2012 worldwide audience survey

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Synopsis/solicitation reference number HQ0516-2193-0006-000 is being issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP).

Provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005- effective 26 July 2012 and DFARS Publication Notice 20120724 effective 24 July 2012.

(1) FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items) (FEB 2012):
(a) Re Para (a): NAICS 541910; small business size standard is $7,000,000.00.
(b) Note that Para (k) requires offeror to be registered with the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database at time order is issued and throughout performance. Also see attached ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1.

(2) FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation - Commercial Items) (JAN 1999) - This is a Best Value acquisition utilizing the Lowest Priced Technially Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process. See attached ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2.

(3) PROPOSAL MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN 2:00 PM EASTERN TIME 5 SEP 2012 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. It is important that the outside box, envelope or wrapper of your proposal include the name and return address of your firm and must be addressed and marked as follows:

DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY-CONTRACTING
ATTN: LEILA S. MILLER
6700 TAYLOR AVENUE
FORT GEORGE MEADE, MD 21113

Proposals hand-carried to the DMA Contracting - East will be accepted during the hours of 0800 - 1400 (EST) at the address above. All proposals must be received by the date and time stated in this solicitation.

(4) Proposals must include completed copy of provision at FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items) (FEB 2012) with Alt 1 (APR 2011) or indication that Reps and Certs are in ORCA.

(5) SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE OF PRICES FOR PRICE PROPOSAL

GSA or OPEN MARKET prices will be considered.

It is the responsibility of all interested offerors to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments that may occur during the solicitation process. The response date cited above does not obligate the Government to award a contract nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any proposal preparation costs. The Government reserves the right to cancel this procurement/solicitation either before or after the solicitation closing date, with no obligation to the offeror by the Government.

All prospective contractors must be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for contract award. For registration, go to www.sam.gov and follow the instructions.

The resultant contract will include the following referenced clauses which may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov:

FAR 52.204-9 (Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011)
FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items) (FEB 2012)
FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items) (MAR 2012)
FAR 52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantage Business Concerns) (JAN 2012)
FAR 52.232-33 (Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration) (OCT 2003)
DFARS 252.204-7004, Alt A (Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (SEP 2007)
DFARS 252.232-7003 (Electronic Submission of Payment Request) (MAR 2008)
DFARS 252.246-7000 (Material Inspection and Receiving Report) (MAR 2008)

Additional FAR and DFARS clauses required by the regulations will be included.
Local DMA clauses, 52.0100-4028 (Contract Contact Information) and 52.0100-4094 (Marking Instructions for All Items to Include Drop Ship and Direct Shipment), will be included.