Acquire a Consultant for the Fire Safety & Evacuation Planning Risk Assessment at the Old Post Office Building (OPO) at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the attachment. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. 

The National Endowment for the Artsinvites contractors to submit a proposal for services described in the attached statement of work.  Enclosed you will find a Statement of Work to acquire a Consultant for the Fire Safety & Evacuation Planning Risk Assessment at the Old Post Office Building (OPO) at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC.  Please submit your technical and price proposal by MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2011 AT 5:00 P.M. (EST).  This RFP in no way obligates the U.S. Government to award a contract, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay any cost incurred in preparing and submitting your proposal.

Prospective Offerors are reminded that an award can only be made to a Contractor who is registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database.  Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or online at http://www.ccr.gov.  The precise period of performance will be determined at the time of award and shall be completed within 30 days.

Proposals that are faxed will not be accepted.  Proposals must be received by the closing date and time stated above via email to CONTRACTS@ARTS.GOV.  Please refer any questions concerning this request to Latonca M. Harris via email at CONTRACTS@ARTS.GOV.  Clearly, specifically, and concisely provide the company name, address, contact person, and telephone number.  All Proposals shall reference: RFP 11-15 to acquire a Consultant for the Fire Safety & Evacuation Planning Risk Assessment at the Old Post Office Building (OPO) at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC.  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-50.