R -- Symphonic music commissioning

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number M67861-08-T-A008 applies and is issued as a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 05-23 and DFARS Change Notice 20080124. This procurement is set aside for small business; only small business quotes will be considered for award. The North American Industry Classification code is 711510 and the small business size standard is an average of less than $6.5 million in revenue over each of the past three years. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which if received in a timely manner, shall be considered by the agency. This requirement is for a fixed price contract to purchase the commissioning of a Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Concert Band) work/composition for the Marine Forces Reserve Band as detailed in the STATEMENT OF WORK below. Contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis. Finished product to be delivered to the government 6 months after contract award date. Finished product to be delivered as follows: Full Score and Individual Instrument Parts to be on CD, preferably in "Finale" format, but scanned into Adobe PDF is acceptable. Printed out parts are not required. CD to be delivered FOB Destination to: Marine Forces Reserve Band, 2300 General Meyer Ave, Bldg 10, New Orleans, LA 70142. Acceptance shall be made at destination. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order: FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offer Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items, Alt I, A COMPLETED COPY OF THIS PROVISION SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITH THE OFFER; 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 applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration; DFARS +1 (555) 000-0000, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; DFARS 252.247-7023, Alternate III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea; To implement DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submissions of Payment Request, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) utilizes Wide Area Workflow Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) to electronically process vendor requests for payments, https://wawf.eb.mil/. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make the full text of clauses and provisions available; the full text may also be accessed electronically from the following websites: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR): http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) DATABASE PRIOR TO RECEIVING ANY AWARD. Information concerning CCR requirements can be accessed at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Center at +1 (555) 000-0000. The government intends to award to the responsible contractor whose quotation is the most advantageous to the government considering price and price-related factors. This solicitation will be evaluated on the following factors: experience, past performance and price; when combined, experience and past performance are significantly more important than price. Past Performance to include performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of ability to meet delivery schedule and delivered product meeting SOW/solicitation specs. Offers should document experience in performing contracts with the same or similar requirements. Offerors shall submit a minimum of two completed Past Performance Questionaires (questionaire template to be uploaded to http://www.fedbizopps.gov, as a separate attachment). Quotations must be received no later than 3:00p.m., local time, 25FEB2008. Quotations sent via U.S. Postal Service should be mailed to Marine Forces Reserve, Regional Contracting Office, 4400 Dauphine Street, Bldg 601, New Orleans LA 70146, Attn: Ms. Tammy DeMille. All quotations not sent through the U.S. mail will be considered to be hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried quotations must be delivered directly to the Regional Contracting Office, 4400 Dauphine Street, Bldg 601, New Orleans LA 70146. Direct delivery of offers is only possible during weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 3:00p.m. Offers may also be submitted via fax number +1 (555) 000-0000, Attn: Ms. Tammy DeMille, or via email: contact@example.gov. Questions concerning this procurement should be directed in writing to Ms. Tammy DeMille, via email contact@example.gov; or, via fax +1 (555) 000-0000. STATEMENT OF WORK 1. It is requested that the Marine Forces Reserve Band commission the composition of a Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Concert Band) work for the Marine Forces Reserve Band. This request is in keeping with the intent of the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve of musically capturing the spirit of the City of New Orleans in an anthem of rebirth following the Hurricanes of 2005. 2. The overview of this project includes musically portraying the city of New Orleans and her people; their shared catastrophe of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, their separation and isolation as they were driven away and displaced throughout the United States, and their return, reunion and rebirth with a resolve to rebuild their city and their future. 3. Composer should have the following capabilities: a. Experience writing for Military Symphonic Bands. The difference between military and civilian symphonic bands, is we have fewer Woodwinds (see Instrumentation list below), which the composer will need to take into consideration. Military Symphonic Band Instrumentation: - 3 Flute/Piccolo - 5 Bb Clarinet - 1 Bass Clarinet - 1 Oboe - 1 Bassoon - 2 Alto Saxophone - 1 Tenor Saxophone - 1 Baritone Saxophone - 7 Trumpets - 3 French Horns - 3 Tenor Trombones - 1 Bass Trombone - 1 Euphonium - 3 Tubas - 5 Percussion (Full Battery) **Civilian Symphonic Bands are used to having 9-12 Clarinets (where we have only 5), civilians have 5 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, etc... The big difference is the instrumentation make up (listed above) which the Composer needs to know to avoid limitation and maximize our assets. b. An understanding of the history of New Orleans and a working knowledge of the music associated with the city. c. A knowledge of the events associated with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the damage to New Orleans, the evacuation, and the effects on the people separated from their city. 4. The cost of this work shall include the following: a. Composition of a Grade V/VI Concert work up to a length of 10 minutes. b. Composer must make on-sight visit to the New Orleans area to: (1) Meet with the Commander of Marine Forces Reserve (2) Meet the Marine Forces Reserve Band who will be performing the work, and assess their capabilities and abilities. (3) Visit the New Orleans Metro area, tour and observe the Hurricane Damage, the areas that are devastated, the areas already recovered, the areas currently rebuilding, and those yet to be recovered. This visit/tour is essential for the composer to truly capture - what has happened/is currently happening in the composition. 5. The benefits to the Command and the Community are the community relations outreach project between the Marine Corps and the local areas that our military service and family members are a part of during their tour of duty. To have this piece of music composed for the city and its people, and debuted by the Band that experienced the same tragedy, will further show and enhance the Military?s support and dedication to their host community. The Concert event that will debut this composition will gain positive National media attention for the Marine Corps and the Local Community. 6. The follow-on benefits to the Command are that after the Marine Forces Reserve Band has debuted this work, it will be available world-wide for High Schools, Universities, and Professional Wind Ensembles to perform this piece. The performance notes of this piece will include that it was commissioned by the Marine Forces Reserve for the City of New Orleans, continuing to pass on the original community relations intent of this work, and further enhancing/maintaining a positive image of the Marine Corps to National/International audiences.