28_Nov_2012_Site_Visit_Instructions.doc

COMMERCIAL CABLE NEWS SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION & SUPPORT DETAILS

SITE VISIT

The purpose of the Site Visit is to allow prospective offerors the opportunity to gain insight and understanding of work required for the Commercial Cable News Service Subscription & Support Details. As such, we extend our invitation to all interested vendors to attend this site visit. If interested, please RSVP to Mike Caldwell and SSG Ivan Luckett by sending an email to michael.p.caldwell3.civ@mail.mil AND ivan.t.luckett.mil@mail.mil with the following information:

· Company Name(s), cage code or DUNS number

· Company Address(es)

· Company POC(s)

· Names, telephone number(s), and E-mail address(es) of participants

RSVPs for the site visit are due no later than 1600 hrs, 26 November 2012.

1. The Site Visit will be a one day event and will be conducted on 28 November 2012. Time is 1000 CET.

2. A maximum of two observers will be permitted per offeror. Team members, subcontractors, partners and consultants all count toward the maximum of two observers. The Government will provide the escort for the site visit.

3. Offerors will assemble at the main gate to Wiesbaden Army Airfield (WAAF) to complete temporary pass applications. Attendees arriving after 1030 CET will NOT be allowed to participate.

4. All attendees that do not all ready hold an installation access pass must present nationally-issued identification to WAAF at the Visitor Control Building and complete a Visitor Registration Form to receive access to WAAF on the day of the visit. The Visitor Control Building is located on the north side of the base.

5. Escorts and subject matter experts (SME) do not have source selection information about the acquisition and are not authorized to answer questions about the acquisition. All questions/comments need to be submitted to Stephanie VanDine at stephanie.m.vandine.civ@mail.mil by 1000 CET on 26 November 2012.

6. Basic Rules during the Site Visit:

· Personnel recruitment is not permitted on-site during the site visit. All WAAF employees (government and contractor) are present for the performance of their official duties.

· Please refrain from engaging in conversation regarding this procurement or any potential employment opportunities during the site visit.

· All visitors must stay with the assigned escort while on the tour.

· Still photography is allowed only for areas being quoted.

7. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in termination of site visit privileges.

DIRECTIONS TO WAAF BY VEHICLE BY WAY OF North Gate:

To North Gate, from direction Mannheim via Autobahn 6:

Take A67 North to A60 Take A60 West to A671

Take A671 North to 455

Take 455 North until you see Exit for Wiesbaden Army Airfield

Drive about 3 km until you come to a traffic circle.

Take the second right and it will lead you to the main gate for visitors.

If entered in to GPS:

Flugplatz Erbenheim, 65205 Wiesbaden