Description
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. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This is a sole source requirement being pursued with DIC Entertainment, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-03 (Initial Effective Date 27 Dec 2002). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is to authorize Broadcast Rights, transfer and satellite-transmission distribution rights for television programming to the Armed Forces Radio and Television (AFRTS), DIC Entertainment, who holds the International Distribution Rights to the programs to be acquired. The Standard Industry Code is 512120 and the Small Business Size Standard is $21.5. The Request for Quotation number for this acquisition is for MDA113-01-Q-0001. There is one (1) contract line item; CLIN 0001 is for 26 episodes for ?Mary-Kate and Ashley in ACTION!,? BROADCAST RIGHTS: The Contractor shall grant the Government (AFRTS-BC) the right to reproduce, distribute and present the programming on authorized AFRTS television outlets outside the contiguous United States for unlimited amount of times over a five (5) year period. ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (1) REPRODUCTION: Reproduction shall be accomplished only to the extent required to support the distribution of the programming and may be performed by Government personnel in-house or by commercial duplication contractors at the option of the Government. Commercial duplicators are required to certify to the Government that they adhere to industry practices and standards for control and security of all master and duplicated videotapes. All videotape copies will be erased by the end of the rights period; (2) DISTRIBUTION: Distribution to authorized AFRTS television outlets may take the form of videotapes sent via mail or by encrypted satellite transmission (Scientific-Atlanta?s PowerVu); (3) PRESENTATION: Non-commercial presentation by authorized AFRTS outlets may be by means of television broadcast frequencies or closed-circuit distribution systems; (4) SERVICING: (ITEM/S: ALL.) The contractor shall deliver, at its expense, EITHER a one-inch Type-C videotape OR a Betacam SP videocassette of program(s), which will be returned within 120 working days at Government expense; (5) STANDARDS: Videotapes provided by the Contractor shall be NTSC broadcast quality, English version, meeting broadcast network television content and technical standards; (6) PROMOTIONAL PROGRAM SCHEDULING SUPPORT: The Contractor shall supply any videotape promos or trailers along with program promotional copy and publicity information that may be available. The Contractor also grants rights to AFRTS to utilize short clips from programming (not to exceed two minutes) to produce its own videotape promos. Episode sequencing instructions, US airdates and synopses for each program are to be sent to the attention of Cathleen Booth, AFRTS-BC-DOPT; (7) The Contractor shall permit AFRTS to delete dated references and/or extraneous material from programs to accommodate delayed airing by AFRTS outlets in various time zones. Extraneous material may be, but is not limited to, commercials, promos for programs not carried by AFRTS, game delays in sports telecasts, etc. Department of Defense directives prohibit AFRTS from editing programming to alter storyline, composition, or intent of editorial content; (8) As used herein, the term ?AFRTS? identifies the worldwide Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, which is an activity of the Department of Defense; (9) NOTE: Signature or commencement of performance pursuant to this agreement constitutes certification that you have the authority to provide to AFRTS the rights to the programming material set forth herein; (10) Inspection and Acceptance will be at destination; and (13) DELIVERY: 30 MAY 2002. The following clauses are applicable to this procurement: FAR 52.212-1, ?Instruction to Offerors ? Commercial Items,? FAR 52.212-4 ?Contract Terms and conditions ? Commercial Items,? FAR 52.212-5 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items,? FAR 52.222-21 ?Prohibition of Segregated Facilities,? FAR 52.222-26 ?Equal Opportunity,? FAR 52.222-35 ?Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era,? FAR 52.222-36 ?Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities,? FAR 52.222-37 ?Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era,? FAR 52.232-33 ?Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration,? DLAD 52.0233-4001 ?Protest After Award,? FAR 52.247-34 ?FOB Destination,? FAR 52.252-1 ?Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference,? FAR 52.252-2 ?Contract Clauses Incorporated by Reference,? FAR 52.253-1 ?Computer Generated Forms,? DFARS 252.204-7004, ?Required Central Contractor Registration,? DFARS 252.212-7000 ? Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items,? DFARS 252.212-7001 (Deviation), ?Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive,? DFARS 252.225-7001 ?Buy American Act and Balance of Payments program,? DFARS 252.225-7036 ?Buy American Act?North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act?Balance of Payment Program (Alternate 1),? and DFARS 252.227-7015 ?Technical Data?Commercial Items,? FAR 52.212-2 does apply to this requirement; price is the only factor to be evaluated. The Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, ?Offerors Representation and Certifications ? Commercial Items? with its offer. An offer must be submitted no later than 22 FEB 2002, 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time. The point of contact for this solicitation is Fayette S. White (909) 413-2416. Contracting Officer is Robert W. Gilmore (909) 413-2412.