Lighting and Support Staff

Added: Nov 22, 2017 8:12 pm This is a SYNOPSIS for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR 13, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This combined synopsis SHALL be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS and NECO (https://www.neco.navy.mil/).



The RFQ number is N0018918Q0026. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-95 and DFARS Publication Notice 20161222. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

The NAICS code is 561210 and the Small Business Standard is $38,500,000.00. This is a noncompetitive, restricted action. The Small Business Office concurs with the set-aside decision.



The United States Air Force Band requests responses from the qualified source capable of providing: Holiday Show Lighting and Support Staff Services.



The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.

However, all bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.



A complete Request for Quote (RFQ) package will be available for downloading at the NECO Website: https://www.neco.navy.mil or HTTP://www.fedbizopps.gov on or about 22 November 2017. Potential vendor is hereby notified that the solicitation and subsequent amendments to the solicitation will ONLY be available for download at the above web sites.

This office will no longer issue hard copy solicitations. By submitting a quote, the vendor will be self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency. Failure to do so may represent grounds for refusing to accept the quote. Through its submission, the vendor acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation, except for award to foreign vendors for work to be performed outside the United States.

Lack of registration in the SAM database will make a vendor ineligible for award. Vendors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1- 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Please direct all questions regarding this requirement to LaSonia Kelley-Jones at lasonia.kelleyjones@navy.mil.



The NECO website has a Submit Bid button next to the solicitation number. DO NOT use the Submit Bid button on NECO to submit your quote for the upcoming solicitation.



Delivery is December 4-10, 2017; Delivery Location is DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW, Washington, DC 20006. Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control.





This announcement will close at 2:00 PM (EST) on 28 November 2017. Contact LaSonia Kelley-Jones who can be reached at 757-443-1428 or email lasonia.kelleyjones@navy.mil. The responsible source may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.



System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.



All quotes shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.