SOLICITATION NOTICE
T -- T-Photographic, mapping, printing, & publication services
- Notice Date
- 8/14/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Research Contracts Br., 6120 Executive Blvd. EPS Suite 600, Rockville, MD, 20852
- ZIP Code
- 20852
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-NCI-30112-NQ
- Response Due
- 9/16/2003
- Archive Date
- 10/1/2003
- Point of Contact
- Cynthia Brown, Purchasing Agent, Phone (301) 496-8608, Fax (301) 402-4513, - Caren Rasmussen, Lead Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 402-4509, Fax (301) 402-4513,
- E-Mail Address
-
cb106x@nih.gov, cr214i@nih.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The National Cancer Institute requires the following printing services and deliverables. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, 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 and a separate written solicitation will not issued. This solicitation, RFQ-NCI-30112-NQ, includes all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR FAC 01-15. The acquisition will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR 13.5 to use simplified procedures for commercial items. The requirement is set-aside for small business. The North American Industry Classifications Code is 323110, and the business size standard is 500 employees. All prospected offerors should have a copy of the booklet ?Standard Technical Specifications for NCI Printing Requirements? (hereafter referred to as NCI Standard Specifications) issued by DHHS/NIH/NCI. The information in this booklet provides supplemental information necessary for potential offerors to have a complete understanding of the specifications set forth below. Copies of the booklet may be requested from Cynthia Brown, at (301) 402-4509. REQUIREMENT: Title: ?The Right Decision?, PRODUCT: 16 page text plus a wrap-around cover. BASIS FOR AWARD: Award will be made to the contractor providing the highest possible quantity for a set amount of $41,000. The added rate per thousand ?overs? will/could be used to either increase or decrease your firm?s bid price to reach this dollar amount. The failure to provide an added rate will render your firm?s proposal non-responsive. QUALITY: Level 2 printing and finishing attributes are required for this specification. Reference GPO Publication 310.1 for attribute requirements. Printing is the predominate production function and none shall be subcontracted. QUANTITY: 120,000 copies and the final films used in the production of printing. TRIM SIZE: 8-3/8" X 10-7/8", saddle wire stitch binding along the 10-7/8" dimension. FURNISHED MATERIALS: A Zipdrive disk consisting of Adobe Illustrator art & Quark page layouts from desktop created files together with color proofs in ?reader? page styles. Files contain high resolution scans as well as any other design elements. PROOFS: Provide 2 sets of laminated halftone dot proofs, stripped to show the full press sheet imposition, including colorbar, showing guide, gripper and ruled-up for all bindery marks of each form, plus a dylux proofs, with all elements in proper position, folded and trimmed to final size. All the laminated proofs shall match the required PMS colors exactly (only Dupont Color Versatility proofs) or the contractor can, at their option, provide press proofs for evaluation. Process built digital or stochastic styled proofs are not acceptable. PAPER: Cover -80 lb. white #1 matte finish cover, minimum brightness of 87. (Celesta, Centura, Signature, Vintage, or an approved equal). Text -80 lb. white #1 Patina matte finish text, target brightness of 87. Only those papers listed above as approved #1 sheet equals will be considered . See the 35th edition (?01-?02 issue) of the Competitive Grade Finder. All the leaves within each book must be matching. All offset text stock, when required, must be smooth finish only. Rolland Opaque is not an approved alternative sheet. American mill brand manufactured papers only, private label and or foreign manufactured papers shall not be acceptable. INKS: PMS 322 Teal, four color process and dense Black Inks. Inks shall contain minimum percentages of vegetable oil in compliance w/federal procurement mandates. BINDING: Saddle stitch twice through the spine along the 10-7/8" dimension. Bleed trim 3 sides to a final size after binding of 8-3/8" x 10-7/8". Each signature must be a complete 4 page component, short trimmed or binding lip attachment methods shall not be acceptable. Diecut channel score all the cover fold to prevent cracking, (litho press score and/or a rotary score on the stitcher) is not acceptable. Run all the cover grain parallel to the spine. SEPARATIONS: None required output using 175 line screens or finer. FORMAT: Text pages 1-16, plus cover pages 1-4.. PRINTING: Covers 1 and 4 print in a solid bleeding all sides background using PMS 322 ink. A circular area (approximately 4-3/8" in diameter) is knocked out and trapping this background on the front cover, using a high resolution TIFF logo placed image, printed in four color process. Reversed to white type matter and a rectangular 3 point ruled border are also present. All text pages print in both the PMS color as well as Black type matter. Transitional vignettes are used with PMS 322 Teal ink on text page 9 and Page 5 prints with a Black & PMS 322 Teal ink, 150 line screen duotone. Very heavy ink coverage is required and the contractor must take any and all necessary precautions to prevent ghosting and lay a smooth, uniform ink film. Ghosting & ?in-line problems? shall not be acceptable. Text signatures must be printed on a lithographic printing press capable of printing the complete color bar as specified. Do not assume perfecting is acceptable to the government. The inspector shall use the following criteria to determine acceptability. If the inspector is unable to determine by examination which side is first down then press perfecting is acceptable. Web run production equipment if used, shall be lithographic heat-set only. COATING: Overall aqueous coat, satin finish, outside cover pages 1 and 4 only. Dull varnish is not acceptable as an option to aqueous coating. MARGINS: Bleeds, follow trim marks on furnished camera copy. DISPLAY EXAMINATION: Examination of the furnished materials/camera copy is an integral part of these specifications. No additional payment will be allowed due the contractor?s failure to examine the copy and thoroughly understand the nature and extent of the work to be performed. PRESS SHEET INSPECTION: Press sheets shall be inspected at the contractor?s printing facility for quality conformance. Each press sheet form must contain one color bar, at least 3/16" in width, for each ink color placed parallel to the ink rollers. Color control bars ( such as, BRUNNER, GATF or GRETAG) must contain star targets, trapping, tint and dot gain patches, process built grays, if applicable, and extend the dull width of the press sheet. Ink densities shall be constant across the full width of the sheet with no deviations to exceed plus or minus ? of one percent. Light and heavy inking is not allowed. The contractor shall provide the correct viewing conditions for all press sheet inspections including 5000 degree kelvin light sources housed in a completely enclosed neutral gray booth and functional densitometers. PREAWARD SURVEY: In order to determine the responsibility of the prime contractor, the government reserves the right to conduct a preaward survey, or to require samples to QATAP evaluate, or other evidence of technical, managerial financial and similar abilities to perform, prior to the award of a contract. PACKING: Plastic strap band in units of 20 copies only (paper bands and/or shrink wraps are NOT acceptable). Turn the items as required to make a neat stack. Pack in new 275 pound test corrugate containers filled to the top, 240 copies per carton. The cartons shall be specifically manufactured to fit this product. The maximum weight shall not exceed 49 lbs. per carton. Products must lay flat, do not stand upright in cartons. No packaging deviations shall be allowed. Label or stencil on one of the carton ends.. RETURNED MATERIALS: Return all camera copy or furnished materials as received plus two file copy printed samples. Inventory the NCI final film negatives, create a digital deliverable (Macintosh compatible CD-Rom disk of the high-res files) and furnish copies of all the signed receipts in one package to Paul LaMasters, NCI Printing Officer, Office of Communications, Building 31, Room 10A28, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20892. NEGATIVES: Compose negatives as RRED final films in two page printer?s spreads only, allowing a minimum of ?" working margins on all sides, using .007 film, (.004 film is allowed if computer electronic files were provided by the NCI). Pin hole registration punching of the final films is required and composed, not stripped, registration marks on all sides. The contractor shall inventory all the final negatives within their facilities until called for return by the government. Ownership of these furnished films shall remain the government?s property. Industry trade customs shall not apply to film, flats, proofs or color oks. Pack films to protect emulsion layers and furnish each film set with the associated top sheet containing wet ink density readings, or your press oks for future color match. Films shall be ready for subsequent reprints without additional effort beyond exposures. If digital direct-to-plate technologies were used, the contractor shall also be required to furnish films as a deliverable item upon request. Label: 03-NCI-PC-141 (composed negatives & oks for storage) ?The Right Decision?. SHIPPING: 10 advanced sample copies to: National Cancer Institute, Attn: Printing (301) 402-2624), Building 31, Room 10-A-28, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20892 (NOTE) These samples must be received before other locations; Ship 15 ?file copies? to: Library of Congress, Madison Bldg., (Exchange & Gift Division) Federal Documents Section, C Street, North East, (between 1st & N Streets), Washington, DC 20540); Ship 2 ?NCI file copies? to? National Tech. Info. Service, Office of Business Development, Attn: Sue Feindt, 703-605-6244, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22151; Ship 5 (NCI) C & I Copies to: NIH, 301 N. Stonestreet Avenue, Rm. #113, Attn: Lisa Harper, Rockville, Maryland 20892; Ship 2 ?depository copies? to: The U.S. GPO, Stop: SSLA, Depository Receiving Section, Jackson Alley, Room #A-150, Washington, D.C. 20401, Label cartons item #507-G-02; Ship 2 ?NCI file copies? to: Attn: Mr. Jan Ehrman, NIH, 9000 Rockville Pike, Building 31, Room 2-B-03, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, (301) 496-4143; Ship the balance of ?bulk copies? to: Aspen Systems, Attn: Lou Young, 1000 Haverhill Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21229, (410) 644-7742. PROOFS: Proofs will be withheld 3 working days from the time they are received until they are returned. Label the proof package with the NCI PC number and product title. Return the materials in the proper order as originally provided by the government. PRESS SHEET INSPECTION: Requires 5 days notice. Notify the NCI Office of Communications (301) 402-2624 of the day and time press sheets will be available for inspection. SCHEDULE: display of materials at NCI, OC, Building 31, Room 10-A-28, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 on 09/09/2003. Request for quotations are due 09/16/2003 at 1:30 P.M. EDT. Assuming an award date of 09/18/2003, material shall be picked up on 09/22/2003, 10,000 copies shall be due on 10/10/2003, balance of copies are due on 10/27/2003. All furnished materials, sample copies and receipts shall be returned on 11/03/2003. NOTE: Please be aware that without the return of all the furnished items, complete as specified within these printing specifications, payment will/can be withheld. The package shall include copies of all shipment documents with signatures by the receiver and two sample file copies. The contractor shall initiate contact with our warehouse, if the inventory control number and bar code artwork are not furnished, prior to labeling any cartons or the press run. Typically, this number & bar code are also listed on the lower right hand position of the laser proofs. If the number is provided use it on the cartons. Receiving hours are 6:30 A.M. - 12:00 (NOON) & 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, except federal holidays. Call for delivery appointment prior to any bulk shipments. Label each carton on one end with the NCI PC No. Title, Inventory Number and the Quantity per carton & per package. 03-NCI-PC-141 (qty per package strap /qty per carton) ?The Right Decision?, Inventory No. P-848. Plastic strap band every skid twice in both directions over corrugated edge protectors using GPO pallets only, 48" x 40" (4-way). Cover the pallet-skids with plastic stretch wrapping after plastic strap banding and edge protectors. Affix a packing list for deliveries to the last pallets loaded on the truck, facing the dock. All skids shall be four-sided entry and the weight must not exceed 2,000 pounds, do not side load or double stack on the truck trailers. Stack skids not to exceed 50" form the floor to top. The cartons shall only be new 44 lb. edge crush test, or 275 lb bursting strength and specifically made to contain the print products as specified, in ?PACKING?. PROVISION AND CLAUSES: The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-4, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS-DEVIATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION; FAR 52.213-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS- WITH DUNS NUMBER ADDENDUM, FAR 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES, OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS-DEVIATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION. The following FAR clauses cited in paragraph (b) of the clauses at FAR 52.212-5 are also applicable to this acquisition; 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 VIETNAM ERA; FAR 52.225-3, BUY AMERICAN ACT SUPPLIES; AND 52.232-34, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-OTHER THAN CENTRAL CONTRACTING REGISTRATION. Full text copies of the representations and certifications of other cited provisions and clauses may be obtained on line at the NCI website at http://amb.nci.nih.gov or from Cynthia Brown, Purchasing Agent, (301) 402-4509. OFFERS: Offers must be submitted on an SF-18 or SF-1449 with a completed ?Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items-with DUNS Number Addendum?, signed by an authorized representative of the offeror. Offers/Quotations must be received in this office by 1:30 P.M. (Washington, D.C. local time on 09/16/2003. Please refer to solicitation number RFQ-NCI-30112-NQ.
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