Solicitation FA2860-12-T-0084 Contemporary Service Band Director.doc

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Contemporary Svc Band Director

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BASE YEAR - The Contractor shall provide services as the CONTEMPORARY SERVICE BAND DIRECTOR, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. Base year period of performance is 1 September 2012 through 31 August 2013.

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PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: F1D0152087A010

SIGNAL CODE: A

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OPTION YEAR I - The Contractor shall provide services as the CONTEMPORARY SERVICE BAND DIRECTOR, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. Option year I period of performance is 1 September 2013 through 31 August 2014.

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OPTION YEAR II - The Contractor shall provide services as the CONTEMPORARY SERVICE BAND DIRECTOR, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. Option year II period of performance is 1 September 2014 through 31 August 2015.

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OPTION YEAR III - The Contractor shall provide services as the CONTEMPORARY SERVICE BAND DIRECTOR, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. Option year III period of performance is 1 September 2015 through 31 August 2016.

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OPTION YEAR IV - The Contractor shall provide services as the CONTEMPORARY SERVICE BAND DIRECTOR, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. Option year IV period of performance is 1 September 2016 through 31 August 2017.

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INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

31-AUG-2013

NOAH WELLS

1345 WEST PERIMETER RD

ANDREWS AFB MD 20762

301-981-2111

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31-AUG-2014

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31-AUG-2015

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31-AUG-2016

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31-AUG-2017

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2012) (DEVIATION)

(a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times, the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(b)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clause in this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b)(i) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (DEC 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) Reserved.

(iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

___ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009).

(xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 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 48 months.

(End of clause)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of clause)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

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252.204-7006 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (OCT 2005)

When submitting a request for payment, the Contractor shall--

(a) Identify the contract line item(s) on the payment request that reasonably reflect contract work performance; and

(b) Separately identify a payment amount for each contract line item included in the payment request.

(End of clause)

252.204-7008 EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS (APR 2010)

(a) Definition. Export-controlled items, as used in this clause, means items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR parts 730-774) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR parts 120-130). The term includes:

(1) Defense items, defined in the Arms Export Control Act, 22 U.S.C. 2778(j)(4)(A), as defense articles, defense services, and related technical data, and further defined in the ITAR, 22 CFR part 120.

(2) Items, defined in the EAR as ``commodities, software, and technology,'' terms that are also defined in the EAR, 15 CFR 772.1.

(b) The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items, including, but not limited to, the requirement for Contractors to register with the Department of State in accordance with the ITAR. The Contractor shall consult with the Department of State regarding any questions relating to compliance with the ITAR and shall consult with the Department of Commerce regarding any questions relating to compliance with the EAR.

(c) The Contractor's responsibility to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items exists independent of, and is not established or limited by, the information provided by this clause.

(d) Nothing in the terms of this contract adds to, changes, supersedes, or waives any of the requirements of applicable Federal laws, Executive orders, and regulations, including but not limited to--

(1) The Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2401, et seq.);

(2) The Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751, et seq.);

(3) The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701, et seq.);

(4) The Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR parts 730-774);

(5) The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR parts 120-130); and

(6) Executive Order 13222, as extended.

(e) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in all subcontracts.

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252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2010) (DEVIATION)

(a) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (b) of the Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items clause of this contract (FAR 52.212-5) (OCT 2010) (DEVIATION), the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clause, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract:

252.237-7010

252.237-7019 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (NOV 2010) (Section 1038 of Pub. L. 111-84).

Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Pub. L. 108-375).

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252.222-7000 RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL (MAR 2000)

(a) The Contractor shall employ, for the purpose of performing that portion of the contract work in the 11th Wing HC (Chapel 1), individuals who are residents thereof and who, in the case of any craft or trade, possess or would be able to acquire promptly the necessary skills to perform the contract.

(b) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (b), in each subcontract awarded under this contract.

(End of clause)

OMBUDSMAN (APR 2010)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM or AFISRA ombudsman, Colonel Timothy M. Applegate, AFDW/PK, 1500 West Perimeter Rd, Suite 5750, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, 20762, (240)612-6111. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU or ARISRA level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.

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5352.242-9000 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (AUGUST 2007)

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

(b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or security police for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and social security number to obtain a vehicle pass.

(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101, Volume 1, The Air Force Installation Security Program, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management, as applicable.

(e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

(f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

(End of clause)

11 CONS-001

IAW AFDWI 90-1, The Contractor shall be required to observe quiet hours during outdoor ceremonial events. Quiet hours shall be in effect 30 minutes prior to commencement and one hour after the start of all outdoor ceremonial events.

11 CONS-004

AAFB Environmental Standards (1 Jul 2011)

Environmental Compliance. Offerors are reminded of the environmental requirements contained in the solicitation to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental statutes and regulations. In addition to the scrutiny of civil environmental regulatory and enforcement agencies, environmental compliance incidental to Air Force activities or on Air Force property is subject to Air Force scrutiny. The Air Force routinely investigates environmental violations and cooperates fully with civil authorities to secure remedies and discourage future violations. Failure to comply with environmental statutes and regulations can subject the contractor to criminal and civil penalties and/or contractual sanctions including, but not limited to, termination, suspension, and debarment, and adverse past performance assessment. Contractors can obtain specific information regarding environmental compliance mandates in 11 WG/CC Memo "Andrews AFB Environmental Protection Standards for Contracts" dated July 2011. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the base environmental flight at 301-981-7121.

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW – RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE (WAWF-RA)

ELECTRONIC RECEIVING REPORT AND INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS

IN ACCORDANCE WITH DFARS 232.7002, USE OF ELECTRONIC PAYMENT REQUESTS IS MANDATORY. USE OF WAWF WILL SPEED UP YOUR PAYMENT PROCESSING TIME AND ALLOW YOU TO MONITOR YOUR PAYMENT STATUS ONLINE. THERE ARE NO CHARGES OR FEES TO USE WAWF.

Requests for payments must be submitted electronically via the Internet through the Wide Area WorkFlow – Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) system at https://wawf.eb.mil.

Questions concerning payment should be directed to the Defense Finance Accounting Services (DFAS) Limestone through the DFAS Centralized Customer Service number (800) 756-4571 (select option 2) or faxed to (866) 392-7091. Please have your order number and invoice number ready when contacting DFAS about payment status. You can also access payment information using the DFAS myInvoice web site at http://www.dod.mil/dfas/contractorpay/myinvoice.html.

THE FOLLOWING CODES WILL BE REQUIRED TO ROUTE YOUR RECEIVING REPORTS, INVOICES AND ADDITIONAL E-MAILS CORRECTLY THROUGH WAWF.

CONTRACT NUMBER:

DELIVERY ORDER NUMBER:

CAGE CODE:

INSPECT BY DODAAC:

LOCAL PROCESSING OFFICE:

SEND MORE E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONS:

CONTRACTING OFFICER:

ADDITIONAL NOTIFICATION:

ADDITIONAL NOTIFICATION:

BPN ver 05.21.2006

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE BAND DIRECTOR

1. SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, and transportation to provide non-personal Contemporary Service Band Director Services in accordance with the statement of work.

2. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The contractor shall serve as the contractor for the Contemporary Worship Service Band. The musician/director must skillfully play the piano/keyboard in a manner that is consistent with the Contemporary Worship Genre and able to develop and lead worship/choir team of instrumentalists and vocalists in a way that contributes to the meaningful expression of spiritual worship.

3. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The Contemporary Service Band Director must:

3.1. Have an understanding of music that is appropriate for a Contemporary Worship Service.

3.2. Participate in a qualifying interview and be able to clearly express the details of music for this service.

3.3. Demonstrate through audition musical skill and ability to work well with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Band and Praise Team members.

3.4. To be able to play from a musical score/chord sheet (sight) or by ear (hearing).

3.5. Be able to play extemporaneously throughout the service in order to enhance the worship experience.

3.6. Must submit a resume to include academic and work related references.

3.7. Experience in military chapels is preferred.

3.8. Be proficient with Microsoft Office.

4. GENERAL RESPONSIBITIES: The Contemporary Service Band Director must:

4.1. Provide services for regularly scheduled Contemporary Worship Services at Joint Base Andrews Chapel 1 and for one rehearsal per week. Be available for special services/events and rehearsals not to exceed 15 units as approved by the COR. (The maximum number of units will not exceed 119. 52 units for worship services, 52 units for rehearsals and 15 units for special services/events and rehearsals).

4.2. Rehearse songs/music indicating appropriate attacks and releases, dynamics and rhythm; note accuracy and the ability to phase music properly (modulation).

4.3. Choir practices will be a minimum of one hour, worship services are at the discretion of the service chaplain, each rehearsal, worship service, special service or event is defined as (1) unit.

4.4. Coordinate musical selections with the COR.

4.5. Coordinates with the COR to ensure a consolidated program.

4.6. The Contractor must submit an application SF85 via www.opm.gov for a background check according to Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI 1402.5), Criminal History Background Checks and ensure all personnel working with youth below 18 years of age receive a background check as described in DoDI 1402.5, Criminal History Background Checks on Individuals in Child Care Services.

4.7. Pursuant to AFI 52-105V4, para 1.5.4.13, the Contractor is accountable for security and cleanliness of all facilities utilized in conjunction with their programs.

4.8. The Contractor coordinates all support requirements with the COR or a designated representative.

4.9. As appropriate, the Contractor will, in consultation with the COR or designated representative, develop an annual calendar of events, appropriated fund budget, and core religious education curriculum. This information is submitted as required by local Chaplain Corps operating procedures.

4.10. The Contractor shall submit a monthly invoice of series rendered at the end of each calendar month which shall be made electronically through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF.)

5. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES: The Contemporary Service Band Director must:

5.1. Meet and maintain the Joint Base Andrews security requirements for access to the base.

5.2. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the beginning of worship service and for rehearsal.

5.3. Submit fund requests as required for support of the music program to the COR or his/her designated representative.

5.4. Be accountable for opening and securing any facilities used for rehearsal, worship service or other activities if a Chaplain Assistant or Chaplain is not available.

5.5. Be accountable for paying of any social security taxes, federal or local income taxes, state unemployment insurance premiums or themselves as well as any individual employed or subcontracted by them to provide services under this contract.

5.6. Personally perform the services described above or designate a substitute of equal or higher proficiency to perform the services. The name and qualifications of the proposed substitute must be submitted to the COR for approval at least 7 days in advance of a proposed absence.

5.7. Ensure compliance with rules/laws in regard to use of all copyrighted music.

5.8. Provides for the ongoing recruitment of Band & Praise Team members.

5.9. Coordinate any setup or breakdown of musical and/or sound equipment for the Contemporary Service.

5.10. Be the final approver in coordination with the COR for all music programs and events.

5.11. Ensure the cohesion of the music ministry by being able to maintain a professional attitude and environment.

5.12. Create music slides for the Power Point presentation and arrange for them to be combined into the regular Power Point service slide presentation for display during the worship service.

5.13. Substitutions. The Contractor will provide a suitable substitute when not personally performing the contracted service. Except in emergency situations, the Chaplain will be notified at least 7 days before such a substitution is necessary. The substitute's name and phone will also be provided at this time. The substitute must meet the qualifications set forth in Item 3. of this PWS with approval from the Chaplain. When the Contractor expects to be absent from the service ahead of time, the substitute shall conduct the rehearsal prior to the service for consistent direction.

6. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

6.1. Reviews the contract annually to consider exercise of option.

6.2. Ensure that the rate of payment for the services described in the SOW will be by the unit.

6.3. Provide supplies and equipment such as keys, drums, bass guitar, piano, and amplifiers, upright bass deemed necessary to perform services described in this SOW.

6.5. The Government owned tools, parts, equipment and materials provided to the Contractor for contractor services, shall remain in the Chapel at all times unless given permission by the Chaplain leadership.

6.4. The COR or their designee will monitor and inspect the Contractor’s performance. The Contractor will be notified in writing of any and all noncompliance, and will be given an opportunity to correct, if possible, nonconforming work. The Contractor will be given an opportunity to respond in writing to any notice of noncompliance.

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

ADDENDUM TO 52-212-1, INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008)

Paragraph (e), Multiple offers, is hereby deleted from this solicitation.

Paragraph (h), Multiple awards, is hereby deleted from this solicitation.

Add paragraph (m), Preparation of Proposal.

1. This section specifies the format that offerors shall use in this Request for Proposal (RFP). The intent is not to restrict the offerors in the manner in which they will perform their work, but rather to ensure a certain degree of uniformity in the format of the response for evaluation purposes.

2. The offerors’s proposal, as a minimum, shall consist of past performance information, price proposal, and a signed SF 1449. The offeror shall acknowledge all amendments and complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in provisions 52.212-3 and return in their entirety with proposals. The Government contemplates incorporating the price proposal into any resulting contract. The Government, at its discretion, may incorporate all or portions of an offeror’s proposal at contract award.

3. The offeror’s proposal shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror’s proposal. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

4. The proposal must include all data and information requested by the Instructions To Offerors (ITO) and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. The offer shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in Statement of Work (SOW). Non-conformance with the instructions provided in this section may result in offeror’s proposal being determined unacceptable.

5. The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements.

6. Proposal Format and Content.

i. Paper, Page Size, and Format. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Pages shall be single-spaced. Use at least 1-inch margins on the top, bottom, and side margins.

ii. Text Spacing and Type. Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, the text size shall be no less than 12 point. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by section.

iii. Illustrations and Tables. Tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible and shall not exceed 8.5 x 11 inches. Foldout pages shall not be used. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 16 pitch. Elaborate formats, bindings, or color presentations are not required. Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed artwork, or other embellishments are not required and neither are they desired.

7. Distribution. Proposal shall be hand-delivered, mailed, e-mailed or faxed by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 23 August 2012 to the following address:

11 CONS/LGCB, Attn: Archie Warren, 1500 West Perimeter Road, Suite 2780, Joint Base Andrews MD 20762-6500, Phone: 240-612-5680, fax: 240-612-2176.

8. Cost/Price Section.

i. Complete blocks 12, 17a, 17b, 30a, 30b and 30c of the Standard Form 1449. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP. This RFP constitutes the model contract.

ii. Insert proposed unit and extended prices for each Contract Line Item, including all option periods, on page 3. The offeror shall include a fully completed price schedule of the solicitation in this section of their proposal. Any offeror, which fails to cite a price for each item, or fails to make an entry, indicates that work will be provided at no charge.

iii. Note that unrealistically low or high proposed costs or prices may be grounds for eliminating a proposal either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement or has made an unrealistic proposal. Offer should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their reasonableness. The burden of proof for credibility of proposed costs/prices rest with the offeror.

iv. Offeror shall submit as minimum, the following financial information: (1) the name of their current financial institution, (2) the name and phone number of their bank representative, and (3) the type of services their financial institution provides their business.

v. Offeror shall submit their cost breakout indicating direct labor, overhead, G&A, profit, other direct costs, burden and indirect expense pools, etc. to support price reasonableness.

(End of Provision)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)

(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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical – the capability of the services being offered to satisfy the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The offeror shall provide with his/her offer sufficient documentation, specifically addressing paragraphs 3.1 thru 3.8 of the PWS, para 3. Education/Experience. The accompanying documentation must be adequate to enable the Government to reasonably evaluate offeror’s ability to successfully perform the requirements of the PWS. The Government shall evaluate offeror’s total proposal for evidence of offeror’s demonstrated understanding of both the specific tasks and substantive issues included in the PWS, including how offeror has demonstrated his/her ability to provide Contemporary Servcie Band Director Services.

2. Lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA): An award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. The offeror will be evaluated on the following factors:

Education and Experience

1) Have an understanding of music that is appropriate for a Contemporary Worship Service in accordance with para 3.1 of the SOW.

2) Able to participate in a qualifying interview and clearly express details for music in accordance with para 3.2 of the SOW.

3) Able to demonstrate through audition musical skill and ability to work with others accordance with para 3.3 of the SOW.

4) Able to play from a musical score/chord sheet in accordance with para 3.4 of the SOW.

5) Able to play extemporaneously throughout the service in accordance with para 3.5 of the SOW.

6) Must submit a resume to include academic and work related references in accordance with para 3.6 of the SOW

7) Have experience in military chapels in accordance with para 3.7 of the SOW

8) Be proficient in Microsoft office in accordance with para 3.8 of the SOW

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful 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 an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2012) ALTERNATE I (APR 2011)

An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via https://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision:

"Emerging small business" means a small business concern whose size is no greater than 50 percent of the numerical size standard for the NAICS code designated.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Inverted domestic corporation, as used in this section, means a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), i.e., a corporation that used to be incorporated in the United States, or used to be a partnership in the United States, but now is incorporated in a foreign country, or is a subsidiary whose parent corporation is incorporated in a foreign country, that meets the criteria specified in 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c). An inverted domestic corporation as herein defined does not meet the definition of an inverted domestic corporation as defined by the Internal Revenue Code at 26 U.S.C. 7874.

“Manufactured end product” means any end product in Federal Supply Classes (FSC) 1000-9999, except—

(1) FSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Federal Supply Group (FSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) FSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) FSG 89, Food and Related Consumables;

(5) FSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) FSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) FSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) FSC 9610, Ores;

(9) FSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) FSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

"Small business concern" means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; or

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications posted electronically on the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the ORCA website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ----------.

(Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (n) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.)

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ) is, ( ) is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ) is, ( ) is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ) is, ( ) is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents, for general statistical purposes, that it ( ) is, ( ) is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it ( ) is, ( ) is not a women-owned small business concern.

Note to paragraphs (c)(8) and (9): Complete paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that--

(i) It * is, * is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ballot] is, [ballot] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ----------.] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that--

(i) It [ballot] is, [ballot] is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ballot] is, [ballot] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ----------.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

(8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). (Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it ( ) is, a women-owned business concern.

(9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:

(10) Small Business Size for the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and for the Targeted Industry Categories under the…