Produce two each, 10-minute movies about scientists workign in parks on climate change potentially within entire network of eight Pacific Northwest Parks throughout Western Washington and Northwestern Oregon

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-57. The solicitation number is P12PS20984, and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This Request for Quotation has been made available through www.fbo.gov to comply with the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(e)) and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 416), that requires contracting officers to disseminate information on proposed contract actions expected to exceed $10,000 or more, by displaying in a public place, or by any appropriate electronic means. Due to the limited amount of public places for positing at Olympic National Park, and the remote locations and accessibility of field sites, electronic posting at FedBizOpps.gov is utilized to comply with public posting and to promote competition to the extent practical. While the government estimate cannot be divulged, the Government anticipates this project to be less than $25,000. The National Park Service expects there to be interest from film students and beginning professionals, willing to tackle a lower-budget project. Offerors should anticipate using minimal equipment, traveling light, and using a small crew. The Government anticipates that the total price awarded will be sufficient to support a filmmaker, travel expenses, and post-production work (i.e., editing the films). This solicitation is unrestricted (full and open). The NAICS code is 512110 with an associated small business size standard of $29.5 million (average gross revenue over past three years). It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at http://www.acquisition.gov/far. This solicitation will result in award of a firm, fixed-price contract. The National Park Service (NPS), Olympic National Park, has a requirement for production of two each, 10-minute movies about climate change featuring NPS scientific staff working in parks within the North Coast and Cascade Science Learning Network (SLN). OBJECTIVE: The goal of this project is to convey the urgency of climate change as seen through the eyes of scientists working in that field. Each film will follow an NPS scientist working on climate change. The films will show the scientist in the field, analyzing data, and include a bit of their personal lives, and also showing the science, professional commitment, and passion of the scientists doing their work, including (a) how climate change is monitored and what we've learned as a direct result of that science, (b) introduce viewers to the day-to-day operations of science field work, (c) engage new audiences (youth, students, teachers, web-users) to national park science through engaging visual media, (d) be of high visual quality and interest while accurately conveying both factual detail and agency mission, and (e) creating the personal bond between the scientist and the viewer by showing the sincerity of researchers and devotion to their work. Creative visualization will be a collaborative effort with the contractor and the SLN staff, and will include natural-setting scenic shots, wildlife or other natural resources, on-camera staff interviews, and images of research activities in progress. It is the Government's intention that the contractor film candidates with engaging on-camera personality, who interact well with park field crews, who can be on-location to capture images or reshoot scenes as needed, and deliver finished products on a deadline. Each movie will follow an NPS scientist working in the field, potentially at each of the following eight parks: (1) Olympic National Park, headquarters at 600 East Park Avenue, Port Angeles, WA 98362; (2) North Cascades National Park, headquarters at 810 State Route 20, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284; (3) Mount Rainier National Park, headquarters at 55210 238th Avenue East, Ashford, WA 98304; (4) Ebeys Landing National Historical Reserve, headquarters at 162 Cemetery Road, Coupeville, WA 98239; (5) San Juan Islands National Historical Park, headquarters at 4668 Cattle Point Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250; (6) Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, headquarters at 612 East Reserve Street, Vancouver, WA 98661; (7) Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Seattle Unit, headquarters at 319 Second Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98104; and (8) Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, headquarters at 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, OR 97103. TASK: Produce a total of 2 each, ten-minute movies. SCOPE OF WORK: SLN staff will provide appropriate movie content, including explanation of why science occurs in National Parks, and other detailed park information, with the intent that the movies convey factual park information, the importance of why studying a particular resource is vital to achieving NPS goals, and show that science is performed in National Parks. The SLN will coordinate for the contractor, all on-site interviews with park staff, and will be present for most of the filming. Each movie will highlight the activities of a field researcher who will be shown conducting his or her own work. Although no script is involved, each video sequence will be scheduled and accompanied by an NPS liaison staffer. The liaison staff will provide a few leading questions to start the interview and the rest will follow ad lib. Normally a single researcher is in the field with a small crew of 3-4 individuals. Some researchers are obviously more out-going or photogenic than others. NPS will try to select film subjects passionate about their work. Videographer's task is to convey that passion to audiences. There will be no props or visuals except the equipment used by researchers and nature itself. While the NPS staff and on-site arrangements at each park will be coordinated by SLN staff members, travel to and from each site is the responsibility of the contractor. The Government anticipates filming can be achieved within a single day at each scheduled park, and overnight stays in the field with NPS researchers or scientists will not be required. However, arrangements can be made for the contractor to stay in the field overnight by agreement of the SLN and NPS staff. Field work may require contractor's crew to cross difficult terrain and film in varying weather conditions. Note regarding filming permits: Because the work is solely for the non-profit use of the National Park Service and the work is being done at NPS direction, film permits will not be required for this project. POST-PRODUCTION PHASE: Upon contractor's submittal of "first draft" of the two movies, allow six weeks for the SLN staff to review and comment. Note about closed-caption: NPS follows government-wide practice in ensuring that videos and similar media are accessible to all audiences. Closed-captioning will be performed by NPS after delivery of the videos. Filmmaker does not need to be concerned with providing closed-captioning in their delivered products. Final submittal shall include three master DVDs, raw footage, and edited video files. The final movies shall be in QuickTime. SLN staff will distribute the resulting movies through numerous venues including on-line. ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TIMELINE: The following timeline is to provide a general overview of how the Government anticipates the entire project and all phases to flow from beginning to end over a ten-month period. Actual timeline and schedule will be determined after award, by agreement of the parties, but, all work shall ultimately be achieved within a ten-month period. (1) MAY 2012 - Contract award made late April 2012, and contractor has all of May 2012 to plan itinerary, make travel arrangements, and coordinate scheduling with Dr. Jerry Freilich at Olympic National Park. (2) JUNE THRU AUGUST 2012 - Production/Filming Phase. (3) First Deadline - SEPTEMBER 1st: Contractor submits rough edits for the video to Dr. Freilich. (4) First Review/Comment period: Dr. Freilich and SLN staff review rough cut, and provide comments over period of 6-week period. (5) MID-OCTOBER THRU DECEMBER - Post-Production Phase and second deadline: contractor edits and provides final versions of movies to Dr. Freilich by December 31, 2012. (6) Second Review/Comment period: Dr. Freilich and SLN staff review final versions, and provide comments over period of 30 days. (7) Third and final deadline - FEBRUARY 2013: Contractor completes final edits, and submits 100% completed version. Submit final version no later than the established contract completion date. CONTRACT COMPLETION: The Government intends that filming be spread out during spring and summer 2012, rather than completed all at once. The contract performance period will be ten months from date of award. The contractor must complete all work within the ten-month performance period, providing final approved movies to Olympic National Park no later than the established contract completion date. Contractor shall provide three master DVDs, as well as raw footage and edited video files. DELIVERY: Drafts and Final movies shall be submitted to the attention of Phaedra Fuller at Olympic National Park, 600 East Park Avenue, Port Angeles, Washington 98362. Phaedra will note contract deliverables (drafts and final) were received, and forward them to Dr. Freilich. The outer mailing envelope or package shall state the contract number and whether "draft" or "final." If drafts are available for viewing on-line instead of mailing a copy, please send website link to Dr. Freilich and cc: Phaedra Fuller. Email addresses are contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov. Jerry's office phone number is +1 (555) 000-0000 and Phaedra's is +1 (555) 000-0000. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SERVICE CONTRACT ACT WAGE DETERMINATIONS are applicable to this solicitation, as listed below, and can be viewed in full text on-line at http://www.wdol.gov. Select "SCA WDs." Search by state, then by county. Answer "no" to previously performed, and "no" to non-standard services. (1) Wage determination no. 05-2559 (Rev. 14) is applicable to Olympic National Park in Clallam County, Washington. (2) Wage determination no. 05-261 (Rev. 16) is applicable to North Cascades National Park in Skagit County, Ebeys Landing National Historical Park in Island County, and San Juan Island National Historical Park in San Juan County, Washington. (3) Wage determination no. 05-2567 (Rev. 15) is applicable to Mount Rainier National Park in Pierce County, Washington. (4) Wage determination no. 05-2441 (Rev. 11) is applicable to Fort Vancouver National Historical Park in Clark County, Washington; and Lewis and Clark National Historical Park in Clatsop County, Oregon. (5) Wage determination no. 05-2563 (Rev. 13) is applicable to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Seattle Unit, King County, Washington. PRICE SCHEDULE: The following line items shall be filled in and submitted with quote, as the price proposal. Quoters are encouraged to also provide a price breakdown in sufficient detail to support the lump sum amount quoted. "CLIN" means Contract Line Item. CLIN0001: All labor, equipment and gear, supplies and materials necessary to provide two completed 10-minute movies in QuickTime format: 1 Lump Sum $_____________. CLIN0002: Travel. Quoter may provide price for anticipated travel expenses on a per-park lump sum basis, or as a lump sum for all travel for entire project. There is potential that filming will be required in all eight parks listed in this solicitation, but the exact filming schedule and locations are not yet determined. After award, payment request for this line item must be supported by receipts and other documentation. Payment for lodging and per diem will be limited to applicable federal per diem rates which are available on-line at General Services Administration's (GSA) website http://www.gsa.gov. PAYMENT: Payment of approved invoices will be made on a net-30 basis by electronic funds transfer (direct deposit into contractor's bank account per contractor's CCR registration). This is not a pay-as-you-go type of contract. ADVANCE PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWABLE AT ANY TIME DURING CONTRACT PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. However, partial payments may occur, so long as payment request is not being submitted in advance of completed work, incurred travel expenses, or purchased supplies and materials, and supporting receipts/documentation is attached to all invoices. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: Quoters shall submit a price proposal and separate technical proposal. The price proposal shall consist of prices stated for CLIN0001 and CLIN002, as requested in the above Price Schedule. The Government may, at its own discretion, evaluate quotations to determine cost realism. Cost realism relates to a contractor demonstrating that the proposed cost/price provides an adequate reflection of its understanding of the requirements of this request for quotation. The technical proposal should include, at a minimum, past performance and past experience, and address filming crew's experience or ability to work in the field, often crossing difficult terrain, in varying weather conditions, and filming over a three month period vs. filming all at once. Past performance should include at least two professional references of similar work performed, including point of contact name, telephone number, email address if available, project title, project cost, and completion date; and include either a hard copy DVD of work samples, or website links where video(s) can be watched. Past experience should list key personnel contractor will assign to work on this project and their experience producing short videos in the field of natural and cultural resources and interpretation. Quoter's narrative about past experience is limited to two pages of text no smaller than twelve point font. Resumes of key personnel may be submitted, but are also limited to two pages of text no smaller than twelve point font. To clarify, Quoter does not need to submit a resume for every person who will be assigned to the project, but rather the person(s) who will be in a leading role, making decisions on behalf of the Contractor. You may choose to submit an overall summary about key personnel or the firm's past experience, in lieu of resumes, but that too is limited to 2 pages of text, no less than 12 point font. CLAUSES & PROVISIONS: The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this solicitation. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Award will be made on the basis of best value, considering price, past performance, and past experience. A firm fixed price contract will result from this solicitation to the responsive, responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. Quoters must convey to the Government that they are able to accomplish the work in a coordinated and timely fashion, such that all the requirements will be achieved. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are equally as important as cost or price. The government reserves the right to make award without discussions. Quoters must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database in order to be considered eligible for award. The CCR website is http://www.ccr.gov. Quoters must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, with its offer, or be electronically registered at the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website. The ORCA website address is http://orca.bpn.gov. Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference in this solicitation can be accessed on-line in full text at the following websites: htt://www.arnet.gov/far or http://www.ios.doi.gov/pam/aindex.html. The clauses at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, apply to this solicitation. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, and includes the following clauses: 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; 52.219-06 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-03 Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended; 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.225-01 Buy American Act - Supplies; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; 52.233-03 Protest After Award; and 52.233-04 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. Quotations must be received no later than April 17, 2012, 4:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time. Quotations may be submitted by email to the point of contact below, or mailed, or hand-delivered. On the outer envelope whether mailed or hand-delivered, or in the subject line of email, state the following: "P12PS20984-QUOTE." FAXED QUOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Submit quotations to the attention of Phaedra Fuller, Contracting Officer, Olympic National Park, 600 East Park Avenue, Port Angeles, WA 98362. The point of contact for this solicitation is: Phaedra Fuller, Contract Specialist, Olympic National Park, telephone: +1 (555) 000-0000, email: contact@example.gov. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.