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Added: May 09, 2013 8:10 pm Modified: May 10, 2013 6:06 pmTrack Changes PLEASE NOTE: THIS AMENDMENT IS TO CORRECT THE DATE OF RESPONSE ON THE ORIGINAL COMBINED/SOLICITATION NOTIFICATION FROM MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY MAY 15, 2013, 12NOON EST.



PLEASE NOTE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION IS FOR A SET-A-SIDE FOR 100% SMALL BUSINESS.

Solicitation Number:

VA-241-13-R-0559

Notice Type:

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed under FAR 13.1, and 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.



(ii) The solicitation number is VA-241-13-R-0559 and is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ)



(iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-66, April 01, 2013. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR)



(iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 515112, and the size standard is $35.5 million.

(v) This requirement consists of two (2) line items (includes quantity):



Description QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT



1 On-air activation (25) :30 commercials on local radio station, M-Sun, 6A-12M, (25) :30 commercials on local radio station, M-Sun, 6A-12M, Commercial production included Digital activation 24-hour takeovers of (3) Radio web sites (.com, .com, and .com), including pencil ad and skins; 1.00 MO __________________ __________________

2 On-air activation (204) :30 commercials on local radio station- (182) :30 commercials on local radio station - (100) total local radio station, (12) ID's per month during local radio station Sunday Morning program All commercial production included Digital activation 24-hour takeovers of (3) Radio web sites to mark the Memorial Day holiday (.com, .com, and .com), including pencil ad and skins (Monday, May 27, 2013) 1.00 MO __________________ __________________

***NO DESCRIPTION*** 4.00 MO __________________ __________________

GRAND TOTAL __________________



(vi) The following STATEMENT OF WORK is a description of the requirements for this solicitation:

The contractor shall provide the resources and services necessary to create multiple :10 and :30 second commercials along with digital takeovers of their websites, billboard designs, and participation in events. In addition, this includes pencil and skin ads on Memorial Day -May 27, 2013.

The contractor shall deliver services from date of award for a 12 month period (including two (2) - one year options), unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

The VISN Business Office is managing this project. The Outreach Director, in consultation with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), shall be the contractor's principal point of contact regarding the execution of the contract's requirements.



(vii) Delivery FOB Destination to: Attn: Lisa Felix, Bedford VA Medical Center, 200 Springs Rd., Bedford, MA 01730



VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities; VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers.



(ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 applies to this solicitation.



The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(i) Technical

(ii) Price

(iii) Past Performance



Technical evaluation shall be based on the ability of the vendor to meet the requirement as defined in the Statement of Work and Price/Cost schedule.



Pricing shall be evaluated based on the best value for the Government. Quotations should include the pricing methodology and include the rate offered.

(xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the following addenda; VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Invoice Submission. 52.204-4, 52.217-8, 52.217-9, 852.203-70, 852.215-70, 852.215.71, 852.237-70.



(xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition:

52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-54, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-34.



(xiii) n/a



(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition



(xv) n/a



(xvi) (RESPONSES ARE DUE Wednesday 05/15/2013 at 12:00PM eastern standard time (est). Electronic offers will be accepted; submit quotation to - Darlene Chase, VA Boston Contracting and Purchasing Office, 940 Belmont Street/90C, Brockton, MA 02301 or e-mail: Darlene.Chase@va.gov













(xvii) Contact information



Contracting Office Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Boston Healthcare System

940 Belmont Street/90C

Brockton, Ma 02301

Place of Performance:

Attn: Lisa Felix

Bedford VA Medical Center

200 Springs Rd.

Bedford, MA 01730

Primary Point of Contact.:

Darlene Chase

Contracting Specialist,

Darlene.Chase@va.gov