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Image Services for USAF Band

Request For Proposals

General Information

Country:   United States
Notice/Contract Number:   fbo:fa7012-10-t-0004
Publication Date:   Dec 16, 2009
Deadline:   Nov 30, 2009
Funding Agency:   Department of the Air Force
Buyer:   Direct Reporting Unit - Air Force District of Washington
Original Language:   English

Contact Information

Address:   United States

Goods, Works and Services

 

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) No, FA7012-10-T-0004. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-37. This is set aside for 100% small business. The North American Industry Classification System code is 512110, with a size standard of $29.5 million.

CONTRACT LINE ITEMS: 0001: Non-Personal Services: Image Magnification. The contractor shall provide video/IMAG services for the United States Air Force Band's Holiday Shows at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington DC in accordance with the included statement of work. The applicable dates are 2 Dec 2009 through 6 Dec 2009. QTY: 1 LOT, UNIT PRICE: ________, EXTENDED AMOUNT: _________.

CONTRACT LINE ITEMS: 0002: Non-Personal Services: Image Magnification. The contractor shall provide video/IMAG services for the United States Air Force Band's Guest Artist Series at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington DC in accordance with the included statement of work. The applicable dates are 21 Feb 2010 and 07 Mar 2010. QTY: 1 LOT, UNIT PRICE: ________, EXTENDED AMOUNT: _________.

CONTRACT LINE ITEMS: 0003: Non-Personal Services: Image Magnification. The contractor shall provide video/IMAG services for the United States Air Force Band's Veteran's Day Taping at The Music Center at Strathmore Hall 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385 in accordance with the included statement of work. The applicable dates are 3 May 2010 and 10 May 2010 through 14 May 2010. QTY: 1 LOT, UNIT PRICE: ________, EXTENDED AMOUNT: _________.

Statement of Work

1.0 Description of Services

1.1 The vendor shall provide all camera footage and playback imagery for a live performance by the USAF Band at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington DC (CLIN's 0001 and 0002) and at The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, MD (CLIN 0003).

1.2 Contractor shall provide appropriate number of trained persons to set-up, operate and tear down their equipment.

1.3 Holiday Show System

1.4 Five (5) Camera Switching System to include the following
a. Three (3) Sony D30 Cameras w/Studio Kits
b. One (1) Standard Camera Lens (16 x 9) including the tripod
c. Two (2) long camera lens (33 x 15) including HD tripod

1.5 Switching System to include:
a. One (1) A Hanobi - SDI 8 x 1 High Resolution Production Switcher
b. One (1) 8 x 8 SDI router
c. One Test Signal Generator
d. One Dual Channel Frame Synchronizer TBC
e. Two Sony PVM-8041 Component Monitors
f. Two Sony Quad 4 inch Video Monitor
g. One 13 inch Component Color Video Monitor
h. One Clearcom 2 Channel Base Station
i. One Scan Convertor for XGA
j. One Component to SDI Convertor
k. One Large Video Cable Kit
l. One Line Driver
m. One Character Generator to display lyrics of songs on the projected image-Holiday Shows Only
n. CCU's and Monitoring
o. Three (3) DVCAM Recorder/Player Sony DSR-1800
p. One (1) Still Store Unit for Logo Still
q. Fly Pack

1.6 Projection System to consist of the following:
a. Two (3) Chip DLP / DMD Based Projectors (NO LCD Projectors accepted
b. 12,000 ANSI Lumen Brightness
c. 1920 x 1080 Native Resolution required
d. SDI input without conversion
e. Appropriate lens
f. Spare lamp
g. Model of projector shall of the brand and models listed or equal: Christie Roadstar
HD12k lumen or better, Barco 1920 x 1080 Native Unit or Digital Projection HD35. If
the vendor is proposing an "or equal" substitution, the vendor must provide all applicable technical specification for review by the USAF Band to determine if the
equipment meets the specifications.
h. Two 12 foot x 21 foot wide Front Projection Screens with truss frame
i. One Video Distribution Amplifier, Humbucker as needed, Projection Power Buck
Boosters.
j. All Cable runs to Front of House as needed

1.7 One (1) Fluid Head Tripod for USAF Camera

1.8 One (1) Long Composite Video Cable for USAF Camera

1.9 One (1) Signal Distribution Package to include all cabling, line drivers, distribution amps and other parts necessary to run this package

1.10 One (1) Clearcom System to include main unit (10) belt packs and (10) Headsets
Camera jib and operator

1.11 Vendor shall provide all tape stock.

1.12 Vendor shall provide all personnel for setup strike and run of equipment

1.13 Vendor shall provide a technical director/switcher,

1.14 Vendor shall provide a video engineer/shader,

1.15 Vendor shall provide a projectionist

1.16 Vendor shall provide camera operators

1.17 Vendor shall provide a CG Operator

1.18 Vendor shall provide all platforms, scaffolding or other necessary devices.

1.19 Vendor shall provide FOH Directors Monitoring station

1.20 Monitoring shall have a quad split that consists of Camera 1, 2, 3 and preview

1.21 Monitor shall be a 19" - 24" Flat Screen Thin Profile Display

1.22 Tentative Schedule Holiday Show at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington DC

Wednesday 2DEC09 0800 Video Screen Delivery
0800 Lighting/MaskingLoad-in
1200 Lunch
1300 Riser Load-in/ Audio Load-In
1700 Dinner
1800 Tree Load-in/Focus/PA Fly
1900 Cue Writing
2200 End of Day

Thursday 3DEC09 0800 Cue Writing/Work Notes
0800 Video Load-In
1200 Lunch/Decoration delivery
1300 Work resumes
1400 Rehearsal
1800 End of day

Friday 4DEC09 0800 All vendors report
1030 Show
1200 End of day

Saturday 5DEC09 1300 All vendors report
1500 Show
1700 Dinner
1800 All vendors report
1930 Show
2130 End of Day

Sunday 6DEC09 1300 All vendors report
1500 Show
1700 Load Out
2200 End of day

1.23 Guest Artist Series

1.24 Five (5) Camera Switching System to include the following
a. Three (3) Sony D30 Cameras w/Studio Kits
b. One (1) Standard Camera Lens (16 x 9) including the tripod
c. Two (2) long camera lens (33 x 15) including HD tripod

1.25 Switching System to include:
a. One (1) A Hanobi - SDI 8 x 1 High Resolution Production Switcher
b. One (1) 8 x 8 SDI router
c. One Test Signal Generator
d. One Dual Channel Frame Synchronizer TBC
e. Two Sony PVM-8041 Component Monitors
f. Two Sony Quad 4 inch Video Monitor
g. One 13 inch Component Color Video Monitor
h. One Clearcom 2 Channel Base Station
i. One Scan Convertor for XGA
j. One Component to SDI Convertor
k. One Large Video Cable Kit
l. One Line Driver
m. CCU's and MonitoringThree (3 a) DVCAM Recorder/Player Sony DSR-1800
n. One (1) Still Store Unit for Logo Still
o. Fly Pack

1.26 Projection System to consist of the following:
a. Two (3) Chip DLP / DMD Based Projectors (NO LCD Projectors accepted
b. 12,000 ANSI Lumen Brightness
c. 1920 x 1080 Native Resolution required
d. SDI input without conversion
e. Appropriate lens
f. Spare lamp
g. Model of projector shall of the brand and models listed or equal: Christie Roadstar HD12k lumen or better, Barco 1920 x 1080 Native Unit or Digital Projection HD35. If the vendor is proposing an "or equal" substitution, the vendor must provide all applicable technical specification for review by the USAF Band to determine if the equipment meets the specifications.
h. Two 12 foot x 21 foot wide Front Projection Screens with truss frame
i. One Video Distribution Amplifier, Humbucker as needed, Projection Power Buck Boosters.
j. All Cable runs to Front of House as needed

1.28 One (1) Fluid Head Tripod for USAF Camera

1.29 One (1) Long Composite Video Cable for USAF Camera

1.30 One (1) Signal Distribution Package to include all cabling, line drivers, distribution amps and other parts necessary to run this package

1.31 One (1) Clearcom System to include main unit (10) belt packs and (10) Headsets

1.32 Vendor shall provide all tape stock.

1.33 Vendor shall provide all personnel for setup strike and run of equipment

1.34 Vendor shall provide a technical director/switcher,

1.35 Vendor shall provide a video engineer/shader,

1.36 Vendor shall provide a projectionist

1.37 Vendor shall provide camera operators

1.38 Vendor shall provide a CG Operator

1.39 Vendor shall provide all platforms, scaffolding or other necessary devices.

1.40 Vendor shall provide FOH Directors Monitoring station

1.41 Monitoring shall have a quad split that consists of Camera 1, 2, 3 and preview

1.42 Monitor shall be a 19" - 24" Flat Screen Thin Profile Display

1.43 Tentative Schedule Guest Artist Series at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington DC

Sunday 21FEB10 0700 Load-In
1100 Lunch
1200 Rehearsal
1500 Show
1700 Load Out
1900 End of Day

Sunday 07MAR10 0700 Load-In
1100 Lunch
1200 Rehearsal
1500 Show
1700 Load Out
1900 End of Day

1.44 Veteran's Day Taping

1.45 Projection System to consist of the following:
a. Two (3) Chip DLP / DMD Based Projectors (NO LCD Projectors accepted
b. 12,000 ANSI Lumen Brightness
c. 1920 x 1080 Native Resolution required
d. SDI input without conversion
e. Appropriate lens to throw image 175'
f. Spare lamp
g. Model of projector shall of the brand and models listed or equal: Christie Roadstar HD12k lumen or better, Barco 1920 x 1080 Native Unit or Digital Projection HD35. If the vendor is proposing an "or equal" substitution, the vendor must provide all applicable technical specification for review by the USAF Band to determine if the equipment meets the specifications.
h. 1 12 foot x 21 foot wide Front Projection Screens with truss frame and black out backing.
i. One Video Distribution Amplifier, Humbucker as needed, Projection Power Buck Boosters.
j. All Cable runs to Front of House as needed
k. The projectors shall be stacked and synced for best possible image.

1.46 Teleprompter Display to consist of the following:
a. Screen size shall be at least 103" diagonal
b. Vendor shall provide adjustable stand that allows display to rest on ground or as high as 6'
c. Vendor shall supply cable and line amplifiers necessary to receive high quality signal from a laptop in the production truck approximately 250' away.
d. Due to production limitations the display must be a flat screen unit. Projection or conventional televisions are unacceptable.
e. Vendor shall provide a projectionist that shall be onsite as needed during the production period.

1.47 Tentative Schedule Veteran's Day Taping at The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD
Monday 03MAY10 1000 Production Meeting

Monday 10MAY10 0800 Load-In
1700 End of Day

Tuesday 11MAY10 0800 Work Notes
1700 End of Day

Wednesday 12MAY10 0800 Work Notes
1300 Rehearsal
1700 End Of Day

Thursday 13MAY10 1200 Cue to Cue
1600 Dinner
1900 Dress Rehearsal/Taping
2300 End of Day

Friday 14MAY10 1300 Back up taping
1900 Show/Taping
2300 Load-Out

2.0 Government Furnished Supplies/Services None

3.0 General Information

3.1 Vendor shall perform the service at the Constitution Hall, Washington DC for the Holiday Show and Guest Artist Series and at The Strathmore North Bethesda, MD. All daily times shall be coordinated with MSgt Jeb Eaton (202) 767-4095. All prospective vendors will ensure they can meet the daily schedule prior to placement of bid.

3.2 No Equipment substitution shall be allowed without written authorization from the USAF Producer.

All Bids must be itemized and include a detailed list of equipment.
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: SERVICES SHALL TAKE PLACE NO LATER THAN PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE DATES AS LISTED FOR EACH PERFORMANCE. Services will be performed at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, DC and The Strathmore, North Bethesda, MD. Services will be inspected by Quality Assurance Personnel at the job site.

The contracting officer shall follow FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items for contractor's failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-conforming services.

FAR PROVISIONS: The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items and Addendum to FAR CLAUSE 52.212-1 applies to this acquisition are as follows: 52.212-1(h) Multiple awards is hereby deleted, 52.214-31(f) (1) 202-767-7887 (2) Sharp Model FO-DC600, 52.214-34, 52.214-35, 52.219-1, 52.252-1 http://farsite.hill.af.mil, 52.252-5: (b) DFARS (Chapter 2), and 252.225-7000.

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluations-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforms to the solicitation and price is determined most advantageous to the Government in accordance with the requirement. Only those offerors determined to be in compliance with the requirements as stated in this solicitation will be considered for award. If additional information is required to support price reasonableness, each offeror may be required to provide a hard copy of their price break-down. Non-conformance with this requirement may result in the offerors quote being determined unacceptable.

FAR 52.212-3, "Offeror Representatives and Certifications-Commercial Items" applies to this acquisition and offeror(s) must include, a completed copy with its offer.  FAR 52.212-3 can be obtained from http://farsite.hill.af.mil or from http://orca.bpn.gov if registered in Online Representation and Certifications application (ORCA). An offeror shall complete only paragraph (j) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at ORCA. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision.

FAR CLAUSES: The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is hereby incorporated. Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4 applies to this acquisition, specifically the following cited clauses: 52.204-9, 52.209-6, 52.223-6, 52.223-11, 52.225-13, 52.237-1, 52.237-2, 52.247-34, 52.252-2 http://farsite.hill.af.mil, 52.252-6:(b) DFARS (Chapter 2), 52.253-1, 252.204-7003, 252.204-7004, ALT A, 252.223-7006, 252.232-7006, 52.253-1, 252.204-7006, 252.212-7001 (DEV): 252.232-7010, and 252.247-7023, ALT III, 52.243-7001, 252.246-7000, 5352.201-9101 (c): Mrs. Diane Dade, 1535 Command Drive, Suite 202, Andrews AFB, Camp Springs, MD 20762, phone #301-981-7342.

FAR CLAUSE 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, including the following sub-clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52-222-22, 52.222-25, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-41, 52.222-43, 52.222-50, 52.232-33, 52.233-3, 52.233-4, 52.247-34 and 52.222-42:

THIS IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY: IT IS NOT A WAGE DETERMINATION: Employee Class: Photographer IV, Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits: GS-09, $24.15; Employee Class: Computer Operator IV, Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits: GS-07, $19.75.

The incorporated Wage Determination 2005-2103 (Rev.-8), dated June 2, 2009, revision 8 is applicable. The web site is http://www.wdol.gov.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. A contractor can contact the CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423 or e-mail at http://www.ccr.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted through Wide Area Work Flow. You can register at https://wawf.ef.mil/index.html. All quotes must be received by 10:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 30 November 2009. Only written responses will be considered. Quotations can be mailed to the 11th Contracting Squadron/LGCO, 20 MacDill Blvd., Bolling AFB, DC 20032-0101, or faxed to (202) 767-7887 or emailed to the contract specialist listed below. An official authorized to bind your company shall sign and date the quote. Questions concerning this solicitation should be addressed in writing to Anthony Vaughn, no later than 24 November 2009, 10am, via e-mail at anthony.vaughn.ctr@afncr.af.mil and Matthew Walton at matthew.walton@afncr.af.mil.


Set-aside code: Total Small Business
Place of performance:
 Dar Constitution Hall, Washington, DC and The Strathmore, North Bethesda, MD
 US
Contact: Anthony Vaughn, Phone 202-767-8034, Fax 202-767- 7887, Email anthony.vaughn.ctr@afncr.af.mil - SSgt Matthew P. Walton, Phone 202-767-7956, Fax 202-767-7887, Email matthew.walton@afncr.af.mil

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