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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Radio Programming Services- Base

FFP

Hot Adult Contemporary (AC)

Delivered via satellite to XDS

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) License Period: April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: HQ051663881

NET AMT

Radio Programming Services- Base

Country

Delivered via satellite to XDS

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) License Period: April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017.

NET AMT

Radio Programming Services- Base

New Rhythmic/Urban format

Delivered via satellite to XDS

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW). License Period: April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017.

NET AMT

Radio Programming Services- Base

Mediabase music research service

Affiliate account with 6 separate user logins

Delivered via internet

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) License Period: April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017.

NET AMT

Radio Programming Services- Base

Production music and imaging library

Affiliate accounts with user logins

Delivered via internet

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) . License Period: April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017.

NET AMT

Radio Programming Services- Base

Radio show preparation products and print materials

Affiliate accounts with user logins

Delivered via internet

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) . License Period: April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Hot Adult Contemporary (AC)

Delivered via satellite to XDS

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) License Period: April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Country

Delivered via satellite to XDS

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) License Period: April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

New Rhythmic/Urban format

Delivered via satellite to XDS

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW). License Period: April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Mediabase music research service

Affiliate account with 6 separate user logins

Delivered via internet

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) License Period: April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Production music and imaging library

Affiliate accounts with user logins

Delivered via internet License Period: April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Radio show preparation products and print materials

Affiliate accounts with user logins

Delivered via internet License Period: April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Hot Adult Contemporary (AC)

Delivered via satellite to XDS

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) License Period: April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Country

Delivered via satellite to XDS

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW). License Period: April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

New Rhythmic/Urban format

Delivered via satellite to XDS

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW). License Period: April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Mediabase music research service

Affiliate account with 6 separate user logins

Delivered via internet

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) License Period: April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Production music and imaging library

Affiliate accounts with user logins

Delivered via internet

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) License Period: April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Radio show preparation products and print materials

Affiliate accounts with user logins

Delivered via internet

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) License Period: April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Hot Adult Contemporary (AC)

Delivered via satellite to XDS

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW)License Period: April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Country

Delivered via satellite to XDS

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) . License Period: April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

New Rhythmic/Urban format

Delivered via satellite to XDS

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW).. License Period: April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Mediabase music research service

Affiliate account with 6 separate user logins

Delivered via internet

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW). License Period: April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Production music and imaging library

Affiliate accounts with user logins

Delivered via internet

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) .. License Period: April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Radio show preparation products and print materials

Affiliate accounts with user logins

Delivered via internet

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW). License Period: April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Hot Adult Contemporary (AC)

Delivered via satellite to XDS

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW). License Period: April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Country

Delivered via satellite to XDS

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) License Period: April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

New Rhythmic/Urban format

Delivered via satellite to XDS

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW).. License Period: April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Mediabase music research service

Affiliate account with 6 separate user logins

Delivered via internet

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) . License Period: April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Production music and imaging library

Affiliate accounts with user logins

Delivered via internet

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW) .. License Period: April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.

NET AMT

OPTION

Radio Programming Services

Radio show preparation products and print materials

Affiliate accounts with user logins

Delivered via internet

See attached Government Statement of Work (SOW). License Period: April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.

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SOW

SOW

Contract Number:

Task Order Number:

1. Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

a. Primary COR.

Department of Defense Activity

Address Code (DODAAC):

HQ0030

b. Alternate COR.

2. Contract or Task Order Title. Radio Programming Services for AFN BC.

3. Background. The radio music services, production and imaging library, show preparation materials and mediabase music research service to be purchased will enable the Defense Media Activity (DMA) AFN-BC to meet and support the AFN mission. This mission is to provide a balanced representative selection of popular radio and television information and entertainment programs of particular interest to both the primary AFN audience of DoD personnel stationed overseas and their family members. The production material is also required to ensure the accomplishment of the AFN mission to effectively communicate command information to Department of Defense (DoD) personnel stationed overseas and their family members, while simultaneously providing the level of entertainment needed to make a positive impact on their morale. It will also provide the most efficient medium to ensure the effective communication of information messages inserted within the program as spot announcements in support of DoD internal information themes, goals and objectives. DMA AFN-BC mission tasking per DoD Instruction 5120.20 is to support the Internal Communications mission of the Department of Defense by providing a broad range of information and entertainment programming to DoD personnel and their family members overseas, thus attracting an audience for Internal Communications messages placed within AFN programming. The AFN BC Contracting Office has purchased programs of a similar nature repeatedly over the past 30 years. The rates paid by the Government do not vary, regardless of the popularity or commercial value of a particular music format.

4. Objectives. The objective of this requirement is to acquire broadcast distribution rights to allow DMA AFN-BC to distribute and broadcast the above radio music services and to have online affiliate access to a production music and imaging library, show preparation materials and mediabase music research service. Procurement of this right will enable the AFN-BC to meet and support the AFN mission.

5. Scope. The scope of this SOW is to provide , Radio Programming Services for AFN BC.

6. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall provide to the American Forces Network-Broadcast Center (AFN-BC) the music services and broadcast rights to Hot Adult Contemporary hits, Current Country hits, New Rhythmic/Urban hits and seasonal holiday music formats and if possible all other twenty-four-hour radio music formats of AFN-BC choice

6.1 Task 1 The Contractor shall provide to the American Forces Network-Broadcast Center (AFN-BC) the music services and broadcast rights to Hot Adult Contemporary hits, Current Country hits, New Rhythmic/Urban hits and seasonal holiday music formats and if possible all other twenty-four-hour radio music formats of AFN-BC choice. These include, but are not limited to, Classic Rock, Classic Hits, Alternative Rock, Active Rock, Top 40, Top 40 Dance and Urban. Also included are online access to the affiliate production music and imaging libraries, show preparation materials and mediabase music research services. Note: Non-Commercial used in this Statement of Work is an industry term used to describe the agency/entity to be serviced and has no relation to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) definition of a commercial or non-commercial item.

6.1.1.Subtask 1 Distribution of all programming is non-commercial, non-profit, and royalty-free. The service is intended strictly for use by the Department of Defense (DoD) personnel and their family members stationed overseas or on ships at sea.

6.1.2 Subtask 2 PROGRAMS AND FORMAT UTILIZATION AND DISTRIBUTION

The Contractor grants AFN-BC, its AFN operated affiliate stations, and its contractors and sub-contractors (such as common carriers or overseas military base cable systems) authorization to record and/or distribute the programming licensed hereunder. Distribution shall be made via satellite (preferred) and/or high-speed, reliable T1 line or comparable. Other use, in whole or in part by the AFN-BC and the DoD, is prohibited.

6.1.3 Subtask 3AFN-BC satellite distribution of material will be via addressable, scrambled, encoded, encrypted or digitized transmissions.

6.1.4 Subtask 4 FORMAT SELECTION AND NEWS/INFORMATION/SPORTS SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide the three continuous automated music format services to include Hot Adult Contemporary, Country, Urban, and, each format shall be hosted or imaged by an experienced, professional programmer.

6.1.5.Subtask 5 AFN-BC may add, delete or change formats by providing 30 days notification in advance of such action(s). However, AFN-BC agrees to carry not less than two and no more than six formats at one time. Any additions, deletions or changes will be accomplished by an appropriate contract adjustment. Such contract adjustments may include prorated amounts, where appropriate.

6.1.6 Subtask 6 NON-COMMERCIAL OPERATION

The Contractor shall assist AFN-BC in maintaining non-commercial operation. Provider shall provide cues that allow common, state-of-the-art automation equipment to preempt any or all commercial material in each music format AFN-BC is authorized to use. Music format commercial material and breaks shall be of specific, standardized lengths, which may be subject to change with not less than ten (10) days notice to the AFN-BC.

6.2 Task 2 PERFORMANCE RIGHTS

6.2.1 Subtask 1 The Contractor shall obtain all authorizations and clearances (including all union and guild clearances and rights to music and other properties) necessary to enable it to use the programming overseas as permitted herein.

6.2.2. Task 3 DELIVERY OF FORMAT MATERIAL TO AFN-BC

6.2.3. The contractor shall provide its music formats to AFN-BC with the same quality audio programming it provides to its United States commercial affiliates via a domestic satellite or direct connection, such as an XDS receiver, T-1 circuit or equivalent service.

6.2.4 The Government expects 99.8% reliability and immediate response, over the 8,760 hours each year (i.e., under 17.5 hours total of interrupted service in a year) upon AFN-BC notification of technical difficulties. AFN-BC is a motivational factor for troops, especially in combat zones or in contingency operations. Service interruptions negatively affect morale and readiness.

6.2.5 Unless otherwise expressly stated herein, AFN-BC will be solely responsible for the acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of all facilities and equipment (including, without limitation, satellite downlink dishes) necessary to receive programming. Provider shall authorize AFN-BC to obtain any equipment necessary to descramble/decode/receive a broadcast quality signal and shall assure AFN-BC continues to receive any necessary authorization to access scrambled or encoded formats.

6.2.6. All rights and title in and to the formats, contents, creative material and all other elements of intellectual property in the programming (other than material in the public domain) shall, except as otherwise agreed to in this contract, remain vested in provider.

6.2.7. The Contractor shall include Radio Data System (RDS) information with each music format that includes start time, song title and artist for each song played. The RDS information will be included as a data subcarrier in the music stream or an approved alternative method of delivery.

6.3. Task 4 PROMOTION AND STATION ASSISTANCE MATERIALS

6.3.1 The Contractor shall treat AFN-BC as a full affiliate for programming licensed hereunder. All promotional, station assistance materials and prep sources supporting the several music formats and news/information talk/sports services used by AFN-BC which are generally distributed to provider’s other affiliates shall be provided to AFN-BC on the same basis. Such materials include, but are not limited to, © Mediabase music industry service that monitors radio station airplay, publishes industry music charts and data based on the most played songs on terrestrial and satellite radio, and provides in-depth analytical tools for radio and record industry professionals, music research, disc jockey show prep materials, production music library, comedy cuts, printed matter, websites, and sales aids.

6.3.2. Jock liners (3-5 second station identification announcements voiced by each disc jockey on each format) are central elements in music formats. Provider shall provide jock liner identification announcements for any or all of the music formats licensed hereunder and for any or all of AFN-BC manned sites upon request by AFN-BC.

6.4. Task 5 GENERAL ASSISTANCE

6.4.1. The Contractor and the staff of its satellite music formats shall provide reasonable assistance and advice to AFN-BC on technical and programming issues related to the formats and news/information/sports services licensed hereunder. Advance notice of at least 10 days will be provided by provider to AFN-BC if any of its services require software or hardware upgrades in order to fulfill terms of requirements herein.

6.5. Task 6 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

6.5.1. The American Forces Network-Broadcast Center (AFN-BC) shall have the non-pre-emptible, though not necessarily exclusive, right to broadcast the services covered in this contract in any overseas location in which AFN-BC broadcasts.

6.5.2. Copyright Disputes. If at any time during the delivery schedule or subsequent broadcast period, a dispute arises between the Contractor and a party other than AFN-BC regarding the copyrights and/or other distribution/presentation rights covered by this contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of the name and address of the party, the nature of the dispute and all facts related to the dispute. Failure to advise the Contracting Officer of any such dispute, or continuing status or final resolution may be regarded as a breach of Contract and result in termination for default.

6.5.3. Liability. AFN-BC will incur no liability to provider for alterations to, deletions of, or additions to programs or AFN-BC schedules.

7. Performance Standards.

Task 1 6.2.3 The contractor shall provide its music formats to AFN-BC with the same quality audio programming it provides to its United States commercial affiliates via a domestic satellite or direct connection, such as an XDS receiver, T-1 circuit or equivalent service.

8. Place of Performance. The place of performance will be at the contractor’s site.

9. Period of Performance. One base year with 4 option years.

10. Delivery Schedule. N/A

11. Security Requirements.

(a) Radio Programming Services for AFN BC. will be cleared for transmission by AFN through standard broadcast, streaming, satellite or closed-circuit distribution systems. To ensure the security of program material distributed by satellite transmission, The AFN-BC affiliates receive programs from AFN-BC via a fully encrypted satellite transmission.

(b) All services will remain in the custody and control of AFN and will be restricted to non-commercial use on AFN stations and outlets authorized by the Department of Defense. The use of programming materials, in whole or part, for any other purpose is prohibited. Programming provided to AFN stations overseas via satellite from AFN may be recorded for delayed broadcast only as authorized by AFN

(c) AFN assures it shall protect the integrity of all news, news analysis, commentary programs and special reports. No change will be made in the editorial content of programming materials used. AFN retains the right to delete a program in its entirety when a segment or the entire program contains material that may be offensive to a host nation.

This section shall be considered a supplement to block 13 of the Government provided DD 254, Contract Classification Specification. The following security requirements shall apply to this effort.

References:

a. DOD 5200.2-R, DOD Personnel Security Program.

b. DISAI 240-110-36, Personnel Security.

c. DOD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual.

d. DOD 5220.22-R, Industrial Security Regulation.

e. DODM 5200.01, Information Security Program, 24 February 2012

12. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI). N/A

13. Other Pertinent information or Special Considerations.

a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work. N/A

b. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI). N/A

c. Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements. N/A

d. Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions. N/A

e. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria. N/A

f. Property Accountability. N/A

14. Section 508 Accessibility Standards. The following Section 508 Accessibility Standard(s) (Technical Standards and Functional Performance Criteria) are applicable (if box is checked) to this acquisition.

Technical Standards

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1194.21 - Software Applications and Operating Systems

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1194.22 - Web Based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications

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1194.23 - Telecommunications Products

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1194.24 - Video and Multimedia Products

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1194.25 - Self-Contained, Closed Products

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1194.26 - Desktop and Portable Computers

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1194.41 - Information, Documentation and Support

The Technical Standards above facilitate the assurance that the maximum technical standards are provided to the Offerors. Functional Performance Criteria is the minimally acceptable standards to ensure Section 508 compliance. This block is checked to ensure that the minimally acceptable electronic and information technology (E&IT) products are proposed.

Functional Performance Criteria

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1194.31 - Functional Performance Criteria

ADDENDUM 52.212-1

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Addendum to 52.212-1(c), Period for Acceptance of Offers. The paragraph is tailored as follows: “The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.”

Addenda to 52.212-1 Proposal Preparation Instructions

A.

To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the proposal, the offeror must follow the instructions contained herein. The proposal must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. The response shall consist of three (3) separate parts: Part I – Technical Proposal, Part II – Past Performance Information, and Part III – Price Proposal. ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA EMAIL to Jesus Feliciano, Contract Specialist, email: Jesus.feliciano3.civ@mail.mil and Kathryn A Maurais, Contracting Officer: email: kathryn.a.maurais.civ@mail.mil Late proposals will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) “Late submission, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.” Written questions must be received by this office not later than February 14, 2016. Questions received after this date may or may not be answered. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

B.

The Contracting Officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this procurement. Upon examination of the initial offers, the Contracting Officer will review for determination.

The Government will not make assumptions concerning intent, capabilities, or experience. Clear identification of proposal details shall be the sole responsibility of the Offeror. Offerors are urged to follow instructions and speak with the Contracting Officers if instructions are not understood. Conditional proposals will not be accepted. All prospective offerors must be registered in the Systems for Award Management (www.sam.gov) in order to be eligible for award.

C.

Specific Instructions:

1.

PART I – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL - Limited to no more than 20 pages excluding cover and page.

Subfactor A) Provide documented evidence that it has the right to distribute popular current music, news, talk/sports formats on radio.

Subfactor B) Provide evidence that they provide music, news and sports radio programming for use via satellite or other acceptable means to subscriber stations.

Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings

Submission Requirements:

Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror's proposal. The proposal shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal should demonstrate the Offeror's understanding of the scope of required services. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale that addresses how the Offeror intends to meet or exceed these requirements. Statements that the Offeror understands, can or will comply with the SOW (including referenced publications, technical data, etc.); statements paraphrasing the Scope of Work (SOW) or parts thereof (including applicable publications, technical data, etc.); and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered unacceptable.

Offerors shall provide narrative and supporting data, that address as specifically as possible the actual methodology used to accomplish the specific tasks in Section 6 of the SOW.

2. PART II– PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION - Only references for same or similar type contracts are desired.

Provide evidence of corporate performance to include documentation of appropriate operational and management qualifications and credentials in each of the work areas as outlined in the SOW and documentation of work history and demonstrated quality performance in areas during the last 5 years, which correspond to the requirements stated in the SOS. Offeror will provide the name, e-mail address and telephone number of points of contact of a sample of stations for who services of the same nature have been provided.

Past Performance Evaluation. Past performance describes how well an Offeror performed the work, how well the Offeror executed what was promised in the proposal. Evaluation of three aspects of past performance that will give the most confidence that the Offeror will satisfy this procurement are: (1) whether the Offeror’s present/past performance is relevant or not relevant to the SOW, (2) how recent was the performance, and (3) how well the Offeror performed on the past contracts.

(a) Quality and Satisfaction Rating for Contracts Completed in the Past Three Years: Provide information currently available (letters, metrics, customer surveys, independent surveys, etc.) which demonstrates customer satisfaction with overall job performance and quality of completed product for same or similar type contract. In addition, explain corrective actions taken in the past, if any, for substandard performance and any current performance problems such as cost overruns, extended performance periods, numerous warranty calls, etc. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure the problems if it finds in the information provided by the Offeror. The burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information remains with the Offeror.

(b) Past Performance Surveys: Offerors shall provide past performance information for three (3) most relevant contracts for Federal agencies and/or commercial customers within the last 3 years. Relevant contracts include technical capabilities under Factor 1, Technical Proposal. The Government reserves the right to use past performance information obtained from sources other than those identified by the Offeror. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, the Past Performance Information retrieval System (PPIRS), the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), and the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS). This past performance information will be used for the evaluation of past performance. All past performance surveys must be submitted and received by the closing date of the RFP. If partnering, must identify the prime on the survey. Furnish the following information for each contract listed:

(i) Company/Division name

(ii) Product/Service

(iii) Contracting Agency/Customer/Phone Number/Email Address

(iv) Contract Number

(v) Contract Dollar Value

(vi) Period of Performance

(vii) Verified, up-to-date name, address, FAX and telephone number of the contracting officer

(viii) Comments regarding compliance with contract terms and conditions

(ix) Comments regarding any known performance deemed unacceptable to the customer, or not in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.

If a teaming arrangement is contemplated, provide complete information as to the arrangement, including any relevant and recent past/present performance information on previous teaming arrangements with same partner. If this is a first time joint effort, each party to the arrangement must provide a list of past and present relevant contracts.

(c) Subcontractor Consent: Past performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime offeror without the subcontractor’s consent. Provide with the proposal a letter from all subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement, consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor.

The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure the problems it finds in the information provided by the Offeror. The burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information remains with the Offeror.

Past Performance Evaluation Ratings

Note: In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a) (2) (iv)). Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of Acceptability - Unacceptability, “Unknown” shall be considered “Acceptable.”

Past Performance Evaluation

Relevancy: Documented evidence that the Offeror performed work of a similar nature to the SOW. Recency: Documented evidence that the Offeror performed in the past 5 years.

Performance: Documented evidence that the Offeror carried out what was promised in the proposal. Documented evidence of reasonable and cooperative behavior, integrity, customer focus, and helpfulness in solving problems.

Request for Past Performance Information. Offerors shall provide evidence of corporate performance to include documentation of appropriate operation and management qualifications and credentials in each of the work areas as outlined in the SOW and documentation of work history and demonstrated quality performance in areas during the last 5 years. Offerors shall complete Attachment B “Organization’s Performance Questionnaire” and provide this document to firms receiving the same or similar services. The completed forms will be returned by these firms by the closing date of the solicitation.

The Government will contact the current and/or previous clients provided by the Offeror. The Government may also seek present and past performance information through use of data independently obtained from other Government and commercial sources.

PROPOSAL EVALUATION:

The proposal will be evaluated to determine whether the offeror’s experience, past performance, methods and approach in meeting the solicitation requirements provide the Government with a high level of confidence to ensure successful performance.

An evaluation will be performed on the proposed Price. The evaluation will not be assigned an adjectival or color rating but will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness as follows:

Completeness - To be complete, the offeror must provide all data that is requested and necessary to conduct an evaluation.

Reasonableness – The offeror's proposal is evaluated through price analysis techniques as described in FAR Part 15. For Price to be reasonable, it must represent a Price that provides best value to the Government when consideration is given to Prices in the market, (market conditions may be evidenced by other competitive proposals), technical and functional capabilities of the offeror.

3. PART III – PRICE PROPOSAL - Submit original copy

(a) Complete blocks 12, 17a, and 30a, b, and c of the SF1449. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the SOLICITATION, with attachments. The SOLICITATION constitutes the model contract.

(b) Insert proposed unit and extended prices in the Pricing Schedule. The extended amount must equal the whole dollar unit price multiplied by the number of units. The proposal(s) must be submitted for a base year, plus four 1-Year option years.

(c) Complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in provisions. The provisions FAR 52.212-3 shall be returned along with the proposal. If you have your Representation and Certifications updated via ORCA, please response stating this and verification can be obtained there.

(d) Acknowledge of all amendments to the solicitation in accordance with the instructions on the Standard Form 30 (amendment form). The Offeror’s point(s) of contact, to include telephone and e-mail address, with the authority to legally bind the Contractor. Name, Address, DUNS, CAGE and TAX Identification Number of the Contractor submitting the proposal.

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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(1) TECHNICAL

(2) PAST PERFORMANCE

(3) PRICE

This is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement action. To be considered technically acceptable, no Technical or Past Performance factors in the proposal may be rated as “FAIL” or “UNACCEPTABLE”. The failure of a proposal to meet all of the requirements under any Factor will result in a technical unacceptable rating (i.e., FAIL) and preclude award.

(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.

Addenda to 52.212-2:

In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), no contract shall be entered into unless the Contracting Officer ensures that all requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures, including clearances and approvals, have been met. This includes the FAR requirement that no award shall be made unless the contracting officer makes an affirmative determination of responsibility. To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must meet the general standards in FAR Part 9 and any special standards set forth in the solicitation.

BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD: Subject to the provisions contained herein, award will be made to one (1) Offeror who is deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation; who conforms to the solicitation requirements; and whose proposal, judged by an overall assessment of the evaluation criteria and other considerations specified in this solicitation, meets the technically acceptable standard for the non-cost factors and provides the lowest evaluated price.

A. Technical Acceptability. The Offeror will be evaluated on the acceptability/unacceptability of the minimum technical/management capabilities listed under Technical Factor. Proposals should demonstrate their technical capabilities by providing a narrative description in sufficient details. Broad-based technical capability is required. For example, technical capability in providing only instructors capable of teaching one course does not demonstrate technical capabilities required by the Government and will be considered unacceptable. All criteria below must be evaluated as “Acceptable” to be considered for award. The proposals shall be evaluated against the following criteria:

Technical: Offerors shall submit information detailing the following minimum technical capabilities:

1.

PART I – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL - Limited to no more than 20 pages excluding cover and page.

Subfactor A) Provide documented evidence that it has the right to distribute popular current music, news, talk/sports formats on radio.

Subfactor B) Provide a sample or temp access to their production music library, show preparation materials and login access to MediaBase account via an internet site.

Subfactor C) Provide evidence that they provide music, news and sports radio programming for use via satellite or other acceptable means to subscriber stations.

Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings

Submission Requirements:

Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror's proposal. The proposal shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal should demonstrate the Offeror's understanding of the scope of required services. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale that addresses how the Offeror intends to meet or exceed these requirements. Statements that the Offeror understands, can or will comply with the SOW (including referenced publications, technical data, etc.); statements paraphrasing the Scope of Work (SOW) or parts thereof (including applicable publications, technical data, etc.); and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered unacceptable.

Offerors shall provide narrative and supporting data, that address as specifically as possible the actual methodology used to accomplish the specific tasks in Section 6 of the SOW.

B.

Past Performance. The Offeror must demonstrate recent, relevant, and acceptable past performance information for three projects within the last 3 years. Performance under a project will be determined “acceptable” if the Offeror has obtained or demonstrated a performance evaluation rating of at least “satisfactory”, or equivalent, on the project, and will be determined recent and relevant if the project meets the minimum requirements as outlined under Factor 1. Using questionnaires, the contracting officer shall seek relevant past performance information based on (1) the references provided by the offeror and (2) data independently obtained from other Government (i.e., PPIRS and FAPIIS) and commercial sources. The evaluation of past performance information will take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to this procurement. The evaluation team may consider the offeror’s past performance in aggregate (including subcontractors and joint ventures). The Offeror’s past performance documentation must demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to successfully perform the contract which is the subject of this solicitation. Offerors with no relevant past or present performance history or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. In these instances, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable”.

Failure to meet all of the requirements under this factor will result in an “Unacceptable” rating.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

31-MAR-2017

RADIO DIVISION

23755 Z STREET

RIVERSIDE CA 92518-2031

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