VOA English Division-May 2016

Modification #1: A Response to Questions has posted under the attachments section labeled "Response to Questions" All else remains the same. ______________________________________________________________________ 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. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) to establish Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement. There will be no guaranteed minimum quantities purchased and the Government will be obligated only to the extent of authorized calls placed against the resulting Agreement. The Government intends to award one Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement; however, the Government reserves the right not to award any Blanket Purchase Agreement. Any resultant Blanket Purchase Agreement will be for two years. The Broadcasting Board of Governors, Office of Contracts intends to establish a Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement for Combination services as described in further detail in the attached Statements of Work (SOW) for the Voice of America English Division in Washington D.C. This acquisition is being issued under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. SAM: System for Award Management (SAM) applies to this procurement. You must be registered in SAM in order to be eligible to receive an award from this solicitation. Information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov. Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM database prior to award. Lack of registration in SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. CONTRACTORS MUST COMPLY WITH FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (SAM) Registration (July 2013). The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this acquisition are 541840, 711510 and 519130 with a small business size standard respectively of $15M, $7.5M in average receipts for the past three (3) years. NAICS code 519130 with a small business size standard of 1,000 in number of employees. This is 100% total small business set-aside. Period of Performance: To begin approximately 6/20/2016 - 6/19/2018 Contract Type: Firm- Fixed Price Time of Performance: VOA is a 24/7 news/ program operation and the schedule will vary depending on the need of the government. The Contracting Officer Representative will make the determination at the time of award. Applicable Clauses: **52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Provisions incorporated by reference: *FAR clause 52.212-4 (May 2015), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. *FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (OCT 2015); *FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 2014), *FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (APR 2016), *Far 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2015) * FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (MAR 2016) *FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Payment Platform (IPP) (April 2016) Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- (1) "Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Payment documentation and process" and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract. (2) [Reserved] (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Internet Payment Platform (IPP). Information regarding IPP is available on the Internet at www.ipp.gov. Assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email contact@example.gov or phone +1 (555) 000-0000. (c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing. (d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request. (End of clause) Proposal Submission: Interested contractors are required to submit two (2) separate written documents (quotes) to the BBG. 1. A Price Quote that states the Offeror's proposed annual Price based on designation listed below. Rates may be negotiated with the BBG. a. Multimedia Producer (English News) - approximately 40 hours per week b. Multimedia Producer - approximately 30 hours per week c. Newscasters- hours will vary 2. Technical (Resume) that states in detail the Offeror's experience, qualifications and evidence of the Offeror's pertinent past performance that can be easily and quickly validated by the BBG. Dates (months/years) and locations for all field experience must also be detailed. PLEASE NOTE: Review attached Statements of Work for any required work product samples to submit under "Evaluation Factors/Qualifications" on Statement(s) of work 3. Eligibility to work in the United States: copy of US Citizenship, work permit, photo ID and/or visa. 4. References (3) Pursuant to FAR 15.305(a) (2) (iv), in the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance 5. Copy of active Registration in SAM. HTTPS://www.sam.gov 6. In the event offerors did not complete the responsibility and certification portion of the SAM registration they shall include completed copy of the provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items) with its offer. This provision can be found at the following website https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/; if requested by an offeror, a copy of FAR subpart 52.212-3 can be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer. To ensure consideration for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number and the title of from the Statement of Work on your proposal. Questions must be submitted in writing and only via email to contact@example.gov Deadline to submit questions: June 3, 2016 (12 NOON EST) Responses to questions will be posted on FBO.GOV NOTE: IN SUBJECT LINE FIELD OF E-MAILED QUESTIONS- STATEMENT OF WORK TITLE AND SOLICITATION NUMBER MUST BE INCLUDED. ALL PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO contact@example.gov Provision at 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items. (Oct 2014) The Government will award a Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Price, Technical capability, and Past performance EVALUATION FACTORS listed in the Statement of Work Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Technical ability to include work experience, education and specialized training as listed under Evaluation Factors/Qualifications on the Statements of Work Price is to be stated in Price Quote Past Performance (referred to in References) Basis for Award The procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13. The Government reserves the right to make a selection based upon the initial proposal submissions so the offeror should submit its best terms in the initial proposal. The Government may also determine to make no award. Multiple offerors will be selected who are deemed responsible in accordance with FAR 9.104-1 ALL TECHNICAL AND PRICE QUOTES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY BEFORE THE CLOSING DEADLINE to: contact@example.gov NO proposals will be accepted via mail nor fax nor by courier Proposals are due no later than June 13, 2016 at 3PM (EST)