This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice, and FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will be issued. Solicitation number M02212-12-T-8001 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-19. This is a request for quotations. Where Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause language is inconsistent with FAR 13.004, Legal Effect of Quotations, that language is hereby tailored in accordance with FAR 12.302 to be consistent with a request for quotations. This tailoring includes, but is not limited to the following: In accordance with FAR 13.004 a quotation is not an offer, and any clause provision to the contrary is hereby modified to be consistent with FAR 13.005. Where the word “offer� or a derivative of that word appears, it is changed to “quote� or a derivative of that word. Where the word “proposal� or a derivative of that word appears, it is changed to “quote� or a derivative of that word. This synopsis/solicitation is 100% small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 711130 and associated size standard is $7.0. The government will award a firm-fixed price contract. It is the intent to issue a single contract award. Award will be made as most advantageous to the Government taking into consideration Price, Technical, and Past Performance. Pass/fail criteria. Contractor must pass the background and security check. Failure to pass the background and security check will prevent award to the contractor. Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, (MCAS Yuma) AZ has a requirement for Protestant Musician Services. This is a non-personal services contract. A statement of work is provided as an attachment to this combined synopsis. The statement of work will provide all offerors with all information pertaining to the requirement and is incorporated into this combined synopsis. Contract Base year is 1 October 2011 through 30 September 2012 and the Option Year, if exercised, is 1 October 2012 through 30 September 2013. Contractor is to provide the unit price and carry out the total for each of the contract items. Base Year: CLIN 0001AA – Base Year - Provide Protestant Musician Sunday Services, Qty 52; CLIN 0001AB – Provide Protestant Musician Rehearsal Services, Qty 52; CLIN 0001AC – Provide Protestant Musician Occasional Services, Qty 2; CLIN 0002AA – Option Year - Provide Protestant Musician Sunday Services, Qty 52; CLIN 0002AB – Provide Protestant Musician Rehearsal Services, Qty 52; CLIN 0002AC – Provide Protestant Musician Occasional Services, Qty 2. Offeror must provide as a part of the quote, the name, address, telephone number, and fax number for at least three (3) references for which the quoter has provided past performance as a Protestant Musician or relevant professional references. Combined references should provide a minimum of five (5) years experience. Quoter shall provide as a part of the quote a transcript of college course work if their total work experience is less than five (5) years. College music courses can be used to supplement experience. Quoter shall provide as a part of the quote, a resume addressing experience, diplomas, titles, honors, and professional associations. All vendors submitting a quote are notified that you must be active in the Central Contractor Registration Database to be considered for award. The website for registration is www.ccr.gov. All responsible business sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Parties wishing to respond to this solicitation shall provide this office with the following: a written price quote on company letterhead for the requested items showing unit price, extended price, FOB point, prompt payment terms, correct remittance address, Cage Code, DUNS Number, Tax Identification Number, full name and phone number of vendor’s point of contact, and a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Clauses may be obtained at web site http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Quotes may be submitted via US Postal Service to Commanding Officer, I&L Contracting, Box 99133, Yuma, AZ 85369-9133 ATTN: Frances Cerka. FEDEX quotes may be submitted to I& L Contracting Division, Bldg 328 West, 2nd Floor, Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, AZ 85369-9133 ATTN: Frances Cerka. Quotes may be submitted to ATTN: Frances Cerka via fax at 928-269-2287 or email [email protected]. E-mail quotes and attachments shall not exceed 5MB. Offerors bear the burden of ensuring that all pages of the quote reach the designated office before the deadline specified in this solicitation. Only written quotes are acceptable and must be received and identified by RFQ M02212-12-T-8001 by 3:00 PM Arizona Time on 22 September 2011. Contact Frances Cerka at 928-269-2790 for information regarding this solicitation. ACCEPTANCE AND PAYMENT - Contractor shall be reimbursed for completed work performed as certified by the Government point of contact. Invoices will be submitted electronically through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003. This is a paperless system which allows the vendor to submit their invoice electronically and the Government to accept the invoice electronically. The Two-In-One Invoice/Receiving Report shall be utilized for this service work. Additional information on WAWF can be obtained at https://wawf.eb.mil. INSTALLATION ACCESS - MCAS Yuma has security requirements and restrictions. The contractor, contractor employees, and contractor subcontractors shall comply with these requirements. Failure to comply with security requirements does not relieve the contractor of performance requirements. Specific access installation information is identified in the Statement of Work. THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES and provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Representation; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items with the following applicable clauses under Para (b): (5)(i) 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set-Aside (14) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (15) 52.222-19 Child Labor (16) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (17) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (23) 52.225-1 Buy American Act (31) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, FAR 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals; FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, with the following applicable clauses for Para (b): (4) 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; FAR 52.2233-1 Disputes; FAAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award; FAR 52.243-1 Alt 1 Changes-Fixed Price.

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