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

T -- PRINTING, CATALOG SOL F05611-99-T0416 DUE 010899 POC myrtice moeglein 719-333-3600, Tsgt Chris M vaccarella 719-333-3961 This synopsis is issued as a notification for all vendors that the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Non appropriated Funds (NAF) has a procurement for printing of a FALL/Winter 1999 Visitor Center Catalog. Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6 for commercial items as supplemented with additional information is included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote. The solicitation, Request for Quote (RFQ) F05611-99-T0416 and contract award shall be conducted as a "Best Value" using the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 2731 and the business Size Standard is 500 employees. A combination of commercial and NAF provisions and clauses shall be used for the solicitation and contract. In circumstances where 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 one-year contract. The catalogue consists of Air Force merchandise sold at the Visitor Center. The catalog also includes printing Academy and cadet pictures of interest with an associated description. The USAF Academy's requirement consists of, but is not limited to the following specifications. The catalogue shall have a minimum of 32 pages, 40 or 48 pages maximum. Flat Size: 16"x10" folded size: 8" x 10", sampled, 180, 000; quantity, print color: 4/C process gloss varnish, 4/C photos. Paper: # 70 Luna gloss (front & back cover), #60 text gloss coated for inside pages, varnish: 5/5 through out, bleed: heavy, reverses: text of line art that reverses out of 4 color, emboss: none, proofs: number of blue lines /color keys needed for Government approval. Raw color on all scans, 1 blue line, 1 color key, proofs on press of each signature during printing, on press proofing, separate orderform/self envelope: size: 9 " x 23 7/8" three folded w/self envelope & glue sealer, (sample can be requested). Bindery: saddle stitch, delivery of furnished product: approximately 120,000 to mailer as required by mailer (bulk or skid), 5000 delivered to AFAAA gift shop bound in units of 100, balance delivered to USAF Academy gift shops boxed in 200 or 250 increments. Samples: 100 samples must be delivered to USAF Academy gift shop prior to delivery of finished order. Printer will participate in meetings with the design firm and the USAF Academy gift shop's and review draft catalog; scatter color proofs and make suggested changes for final out put design out put to enhance the quality of the final printing of the catalog. Printer will provide final blue line and color design firm and USAF Academy gift Shop. A master schedule of the catalog project will be provided to the printer with benchmark due dates and progress updates against the benchmark calendar for planning purposes to meet mailing deadlines. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial. FOB Destination. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Farsite WEB, http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. The following additional provisions and clauses apply Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Item (a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer). Far 52.212-4 Evaluation: 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 this solicitation. To be technically acceptable the awardees shall conform to the technical requirements listed above. Past Performance shall show an acceptable record of past performance for the past five years. Delivery capability shall show an acceptable delivery record for the past five years. After evaluation, price shall show fairness, reasonableness, and completeness. Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Item, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses (6) (7) (8) (9), 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable o Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C.10, E.O. 10582), and 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement. Implementation Act (Alt 1), DFARS Clause 252.204-7004 (MAR 1998), Required Central Contractor Registration. All responsible sources may submit a bid quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Offers are to be received at the Operational Contracting Office 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840. No later than 08 JAN 99, 3:00 PM, Local Time. All offerors may FAX to (719-333-4404). This is a Non-appropriated fund purchase and it does not obligate appropriated funds of the United States Government. Non-appropriated funds are generated by the military community through the sale of goods and services and the collection of fees and charges for participation in the military community programs. This purchase does not involve Federal tax dollars. Direct solicitation questions or quotes to Myrtice Moeglein at 719-333-3600 or Chris Vaccarella (719) 333-3961. ***** Posted 12/23/98 (W-SN283329). (0357)

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