Catering Srvcs 2014 National Medals of Arts Dinner 09. 09. 15

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 attachments. 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 provide Catering Services : menu & design suggestions, equipment rental, glass and plate ware rental, labor, wait staff, linens, for the seated Gala dinner and to pass hors d'oeuvres for approximately 200 guests in honor of the 2014 National Medal of Arts recipients on the evening of Wednesday, September 9, 2015.  Please submit your technical and cost proposal by THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015 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 System for Award Management (SAM) database at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. (This was previously known as CCR - the Central Contractor Registration.)   Contractors may obtain assistance with SAM online at

https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/learning-center-system.do?sysparm_system=SAM.  The precise period of performance will be determined at the time of award.  Quotations that are faxed will not be accepted.  Quotations must be received by the closing date and time stated above only via email to HARRISL@ARTS.GOV.  Please refer any questions concerning this request to Latonca M. Harris only via email at HARRISL@ARTS.GOV.  Clearly, specifically, and concisely provide the company name, address, contact person, and telephone number.  All Quotation shall reference:   RFP 15-30 to hire an Event Planner for the NEA's 50th Anniversary Celebration.  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-83.