This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); solicitation/reference number is F1N0H4205A004. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 711510, and the small business size standard is $7.5 million . Columbus AFB has a need for non-personal services to provide Protestant musical accomaniment for Columbus AFB Chapel in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) dated 3 Jul 14. Required Period of Performance (POP): 15 Sep 14 to 14 Sep 15. The contract will include one (1) option period, 14 Sep 15 to 14 Sep 16 FOB: Destination, performance at Columbus AFB, MS 39710.

As stated in FAR 52. 212-2 the award will be based on the best value to the Government in terms of price, and technical acceptability. A proposal will be considered technically acceptable as long as it meets the requirements specified in the attached SOW dated 3 Jul 14.

Contact SrA Lloyd Krugman, Contracting Specialist, telephone (662) 434-7760, fax (662) 434-7753 or e-mail: [email protected] regarding any questions about this solicitation.

All offers must be submitted by e-mail to the Contract Specialist no later than 15 Sep 14 by 4:30 p.m. CST. A "Quotation Template" has been provided to ensure the needed information is included with your offer; if a company template or format is used, ensure you include this needed information. Oral quotes will not be accepted.

Applicable Provisions/Clauses:
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR):
52.204-7, System for Award Management
52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel
52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items
52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items
52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders
52.217-8, Option to Extend Services
52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract
52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business St-Aside
52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation
52.222-3, Convict Labor
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
52.222-25, Affirmative Action Plan
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities
52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards
52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires
52.222-50, Combating Trafficing in Persons
52.222-99, Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors. (DEVIATION)
52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
52.232-1, Payments
52.232-11, Extras
52.232-16, Progress Payments
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management
52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
52.233-3, Protest After Award
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
52.237-1, Site Visit
52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation
52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference
52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference
52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses
52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS):

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments

Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS):

5352.201-9101, Ombudsman
5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations
5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations