--Roof and Main Stage for September 11 Memorial Tribute

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AWARD The Contracting Center of Excellence on behalf of the Army Multimedia & Visual Information Directorate and in accordance with FAR subpart 6.3 intends to execute a Firm Fixed Price contract under other than full and open competition- sole source basis to Mountain Productions, Inc. The Government intends to purchase the roof & main stage for the 9/11 Memorial Tribute. The period of performance is 29 Aug 2008 through 19 September 2008. This notice is valid until 12:00 p.m. August 28, 2008 and is NOT a Request for Proposals. The Government does not intend to submit a solicitation for proposals. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any technical information provided. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. REQUIREMENTS: The Roof & Main Stage contractor will provide the following " Custom Theatrical Penn State Roof. Roof will include all substructure, bracing, shims, and ballast, required to install the roof level and at the required height for the stage installation. " Main Stage Sub Decking: Provide and install the main stage decking consisting of the main performance stage, the VIP stage, LED wall platform, loading Dock & Monitor mix platform, and Band Stage. As drawn the stage is designed for bil-jax construction. A different sub stage construction is acceptable as long as the sub stage meets or exceeds bil-jax weight specifications. If another sub stage system is used provide AutoCAD drawing files showing stage construction. The sub stage must consist of stage plugs or another plywood deck w/bracing over the sub stage that will allow for the curve of that stage as shown in the provided drawings. The completed stage must be ready to receive, choral risers, carpeting and skirting upon completion. The contractor will provide all back stage stairs and railing required to meet OSHA standards. " Morning Show Press Riser - Provide the following: o 6 ea. 14x14 risers at +24 with stair units o 5 ea. 7x7 self ballasted towers at +30. With stair sets & rails. o 1 ea. 123x 20 printed blow through scrim with pipe spanners between towers to hang scrim. o Provide all rigging to hang scrim o Provide black scrim to hang below printed scrim and allow access to press risers. " Overhead Cable Troughs - Provide the following: o 1ea. Truss, approximately 3 feet wide to free span the RDF check point, approximately 67 (see Drawing). The truss must be elevated a minimum if 136. Must have a ladder on both ends o 1ea. Truss, 6 wide to free span walkway between the Bleacher #1 and the press parking lot. Must be at a minimum elevation of 12. Must have a ladder on both ends. " Bleacher #1 Camera Tower: Provide a free standing 40 camera platform 7x7, self ballasted. Provide stairs and railings. " Star Drive Towers: Provide 3ea. Star Drive Custom Towers " RDF Check Point Curtain: Provide 2ea. 14x 58 Curtain to span the front and rear opening of the Inspection point Roof. The rear curtain may hang from the overhead cable trough. The front curtain may hang from a pipe that is secured to the tent structure. There is NO solicitation document. This notice is NOT a Request for Quotes. Interested firms may send a capabilities statement via email to Contracting Center of Excellence, ATTN: Mr. Anthony Foster at contact@example.gov, or ATTN: MAJ Phelps, at contact@example.gov, or via fax at +1 (555) 000-0000. Capability statements must be received by this office within 10 calendar days from publication of this notice.