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T -- PRINTING SOL RFQ #96-11, Amendment #02 POC Anita Tolliver, Contracting Officer, #703/487-4720 This is Amendment #02 to Request for Quotations (RFQ) #96-11 removing the requirement for set aside for small business and changing the quantity required. The requirement is described in its entirety in this announcement. An RFQ package does not exist. This is an RFQ for printing of a 1,100 text page report. This RFQ is announced and anticipated to be awarded under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Please fax your quote within 15 calendar days of this announcement to #703/487-4006. Award will be based on best price, delivery time and contractor capabilities. Award is anticipated to be made on or about April 26 for printing to commence immediately. The required delivery time is a maximum of three weeks after receipt of the report by the contractor to its delivery to NTIS. The requirement is as follows: print 1,100 text page report, head to head from PDF file. Must print minimum 600 bpi. Text is 50 pounds uniform shade white offset paper. Text includes: 80 pound dull coated cover 8-1/2'' x 11''; 80 pound dull coated slip-in spine, 2-1/4'' x 11''; covers 1, 2, 3, 4 and spine print ready in reflex blue C from camera ready copy; and a set of 31 laminated 2'' rounded tips and bind tabs, 110 white index with black ink (printed, but not inserted). Text, covers and tabs drilled with three, 3/8'' diameter holes, center on the left side and space 4 1/4'' center to center. Binder not required. Each product separately boxed and sealed with product number and its equivalent bar code imprinted on side. Please quote on printing a quantity of 3,500 and 5,000 copies. Quotes shall include cost of all required materials, operations, assembly and delivery to NTIS. Those who responded to RFQ #96-11, Amendment #01 must provide a new quote to be considered. Please include the following in your response: company name, contact name, address, phone number, fax number, size of business, contractor establishment code or DUNS number, tax identification number, payment terms, contractor capabilities statement, and delivery time. Your quotation must be signed by a duly authorized individual. (0096)

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