. Oral quotes will not be accepted. Any questions pertaining to this solicitation may be addressed to Bill Nalls at email address contact@example.gov or at phone extension +1 (555) 000-0000 x5336.