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T -- GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES SOL IPAP99-0001 DUE 102698 POC Lydia E. Dawson, Contracting Officer, 202-501-2519 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, lydia.dawson@gsa.gov. The General Services Administration, Office of Planning and Information Architecture (IP) has a requirement for Graphic Design Services. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Sic Code 7336 applies and the small business size is $5,000,000. During the previous year, there were approximately 20 jobs, ranging from $500 to $10,000 each (the average cost per job was $5,000). The jobs included any one or combination of the following services, which vendor(s) hereunder will be requested to provide: (1) design and procure logos, to include thumbnails, color concepts, and art boards (with at least 1200 dpi) or film; (2) design and typeset multiple color or black and white brochures and booklets of either 6" x 9" or 8 " x 11" sizes (number of pages will vary), to include thumbnails, color concepts, page proofs, folding dummies, and camera-ready art boards (RE: Item 4, below) or film; (3) design 8 " x 11" multiple color or black only flyers; (4) produce camera-ready art that contains at least 1200 dpi, color separated plates mounted on art boards, clear registration marks, separate plates for each color, and folding dummies or film; (5) design and produce "two color" kit folders with pocket and rolodex cards including thumbnails, color concepts, page proofs, folding dummies, and camera-ready art boards (RE: Item 4, above) or film; (6) provide pick-up and delivery service. Vendors are requested to provide the standard cost breakdown for (1) thumbnail sketches, (2) comprehensives, (3) final camera-ready art (4) author's alterations (5) deliveries of film output. (NOTE: sketches and comprehensives may or may not be required for each job.) Vendors are requested to provide turn-around times and charges for both normal and rush services for brochures and/or trifolds, books (8 " x 11"), posters, and others; for deadlines of 2 business days, 4 business days, 6 business days, and 10 business days. For each item, assume that all text has been prepared and it is necessary to format and design accompanying graphics and layout. Specify either a dollar amount for each rush job, or a percentage of the standard pricing, according to common practices. Specify, any rush charges which apply to deadlines beyond 10 business days. (NOTE: Occasionally, rush requirements are received after 5 p.m., or a designer is requested to be available for consultation between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.) Technical requirements include, (1) at least one full-time designer, (2) the ability to use PC and Macintosh design software packages, (3) the ability to convert files between both platforms, (4) the ability to provide output in digital format (jpeg, gif, or other digital format) (5) a familiarity with Quark Xpress or Page Maker, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat or similar packages, (6) ability to provide high quality, innovative designs, and (7) the ability to design in html, web-site design. Service requirements are for a high level of customer service including a rapid response to requirements, creative and flexible solutions to problems and changes, error-free work that incorporates comprehensive and well thought-out designs. Deliveries FOB destinations to the GSA Central Office Building, 18th & F Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20405. Evaluation Factors: (1) Past performance on similar projects -- submit a written description and samples of similar work recently performed, (2) References -- submit a minimum of three previous or existing clients with names, phone numbers, and types of projects (3) Price -- provide hourly rates, standard cost breakdown for jobs, and cost for categories of rush jobs. Up to three (3) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts will be awarded, each with a base year beginning on the Date of Award through September 30, 1999, and two consecutive one-year option periods. Awards will be on an "all or none" basis, i.e., vendors should be capable of providing all of the services required. Each contract will have a guaranteed minimum of $2,500. Payment by Government Purchase Card (VISA) is authorized. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-6. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes on Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; 52.216-18, Ordering; 52.216-19, Order Limitations, 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity; 52.216-27, Single or Multiple Awards; 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract;; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.232-18, Availability of funds. Include one completed copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items and 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations with offer. Proposals should address all evaluation factors, pricing, and include a statement addressing VISA payment acceptance. The Government will award a contract to the responsible offeror(s) that are the best value considering technical capability, past performance and price. Award may be made with or without discussions. Offers are due by October 26, 1998 at 3:30 p.m. (EST). Submit responses to GSA/IPAP, Room 2034, 1800 F Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20405, ATTN: Lydia E. Dawson. RE: IPAP99-0001. Responses may be hand-carried. For information, contact Lydia E. Dawson at 202-501-2519. Posted 10/07/98 (W-SN259993). (0280)

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