U--Conference Representation

Description: 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 VA250-14-Q-0094 is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and the intent is to award a firm fixed price contract for services. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-18. This requirement full and open competition after exclusion of sources, small business set aside, for commercial items under the North Atlantic Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 611710 Educational Support services Requirements: Network Contracting Office 10, 6150 Oak Tree Blvd, Independence, OH 44131, is seeking quotes for presentation services at up to (6) 1-2 day conferences per year, as determined by the VA. Contractor will be responsible for their representatives travel costs. Tasks: 1. Organize educational presentation series at disability community-focused venues. 2. Create a "Did you know?" message platform distributed to disability focused media outlets. 3. Build strategic alliances with disability focused non-profit organizations. 4. Gain feedback from attendees to measure performance and impact. Deliverables: 1. Creation of landing pages, video streaming, feedback tools and statistical reporting. 2. Creation of presentation for conference series, information gathering, speaker coordination to gain conference bookings. 3. These items will be available to the FES Center and the general public, in particular, the neuro-technology community. Term: Date of award through September 30, 2014, plus two one-year options (October 1, 2014- September 30, 2015 and October 1, 2015- September 30, 2016) Quotes with additional features will be considered, provided the minimum requirements of the Government have been met. Please provide pricing on a per hour basis. Any products shall be delivered 30 ARO, to 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106. NOTE: The Government reserves the right to award without discussions, vendors shall submit the most favorable terms. Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with Federal Regulations 52.212-4(g) and shall be submitted to Financial Management Systems, PO Box 149971, Austin, Texas 78714. Remittance address: Payments under this contract shall be made to the address indicated in your quote. Provisions and Clauses: The clause at 52.219-5 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside is applicable to this procurement. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Award will be made on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial items, with offer. The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, to include the following addendum to the clause: None. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition which shall include the following clauses: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.22236,52.222-37,52.225-3. The preceding Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses and provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The preceding Veterans Administration (VAAR) clauses and provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.va.gov/oa&mmlvarr/. Quotes and accompanying information are due no later than 12 p.m. EST, Friday, December 13, 2013. Quotes must be sent by email to contact@example.gov. The successful offeror must be registered with System for Award Management to be awarded a contract. You may register easily and quickly on-line at www.sam.gov