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T -- PUBLICATION OF THE AFMC LEADING EDGE MAGAZINE (COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE PROCESS) DUE 050296 POC For Info, ASC/PKWO, ATTN: Bldg 1, 1940 Allbrook Rd, Ste 3, WPAFB OH 45433-5309 POC: L. Young/PKWOV/513-257-6145 Fax No 513-257-3926. SOURCES SOUGHT: The Air Force Material Command Office of Public Affairs, Wright-Patterson AFB OH anticipates a no cost competitive acquisition for the production of the ''Leading Edge'' AFMC magazine. Consideration for said services will be the revenues generated through the sales of advertising space within the published ''Leading Edge'' magazine. Publication guidance and procedures shall be IAW Air Force Instruction (AFI) 35-301, 15 Apr 94. Sources are being sought that are capable of performing this requirement. The magazine publication currently is funded by the Air Force. It is a monthly magazine, with a slick, four-color cover, litho-coated book stock inside, averaging 32 to 36 pages, about 20 of which are four-color pages. The magazine's primary target audience is the command's mid to senior-level management, including the Air Force's senior acquisition, logistics, testing, and research and development officials. The magazine will be distributed to AFMC headquarters, the command's bases and other locations nationwide. Minimum circulation is anticipated at 20,000 copies a month for a work force of 110,000. The Air Force Material Command's Public Affairs Office shall maintain all editorial control and design of the magazine. Actual production of the magazine shall be accomplished within a fifty-mile (50) radius of Wright-Patterson AFB OH. The magazine would devote no more than 60 percent of its total space to advertising. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS entail proven management tools, techniques, knowledge and an experience base relative to the AFMC/PA program requirements. CAPABILITIES STATEMENT shall be provided by the offerors to the Gov which include a brief description of 1) possible monthly production lead times 2) type of publishing hardware and software 3) average number of pages per issue to accommodate current editorial space plus targeted advertising space 4) maximum number of copies to be printed to achieve a better distribution ratio than currently exists 5) potential for direct-mail distribution of individual copies 6) possible contractor augmentation of current Gov editorial staff and 7) a description of contractor's past performance with similar projects relative to production capabilities, equipment, printing quality and ability to meet schedule. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute and IFB or RFP, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This requirement is governed outside of FAR. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Col Michael J. Corcoran, ASC/IG, Bldg 14, 1865 Fourth St, Ste 12, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 5433-7126, at (513) 255-0600, with serious concerns only. Technical questions should be directed to Mr Ron Fry (513) 257-7639 or Mr Rob Ely (513) 257-1203. Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning this acquisition to Ms Linda Young (513) 257-6145. Deadline for receipt of responses is 2 May 96. (0089)

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