National Interagency Fire Center, Bureau of Land Management, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705-5354

D -- SATELLITE UPLINK/DOWNLINK SERVICES IN BOISE, IDAHO SOL R220Q980021 DUE 082898 POC Kay Ryan, 208-387-5717 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) has recognized the value and need to provide communications to field locations using video conference technology. The value is in the form of timely and cost effective delivery. The need could range from an information presentation by national level personnel to wildland fire training. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for satellite uplink/downlink services to transmit/receive interactive instructional television programming and to transmit/receive public information programming. The service is needed to deliver programming to multiple sites simultaneously and provide the capability for interaction between sites. interaction between sites would be accomplished by voice, video, or data transmission. The requirement also exists to provide NIFC Instructional Development staff with assistance as needed to design and develop high quality interactive instructional television programming. To be cost effective and to enhance the management of logistics, this service must be accessible within a 20 mile radius of NIFC, located in Boise, Idaho. This solicitation is prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued. A firm fixed-price quote under Request for Quotes (RFQ) solicitation number R220Q980021 is being requested. It is anticipated the requirement will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #97-04. This procurement is made on an unrestricted basis. The SIC code for this procurement is 4841 Cable and Other Pay Television Services with a small business size standard of $7.5 million averaged for the past three fiscal years. This requirement shall cover the period from contract award through September 30, 1999 with one (1) one-year renewal option through September 30, 2000 pending satisfactory service and availability of funds. Should the Government decide to terminate the agreement, a written notification shall be made 30 days prior to the effective date of such termination. The contractor shall provide: 1) the facility, staging, equipment and support personnel required to produce live instructional or public information format television programming; 2) C-Band satellite uplink/downlink services to transmit/receive live interactive television programming; 3) coordination of satellite transponder connection; 4) personnel to assist with interactive instructional television program design; 5) personnel to train "on camera" talent; 6) production personnel to direct the live broadcast of instructional programming; 7) personnel to manage production site logistics and coordination; 8) personnel to train remote site coordinators; 9) test broadcast and technical assistance to remote receive sites to ensure remote site capability to view programming; 10) the capability to interact with the remote sites by means of multiple fax and multiple telephone lines; 11) teleprompter and teleprompter operator; 12) lighting and lighting personnel support; 13) graphics and graphic support personnel; 14) audio support equipment and personnel; 15) television engineering support; 16) a facility to rehearse instructional programming; 17) videotaped recordings of the live broadcast; 18) the capability to display pre-developed computer based visual aids such as power point programs; 19) the capability to broadcast pre-recorded video programs; 20) participation in evaluation of broadcast events; 21) the capability to transmit/receive video and audio information between two or more sites using compressed video technology via telephone lines. The Department of the Interior (DIAR) provision at 1452.212-01, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995)(Deviation), applies to this acquisition. Under this provision, insert "...FAR 19.102..." in the first blank, insert "...SF-18..." in the second blank, and insert "...SF-18..." in the third blank. There are no addenda to this provision. An additional cited FAR provision applicable to this acquisition is 52.252-05, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Apr 1984). The clause 52.212-04, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Apr 1998), applies to this acquisition. An addenda to this clause includes (t) COR Responsibilities. A COR shall be appointed by the CO upon award of the contract. DIAR clause 1452.212-05, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, Alternate I (Jan 1996)(Deviation), also applies. Additional cited FAR clauses applicable to this acquisition are 52.252-06, Authorized Deviations In Clauses (Apr 1984), 52.252-02, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Jun 1988), 52.217-02, Cancellation of Items Under Multi year Contracts (Oct 1997), 52.217-05, Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990), 52.217-09, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 1989) [insert "...30 days..." in the first blank, insert "...25 months..." in the second blank], 52.225-11, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Oct 1996), 52.232-18, Availability of Funds (Apr 1984), 52.243-01, Changes -- Fixed Price (Aug 1987), Alternate I (Apr 1984), and WO IM #94-199, Electronic Funds Transfer Payments (May 1994). The provision 52.212-02, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 1997), applies to this solicitation. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-03, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jan 1997), with their quote unless a copy has been submitted to this agency within the last 12 months. Firms believing they can provide this satellite service shall submit a written response to be received by the Contracting Office no later than 5 days after the date of the publication of this notice, clearly showing their ability to provide the required satellite services. Copies of forms, clauses, and provisions may be requested from Kay Ryanat (208) 387-5717. Quotations shall be submitted by August 28, 1998, 4:00 PM local time to Kay Ryan at fax (208) 387-5574 or mailed to NIFC -- BLM, ATTN: Kay Ryan, 3833 S. Development Ave., Boise, ID 83705-5354. All responsible sources may submit a quotation that, if timely received, shall be considered for award. Posted 08/06/98 (W-SN233899). (0218)

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