SOLICITATION NOTICE
76 -- World Book Encyclopedia Book Sets
- Notice Date
- 8/15/2022 11:17:51 AM
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 519130
— Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals
- Contracting Office
- FA8604 AFLCMC PZI WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-7228 USA
- ZIP Code
- 45433-7228
- Solicitation Number
- FA860422PB050
- Response Due
- 8/22/2022 11:00:00 AM
- Point of Contact
- David A. Bathe, Ashley L. Collins
- E-Mail Address
-
david.bathe.1@us.af.mil, ashley.collins.5@us.af.mil
(david.bathe.1@us.af.mil, ashley.collins.5@us.af.mil)
- Description
- NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE The United States Air Force (the Government) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase order to a single source, World Book Inc., under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) (only one source reasonably available) on or about 30 September 2022.� The period of performance (PoP) shall be from 30 September 2022 � 29 September 2023.� FSC: 7630 NAICS: 519130 Size Standard: 1,000 employees Subscription name: � World Book Encyclopedia Book Sets Supplier name: World Book, Inc. Product description: World Book Encyclopedia sets for the Department of Defense (DAF) Libraries. Product characteristics an equal item must meet to be considered: Must be able to provide World Book Encyclopedia sets for PreK to Adults for 64 Libraries Must mail out sets to 64 locations Must be able to support classroom instruction and library reading initiatives with over 2,500 titles, including World Book exclusive content and classic literature (novels, plays, poems, and nonfiction). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations.� However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government.� The Government will consider responses received within 5 days of issuance of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set aside competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement. If the Government decides to compete this requirement, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in FAR 12.603.� If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply. Therefore, small businesses that want to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they intend to comply.� A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.� ��� Contractors should be aware of the following information: Contractors must include the following information: Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers. Identification as a large U.S. business, a small U.S. business, or a foreign business. Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above. Identification of any other socioeconomic status including: Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business or HUBZone. Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number.� If this posting specifically references brand name products, offerors are encouraged to suggest products other than those specifically referenced. �Responses must address how the alternate product meets the product characteristics specified above. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED. Responses are limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format. Responses should be emailed to David Bathe at david.bathe.1@us.af.mil and Ashley Collins at ashley.collins.5@us.af.mil no later than 22 August 2022, 2:00 PM EST.� Any questions should be directed to David Bathe through email.�
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- Record
- SN06427697-F 20220817/220815230132 (samdaily.us)
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