74330225R0003 RFP Instructions.pdf

74330224R0003 Request for Proposal

Battle of the Bulge 80th Anniversary Livestream 23 October 24

OVERVIEW

The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) has a requirement for the planning and execution of a high-definition multicamera livestream of the ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge at the Battle of the Bulge Monument in Bastogne, Belgium. For full details of this requirement, see the attached Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall begin upon contract award, with the final deliverable submitted by 03 January 2025.

CONTRACT TYPE

ABMC intends to utilize a firm-fixed-price contract type. If travel costs exceed 10% of the proposed price, travel may be broken out as a separate, cost-reimburseable line item.

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

If interested in this requirement, please submit a proposal via email to the undersigned at nerenga@abmc.gov and shipmanm@abmc.gov no later than 4:00 pm EST on 07 November 2024.

Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing no later than 30 October 2024.

In order to be considered for award, proposals must respond to all requirements of the Performance Work Statement. The proposal should contain the following:

1) Cover Letter. Submit a signed and dated cover letter to the nerenga@abmc.gov at or before the exact time specified in this RFP. As a minimum, cover letters must show:

a. The RFP number;

b. The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

c. The company’s CAGE or UID (if applicable);

d. “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

e. Acknowledgment of any applicable RFP Amendments;

2) Technical Volume. The PWS provides the Government’s overall objectives for this RFP.

Please ensure all aspects are addressed. The proposal should specify in clear, understandable terms the methodologies used to perform requirements of the type outlined in the PWS. Please include the qualifications of key personnel proposed and at least 3 recent and relevant past performance references. Past performance references should include the client name, contract number, description of the work performed, and contact information.

3) Price sheet. Prices may be submitted in any preferred local currency. ABMC is exempt from all taxes, including the VAT, as per agreements signed between the governments of the United States and host countries. Copies of these agreements will be provided upon request. Prices should be broken out by cost line, including any applicable direct and indirect rates, and should be traceable to the requirements.

PROPOSAL EVALUATIONS

ABMC will evaluate offerors based on the below criteria on a best-value approach, with all categories of equal importance:

1. Past performance of the firm

2. Technical proposal, including qualifications of key personnel

3. Price

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement (PWS) Attachment 2 – BOB 80th Site Plan Attachment 3 – BOB 80th Sequence of Events

Anna Nereng

Contracting Officer American Battle Monuments Commission nerenga@abmc.gov