MODIFICATION #1 10/06/2014 THIS NOTICE IS HEREBY CANCELLED AS THE PROJECT MANAGER DOES NOT USE TO PROCEED WITH PROCUREMENT. The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) requests information as a first step in developing a software application for decoding digital data in and analog audio signal. This software will be paid for by the BBG and distributed free of charge around the world for its' shortwave listening community. the BBG is presently airing test programs via shortwave from Greenville, NC. For more information go to http://voaradiogram.net. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this acquisition. Offerors shall submit two (2) separate documents (quotes) to the BBG, namely: (1) a Price Quote that states: (a) the Offeror's proposed firm-fixed-price for the software exprience/performance information. Quotes are to be submitted by 2:00 pm EST on October 14, 2014 to address indicated below. These quotes will be evaluated at "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable" and the following items: 1. Technical Capability - Information regarding the Offeror's capability to perform specific activities addressed within the Statement of Work. Offeror should address: (a) Current equipment availability; (b) Experience level of the proposed staff. 2. Resources: (Business Structure) Information regarding the offeror's business or management qualifications and professional experience of the organization's staff. (How will the firm's business organization support this contract? Who will coordinate/supervise technical operations? Who will provide task assessments and quotations? Who will handle billing? What is the history of key company officials and how will their backgrounds benefit this contract? ). 3. Strategy: Information regarding the Offeror's approach to addressing the repair/replacement activities cited within the SOW to include: (a) Crew size anticipated for scope projected; projected time for completion of job. 4. Past Performance: Information as to whether or not the Offeror has provided comparable services in the past. Offeror shall submit information regarding past services to include: (a) the name of the client, address, and phone number; (b) the term of the contract; and (3) a brief description of the type of facility and type of services performed. Past experience with Federal and State entities is not mandatory, but favorable. 5. Other Factors: Information not specifically specified in the above factors that the Offeror deems as pertinent considerations or qualifications that enhance the scope and/or efficiency of the contractual requirements. Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), Office of Contracts (M/CON), Room 4007B, Switzer Building, 330 "C" Street (SW), Washington, DC 20237, Attention: Ms. Cynthia C. Sugg. Information regarding this request can be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer, Ms. Cynthia C. Sugg, at (202) 382-7858, or via e-mail at
[email protected]. Any Offeror may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the BBG.