Audio Books

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Audiobooks for DoD Libraries

773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron

Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, TX 78226-1865

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Audiobooks for DoD Libraries

773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron

Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, TX 78226-1865

Date: 27 September 2023

Title: Audiobooks for DoD Libraries

Request for Quote (RFQ) / Solicitation Number:  FA805223PRE27

Closing Response Date: 28 September 2023 at 3 PM CST

Contact Point(s): SSgt Thomas Jobe, Contract Specialist Email: thomas.jobe@us.af.mil                             Mr. Reginald Myles, Contract Specialist Email: reginald.myles@us.af.mil                                         

Phone Number: 720-560-7334

Contact Point(s): Ms. Dorothy Howe, Contracting Officer Email: dorothy.howe@us.af.mil

1. Description: 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 this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05 September 22, 2023.

This requirement shall be under NAICS 512290 with a size standard $22.5 million. The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC), 773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS) has a requirement for Audiobooks for DoD Libraries that are pre-loaded promote literacy, bridge the digital divide, and make technology available for everyone. See attached 1, Product description and a list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure, see Pricing Schedule B.

2. Requirement: The mission of Air Force Libraries is outlined in DoDI 1015.10 stating DoD Libraries will provide information resources and services required to accomplish the mission. The Air Force libraries support military personnel assigned to contingency operations, remote sites, and military missions IAW DoDI 1015.10, Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs. The program provides professional military and voluntary education programs materials and services. Libraries also provide facilities, resources, and services to enhance the quality-of-life, regeneration, and resiliency for authorized customers. These resources relate to various overarching goals of the AF such as recreation, physical wellness, emotional resiliency, and educational pursuits.accessible to the Department of the Air Force Libraries across the globe.

To meet these needs, the Air Force Libraries must:procure

• • Pre-loaded audiobooks, learning apps, videos, and read-alongs books
  •  Must be able to provide material of new releases, current best sellers as well as a back catalog of older material
  •  Must be able to enable up to 63 libraries to individually select and request items
  •  Must ship requested items up to 63 libraries around the world, shipping costs included in quote
  •  Must be able to offer ordering through an online ordering system
  •  Must be able to dedicate customer service representative to resolve all service issues

3. Period of Performance: The Period of Performance (POP) is for one base period of 12-month and  option year.

30 September 2023 – 29 September 2024

30 September 2024 – 29 September 2025

4. Questions: The Government will accept questions concerning solicitation number FA805223PRE34 until: 28 September 2023 at 2 PM CDT. Email your questions to reginald.myles@us.af.mil. Any questions received after this date and time need not be considered.

5. Quotes Due Date: Quotes must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist, Reginald Myles, via e-mail at reginald.myles@us.af.mil. and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Dorothy Howe, dorothy.howe@us.af.mil. Quotes must conform to the requirements of this solicitation and be received no later than: 28 September 2023 at 3 PM CDT It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that the quotes and its attachments are received. Any quotes received after designated closing date and time need not be considered. Quotes must include aggregate total of base plus all option year CLINS on Pricing Schedule B (IAW FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options). All quotes shall conform to the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure of the attached Pricing Schedule B.

6. Notice to Vendor(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse Vendors for any costs. Respondent understands and agrees that it submits its quote at its own risk and expense, and releases 773 ESS/PK from any claim for damages or other liability arising out of the posting process. 773 ESS/PK shall not be liable for any errors in Vendor's response. Vendor is responsible for careful review of its entire response to ensure that all information is correct and complete. Vendors are liable for all error or omissions contained in their responses. All informational material submitted in response to this posting becomes the property of 773 ESS/PK and shall not be returned.

7. Period of Acceptance of Quotes: The Vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

8. Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF): Include in the quote that a Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) account has been initiated or already established (DoD) has mandated the use of WAWF. All invoices shall be submitted using Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

To get more information about how to register for WAWF contractors can go to the following web site and download the Contract Pay information: http://www.dfas.mil/contractorpay/ContractPayInformation.pdf.

9. SAM Registration: Firms submitting a quote subsequent to the solicitation described herein, MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, or risk the quote as being non-responsive, regardless if the package is considered complete, timely or any other salient consideration. Information to register on SAM can be found at the web site, SAM.gov | Home .

List of Attachments:

1. 1. ATCH 1 – Product Description
   2. ATCH 2 – Pricing Schedule
   3. Provisions and Clauses; Instructions to Offerors; Eval Criteria