G--Protestant Singer for VA Medical Center Chapel

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-0681 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, 53.00 EA Singing performances for October 1st, 2010 to September 30th, 2011 CLIN 0002, Option Year 1, 53.00 EA Singing performances for October 1st, 2011 to September 30th, 2012 CLIN 0003, Option Year 2, 53.00 EA Singing performances for October 1st, 2012 to September 30th, 2013 CLIN 0004, Option Year 3, 53.00 EA Singing performances for October 1st, 2013 to September 30th, 2014 CLIN 0005, Option Year 4, 53.00 EA Singing performances for October 1st, 2014 to September 30th, 2015 The contractor will serve as Protestant song leader and has full responsibility for leading the music in the Protestant service (i.e.13 per quarter – 1 each Sunday). This includes special music not to exceed two per service (e.g. opening song and special song prior to sermon) as well as leading not to exceed three hymns from the Chapel’s Protestant hymnal. Key requirements include U.S. citizenship, knowledge of Protestant music, and at least one year of professional experience equivalent to the level which has demonstrated both practical musical knowledge and skill in a Protestant worship setting. Educational degrees in music are appropriate, but are not required. The ability to read music is preferred, but not required. 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 30-SEP-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.