SOLICITATION NOTICE
T -- Base Newspaper Langley AFB, VA
- Notice Date
- 2/27/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command, 1st CONS, 74 Nealy Avenue, Suite 100, Langley AFB, VA, 23665
- ZIP Code
- 23665
- Solicitation Number
- F44600-02-T-0016
- Response Due
- 3/15/2002
- Archive Date
- 3/30/2002
- Point of Contact
- Yasmin Daugherty, Contract Specialist, Phone 757-764-2175, Fax 757-764-7447, - James Chapman, Contracting Officer - Team Leader, Phone 757-764-5520, Fax 757-764-7447,
- E-Mail Address
-
yasmin.daugherty@langley.af.mil, james.chapman@langley.af.mil
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 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. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. The attached Statement of Work can be found on the World Wide Web at the following web site: http://www.fedbizopps.gov. The solicitation number is F44600-02-T-0016 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under commercial items found at FAR Part 13.5. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-03 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Defense Change Notice (DCN) 20011206. It is the contractor?s responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. This is an unrestricted acquisition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 511110 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The 1st Contracting Squadron has a requirement to produce a weekly newspaper to be known as The Flyer, a civilian enterprise newspaper published to provide news and command information to personnel of Langley Air Force Base. We are requesting quotes from publishers desiring to compete for a 1 year contract with renewal options of 1 year for up to a total of 6 years to publish The Flyer, beginning with the 12 April 2002 issue. The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (OCT 2000), applies to this acquisition and includes the following addenda: Add the following paragraph: (b)(12), Each perspective contractor shall submit their signed and dated quote (signed by an official authorized to bind your organization in a contract) in one original to 1st Contracting Squadron, Attn: TSgt Yasmin Daugherty, 74 Nealy Ave., Langley AFB, VA 23665, Telephone 757-764-2771, fax 757-764-7447. The contractor shall submit a list of recent (past 3 to 5 years) and relevant past performance references, a minimum of three completed past performance questionnaires (see Attachment I) not to exceed ten questionnaires. References must be within the last three years starting with Government contracts first. The past performance information should include; contract number, date, description of service, point on contact, telephone and fax numbers. Quotes are due on 13 March 2002 at 3:00PM local time and must reference the solicitation number on the outside of your package for identification purposes. Faxed or e-mailed quotes will not be accepted. Additionally, provide samples of publications products/literature already in existence the company feels meets the requirements of Statement of Work (Attachment II). To include separate written narrative of capability, limited to five (5) standard 8.5 X 11 sheets. Provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (JAN 1999), applies to this acquisition with the following inserted information at paragraph (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. The Government may award a contract on the basis of initial quotes received without discussion. Therefore, each initial quote should contain the publisher?s best terms from the ability to meet the selection criteria and provide the Government the best possible service and product. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes: (i)Experience, past performance, particular experience in publishing this type of publication, evidence of quality workmanship. (ii)Convenience of communication between the publisher and the Public Affairs Office. Distance, use of computer equipment, ease of communication. (iii)Capability; quality of photo reproduction, color and black and white; variety of type fonts and screens available; quality of paper stock; availability of spot color on request. (iv)Ability to meet the contract requirements, current workload, number of copies to be delivered and ability to deliver the paper on time, ability to meet or beat deadlines established in the contract with respect to other work. The factors shall be of equal importance. The government reserves the right to request oral presentations to allow opportunity for dialogue in order for the government?s to adequately evaluate aspect of the quotation and ability to perform. If oral presentations are requested the Government will identify the area where clarifications are desired. The slide presentations supplemented with written materials to document the presentation. These media will become part of the evaluation documentation and the Government reserves the right to incorporate any part of, or all into any resulting contract. An on-site visit of the contractor?s plant may be conducted to determine the ability to perform. Since exchange of rights constitutes the consideration in a civilian enterprise publication contract, the best obtainable product and service in exchange for those rights shall be the primary criteria for selection. Proposals shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (DEC 2001), and 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOV 1995), with his/her offer. A copy of the Certifications and Representatives can be found at the following website: http://www.arnet.gov. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (DEC 2001) is hereby incorporated by reference. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (DEC 2001) (Deviation) is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract 52.217-9, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-22, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.232-33, 52.233-3, 52.237-3, 52.247-34, 52.252-2, 52.252-6, and 52.253-1. Additional Contract Terms and Conditions applicable to this procurement are: Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 2001) (Deviation), is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract 252.204-7003 and 252.204-7004. All FAR clauses and provisions may be reviewed and/or obtained from the The Air Force FAR website at Internet address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The Defense Priorities and Allocation Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is unrated. Responsible sources may submit a quote that shall be considered. Any questions in regard to this solicitation must be submitted in writing no later than 6 March 2002 or they may not be considered.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 159 Sweeney Blvd, Ste. 100 Langley AFB, VA
- Zip Code: 23665
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 23665
- Record
- SN00031701-W 20020301/020227213147 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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