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One Year from date of award
Contract Type:
Firm- Fixed Price (IDIQ)
Place of Performance:
Broadcasting Board of Governors
Africa Division (Production Unit)
330 Independence Ave SW
Cohen Building
Washington, D.C. 20237
Time of Performance:
VOA is a 24/7 news/ program operation and the schedule will vary depending on the need of the government. The program manager will make determination at the time of award.
Applicable Clauses:
**52.252-1 (FEB 1998) -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer.
*FAR clause 52.212-4 (JUL 2013), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
Applicable Provisions: See below
Proposal Submission:
Interested independent contractors are required to submit two written documents (price & resume) to the BBG.
1. A Price Proposal that states the Offeror's proposed annual Total Price based on a 2,080 hours work-year that will be negotiated with the BBG.
2. Technical Proposal (Resume) that states the Offeror's resume/curriculum vitae and evidence of the Offeror's pertinent past performance that can be easily and quickly validated by the BBG. Dates (months/years) and locations for all field experience must also be detailed.
3. Copy of US Citizenship, work permit, photo ID and/or visa.
4. References (three)
5. Copy of active CCR Registration in SAM. HTTPS://www.sam.gov
6. In the event offerors did not complete the responsibility and certification portion of the SAM registration they shall include completed copy of the provision at FAR Subpart 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items) with its offer. This provision can be found at the following website https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/; if requested by an offeror, a copy of FAR subpart 52.212-3 can be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer.
To ensure consideration for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number and title of the position on your proposal.
Proposal must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. The due date is Friday, December 27, 2013 at 12PM EST. All proposals as well as inquiries should be sent electronically to Theresa Elliott @ [email protected]
Contracting Office Address:
300 C St. SW
Switzer Bldg. Rm. 4300
Washington DC 20237
United States
Primary Point of Contact:
Contracting Officer
Theresa Elliott
[email protected]
202.382.7841
Provision at 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items. (Jan 1999) The Government will award a Purchase Order 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:
EVALUATION FACTORS
Factor #1 - Technical ability to include work experience, education and specialized training
Factor #2 - Price
Factor #3 - Past Performance
Basis for Award
The procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13. Best value is defined as the expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the Government's estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement, in accordance with FAR 2.101.
The Government reserves the right to make a selection based upon the initial proposal submissions so the offeror should submit its best terms in the initial proposal. The Government may also determine to make no award.
Only one offeror will be selected who is deemed responsible in accordance with FAR 9.104-1 and whose offer provides the Government with a best value solution.
** All questions regarding this solicitation are due by 12 Noon on December 13, 2013. Email questions to [email protected] ** Responses to questions will be provided No Later Than 12 Noon on December 17, 2013.
Questions and Answers
For
Solicitation BBG50-Q-14-V00100005TE
Q: Based on the 2,080 hours in a work year, or 52 (40hr) work weeks, would we as the contractor be responsible for replacing our candidate with a substitute during vacation and for sick days?
A: No, an alternate person will be located by the Division.
Q: How many vacation days will our candidate have?
A: 0 (zero)
Q: Will there be a need for overtime? If so at what compensation rate percentage should we employ? Is there an estimate of the overtime per month or year?
A: Overtime is possible. There is no change in rate for overtime. Overtime is approximately 40 hours per year.
Q: Is prior experience on the Dalet Technology system a must have requirement for our candidate?
A: Yes
Q: Is there an example of the live programs that our candidate will be directing?
A: http://www.lavoixdelamerique.com/audio/Audio/354184.html
Q: Will travel be involved in this tasking?
A: No
Q: Would we adhere to the same holiday schedule as the US Government?
A: See Statement of Work
Q: How many candidates can we present to you in our proposal?
A: This is a business decision to be made by your company.
Q: Is there an estimated salary range for this position?
A: This is a business decision to be made by your company based on your proposal.
Q: Is there an incumbent candidate for this position?
A: Yes
Q: Who is the incumbent?
A: Please submit a Freedom of Information Act request through the Agency's website at
www.bbg.gov
Q: What was the award amount for the current contract and the duration of the contract?
A: The award amount was $22,000 - $24,000. The award was a Blanket Purchase Agreement awarded for one (1) year with individually funded Call Orders issued based on the needs of the Government.
Q: First, i can't figure out if it is English and second, I can not find on the page how to apply. Also, I don't see a rate of pay so, is it a bid process?
A: See the Solicitation for how to apply. Yes, this is a bid process.