Department of Defense Education Activity, Hqs, Procurement Div, 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, 4th Floor, Arlington, Va 22203

R -- MAILING SOL MDA410-99-Q-0001 DUE 102298 POC Mr. David Taybron, fax inquiries to 703-696-4871 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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, NO WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. The Solicitation Number is MDA410-99-Q-0001. This action will be processed using simplified acquisition procedures. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is an educational entity use of academic discounts/pricing is encouraged. DoDEA is seeking to procure packaging, addressing and mailing of DoDEA print materials. These materials include booklets, brochures, and newsletters to approximately 1,000 DoDEA schools, parents, and other DoDEA stakeholders. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supplies and equipment necessary to provide accurate and timely mailing of approximately 1,000 boxes. This mailing shall include proper packaging and accurate addressing of these boxes to insure delivery. The costs for this effort shall include all applicable shipping and handling. CLIN 0001 -- Packaging, Addressing, and Mailing. Qty. 1000 Boxes. CLIN 0002 -- Shipping and Handling. ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS NEED BE LOCATED WITHIN THE WASHINGTON, DC (to include areas within a 2.5 hour commute) AREA. All materials to be mailed will be received from the Defense Printing Service located in Arlington, VA. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation represents the least total cost to the Government. Price will be the only factor considered. The following clauses/provisions apply to this solicitation and are in effect through FAC 97-05 and DAC 91-13: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, which MUST accompany the offeror's bid/quote; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms andConditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The following DFAR provisions are hereby incorporated by reference: 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration and 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR). The SIC code is 7331. The Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. The proposal, along with Representations and Certifications, shall be submitted in writing to the address shown above by 4:00 p.m., EST, 22 OCTOBER 1998. Contractors are also requested to provide DUNs, TIN and Cage Code, if available. FAX PROPOSALS ARE ACCEPTABLE at (703)696-4871. For additional information, contact Mr. Taybron by fax at (703)696-4871. Any award resulting fromthis solicitation will be made to a small business concern Posted 10/15/98 (W-SN262504). (0288)

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