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76 -- UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY VISITOR CENTER MERCHANDISE CATALOG OF FALL/WINTER 1998 SOL F05611-98-R-0706 DUE 043098 POC Myrtice Moeglein at 719.333-3961 or TSgt Chris M. Vaccarella at 719.333.3961 This synopsis issued to notify all of a United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Nonappropriated Funds (NAF) procurement for the Fall/Winter 1998 Visitor Center catalog. The solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP), F05611-98-R-0706 and contract award shall be conducted as a "best value" using the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. A combination of commercial and NAF provisions and clauses shall be used for the solicitation and contract. In any circumstances were FAR provisions and clauses conflict with NAF provisions and clauses, the NAF provisions and/or clause will take precedent. The proposed contract is for a firm fixed-price, containing a basic period of performance with four- (4) option year periods of performance. The catalog consists of Air Force merchandise sold at the Visitor Center. The catalog also includes Academy and cadet pictures of interest with an associated description. The USAFA'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 color proofs are required from the photo 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 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 the postal sorting requirement, which also includes the mailing and postage of the catalogs. An estimated minimum of 150,000 catalogs per year is anticipated. These estimates shall be stated in the bid schedule for the basic period of performance and each option year. The evaluation factors for award shall be 1) Technical Capability; 2) Past Performance; 3) Delivery Capability; and 4) Price. All factors shall be equal in importance. Technical Capability, Past Performance, Delivery Capability, and Price shall be evaluated against the criteria listed in the solicitation. To be technically acceptable the awardee shall conform to the technical requirements of the solicitation. Past Performance shall show an acceptable record of past performance for the past five- (5) years. Delivery Capability shall show an acceptable delivery record for the past five- (5) years. After evaluation, price shall show fairness, reasonableness, and completeness. 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. The RFP shall be available on or about 13 Apr 98. Any interested firm wishing to receive a copy of the solicitation may do so in writing by contacting the addressees below or faxing your request to (719) 333-6603. No telephone requests shall be honored. Solicitation requests shall be send it to Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO. 80840-2315. The closing date of the solicitation shall be 30 Apr 98 at 3:00PM Mountain Daylight Time (MDT), after which no proposals shall be accepted. Any questions concerning this solicitation can be address to Myrtice Moeglein, Contract Specialist at (719) 333-3600 or TSgt Chris M. Vaccarella, Contracting Officer at (719) 333-3961. This is a nonappropriated fund purchase and it does not obligate appropriated funds of the United States Government. Nonappropriated funds are generated by the military community through the sale of goods and services and the collection of fees and charges for participation in military community programs. This purchase does not involve federal tax dollars.***** (0091)

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