Notice of Intent-Sole Source-Performing Rights-Germany

This is a “Notice of Intent” to “Sole Source” a purchase order, reference Federal Business Opportunity (FBO) solicitation/posting number “216410916366”, for commercial items (Performing Rights/Royalties) posted in accordance with Office of Federal Procurement Policy Memorandum dated 17 APR 2006, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This government requirement, if solicited, would be advertised as an “Unrestricted” procurement with provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-52 dated 31 MAY 2011. Contractors must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database (http://www.ccr.gov/) at time award is issued and throughout performance unless an exemption exist (i.e. foreign contractor/entity). The Government intends to award “Sole Source” purchase order to “GEMA” for the acquisition by the United States of America, American Forces Network – Broadcast Center (AFN-BC), of a license and royalty rights for the Copyrighted musical works of the composers, and musical publishers represented by Gesellschaft Fuer Musikalische Auffeuhrungsund Mechanische, Vervielfaeltigungsrechte, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor", and for which the Government is not otherwise licensed. License Period: July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. This “Notice of Intent” is not a request for competitive offers/quotes/ proposals. A determination by the Government to compete this solicitation will be based upon responses to this notice at the sole discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses must be submitted within the close of the publication of this notice TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM PACIFIC TIME JUNE 29, 2011 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Forward responses by e-mail “[email protected]” or fax to (951) 413-2432. Due to technical issues, responses by email and fax may result in your responses not arriving before the cut-off time, please allow extra time if you’re sending your responses via electronic means.