AMD 0001: Changes the following statement to read: Interested parties must submit the following information as e-mail attachments to Teresa Simpson, Contract Specialist at
[email protected] no later than 12 PM (EDT-Fort Knox Time), WEDNESDAY, 31 July 2013:... DESCRIPTION: Sources sought for a commercial, performance-based services acquisition, which may result in a solicitation being issued for a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract with a base with two, one-year option periods. The base period of performance is 2/17/2014 through 2/16/2015. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and past performance (i.e., relevant and recent experience) of existing small business concerns who can support requirements for live, stage productions as a prime contractor. Each contract period may include the following functional tasks: Phase I-Pre-production (February - March time frame); Phase II-Production (April - May time frame); Phase III-Rehearsals (June - August time frame); Phase IV-Scheduled Performances (September - October time frame); and Phase V-After Action Reviews and Lessons Learned Reports (November - December time frame). BACKGROUND: The Spirit of America (SOA) is truly an unforgettable experience that for more than 30 years has taken thousands of audience members through an action-packed timeline of American history. The SOA brings together more than 300 active duty Army Soldiers from U.S. Army Military District of Washington (MDW) to various cities throughout the USA, presents the nation's history through breathtaking ceremonial and precision military drills, historical reenactments, soul-stirring music and dramatic real life stories, and shows how the US Army's history is also our nation's history. The SOA story lines are historical accounts taken directly from Soldiers' letters and diaries to create this powerful drama, designed to entertain while presenting the history and development of the US Army from its origins through the wars, conflicts and missions that have molded the Army and the nation. Whenever the SOA is produced, the public is invited to join the Army in celebrating the Strength of the Nation and experience free SOA performances. The MDW Soldiers are the face of the Army within the National Capital Region (NCR). This distinguished group of active duty Army professionals is another example of the Army's diversity and excellent talent performing dramatic, entertaining and historical reenactments with production guidance from MDW's Office of Ceremonies and Special Events. Live, stage productions are a distinctive way for the Army's elite ceremonial units to express their talents through collaborative efforts, careful planning, and flawless execution. It also brings together the Army's SOA showcase events by telling the Army's global story to the public to honor the past and present sacrifices of American Soldiers, while at the same time presenting the Army of today and the Army's future by enhancing Army recruiting efforts. For information about the Army's SOA go to: http://spiritofamerica.mdw.army.mil. EXAMPLES OF FUTURE VENUES: SOA 2014-2015: Washington, DC (DC Armory/Rehearsals Only); Boston, Massachusetts (TD Garden); Albany, NY (Times-Union Center); Hershey, PA (Giant Center) SOA 2015-2016 & SOA 2016-2017: To be determined (TBD) EXAMPLES OF PAST VENUES: Twilight Tattoo (TLT) incorporated into the SOA (i.e., National Capital Region (NCR) weekly performances between 25 April 2012 and 27 June 2012, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBMHH), VA). SOA 2012: Washington, DC (DC Armory & Convention Center); Greensboro, NC (Greensboro Coliseum Complex); and Columbia, SC (Colonial Life Arena). SOA 2011: Washington, DC (DC Armory, Convention Center, & Verizon Center); North Charleston, SC (North Charleston Coliseum); and Jacksonville, FL (Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena). SOA 2010: Washington, DC (DC Armory & Convention Center); Grand Rapids, MI (Van Andel Center); Highland Heights, KY (Bank of KY Arena); and Pittsburgh, PA (Consol Arena). SOA 2009: Washington, DC (DC Armory & Convention Center); Columbus, OH (Nationwide Arena); Fairfax, VA (Patriot Center); and Providence, RI (Dunkin Donuts Center). SOA 2008: Washington, DC (DC Armory & Convention Center); Rochester, NY (Blue Cross Arena); and Worcester, MA (Digital Credit Union). SOA 2007: Washington, DC (DC Armory & Convention Center); Manchester, NH (Verizon Wireless Arena); and Pittsburgh, PA (Mellon Arena). PRIOR CONTRACTS: W9124D-11-C-0004 & W91QF7-10-C-0007-View One, Inc.; and W91QV1-08-C-0032-Eggs and Bacon, Inc. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING: Required CITIZENSHIP: US Citizenship required. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY (GFE/GFP) PROVIDED: YES CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY (CFE/CFP) TO BE PROVIDED: YES DOL'S SERVICE CONTRACT ACT: APPLICABLE FOR EACH LOCATION. Supporting documentation must not exceed a total of 10 pages and be in the following formats: MS WORD, MS EXCEL, and/or .pdf documents. FONT: 10-pitch (Arial or Times New Roman. Mail, facsimiles, and hand-carried documents will not be accepted. Interested parties must submit the following information as e-mail attachments to Teresa Simpson, Contract Specialist at
[email protected] no later than 12 PM (EDT-Fort Knox Time), WEDNESDAY, 31 July 2013: 1. Company's: name (i.e., legal name to include DBA); Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code as cited within its active profiles in System for Award Management (SAM: https://www.sam.gov) and SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS: http://dsbs.sba.gov) engine; physical address (to include location's county); and point of contact's full name, title, e-mail address, and telephone number. 2. Company type and socioeconomic factors (e.g., small business data as cited within its active SBA DSBS profile). 3. Capabilities Statement: a. Ability to manage, plan, staff, budget, schedule, and provide quality control for live, stage productions services in support of government story lines. For example: (1) Pre-Production includes: Planning, coordinating and scheduling; Designing technical, logistical and theatrical components (venue screening, reconnaissance, specifications, and logistics); and Developing all scene designs and technical system designs for lighting, audio, video display and production sets. Developing government-provided story line into a viable, professionally written script with all appropriate stage directions incorporated. (2) Production includes: Executing plans and designs required to assemble and construct the physical components of SOA productions (set pieces and props, image display programming, assembly of cast and crew); and Integrating all production elements through personnel and equipment rehearsals. (3) Event Production includes: Technical, logistical, and theatrical services provided on-site at each performance venue. The load-in, set-up rehearsals, performances, teardown, and load-out from all SOA production venues. b. Past Performance as a prime contractor or major subcontractor (i.e., relevant-similar in size (minimum greater than $2 million per year) and nature of work/scope to SOA-related services; and recency-ongoing services or must have been performed during the past three years). For example: (1) How many live, stage productions did source manage as the prime contractor? (2) What was the duration of the source's three most successful live, stage productions? (a) Who was the audience (i.e., academic, industry, public, or government groups)? (b) What was each one's audience size? (c) What was the venue? (d) What was each one's price range (i.e., greater than or equal to $2M per year)? (e) If quality awards received, include title and date received. (f) If certifications required, include description, date received, and expiration date. (g) References for cited examples should include: company's full, legal name and address; and point of contact's name, title, e-mail address, and telephone number). Questions regarding this notice may be submitted by e-mail to
[email protected] on or before 5 PM (EDT-Fort Knox time), Wednesday, 17 July 2013. Verbal, telephonic, and FAX inquiries will neither be accepted nor answered. This sources sought notice neither constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB) nor does it restrict the government to an ultimate acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the government for any purpose.