VISUAL INFORMATION SUPPORT SERVICES (VISS)

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) has a requirement for services in support of its Visual Information Support Services (VISS) program. The program provides technical and visual information services to NAWCTSD, the U.S. Army Program Executive for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFAMS), Partnership I and II , and other Federal, State and Local agencies located in the Research Parkway. Services include support photography, graphic design services, presentation services, library services, special studies, video teleconference services, equipment maintenance and operation of the Command’s closed circuit television. This requirement is non-commercial action under North American Classification (NAICS) code 541430, Graphic Design Services. The size standard is $6.5 million. All interested parties shall specify the current business size of the company. The resultant contract type will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) single award made to one responsible offeror. The proposed performance period includes a two-month phase-in, an eight-month base period, plus four one-year priced option periods. Extension of services beyond the eight-month base period will be determined in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (1) a narrative description of capabilities to perform the subject effort; (2) identify the scope of any past and present (within the last 3 years) relavent experience performing similar services; and (3) dollar value, and complexity of similar work performed. Interested parties are encouraged to provide feeback on the anticipated contract type if any other type would increase efficiency and maximize performance while providing services to miltiple government agencies. Additionally, interested parties should submit a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) identifying a suggested contract line item scheme that estimates pricing for each item. No solicitation documents exist at this time. Formal release of the solicitaiton is anticipated on or about 18 May 2009, and will be available for downloading at http://nawctsd.navair.navy.mil/EBusiness/Index.cfm. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be available. All potential offerors are responsible to download the solicitation. Information shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist via e-mail at [email protected], or by mail to Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, Attention: Code 25341 (Michelle Burrell), 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826. Responses shall be received by March 17, 2009. Submission of information is for PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any services or pay for any information obtained under this announcement.