SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Printing Consultant
- Notice Date
- 8/20/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Office of Administration, 6011 Executive Blvd, 5th Floor, Rockville, Maryland, 20852-3804, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20852-3804
- Solicitation Number
- LG-2010-5625
- Archive Date
- 9/10/2010
- Point of Contact
- M. Lloyd Garnes, Phone: 3014023341
- E-Mail Address
-
garnesl@od.nih.gov
(garnesl@od.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- 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. This announcement Constitutes the only solicitation ; proposals are being requested and a written Solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is LG-2010-1715625 And is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation/contract will Include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2009-04. The NAICS code is 541990 and the size standard is $7million. This requirement is set aside for small business. The period of performance is one year from date of award. The NIH wishes to procure a contractor to serve as a printing consultant The contractor shall provide the following services: The Division of medical Arts (DMA), Printing Services Branch (PSB) provides printing and documents management conversion services to the NIH community. In addition, the PSB is responsible for advising NIH leadership on major printing and reprographic policy, providing federal policy for management of the NIH Printing Program, to insure adherence to the regulations of Title 44, Government Printing and Binding Regulations of the Joint Committee on Printing (JCP), Congress of the United States. Liaison with the Public Health Service (PHS), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Government Printing Office (GPO), and other government agencies and commercial printing vendors on printing related matters. The PSB provides the NIH community with expertise on current and emerging technologies related to printing and document management/conversion. The PSB provides consultation and advisory services to the Institute Centers (ICs) in matters relating to printing products and services and manages and administers the commercial printing program NIH. The PSB provides on-site document management/conversion and digital print services, to include research grant digitalization, reproduction and distribution to the NIH community. The PSB conducts studies and surveys to determine timeliness and adequacy of services being provided, researches and implements methods to reduce cost and improve service levels, and provides consultation on printing and document management and conversion services. The PSB is a fee-for-service. The purpose of this project is to provide printing expertise, consulting services and assistance to the PSB. Purpose and Objectives for the Procurement To provide printing and consulting services to the PSB through July 31, 2011 as follows: As requested, •Printing Specifications Services, to include preproduction advice, correct quality assurance assignment, develop and write detailed printing and binding specifications required for contract solicitations. Advise PSB Printing Officer with an expert opinion on the technical compliance of the contract proposals. Participate in any contract negotiations prior to award. •Review all proofs checking for production errors and/or color problems. Mark proofs for Corrections to be made. •Travel to commercial printing plants to review printing during the final production. Ensure that printing meets industry standards and quality assurance. •Review postproduction compliance and quality control. Consult with PBS Printing Officer when contract disputes arise. Act as technical expert of industry standards to help resolve contract disputes. The PSB expects, as a result of this service being provided, to meet regulatory and operational reguirements for fiscal 2010 and 2011. Contractor Reguirements Contractor must have access to NIH intranet site and have a VPN account. Government Responsibilities Contactor will have accessibility to all applicable systems utilized by the PSB. No property will be needed or given to the contractor. Deliverables Performance reports will be provided monthly. Reports should be completed by: Program Management Will be monitored by the Printing Officer, DMAP The contractor shall submit a firm fixed price offer including any discounts. Offers Shall detail description of services offered, availability of period of performance, and past performance data for similar work including performance data, and price. A completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offer representations and certifications – Commercial Items, should be submitted with the proposal. A copy of the Representations and Certification is available on the FAR website of the Internet or You may contact the Contract Specialist listed in this announcement. The following clauses are applicable to this requirement. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items; and 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commerical Items. Offers must be sent via email to garnesl@od.nih.gov
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/OoA/LG-2010-5625/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Bldg. 31, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN02249108-W 20100822/100820235438-6204b6b0745c92b9a46709e61002ee24 (fbodaily.com)
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