Creation of Polychromatic Pre-Cast Concrete Maps
Added: Apr 27, 2011 9:32 am
The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) intends to create battle maps, to honor the service, sacrifice and achievements of the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam conflict, at its memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii. The goal is to build polychromatic concrete mosaic maps identical to the World War II and Korean War maps that are currently at the memorial. The existing maps were built in the period between 1969 and 1971 by Earley Studios in Manassas, Virginia. An example of one of these maps is attached.The maps would be built as precast concrete panels, which would be fitted into a new pavilion to be built at the ABMC’s Honolulu Memorial (http://www.abmc.gov/memorials/memorials/hn.php). Conceptually, the new pavilion would sit on a foundation roughly 14 feet by 14 feet in dimension. The maps would rest on two adjacent walls and would fit into two panels, which would be roughly 10 feet by 10 feet in dimension. The two panels would include multiple maps along with text and graphics, similar to the existing maps for WWII and the Korean War. A total of five maps would fit into the two panels.The ABMC is looking for an architect, an engineer or other firm capable of developing the construction process specifications, drawings and quality control team that would be used to solicit the fabrication services and ensure the quality of the final product. The desired team would be highly experienced in the process used by John Earley and the Earley Studio. This Request For Information (RFI) is to identify possible firms that have such experience and capabilities and who might be interested in developing a proposal for such work. Any interested individual or firm should submit a portfolio of their applicable experiences which cannot exceed 5 pages. The response should also include a short (not to exceed one page) description of how they would develop such a team and identify its key players. Since the ABMC would be responsible for the development of an artist’s rendition of the maps to be constructed, such a team would not need to include the historical and graphical artistic aspects of the work.
ABMC-2011-001 American Battle Monuments Commission
4/27/11, 9:32 AM Domestic Education Program - World War II in the Pacific
Added: Apr 06, 2016 3:13 pm
The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) intends to issue a solicitation for a firm-fixed price contract using full and open competition for ABMC & NCA Domestic Education Program - World War II in the Pacific. The offer shall will develop a series of grade leveled teaching resources that will serve as best practice models of interactive teaching across disciplines and compliment the educational mission and visitor experience at ABMC and NCA sites, with a specific focus on the Pacific Theater of World War II. These teaching resources will integrate current ABMC and NCA initiatives including web-based interactive maps and timelines, mobile applications, virtual tours, and the agency website and burial databases. The aim is to create a history lab environment in which educators and students "do history" and in so doing reinforce, expand upon, and develop new ideas that use the rich content and resources of ABMC and NCA sites. There are few, if any, web-based resources which utilize experiential based education for the study of the past with a direct focus on National Cemeteries and American memorials overseas along with their role in the memory and commemoration of American involvement in war and peace. The statement of work and specifications will be issued with the solicitation.Qualifications and Past performance:The offeror must have the following qualification/s: An accredited institution of higher education (IHE) with centers or academic departments with a focus on the preparation and professional development of K-12 teachers.An accredited IHE with history or social science departments, or digital humanities and media programs.State or Regional programs/agencies that serves as an educational service center for curriculum and teacher professional developmentNonprofit history or humanities organization or foundation with a demonstrated background in curriculum design and teacher professional development.* The bidder may partner with organizations that meet these requirements. For instance, a Nonprofit history or humanities organization may partner with an accredited IHE to demonstrate experience in all the required areas listed below.Demonstrate knowledge of ABMC and NCA history and commemorative missions.Have intimate knowledge in curriculum development and the teaching of World War II at the middle school/junior high and high school levels, across disciplines (social studies, math, fine arts, and language arts) as appropriate.Show knowledge of appropriate archival resources for World War II.Show knowledge in the history and historiography of World War II with an emphasis on the War in the Pacific.Demonstrate experience in conducting field studies with teachers at American battlefields overseas, specifically related to World War I and World War II.Demonstrate the ability to reach educators on a national level and across disciplines.Have demonstrated experience in integrating digital resources and tools into the teaching of history and other disciplines.Demonstrate technical expertise in digital media production and knowledge of Drupal based websites including the development of web-based resources that are web-optimized and Section 508 compliant.Be qualified to award Teacher Continuing Education Units or have the ability to provide the necessary documentation that will allow a teacher to obtain Teacher Continuing Education Units from their school, district or state board of education.Provide examples of teaching materials and lesson ideas that may result from this project.Provide examples of past projects where the bidder managed web based teacher professional development programs, conducted field studies of military battlefields and historic sites that enhanced the knowledge of the participants and provide examples of teaching ideas, lesson plans and teaching resources produced as part of similar projects as this program.Additional Info:NAICS Code: 611710, Size Standard is $15MIL . The ABMC is presently using Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue Request for Quotes (RFQ) and award Purchase Orders. You must register in EC at website http://www.sam.gov . Solicitations may be viewed online at http://www.fedbizopps.gov . All prospective offeror's with access to the internet and an email address may receive electronic notification of solicitation and awards. This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments. The Government is under no obligation to maintain a bidder's mailing list. It is incumbent upon any interested parties to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to obtain any amendments and to respond to them by the date and time set for receipt of proposal/quotes or amendment may render the Offeror non-responsive and result in the rejection of the offer. No telephone offers accepted. All questions pertaining to the solicitation should be emailed to William Leady Leadyw@abmc.gov . All solicitations must be received in this office not later than the date specified in the solicitation or any amendments. The solicitation release date will be on or about 12 April, 2016.
ABMC16PS0031 American Battle Monuments Commission
4/6/16, 3:13 PM Develop Specifications for the Construction of Vietnam Battle Maps Using the Earley Process
Added: Jun 29, 2011 3:22 pm
The ABMC’s requirement is for an architect, an engineer (“battle map A&E”) or other firm capable of developing the construction process specifications, process instructions and quality control team that would be used to solicit the fabrication services and ensure the quality of the final product. The (ABMC) intends to create battle maps, to honor the service, sacrifice and achievements of the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam conflict, at its memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii. The goal is to build polychromatic concrete mosaic maps identical to the World War II and Korean War maps that are currently at the memorial. The existing maps were built in the period between 1969 and 1971 by Earley Studios in Manassas, Virginia. An example of one of these maps is attached. The maps would be built as precast concrete panels, which would be fitted into a new pavilion to be built at the ABMC’s Honolulu Memorial (http://www.abmc.gov/memorials/memorials/hn.php). Conceptually, the new pavilion would sit on a foundation roughly 14 feet by 14 feet in dimension. The maps would rest on two separate walls and would fit into two panels, which would be roughly 10 feet by 10 feet in dimension. The two panels might include multiple maps along with text and graphics, similar to the existing maps for WWII and the Korean War. As a part of this project, the ABMC will hire a consulting historian, an artist to develop the drawings of the maps, a local architect (in Honolulu) that will design the two new pavilions, and a local contractor (in Honolulu) that will build the pavilions and install the new battle maps. These team members will be independent of the hired battle map A&E but will work together to design the maps, solicit the maps fabrication, successfully construct the new pavilions and install the new maps. The goal is to complete the project by November 11, 2012. The selected battle map A&E would be highly experienced in the process used by John Earley and the Earley Studio. This Request For Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified and interested firms.
ABMC-11-02-(TS) American Battle Monuments Commission
6/29/11, 3:22 PM Professional Interpretive Program Evaluations
Added: Jul 01, 2016 1:51 pm
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; quotes are being requested. A written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as RFQ # ABMC16PS0048. The American Battle Monuments Commission, located in Arlington, VA has a requirement for the completion of Professional Interpretive Program (Personal Services) Evaluations for the American Battle Monuments Commission.The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561110 and the size standard is $7.5MIL. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.Requirements-Primary Work Tasks This contract will focus attention on Professional Evaluation of Personal Service Interpretation Programs. It does not include Non-Personal Services or Exhibits at this time.1. Pre-visit evaluation of Interpretive Programs (Front End): In order to establish a basic appreciation of the work taking place in each cemetery to be visited the contractor shall:a. Use email and telephone to evaluate the presence of Interpretive Themes;b. Use email and telephone to evaluate the use of Interpretive Themes, Goals, and Objectives;c. Using email and telephone, check for use of Interpretive Program Outlines;2. Evaluation of Interpretive Programs (Formative): In order to glean desired information in each cemetery to be visited, the contractor shall evaluate each Interpreter at every cemetery visited to;a. Evaluate the quality of interpretive programs on the ground;b. Evaluate the use of Interpretive Goals, Themes, and Objectives;c. Using commonly accepted Interpretive Best Practices, evaluate interpretive presentation techniques by all Interpreters at all cemeteries visited and rate them as: i. Poor;ii. Acceptable;iii. Intermediate;iv. Good, or;v. Excellent.3. Post-visit evaluation of Interpretive Programs (Summative):On return to the office, for each cemetery visited:a. Review evaluation notes;b. Review Interpretive programs from film or video;c. Include mitigating circumstancesd. Prepare and submit a final report with photographs that assists the ABMC understand how well ABMC Interpreters are;• Making use of Interpretive Themes, Goals, and Objectives;• Making use of Interpretation Program Outlines;• Providing quality personal service Interpretation to visitors;• Utilizing interpretive presentation best practices, and; techniques as defined by the National Association for Interpretation.We believe that these are clear cut and measurable tasks. Three standard ABMC evaluation forms are attached for use by the contractor.By providing professional evaluations by an outside source, the contractor will assist in helping the ABMC ensure that future training, auditing, and coaching decisions at cemeteries and monuments are informed by sound data.Interpretive Program Evaluations would be undertaken for Personal Service Interpretation Programs (Walks, hikes, guided tours, School Interpretation programs, Children's programs, etc.)Work to be performedWork would be performed at:• Henri-Chappelle American Cemetery;• Netherlands American Cemetery, and;• Ardennes American Cemetery.These three cemeteries are located relatively closely together so travel and lodging costs can be more easily controlled. If this contract is continued in the future, other ABMC cemeteries will be planned for. This work will require international travel to multiple sites in Western Europe working with local communities.Travel will be in accordance with GSA rates for Europe, but under no circumstances would the combined costs of work and travel exceed the total amount budgeted for the contract.Target Cemeteries are as follows:Interpretive Program Evaluations Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery Netherlands American Cemetery Ardennes American CemeteryQualifications Required:1. One or more linguists available for translations, interviews, surveys, and analysis in French;2. Familiarity with the professional discipline of Interpretation in the United States, and; 3. Experience in Professional Evaluation of Interpretive personal services programs.Please email all questions to leadyw@abmc.gov no later than 06 July 2016. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.All proposals must be submitted via email no later than 18 July 2016.The address to submit proposals electronically is: leadyw@abmc.govThe FOB point will be Destination. "FOB Destination" means that all costs for transportation or freight from the shipping point shall be paid by the contractor and the total price should include all shipping cost.The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.212-01 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-02, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable, and the following shall be included in paragraph (a) of this provision: Quotes will be evaluated based on best value to the Government, which will result from low price. FAR 52.212-03, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-04, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-05, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (paragraph (b) the following clauses apply: FAR 52.219-06; FAR 52.222-03; FAR 52.222-19; FAR 52.222-21; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-35; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.222-37; FAR 52.225-01; FAR 52.232-33); FAR 52.211-05, Material Requirements; FAR 52.223-06, Drug-Free Workplace; FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination. The full text of these provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/FAR.
ABMC16PS0048 American Battle Monuments Commission
7/1/16, 1:51 PM Installation Master Plan at the Manila American Military Cemetery in the Philippines and three Federal American Monuments, Cabanatuan, Saipan, and Guadalcanal
Added: Aug 27, 2010 4:09 am
Synopsis A. BackgroundThe American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) is a small executive branch agency with offices located in Arlington, VA, Europe, Northern Africa, the Philippines, and Central America. It employs approximately 400 people and is the stewart of assets estimated at over $350 million and an annual appropriated budget of over $60 million.The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) was established by Congress in 1923 to commemorate the service, achievements, and sacrifice of U.S. armed forces where they have served overseas since 1917, and within the U.S. when directed by public law. The ABMC commemorative mission is reflected in 24 overseas military cemeteries that serve as resting places for almost 125,000 American war dead; on Tablets of the Missing that memorialize more than 94,000 U.S. servicemen and women; and through 25 memorials, monuments and markers. B. Objective To acquire the services to complete the Installation Master Plan at the Manila American Military Cemetery in the Philippines and three Federal American Monuments in Cabanatuan, Saipan, and Guadalcanal (http://www.abmc.gov). Please see the statement of work for additional guidance.This is a fixed best value contract. All goods and services to include travel costs shall be delivered at a price exclusive of VAT. C. CONTRACT AWARD / PROPOSAL EVALUATIONThe Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, in conforming to this solicitation, will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate proposals: EXPERIENCE, PAST PERFORMANCE AND PRICEMethodology / Management Approach will be graded Pass/Fail. The Offeror's relevant Experience and Past Performance is of equal importance, and, when combined, is more important than Price for the purposes of proposal evaluation. Contract award shall be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal, in conforming to this RFP, provides an overall best value to the Government wherein the Government is more concerned with obtaining superior technical capability and superior past performance, than in making an award to the firm with the lowest overall price to the Government.
RFP89-10 American Battle Monuments Commission
8/27/10, 4:09 AM