Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Radio Performing Rights Contractor: Gesellschaft fur musikalische Affuhrungs und merchanische Vervielfaltigungsrechte (GEMA) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the Sole Source of a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. a. Solicitation number HQ003031000001 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) b. Provisions and clauses are those in effect through both Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-66 effective 01 APR 2013 and DFARS Change Notice 20130419 c. Commercial Item Test Program: This acquisition was accomplished under the authority of the test program for commercial items "Section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996," and "Section 822 of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2013" as implemented by FAR 13.5. d. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 512230, "Music Publishers", with a small business standard of 500 employees. e. DESCRIPTION: CLIN 0001: Performing Rights - Germany. License to use copyrighted musical works in the repertory of the contractor. License Period: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 f. Delivery and acceptance will be made at: American Forces Nework - Broadcast Center (AFN-BC) 23755 Z Street Riverside, CA 92518-2031 g. FAR Provision 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items) (Feb 2012) applies to this acquisition. Para (k) requires current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) (formerly the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)) database at https://www.acquisition.gov. h. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order as a Sole Source Procurement to contractor GEMA in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) & FAR Part 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements) for their radio performing rights license. The Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is attached. i. Quotations must include completed copy of FAR provision FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items) (Dec 2012) or indication that Representations and Certifications are in the System for Award Management (SAM) (formerly ORCA). j. This order will include the following referenced clauses which may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.212-4: Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Feb 2012) FAR 52.212-5: Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order - Commercial Items (Jan 2013) Alternate 1 (Deviation) (FEB 2000) FAR 52.252-2: Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) FAR 52.252-6: Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) k. The DPAS rating is C9 l. Responses must be received No Later Than (NLT) June 17, 2013; 2:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time). Forward responses by e-mail to
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