ASC/PKW, Bldg 1, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Suite 3, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5309

R -- SOURCES SOUGHT DUE 020598 POC Blanche Corbett, (937) 257-6571 ext. 4133 WEB: Sources Sought -- Printing/Copying Services, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/. E-MAIL: Sources Sought, corbetbe@pkwsmtp.wpafb.af.mil. Description: Sources Sought: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF RFP ISSUANCE. ASC/PKWOE, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Suite #3, Operational Contracting, Construction Branch, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433, will be issuing all future competitive requirements on the world wide web (www). This sources sought is to compile a list of companies that can provide assistance to potential construction bidders/offerors for printing/copying services. Companies who respond to this announcement will be put on a reference list that will be provided to contractors who wish to solicit printing/copying services. The list compiled from this notice will be attached to each solicitation issued on the Preaward Information Exchange System (PIXS) page address: http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil. Print companies that wish to be included on the reference list must be able to, as a minimum, 1) download the projects from the www; 2) print blue prints either 30" x 42" and/or 34" x 22"; 3) print project specifications; and, 4) print solicitation documents. The software required to accomplish the task is available from the Toolkit on the PIXS page and consists of Microsoft Word Reader, PK Unzip and Source View Reader. All companies who respond to this notice and provide evidence that they can meet the minimum needs will be included on the reference list. Construction contractors may select from the reference list any company who best fits their needs (i.e. price, location, response time, etc.). Contractors will not be restricted to the reference list. The list will only serve as a suggestion of known sources for this type of service. The Government will have no decision in who is selected to perform the printing/copying services. "Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of an Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact ( Blanche Corbett, (937) 257-6571 ext.4133). When requested the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Plaisted, ASC/SYI can be reached at (937) 255-9095, extension 232." His address is 1790 10th Street, Room 208, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433. E-Mail address: stephen.plaisted@ascsy.wpafb.af.mil This sources sought is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Contractors who wish to be included on the reference list shall provided to this office a one page type written letter stating that they can meet the minimum needs, along with the company name, address, telephone number and ponit of contact. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 05 FEB 1998. Direct all questions to the attention of Ms Blanche Corbett, fax number (937)257-2825 or E-Mail address: corbetbe@pkwsmtp.wpafb.af.mil (0016)

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