Questions and Answers.pdf
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a production services solicitation for the 2023 USAF Band Holiday Show. The solicitation seeks stage production services including a multi-tier stage riser 80 feet wide and lighting, audio, and video production. Details of specific requirements for the stage configuration, lighting and audio equipment, and video deliverables will be determined after award. The event will take place at the DAR Constitution Hall, an IATSE union venue, and utilize IATSE labor. The solicitation does not require provision of audio equipment as the USAF will provide the audio system. Substitutions for specified lighting fixtures are not permitted. The award decision will be made within 10 days of the proposal due date. Insurance must meet the requirements of the DAR Constitution Hall.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Amended -Combined Synopsis Solicitation (1).pdf | ||
| Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| Combined Synopsis Solicitation signed.pdf | ||
| SOW Holiday Show 2023.pdf | ||
| Bid Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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Questions and Answers:
1. Will the musicians & console selection have their own FOH/monitor engineer?
USAF will handle all production assets not included in the SOW.
2. Will the USAF Band have PA needed for the venue to help coordinate lighting and audio for the production (the specific music created for the event)?
USAF will handle all production assets not included in the SOW.
3. Do you have more details on specific audio requirements the band needs?
USAF will handle all production assets not included in the SOW
4. For the stage part of it, do you have drawings or exact specs?
Stage riser platform will have 4 tiers and will be approximately 80’ wide and 40’ deep.
5. In 1.24 you have a pre-rigged truss for downstage lighting I don't understand "and extra motors for chain swap to move the truss downstage over seating areas". And then in general if you have a venue tech pack that would be helpful for working out rigging points and power service as well as creating proper paperwork?
Chain swap will not be required.
6. Is there a specific union requirement for the people working at the event?
DAR Constitution Hall is an IATSE contract hall. Outside vendors may still supply department heads but general labor is handled by IATSE via a separate contract with the venue.
7. Stage extension. Website says extended stage can go up to 80’ wide x 20’ deep. Do you have a plan on how far you want to extend the stage into the seating area? Looks like it can extend in 4 ft depth increments.
Stage extension will be handled by the hall contract and IATSE labor contracted by the
USAF.
8. Size of each layer of the 5 tiers desired?
Details will be worked out after contract award.
9. How much space desired between start of riser and front of stage?
Details will be worked out after contract award.
10. Is there a diagram or pictures from previous years? Drawing or visual of the stage as a whole would be helpful.
Not at this time.
11. Camera placement? Determines what kind of lenses we will need for cameras. Will you be needing a jib camera shot? Static or PTZ cameras?
Please see statement of work. Camera placement will be determined after contract award.
12. Do you want program recorded (feed going to video wall) along with isolated camera records?
Yes
13. Where will we be streaming to?
Yes
14. What content will be going to screen/stream? I see IMAG and playback listed on the scope of work - is that it? Will both be getting the same content?
No
15. Will the video records need to be remastered to be broadcasted the following day?
No
16. What will be the Resolution and Format of your deliverables?
Varies
17. Are captions needed? If yes, do you want open or closed captioning?
No
18. Do you just need motors/rigging to hang USAF’s/in house system?
And lighting and video.
19. What are 12 1-ton chain motors for?
Audio
20. If PA system being provided by USAF, what kind of system are you using?
Irrelevant
21. Any speakers/mixer/mics needed from us?
No
22. Are we providing A1s or is someone from your team handling Operating positions?
No audio labor needed per SOW.
23. Is the event being live broadcasted on TV? If so, a separate mixer may be needed for in house vs streaming/broadcasting mixer.
No
24. Do the fixtures have to be the specific brands listed or can they be supplemented for lights that do the same thing but are less expensive? (Robe Spiider fixtures, Martin Mac Viper fixtures)
Substitutions are NOT permitted.
25. Lights on trees and garland – warm white, cool white, or pure light?
Warm white LED
26. What area(s) would you like draped off? Just a straight line behind video wall or other areas as well?
Monitor land SL.
27. Is there a design and idea for where the decorations are going?
TBD on Site
28. How long does the Garland has to be?
Stage width is 80’, additional fullness will be required.
29. How soon will you announce the winner of this bid?
10 days after proposal due date.
30. Will this contract provide accelerated payments 52.232-40?
No
31. What type of insurance is needed?
Contractor will need to meet the insurance requirements of DAR Constitution Hall.
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