Audio Magazine Production
The Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) requires contractor support to provide, as mandated by 2 U.S.C. 135a, reading materials in recorded and braille formats to U.S. residents who are unable to use conventional print materials because of visual and physical limitations. The contractor will be required to narrate and record audio magazines and provide a digital talking book (DTB) verision of the magazines in accourdance with NLS specifications. Please see solicitation for full details. 030ADV22R0080 Library of Congress
9/26/22, 10:21 AM R799--MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM
The Charles George Veterans Affairs Medical Center is seeking sources capable of providing music therapy services through a market research effort. Interested parties must submit a capability statement by October 23, 2023 demonstrating their ability to provide these services, along with their company information, NAICS code, DUNS number, business size, and any other relevant details. This Sources Sought notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 does not constitute a commitment to award a contract, but rather aims to identify qualified businesses that can fulfill this requirement.
There is no set-aside designation for this requirement. Respondents should provide their 6-digit NAICS code and include in their capability statement information on whether their business is classified as large, small, veteran-owned small business, or service-disabled veteran-owned small business. As this is a market research notice, no incumbent contractors or award values are specified. Interested parties must submit responses by 12:00 PM EST on October 23, 2023 to be considered as a potential source for the music therapy services.
36C24624Q0064 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6
10/19/23, 11:10 AM USAFA Falconaires Record Recording
Added: Jan 28, 2016 12:25 pm (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation BB-16-027, AF Band Recording Services is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect tough Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-86. (iv) This acquisition is being procured as a total Small Buisness Set-aside. The NAICS code for this requirement is 512240 - sound recording studios. The size standard is $7.5 million and a single award will be made as a result of evaluation of quotes received. Wage Determination CO 15-5417 Revision 2 applies to this acquisition.(v) The required commercial services are outlined in Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement (PWS). The services required in the PWS are being procured for a base period. Following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure. CLIN 0001 - USAFA Falconaires Record RecordingBase Period of Performance: 14 Feb 2016 - 15 June 2016NOTE: This contract will be Firm Fixed Priced (FFP).(vi) DESCRIPTION: The contractor shall perform services in accordance with the attached PWS. (vii) The anticipated start date is 14 February 2016. Place of performance Peterson AFB, CO. All deliverables FOB point destination. (viii) Provision FAR 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda apply to this provision. (a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in section iv of this solicitation. (ix) FAR 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items(a) The Government will award a contract 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. Award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach; the Government will award to the lowest priced offeror that is determined technically acceptable. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:Factor 1: Technical CapabilityFactor 2: Price(1) Factor 1: Technical Capability (A) Technical capability will be evaluated based on an evaluation of Technical Capability Factor; the factor will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable. Acceptable is defined as the quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Unacceptable is defined as the quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. (2) Factor 2: Price will be evaluated in order to determine if it is reasonable in accordance with FAR Parts 13.106-3 and 15.4. Offers should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their reasonableness. (3) AWARD PROCESS: The Government will first evaluate all quotations for responsiveness and then on an acceptable or unacceptable basis to determine whether the quote meets the specifications defined in Factor 1: Technical Capability, paragraph B, 1 and 2. Quotes will then be ranked according to price. The offeror who submits the lowest price and meets or exceeds the specifications defined in Factor 1: Technical Capability, paragraph B, 1, 2, and 3 will receive the award. The award will be made to that offeror without further consideration of any other offerors. (a) A written notice of award or acceptance of the offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept the offer, whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.(xi) The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items, with Alternate I, is applicable to this acquisition. Ensure all Representations and Certifications are updated in SAM. See Attachment 2, Contractor Submittal Form, for full text and applicable fill-ins.(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to the acquisition.(xiii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (DEVIATION), applies to this acquisition. See Attachment 1 for full text. Additional terms and conditions apply to this solicitation and are found in Attachment 1 Terms and Conditions.(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocation Systems (DPAS) does not apply to this request for quote.(xv) Attachment 2, Contractor Submittal Form, must be fully completed and submitted with the offeror's quote. Quotes are due via e-mail not later than 2:00 PM, MST Wednesday, 10 February 2016. If you have any questions, please submit them in writing not later than 09:00 AM, MST Tuesday, 09 February 2016. All quotes and questions (if applicable) should be submitted to cistopher.jensen.12@us.af.mil and 21cons.lgcbb@us.af.mil. All communications with the requiring activity concerning this solicitation shall cease until the award is announced. During this period, interaction is only allowed with the Contracting Officer and the Contract Specialist. (xvi) For additional information regarding this solicitation please contact Contract Specialist Cistopher Jensen at 719-556-9789, or the Contracting Officer Douglas Keeler at 719-556-9133. Ensure you reference the solicitation number in the Subject Line. DOUGLAS A. KEELER Contracting Officer Attachments: 5•1. Terms and Conditions•2. Contractor Submittal Form•3. PWS dated 11 Jan 2016•4. WD 15-5417 (REV.-2)•5. Instructions for Quote Submittal BB-16-027 Department of the Air Force Space Command
1/28/16, 12:25 PM API PLANNING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Added: Jul 16, 2012 9:50 am The U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors, (BBG), International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB), pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 intends to issue a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items in accordance with format of Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and proposals are being requested in accordance with below Statement of Objectives. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541511. This Solicitation Number BBG50-R-12-00083DS is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) that will result in a single award of a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) using FAR Part 15 (Contract by Negotiation) procedures to provide for API Planning and Business Development. BBG is seeking a comprehensive API Planning and Development program. The government reserves the right to make an award on the initial proposal without discussions of this procurement.Section A - BackgroundThe Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) Office of Digital and Design Innovation (ODDI) is embarking on a program to build new partnerships, develop cutting edge technology and integrate efficient and effective new work flows to drive innovation at US International Media (USIM) and its entities, Voice of America (VOA), Middle East Broadcasting Network (MBN) Office of Cuban Broadcasting (OCB), Radio Free Asia (RFA) and Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty (RFE/RL).This Statement of Work (SOW) defines tasks that will enable ODDI to meet the goals of this program tough the development of Application Programming Interfaces (API) that maximize the effectiveness of USIM Entity-level developers, designers, product and editorial teams while incentivizing third parties to adopt the API and become more highly valued partners. Each task in the SOW is independent but together; they represent a comprehensive approach to developing the USIM API Program. The Firm-Fixed-Price for each Task Order will be negotiated and agreed to prior to the commencement of work.1.0 ObjectiveThe Contractor shall provide consultative, strategic, design, development and support services that enable The Office of Digital & Design Innovation and USIM to develop a comprehensive API Program.2.0 Task AreasODDI's requirements fall into one or more of the tasking areas described below. The contractor will provide status reporting on each Task Order with details described in each Task Order's Statement of Work.Section B - Schedule of Supplies and ServicesITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMT001 TASK AREA 1: API WORKSHOP 1 LT IN ACCORDANCE SOW002 TASK AREA 2: API DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE 1 LT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOW003 TASK AREA 3: API BUILD AND LAUNCH 1 LT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOW004 TASK AREA 4: API MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 1 LT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOW0005 TASK AREA 5: API SUPPORT AND SERVICES AND SOFTWARE 12 MOSECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONSStatement of Work: US International Media API ProgramC.1 Task Area 1: API Workshop for USIM StakeholdersThe Contractor shall provide a highly skilled and experienced team to lead USIM in customized, multi-part discussions and workshops that bring key stakeholders together to develop a shared strategy for the API Program. Deliverables for this Task Area shall include but are not limited to API Product Roadmaps, Technology Requirements and an Operational Plan for implementing, managing, measuring and analyzing the USIM API Program. The Contractor shall collaborate with USIM divisions that include but are not limited to Technical, Editorial, Product, Business, Analytic, Product, Marketing and Legal.C.2 Task Area 2: API Design and ArchitectureThe Contractor shall provide a highly skilled and experienced team to work with USIM technology, product and business divisions to design and architect Application Programming Interfaces that meet USIM's requirements for performance, scalability and security. The Deliverables for this Task Area shall include but are not limited to, systems diagrams, data transmission work-flows, systems architectural designs, technical infrastructure designs, authentication processes documentation, processes for monitoring and measuring API usage and all supporting technical and operational documentation developed during the period of performance.C.3 Task Area 3: API Build and LaunchThe Contractor shall provide a highly skilled, experienced team, software tools and hosted services for the development, launch, operation and management of USIM API Products.Deliverables for this Task Area shall include but are not limited to, • API Product matrix• API technology architecture• API requirements for USIM data-sources and systems• API requirements for USIM infrastructure for managing and supporting API Products• Includes: application hosting, load-balancing, caching, control, security measures, logging, monitoring and rate limiting / traffic management.• API resources and services matrix based on HTTP / RESTful designs• API mappings to USIM data-sources and systems• API mappings to USIM infrastructure for managing and supporting API Products• API Analytics and KPI requirements• Design and Development of a USIM API Developer Community PortalC.4 Task Area 4: API Management SoftwareThe Contractor shall provide hosted and managed software for deploying, operating, managing and measuring USIM API Products. Deliverables for this Task Area shall include but are not limited to,• API Management Web-based Browser-Interface• API Rate-Limiting Configuration Software• API Authentication and Access Level Management Software• API Delivery Protocol Translation Services• API Delivery Acceleration Services• API Monitoring and Logging Services• API Analytics Reports• API Versioning Software ServicesC.5 Task Area 5: API Support Services and SoftwareThe Contractor shall provide 24/7/365 phone, email and online technical and professional support services for all Deliverables provided in Task Area 5. The Contractor shall provide support staff well trained and experienced in supporting all Deliverables provide in Task Area 5. The Contractor shall also provide as a Deliverable for this Task Area, software services that include but are not limited to, automated and/or schedule responses for planned maintenance periods, rate overages, authentication errors, time-outs and other response codes related to the management and performance of the API Products provided in Task Area 5.Service Level Agreements (SLAs) regarding technical support shall cover issue escalation procedures and problem resolution time expectations based on urgency levels provided by the USIM API Product Team. a.) An account manager shall be assigned the USIM API Product Team to track issues and resolution ensuring SLA adherence. b.) A project manager shall be assigned for all initial software and service implementations and integrations.c.) The vendor account manager shall be responsible for holding regularly occurring status meetings with USIM API Product Team Members. d.) Vendor road map meetings shall be held quarterly with the account manager, supporting management and staff and the USIM API Product Team. All new feature and services changes shall be communicated to USIM API Product Team prior to all new software releases.SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE Government Furnished Property and ServicesThe Government shall not provide any property or tangible items to the Contractor.Contractor Officer Representative (COR) shall provide the Contractor with access to relevant information and materials required to complete the requested deliverables. After completion of all assigned deliverables and acceptance of the deliverables, the Contractor shall return to the Government any information and/or materials provided.SECTION F - DELIVERABLEa) Deliverable products and services shall meet the standards, terms and conditions set forth in the Statement of Work and in individual Task Area specifications. b) Deliverables shall include all components of the requested service and full access to the artifacts developed in the delivery of the Task Areas.c) In the event of rejection of any Deliverable, the contractor will be notified in writing WITH IN (5) DAYS of the specific reasons the Deliverable is being rejected. The contractor shall have an opportunity to correct WITHIN (3) DAYS the rejected Deliverable at the discretion of the ODDI Technical Services Manager, or designee, depending on the timeliness and/or urgency. The Contractor's accepted Deliverable schedule shall apply for all Deliverables unless changed by the contracting officer.Section H - Special ProvisionsCost/Price Schedule• Firm fixed-cost for a period of performance of one year from the award date.• Total budget available: $300,000.00• Payments should be made on a monthly basis, 30 days from receipt of the monthly invoice.• No incentive paymentsSection L - Instructions to OfferersOfferers should organize their responses in the following manner:• Introduction and Overview of Services• Technical Approach• Technical Capabilities• Experience • Past Performance• Approach to Training and Support• Approach to Level of Service and Support during Period of Performance• Key Personnel• Budget & Budget Narrative - This information must be submitted on a separate documentSection M - Qualifications and Evaluation CriteriaThe Offerer must meet the following qualifications:• Technical Capabilities: Offerer shall provide examples that demonstrate the required level of technical expertise to meet or exceed the requirements listed in the Task Areas.• Soundness of Technical Approach: Contractor shall demonstrate in writing or tough examples the ability to provide the required level of expertise for individual Task Areas. Examples may include written responses, diagrams and designs of required systems.• Experience / Past Performance: The Offerer's experience/past performance with other enterprise-level media organizations shall be assessed to determine the Offerer's ability to perform the requirements of the SOW. Offerers shall submit examples of no fewer than two (2) of their most recent or ongoing contracts relating to the work specified in the SOW. Experience can be government or commercial.• Price will be considered as part of the evaluation criteria.All Technical Requirements combined together is more important than price.CLAUSES:(a) Offerors shall submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-3 [Offeror representations and certifications -- commercial items] with their proposal. This provision can be found at the following website: http://www.arnet.gov/far/; if requested by an Offeror, a copy of FAR subpart 52.212-3 can be obtained by contacting the contracting officer.(xi) FAR Clause 52.212-4 [Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition.(xii) FAR Clause 52.212-5 [Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition and incorporates the followingclauses: FAR Clause 52.203-6 [Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government]; FAR Clause 52.219-6 [Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside]; FAR Clause 52.222-3 [Convict Labor]; FAR Clause 52.222-19 [Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies]; FAR Clause 52.222-21 [Prohibition of Segregated Facilities]; FAR Clause 52.222-26 [Equal Opportunity]; FAR Clause 52.222-35 [Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans]; FAR Clause 52.222-36 [Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities]; FAR Clause 52.222-36 [Employment Reports on Special disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans]; FAR Clause 52.225-1 [Buy American Act - Supplies]; FAR Clause 52.225-13 [Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases]; FAR Clause 52.232-33 [Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration ; 52.213-2 Invoices; 52.216-18; Questions must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist at the email address provided at the end of this notice. Please note that the deadline for submission of questions by 12:00 p.m., Eastern Time on 23 July 2012. Questions must be submitted in writing by email to: dsturgis@bbg.gov. Submission of proposal must be received by Closing Date of 06 August 2012 by 2:00 pm Eastern Time, Proposals shall be submitted as an original and two copies must be sent via courier or postal service prior to the deadline (20 Page limit for Technical Proposal). (No electronic submissions will be accepted). Proposals should be addressed to ATTN: Diane Sturgis, Broadcasting Board of Governors, International Broadcasting Bureau, Office of Contracts, 330 C St SW, Washington, DC 20237PRICE PROPOSAL AND TECHNICAL PROPOSAL MUST BE SUBMITTED ON SEPARATE DOCUMENTS. BBG50-R-12-0083DS US Agency for Global Media
7/16/12, 9:50 AM Video Post Production Professional Servies
Added: Jul 30, 2013 2:34 pm This notice is a request for information (RFI) and is not a request for proposals (RFP). The government will not award a contract on the basis of this notice, or otherwise pay for information solicited by it. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released. In accordance with FAR 15.201(E), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service- disabled , veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice.The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Library of Medicine (NLM) is conducting a market survey to help determine the availability and technical capability of qualified small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses and/or HUBZone small businesses capable of serving the needs identified below.This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research.****Please note: Vendors must be qualified and authorized resellers for the requested product manufacturer. Awarded Vendor must deliver all purchase order items within 30 calendar days after receipt of order****Details of Items:QTY. MANUFACTURER DESCRIPTION2 Avid Project Management including Travel Expenses6 Avid Service, System Commissioning Daily Rate including Travel Expenses5 Avid Interplay Central Product Upgrade2 Avid Training for Interplay Central1 Avid Customer Support Other Important ConsiderationsThe proposed acquisition will be procured in accordance with the policies and procedures under FAR 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement / quotation which will be considered by the National Library of Medicine. This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Quotes (RFQ), nor is an RFQ available.Interested firms responding to this Sources Sought Notice must adhere to the following:(a) Provide a capability statement and/or quotation demonstrating relevant experience, skills and ability to fulfill the Government's requirements for the above. The capability statement and/or quotation should contain enough sufficient detail for the Government to make an informed decision regarding your capabilities; however, the statement should not exceed 10 pages.(b) The capability statement and/or quotation must identify the responder's: small business type and size; DUNS number; NAICS code; and technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses.(c) All capability statements must be submitted electronically no later than 12:00pm eastern standard time on Monday, August 6, 2013 to Suet Vu, vus@mail.nih.gov. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). NIHLM2013817 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine
7/30/13, 2:34 PM