National Science Foundation, Division of Administration Services, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 295, Arlington, Va 22230

T -- PRINTING OF NSF BULLETIN NEWSLETTER SOL IFB DAS 97-108 POC Marcella Green, Contract Specialist, 703-306-1122/Veronica Bankins, Contracting Officer, 703-306-1122 E-MAIL: vbankins@nsf.gov, mgreen@nsf.gov. The National Science Foundation has a requirement for printing of its "NSF Bulletin" newsletter. This 2-color publication prints black and 1 Pantone color (as marked)on 70# recycled offset text stock (white). The trim size is 21.59 cm x 29.94 cm (8 1/2" x 11"). This newsletter is printed 10 times annually, and the print run ranges from 10,000 to 16,500 copies per issue. The Contractor has 6 full business days to print a job (2 days bluelines, 4 days final). Contractor performance includes creation of gradient (graduated) screen), copy and/or disk(s) pickup, blueline deliver and pickup, printing, and final delivery of printed product to 4 different locations in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is preferred that interested contractors be located within 100 kilometer (62) miles radius of the NSF Headquarters located at 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia. Any bidder intending to use production facilities outside this area will be required to furnish information, with their bid, which will on its face demonstrate ability to meet the schedule requirements. This acquisition 100% small business set-aside. The SIC code for this acquisition is 2759 -- Commercial Printing, N.E.C. size standard of not more than 500 employees. Solicitation will be available on or about 15 days after publication of this notice. Only written requests will be honored. (0177)

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