Request for Information for Chapel Music and Copyright License.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

CHAPEL MUSIC AND COPYRIGHT LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE

1.0 Description

1.1 This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. The purpose of this RFI is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of industry. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or intent to issue a RFQ in the future.

This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; therefore all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in a future RFQ, if one is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offeror to monitor www.SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

2.0 Background

2.1 The 773rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (773 ESS) is seeking sources and information for the contemplated award of a Chapel Music and Copyright License Subscription Service. This requirement will provide copyright protection, streaming service and music database to 79 Chapels/Churches throughout the Air Force. The anticipated 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 516210 Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers. The 2017 NAICS equivalent is 515210 Cable and Other Subscription Programming.

3.0 Requested Information

3.1 773 ESS is seeking responses to the questions listed below as well as feedback on the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Please provide your responses on company letterhead to the point of contact (POC) identified at the end of this RFI:

1. Please provide the name, address, DUNS and/or UEI and CAGE Code of your company.

2. Identification of business size and whether currently designated as a Small Business as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 19.1, and the appropriate categories (small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a), service disabled veteran-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, woman-owned small business, HUB zone, minority-owned, etc.).

3. Please highlight your capabilities for the following:

a. Brief description of services provided by your company.

b. Whether your company can or cannot provide the services listed in the SOW.

4. Why does attendance size for each Chapel/Church determine the pricing for the copyright license and streaming license?

5. Would your company be willing to provide one license that covers the aggregate attendance size for all 79 Chapels/Churches?

6. What comments or suggestions can you provide on the SOW for improvement and to better define the requirement?

7. Is your company currently registered in SAM.gov to conduct business with the Government?

8. If the Government were to issue a solicitation, would your company submit a proposal? If no, why not?

4.0 Responses

Responses are due to this RFI by 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST) on 11 March 2022 to Ms. Sheri DeCoste, Contract Specialist via e-mail at sheri.decoste@us.af.mil and TSgt Benjamin DeHart, Contracting Officer via e-mail at benjamin.dehart@us.af.mil.

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