Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Dr., Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315

76 -- UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY VISITOR'S CENTER MECHANDISE CATALOG FOR FALL/WINTER 1998 POC Myrtice Moeglein, Contract Specialist, (719) 333-3600 or TSgt Chris M. Vaccarella, Contracting Officer, (719) 333-3961 1. R!! 2. 0114!! 3. 98!! 4. GPO691122!! 5. 80840-2315 6. 76!! 7. Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Lobby Area, USAF Academy, Colorado 80840-2315!! 8. 76 -- United States Air Force Academy Visitor's Center Merchandise Catalog for Fall/Winter 1998!! 9. N/A!! 10. N/A!! 11. Myrtice Moeglein, Contract Specialist, 719-333-3600 or TSgt Chris M. Vaccarella, Contracting Officer (719) 333-3961!! 12. N/A!! 13. N/A!! 14. N/A!! 15. N/A!! 16. N/A!! 17. This synopsis issued to conduct market research and determine if sources are capable of satisfying the USAF Academy's requirement with commercial type items. Its intent is to identify and/or develop sources capable of fulfilling a portion of, or all of the catalog requirement. The catalog consists of Air Force merchandise sold at the Visitor's Center. The catalog also includes Academy and cadet pictures of interest with an associated description. The USAF Academy's requirement consists of, but not limited to the following specifications: The catalog shall have a minimum of 32 pages, with a maximum of 48 pages; #70 Luna gloss paper (size 8"X10"); catalog ink will be 5/5 throughout; bindery will be saddle stitch. Photography consists of small (estimate 99 photos, of which 41 will new for 1998), medium (estimate 17 photos, all new for 1998), and large photos (estimate 4 photos, all new for 1998). Photos will be a combination of studio and on-site sessions Color scatter proofs will be required as will a stylist to be present at the time of the shoot. Scatter clolor proofs are required from potos stage and from the design stage before printing stage to review changes with printer before final is required. Additional requirements will be layout and design of the catalog with coordination and assistance of USAFA Visitor's Center personnel; the design and production of a special order form; consulting and management of mailing list; change of address processing; set-up, address, and bar-coding of catalogs; and postal sorting.. requirement also includes the mailing and postage of the catalogs. An estimated minimum of 150,000 catalogs per year is anticipated. Any interesting firm wishing to submit information on the complete requirement, or portions of the requirement may do so. Please send a sample of the work your firm intends to be considered for. Samples of information could be a previous catalog worked on, copies of photographs, or past performance information. Please submit any relevant pricing information. The following Standard Industrial Classification Codes may apply to any resulting solicitations: 2741, business size standard is 500 employees; 7334, 7335, and 7336, business size standard is $5M dollars. Any interested firm wishing to provide product information, product samples, or past performance information on the above requirement description may send it to Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO. 80840-2315. All information shall be received no later than 19 December 1997. Contract Myrtice Moeglein, Contract Specialist at (719) 333-3600 or TSgt Chris M. Vaccarella, Contracting Officer at (719) 333-3961 for any additional information***** (0014)

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