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Award Notice - Visual Communication Services (VCS)

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HM0177-15-R-0002Federal

Submission Closed06/18/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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SMCCCD-General Services Department of San Mateo County Community College District

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AI Contract Overview

Solicitation HM0177-15-R-0002 is a competitive acquisition for Visual Communication Services (VCS) to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Office of Corporate Communications. The contractor is required to provide comprehensive multi-media production services, including video production, graphics design, photography, copy center production, and editorial services. These services are to be performed in a high-tempo environment at NGA Campus-East in Springfield, Virginia, and NGA Campus-West in Arnold, Missouri. The contract is a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 541430, utilizing a hybrid Firm-Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursement structure. The total period of performance spans 60 months, consisting of a base year starting April 13, 2015, and four one-year options ending April 12, 2020. Due to the sensitive nature of the mission, the contract mandates Top Secret facility clearances and requires all personnel to possess TS/SCI clearances and CI polygraphs. The government provides specific Government Furnished Equipment, including high-end camera systems, video production gear, and graphics software. Performance is monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan to ensure all deliverables meet the standards defined in the Performance Work Statement.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Attn: Ms S84 - Ocs

Contract Value

$15,011,086.82

NAICS

541430 - Graphic Design Services

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Information Management Group, Inc. 4050 Legato Rd Ste 200 FAIRFAX VA 22033-2895 USA

Award Issued Date

06/18/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Amendment 000001 to Solicitation HM017715R0002

amendment

High

Attachment D.6 - Resume Format for Personnel

specifications

High

Contract Accounting Information - CLIN Schedule

specifications

High

DD Form 254 - Solicitation HM0177-15-R-0002

specifications

High

GFE PWS Attachment 1 - Visual Communications Services

sow

High

GFE - Visual Communication Services (HM0177-15-R-0002)

sow

High

HM0177-15-R-0002 Visual Communication Services Amendment 000001

amendment

High

NGA Visual Communication Services Solicitation (SF 1449)

53 pages · rfp

High

Solicitation HM017715R0002 - Visual Communication Services

rfp

High

VCS RFP Questions and Answers

q-and-a

High

Visual Communications Services Program QASP (HM0177-15-R-0002)

qasp

High

Visual Communications Services (VCS) Performance Work Statement

19 pages · sow

High

Visual Communications Services (VCS) Performance Work Statement

sow

High

Atch D.9 Key PCL Template

template

Low

Attachment D.8 Past Performance Questionnaire - HM0177-15-R-0002

2 pages · past-performance

Low

Facility and Personnel Security Clearance Information Template

1 page · specifications

Low

NGA Non-Disclosure Agreement for Visual Communications Services

3 pages · nda

Low

Non-Key Personnel Security Clearance Information Template

other

Low

VCS Partnering List

vendor-list

Low

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Timeline

7 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedDec 2

Presolicitation

Type ChangedFeb 3

Presolicitation → Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedFeb 4

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedFeb 25

Response deadline changed from Mar 3, 2015 to Mar 13, 2015. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMar 9

Response deadline changed from Mar 13, 2015 to Mar 18, 2015. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMar 13

Response deadline changed from Mar 18, 2015 to Mar 23, 2015. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMar 19

Response deadline changed from Mar 23, 2015 to Mar 30, 2015. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMar 23

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMar 25

The notice description changed.

AwardedJun 18

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

06/18/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Attn: Ms S84 - Ocs

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22150-7500, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Attn: Ms S84 - Ocs

Office AddressSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22150-7500, USA

Contacts

Emily McLaughlinContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Cathy A. SmithContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

HM0177-15-R-0002 is hereby modified under Amendment 000001. The following are uploaded: 1) SF-30 HM0177-15-R-0002/Amendment 000001 2) SF 1449 Continuation Pages Amendment 000001 3) Attachment D.1 PWS (amended) 4) GFE PWS Attachment 1 (amended) 5) Attachment D.9 Key Personnel Security Clearance Information (added) 6) Attachment D.10 Non-Key Personnel Security Clearance Information Template (added) 7) The Questions and Answers were uploaded on March 23, 2015. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), Office of Corporate Communications (OCC) has a requirement for visual communication and services in support of the mission of OCC. OCC's mission is to advise NGA leadership on communications matters and to deliver timely, relevant and accurate communications in support of the NGA Strategic Implementation Plan. The contractor shall provide multi-media production services (video production, graphics design, photography, copy center production, and editorial services) in a fast-paced, high tempo environment at NGA Campus-East (NCE), Springfield, VA and NGA Campus West (NCW), 3838 Vogel Road, Arnold, MO 63010. This is a competitive acquisition utilizing FAR Part 12 in conjunction with FAR Part 15, which will result in the award of one hybrid Firm-Fixed Price/Cost Reimbursement type contract. The attached RFP is issued under solicitation number HM0177-15-R-0002. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 541430 (Graphics Design Service) with a size standard of $7.5 million dollars. This Request for Proposal is 100% set-aside for small businesses and will close on March 30, 2015. The Visual Communications Services contract will be a five (5) year contract with a period of performance of a Base Year and four one-year options. If all periods of performance are exercised, the total performance shall not exceed 60 months. Base Period April 13, 2015 - April 12, 2016 Option Year 1 April 13, 2016 - April 12, 2017 Option Year 2 April 13, 2017 - April 12, 2018 Option Year 3 April 13, 2018 - April 12, 2019 Option Year 4 April 13, 2019 - April 12, 2020 No paper copies of the solicitation will be furnished. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/). The Government recommends registering immediately in order to be eligible for timely award. All questions and comments are to be submitted via e-mail to Emily McLaughlin at Emily.J.McLaughlin@nga.mil and Cathy A. Smith @ Cathy.A.Smith@nga.mil by 11 February 2015 @ 1:00pm ET. No telephone responses will be accepted. All answers will be posted to Federal Business Opportunities website. Please see the following attachments: -Request for Proposal HM0177-15-R-0002 (SF 1449, SF 30 Amendment 000001 and its Continuation Pages) -Attachment 1: Visual Communications Services (VCS) Performance Work Statement -Attachment 2: DD 254 Contract Security Classification Specification (DD 254) -Attachment 3: Non-Disclosure Agreement -Attachment 4: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) -Attachment 5: Contract Accounting Information (NGA: Incremental Funding) -Attachment 6: Personnel Resume Template - Attachment 7: Facility and Personnel Security Clearance Information Template -Attachment 8: Past Performance Information Questionnaire -Attachment 9: Key Personnel Security Clearance Information Template -Attachment 10: Non-Key Personnel Security Clearance Information Template