R--Media Purchasing and Website Upkeep and Maintenance

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for Small Business. Firm, fixed-price offers are requested under Request for Quotations (RFQ) solicitation number L09PS1353. This document incorporated provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-20. The NAICS code is 541830. The business size standard is $7.0 million.The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho State Office has a requirement to obtain Media Purchasing and Website Maintenance for Public Affairs as an on-call as needed basis for a one year base period, October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, with option to extend services for four additional one year periods. The vendor shall provide communication products for public education and outreach regarding wildland fire education and prevention, as well as wild horse and burro adoptions throughout Idaho. Vendor shall provide website services, media purchasing, creation of publications, and graphics. The vendor shall be responsible for website production: time frame of 5 years for website upkeep and maintenance. Graphics production: time frame of 6 months for receipt of completed, usable graphics to be utilized in publications for outreach and education. Vendor may also be requested to complete more graphics products within a five year time frame. The purchasing of media: to be purchased by November of 2009, and for other purchases throughout the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 fiscal years. QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL: All potential contractor personnel will be subject to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), "Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors". This includes minimum requirements for Federal personal identification verification (PIV) system. Everyone with access to government computers and/or editable access to Government websites must have a favorable background investigation, including a FBI fingerprint check; for most people, this will mean a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Wage Determination Number 2005-2159, Revision Number 8, dated 07/28/2009 shall apply.The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.204-07 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION; FAR 52.204-09 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL; FAR 52.212-04 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-05 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OF EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (para (b) following clauses apply; FAR 52.219-06; FAR 52.219-28; FAR 52.222-03; FAR 52.222-19; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.232-33 para (c) following clauses apply FAR 52.222-41; FAR 52.222-42 [Monetary Wage plus Fringe Benefits: Life and Health Insurance Partially Paid by the Government, Annual and Sick Leave, Paid Holidays]; FAR 52.222-43); FAR 52.212-01 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-03 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION; FAR 52.212-02 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Past Performance shall equal Price. PAST PERFORMANCE: Offeror shall provide company/organization names, name of contact person and telephone number for three (3) contracts/orders performed within the last two years for other Government agencies with work similar in complexity and magnitude to the work identified in the statement of work. Past performance can be based on the Contracting Officer's knowledge, contractor provided references, and other reasonable sources. PRICE: Please provide pricing for the base year and each option year as an hourly rate); 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND TERM OF THE CONTRACT [(a) insert 30 days blank #1, 30 days blank #2, (c) insert 5 years]; 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (insert 12 months blank #1, 12 months blank #2). The full text of these provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far or upon request to the Contracting Officer. Offerors must be registered, and must maintain an active registration in the Central Contractor Registration database found at http://www.ccr.gov and Online Representations and Certifications must be completed at http://orca.bpn.gov or a completed copy of the FAR 52.212-03 clause must be submitted with the quote. Quotes shall be submitted in writing on a SF 1449 or on company letterhead and must include the RFQ number (L09PS01353), the company name, point of contact, address, phone number, fax number, DUNS number, any prompt payment discount terms, and all information required under the evaluation criteria. Quotes shall be received by August 28, 2009, 10:00 am MDT at the Bureau of Land Management, Idaho State Office, 1387 S Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709-1657 or by FAX at 208-373-3915. All responsible offerors may submit a quotation that, if timely received, shall be considered for award.