VOA Uzbek Language Placement in Kyrgyzstan
General Information
Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation Number: BBG-L-73-15-0032
Posted Date: November 21, 2014
Original Response Date: December 5, 2014
Contracting Officer Address:
Adam Gartner
Regional Marketing Officer - International Broadcasting Bureau
Vinohradska 159a
Praha, Czech Republic 10000
atgartne@bbg.gov
Phone: 420221123773
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 this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number BBG-L-73-15-0032 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) for the acquisition of Broadcasting Services, in support of the Broadcasting Board of Governors 330 Independence Avenue, Washington, D.C., 20237. The period of performance shall consist of a Base period of twelve (12) months, with two, twelve (12) month option periods.
SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK:
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB), Office of Strategy and Development (OSD) in Prague, Czech Republic, is seeking an TV station that has the ability to reach mass audiences with coverage throughout Osh, Kyrgyzstan and surrounding regions.
The Network shall broadcast VOA Uzbek language program “Amerika Manzaralari” Monday from 18:30-19:00 local and rerun Tuesday 12:30-13:04 local, with the airing not varying more than two minutes from the time agreed upon.
BBG is authorized to produce this program in any way it sees fit, so long as it does not violate the laws of Kyrgyzstan.
Network shall broadcast the program in its entirety, without alteration, abridgement or excerption. However, Network shall have the right to determine whether the program is in accordance with the laws of Kyrgyzstan.
Program shall be transmitted by BBG via satellite or Internet/FTP – with technical details of the transmission to the Network(s) and feed transmission times to be mutually agreed upon.
Each party shall identify points of contact to discuss any alteration of the program's scheduled playback, or other technical or administrative details in advance.
PAYMENT AND BILLING
Payment from BBG shall be in arrears in United States Dollars (USD), net 30 days upon proper invoice.
BROADCAST EFFECTIVE DATES
Effective date for this procurement shall be January 1, 2015. Duration of this procurement shall be twelve (12) months ending December 31, 2015, with two (2), one year option year periods available to be exercised partially or in full.
EVALUATION CRITERIA: The Offeror shall submit a proposal that delineates its technical ability and relevant expertise to perform the work described in the Statement of Work (SOW), including reaching audience throughout the city of Osh and outlying areas in Kyrgyzstan. High audience reach will receive favorable consideration. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will represent the Best Value to the Government . The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
(i) Technical capability based on Reach, Ratings from a recognized commercial research firm at the offered time, and Experience –
(ii) Price (for the base period and two option year periods)
(iii) Past Performance –the offeror’s past performance in working with BBG’s broadcasters and in contract compliance regarding pre-emptions shall be considered.
Offers will not be accepted from agents; from principals only.
Proposals that do not include pricing for the option period shall be deemed incomplete and will not be eligible for review.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: The offeror shall list its experience with supporting documentation.
PAST PERFORMANCE: The offeror shall submit three (3) past performance examples of current or previous contracts within the past three (3) years immediately preceding the issuance of this solicitation to be considered recent. Past performance information must include name of agency serviced or being serviced, name, telephone number and email address of agency point of contact; contract number, value of contract, nature of work performed, and the period of performance. Offerors are advised that the Government may use past performance information obtained from centralized past performance databases and sources other than those identified by the offerors and the information obtained may be used for both the responsibility determination and the best value decision. The absence of past performance data will be rated neither favorably nor unfavorably. Contracts listed may include those entered into with Government agencies or the private sector. For contractors with no relevant corporate past performance, the Government may take into account information regarding the past performance of predecessor companies, key personnel with relevant past performance.
Technical Qualifications and Past Performance, when combined, are approximately equal to price.
BASIS FOR AWARD
The procurement is being conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12 Commerical Items. 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 proposals submissions so the offeror should submit its best terms in the initial proposal. The Government also reserves the right to make multiple awards for this requirement.
BASE PERIOD: Effective date for this procurement shall be January 1, 2015. Duration of this procurement shall be twelve (12) months, ending December 31, 2015 with two (2) additional, one year- periods.
OPTION PERIOD(S): Prior to the end of the Base Period, this agreement may be extended, confirmed in writing, for two (2) additional, one-year periods under the same terms and conditions as the Base Period. The total duration of the Agreement including extensions shall not exceed three (3) years or through December 31, 2017.
Option Year 1: January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016
Option Year 2: January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
BBG may extend the term of this Agreement by written notice to Broadcasting Entity within seven (7) calendar days of the Agreement’s expiration; provided that BBG gives Broadcasting Entity a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least thirty (30) days before the Agreement expired. The preliminary notice does not commit the BBG to an extension.
The Parties agree that BBG may partially exercise any option and may do so multiple times up to the point that the option has been fully exercised. Broadcasting Entity, however, will not be entitled to any compensation beyond the total amount of the option exercised. If BBG partially executes an option, Broadcasting Entity’s sole obligation is to provide the ordered portion and BBG’s sole obligation is pay for the ordered portion. If BBG partially executes an option, BBG’s partial execution will not imply BBG will execute the remainder of the option. If BBG partially executes the option and does not execute the remainder of the option, BBG will have no further obligation under the contract to Broadcasting Entity, that is, BBG’s entire obligation to Broadcasting Entity will be to pay for the ordered portion (and any previously ordered portions). The option year periods are subject to the availability of funds per FAR 52.232-19.
52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year.
As prescribed in 32.706-1(b), insert the following clause: AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)
Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond December 31, 2015. The Government’s obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond December 31, 2015, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
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Offers are due no later than 4:00 p.m. CET on Friday, December 5, 2015 via mail carriers of delivery to the address shown above or by e-mail to atgartne@bbg.gov; and porkertovad@bbg.gov. NO FAX PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All offers must be signed. Offers shall include: Company Name; Company Address, Tax Payer ID Number, DUNS Number, a list of three references with telephone numbers among other requirements set forth in this document. All offerors shall provide proof of registration within the System for Award Management “SAM”. Proposals that do not include pricing for the option period shall be deemed incomplete and will not be eligible for review.
https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/
QUESTIONS: If the offeror is uncertain as to any requirements of the specification(s), such questions should be directed to the Contracting Officer. Questions should be submitted via email to atgartne@bbg.gov; and porkertovad@bbg.gov. Questions must be received no later than 1:00 p.m. (CET) on Friday November 28, 2014. Questions which are not submitted in writing or are submitted after 1:00 p.m. (CET) on Friday November 28, 2014, will not be addressed. Responses to the questions submitted, if/as appropriate, will be responded to via an amendment to the solicitation only, which will be posted to FEDBIZOPPS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: TELEPHONE INQUIRES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
This acquisition is being solicited as Full and Open Competition. The associated NAICS code for this procurement is 515111/515120. The Government intends to award a Single Firm-Fixed Price contract but reserves the right to make multiple awards as a result of this solicitation.
Adam Gartner, Phone 420221123773, Email atgartne@bbg.gov
