Two (2) Opportunities: Development of 2012 SPPA Summary Report and Development of 2012 SPPA User's Guide

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 for Two (2) Opportunities:  Development of 2012 SPPA Summary Report and Development of 2012 SPPA User's Guide, Data Dictionary and Combined Data File.  Please submit your technical and cost proposal by FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012 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 Central Contractor Registration Database.  Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-877-252-2700 or online at https://www.uscontractorregistration.com/.  The precise period of performance will be determined at the time of award; through submission of the final reports due no later than June 28, 2013 and August 30, 2013. 

Proposals that are faxed will not be accepted.  Proposals must be received by the closing date and time stated above only via email to CONTRACTS@ARTS.GOV.  Please refer any questions concerning this request to Latonca M. Harris only via email at CONTRACTS@ARTS.GOV.  Clearly, specifically, and concisely provide the company name, address, contact person, and telephone number.  All Proposals shall reference: NEARFP 12-15 Development of 2012 SPPA Summary Report and Development of 2012 SPPA User's Guide.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-60.