T -- Multimedia Information Services

AMENDMENT 001. The purpose of this amendment is to provide clarification of the Government’s requirement. The date for receipt of quotes in NOT extended. QUESTIONS: 1. How much and of what type of media will be required to be placed on the website? Video, photographs, graphics, other? 1a. Will this media be required to be encoded and optimized for the web? Will it require different file sizes, such as dial-up and broadband or various photo sizes from thumbnail to high resolution? 2. In what format will this media be provided to the vendor? Such as DVD, CD or on your computers? 3. If the vendor is located out of state, would the media be able to be shipped to the vendor for processing and encoding? Or must this work take place physically at Fort Bragg? 4. Is the vendor expected to develop a login screen and provide passwords for authorized visitors or is this material for public use? 5. Is the vendor expected to develop the graphical interface and layout of this section of the website? 5a. Will this website be a part of an existing website, with a link to this section or would this become a new website? 6. Do you have any previous bidding history for this RFQ? 7. Where are the data and photos that will be published on the Internet currently located? 8. Are there any special requirements where the contractor must be located? 9. Can the work be completed at the contractor’s facility or will travel to your facility be required? ANSWER: All of the questions above can best be answered by clarifying the Government’s requirement further. The Government is not asking for a vendor to establish a source or database. The Government’s requirement is to purchase rights to access an established broadcast news media service with access to national and international news as described in the solicitation. Quotes shall include a complete description of the access service the vendor proposes to provide. SOLICITATION: The US Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina has a requirement for Multimedia Information Services providing copyright-free image, graphical, and video media. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and FAR Part 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number H92239-05-T-0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-26. Full text clauses are available at farsite.hill.af.mil. This procurement is unrestricted. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. REQUIREMENT: Contractor shall provide Multimedia Information Subscription Service for one year plus two option years. Base year period of performance is 1 March 2005 through 28 February 2006. The service shall provide the following: Unlimited use/access to photo and printed media archives with an estimated number of downloads between 150 and 300 per month. Access available on the internet to multiple users in multiple locations. Allowance for reproduction of archived material for public distribution. Allowance for full rights of use and reproduction of multiple copies. A government point of contact for coordination will be provided at the time of contract award. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions are applicable to the acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items hereby incorporated by reference. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is hereby incorporated, the evaluation factors are technical, past performance, and price. The Government will determine the best value and an award will be made. Contractors are reminded to submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and certifications Commercial Items with their quote. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items is hereby incorporated by reference. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items DEVIATION is hereby incorporated by reference, as well as the following clauses cited in the clause which apply to this solicitation, 52.222-0026, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.), 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq). Additionally, the following clauses are applicable to this solicitation, 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration, 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration. 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and 52.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract - (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided, that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 3 years, 6 months; 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options; The Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is unrated. Questions must be submitted in writing to Barbara Bowles at [email protected]. Quotes shall be submitted, no later than 2:00 p.m. 10 February 2005 and shall include: (1) letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization, with a schedule of offered items to include unit and total price, (2) completed Representations and Certifications, and (3) acknowledgement of any amendments that may be issued. All answers will be provided via an amendment to the solicitation. Any amendments that may be issued will be published in the FBO the same as this combined synopsis/solicitation. Quotes may be submitted via fax to (910) 432-9345 or e-mail. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure receipt. The point of contact for this requirement is Barbara L. Bowles, Contract Specialist at (910) 432-8598, e-mail [email protected].