R--Script and Performances in support of NECC Reintegration Training Workshops

The Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Contracting Office intends to procure a script and docudrama performances in support of NECC Reintegration training workshops. The objectives of the script and resulting performances are to: 1) de-stigmatize psychological injury by placing it in the larger context of the warrior culture; 2) develop a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by combat and non-combat veterans and those who support them both through engagement of the audience with the dramatic portrayal of these challenges and a dialogue immediately following the performance; 3) facilitate feeling of connection, pride and commitment related to supporting Service members and those who support them through being part of the group dialogue and bonding process; 4) develop a powerful tool for military and medical deployment/combat stress training; and, 5) remain relevant and agile through periodic rewrites of the docudrama in order to reflect the challenges of current Navy Expeditionary Force missions. The contractor shall submit a script and perform a live action docudrama production to NECC staff for approval. The docudrama productions must incorporate non-combat psychological stresses (e.g. separation anxiety, lack of emotional control, financial pressures, and anger issues) and challenges into a live action production. These stresses should be identified during the interview process, the script writer will identify repeating trends within the interviews and ensure they are highlighted in the script. The docudramas must explore the plight many service members face as they return from NECC specific deployments and attempt to re-enter civilian or garrison life, in addition to any trends identified during interviews the performance should address family separation and the effects deployments have on children. The docudramas will be integrated with the Department of Defense mandated re-integration training workshops for returning sailors in NECC’s four concentration areas. Once approved, the vendor will include an optional script re-write and rehearsal of the dialogue prior to delivering up to two (2) training events at each of the four (4) NECC Force concentration areas (Virginia Beach, VA; Gulfport, MS; Port Hueneme, CA; and San Diego, CA). Each training event will be conducted over a five day period (Monday-Friday) and may include one (1) docudrama per training day. Each individual docudrama will be followed by audience participation and a training workshop. The script will be based on interviews with NECC personnel and embedded mental health staff. NECC will provide access to personnel within 14 days of contract award, contractor will have 30 days to complete interviews and an additional 30 days to write and submit the script to NECC All personnel interviewed will be approved by the NECC technical review board. The final script will provide a list of personnel interviewed and all professional source material with referenced date and page citations (i.e. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, Alcohol Research: Current Reviews, VA Research Currents, etc.) to ensure the clinically acceptable basis of the script. The two types of required positions include: Script Writer. The scriptwriter should have a minimum recognized qualification of a Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy, accompanied with the successful passing of either the National Clinical Mental Health Counselors Examination (NCMHCE) or Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) National Examination in Marital and Family Therapy. Professional Talent/Narrator. The term professional talent is defined as an individual whose income, in whole or in part, is derived by appearing in entertainment and or industrial productions produced by a profit making company; and who has been in similar roles as the one being cast in a professionally produced play, motion picture or television production. All talent employed under this contract shall be costumed and equipped by the Contractor as determined by the approved script. The estimated Period of Performance is September 26, 2016 to September 25, 2017, plus two one-year option periods. The Government intends to award on or about August 9, 2016 a single, firm fixed-price (FFP) contract to an eligible, responsible offeror. The specific evaluation criteria will be outlined in the solicitation. When available, the request for proposals (RFP) will be posted at the Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) Web site, www.neco.navy.mil. The RFP will indicate the closing date. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 624190, and the applicable size standard is $11.0 million in average annual receipts. Point of Contact: Monti Dutta, NAVSUP Contracting Department, 1968 Gilbert St., Suite 600, Norfolk, VA, 23511, Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000, email: contact@example.gov