This synopsis is for commercial, non-personal services in support of the U. S. Army War College. The U. S. Army War College is soliciting for annual maintenance and minor repairs of the Bliss Hall Rigging System.

This synopsis is for commercial, non-personal services in support of the U.S. Army War College. A written solicitation will be posted on https://www.fbo.gov/ under Solicitation Number W91QF0-13-T-0007.

The U.S. Army War College is soliciting for annual maintenance and minor repairs of the Bliss Hall Rigging System. Bliss Hall is currently using the JR Clancy Scene Control 500 Rigging Control System and this requirement includes adjustments and lubrication on all twelve (12) units plus the motorized stage curtain tracks in accordance with JR Clancy equipment's repair/maintenance procedures. In addition successful awardee shall provide all labor, materials and equipment, to inspect and repair minor issues, adjust, and lubricate as follows: maintenance of the winch frame and mounting clamps, gear motor and sure brake assembly, drum unit, cable guide rollers, head block unit and cables, and the motor starters.

Any resulting contract will be Firm Fixed Price, will consist of base year with four (4) option years and will be awarded under unrestricted competition requirements. The estimated Period of Performance will be one year from date of award; each subsequent Option Year will follow the same schedule.

The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the U.S. Army War College located at the Carlisle Barracks, PA. The NAICS code for this procurement is 238990. The size standard is $14 Million average annual receipts for the past three fiscal years. Prospective vendors must be registered the System for Award Management (SAM), which has replaced the former Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system. Further information may be obtained at the website HTTPS://www.sam.gov. It is estimated that the solicitation will be released on or about 8 April 2013 with a closing date on or about 8 May 2013. The actual beginning and closing date will be on the solicitation itself. It is the contractor's responsibility to monitor the website for the issuance of the RFQ as well as any amendments to the solicitation.

All questions must be submitted in writing to MICC, Contract Specialist Edward Ruud at: edward.a.ruud.civ@mail.mil. Faxes and telephone calls will not be accepted.