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T -- RISK DISK ASSESSMENT KITS SOL RFQ-NCI-90065 DUE 041299 POC Diane Stalder, Procurement Technician, 301/435-3803 E-MAIL: Diane Stalder, ds88b@nih.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial Items, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, No. RFQ-NCI-90065, includes all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR FAC 97-10. The acquisition will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR 13.5 to use simplified procedures for commercial acquisitions. This requirement is a set-aside for small businesses. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 2732, and the business size standard is 500 employees. All prospective offerors should have a copy of the booklet "Standard Technical Specifications for NCI Printing Requirements" hereafter referred to as NCI Standard Specifications) issued by DHHS/NIH/NCI. The information in this booklet provides supplemental information necessary for potential offerors to have a complete understanding of the specifications set forth below. Copies of the booklet may be requested from Diane Stalder at 301/435-3803. REQUIREMENTS: Title: Risk Disk Assessment kits. Product: Assembled kits consisting of five items each. (For Macintosh -- 2,000 copies and for PC-WinTel computer systems -- 10,000 copies) A: 8 panel order form/envelope with gum patches; B: 8 page stitched book; C: die cut folder with capacity glued pocket; D: letter, E: mailing envelope. Quality: Level 2 printing and finishing attributes are required for this specification. Quantity: 12,000 assembled kits. Trim Sizes: A: Trim to 17-5/8" x 5-7/8" fold 3 roll folds & pattern gum to 4-1/2" x 5-7/8". B: Saddle wire stitch and trim three sides to the final size of 5-1/4" x 8-1/4". C: Diecut to 18-7/8" x 10-1/2", convert to 5-3/8" x 8-1/2" x (3/8" capacity). D. Trim only to the final size of 4- 7/8" x 8-1/4". E: 9-1/2" x 6-1/2" gummed flap, open side made up envelopes. Furnished materials: A complete set of film negatives (multiple exposures) together with a previously printed set of samples will be provided as a guide to color breaks and manufacturing. Proofs: Refer to NCI Standard Specifications. Paper: Portfolio -- 5 ply white c-2-s Beveridge Blankote blanks or equal. Envelope -- 24 lb white kraft or white wove made-up, open side, gummed. All other items -- 80 lbs. white #1 matte finish text, target brightness of 87. Also refer to NCI Standard Specifications. Inks: 4 color process, PMS 130, PMS 1795, PMS 285, PMS 363 and Black Ink. Binding: Bind all items following the sizes-directions under "Trim Sizes" above (keep the versions separate.) Collate 10,000 PC version assemblies as one each of items A, B, and D inserted into item C together with 9 additional copies of item B placed loose into item E behind the assembled kit folder containing all the listed items. Also, insert one furnished PC diskette in the pocket of item C. Shrink wrap the completed assembly consisting of both the nine copies of the booklet together with the completed kit folder containing one copy of all components, before insertion into the envelope. Do NOT seal the envelope flaps. Format: Collate 2,000 Mac version assemblies in the same manner as the PC lot. NOTE: Ten copies of item C are also required for this Mac version. Also, insert two furnished Macintosh diskettes in the pocket of item C. Printing: All items except the envelope print 2 sides, (No items are common copy or common ink colors between the Mac and Windows versions). Item C (both Mac & PC versions) print in 4 color process inks and Black. Items A, B, D, and E (PC version)prints in screens and solids of PMS 130 and PMS 363. Items A, B, D and E (Mac version) prints in screens and solids of PMS 1795 and PMS 285. Heavy coverage is required and the contractor must take all necessary precautions to prevent ghosting and lay a smooth, uniform ink film. Must be printed on a litho printing press capable of printing all the required ink colors with one pass through the press together with the complete color bar as specified on page three of this document. Web run production equipment if used, shall be heat-set only. Ghosting & "in-line problems" shall not be acceptable. Coating: Overall aqueous coat, satin finish, both versions of the diecut folders of 2/S. Dull varnish is NOT acceptable as an option to aqueous coating. Margins: Bleeds follow trim marks on furnished camera copy. Display Examination: Refer to NCI Standard Specifications. Press Inspection: Refer to NCI Standard Specifications. Preaward Survey: Refer to NCI Standard Specifications. Packing: Pack assemblies in new 275 pound text corrugated containers filled to the top, keep lots separate. The maximum weight shall not exceed 38 lbs. per carton (not the 48 lbs. stated in the NCI Standard Specifications). Return Materials: Refer to NCI Standard Specifications. Negatives: Compose negatives as RRED final films in two page printer's spreads only, allowing a minimum of " (one-half inch) working margins on all sides, using .007 film (.004 film is allowed if computer electronic files were provided by the NCI). Pin hole registration punching of the final films is required and composed, not stripped, registration marks on all sides. The contractor shall inventory all the final negatives within their facilities until called for return by the government. Ownership of these furnished films shall remain with the government. Industry trade customs shall not apply to film, flats, proofs or color oks. Pack films to protect emulsion layers and furnish each film set with the associated top sheet containing wet ink density readings, or your press oks for future color match. Films shall be ready for subsequent reprints without additional effort beyond exposures. If digital direct-to-plate technologies were used, the contractor shall also be required to furnish films as a deliverable item upon request. Label: 9-NCI-PC-053 negatives & color oks for storage. Risk Disk Assessment Tool kits (item & version). Shipping: See NCI Standard Specifications. Ship 1 "depository kit" to US Government Printing Office and label cartons #507-G-02. Proofs: Proofs will be withheld 3 working days from the time they are received until they are returned back to the contractor's facilities. Label the proof package with the NCI PC number and product title. Return the materials in the proper order as originally provided by the government. Press Sheet Inspection requires 5 working days notice. Notify the NCI Office of Cancer Communications (OCC) @ 301-402-2624 of the day and time press sheets will be available for inspection. Schedule: On 04/08/99 a display of materials will be conducted @ NCI, OCC, Building #31, Room #10A28, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda; MD 20892. Assuming an award date of 04/13/99, materials shall be picked up on 04/14/99. On 05/13/99 all copies shall be delivered by noon to the destinations identified in this solicitation and in the NCI Standard Specifications. Advance sample copies must be received at the NCI OCC prior to any bulk distribution. On 05/20/99 the return of furnished materials and receipts shall occur. NOTE: Please be aware that without the return of all the furnished items, complete as specified within these printing specifications, payment will be withheld until all these materials are received. The package shall include copies of all shipment documents with signatures by the receiver and two sample file copies. Packaging information for bulk shipments is specified in the NCI Standard Specifications and below. The contractor shall initiate contact with the warehouse, if the inventory control number is not furnished, prior to labeling any cartons. Typically, this number is also listed on the back cover of all the publications, in the lower right hand position by the spine. If the number is provided use it on the cartons. Receiving hours are 9 am-12 (noon) & 1-4pm, Mon-Fr. Call for delivery appointment prior to any bulk shipments. Ship to Aspen Systems, Inc., 1000 Haverhill Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21229, ATTN: Andy McMahon, 410-644-7853. Ship the samples to: National Cancer Institute, Office of Cancer Communications, Building #31, Room #10-A-28, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, ATTN: Printing Officer, 301-402-2624. Label should read 9-NCI-PC-053 (qty per package/qty per carton, Risk Disk Assessment Tool kits. BASIS FOR AWARD: Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest priced offer that fully meets the requirements of the solicitation. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS-DEVIATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS; FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS-WITH DUNS NUMBER ADDENDUM ; FAR 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS ; and FAR 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES, OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS-DEVIATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS. The following FAR clauses cited in paragraph (b) of the clause at FAR 52.212-5 are also applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY; FAR 52.222-35, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA; FAR 52.222-36, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES; FAR 52.222-37, EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF VIETNAM ERA; and FAR 52.225-3, BUY AMERICAN ACT -- SUPPLIES. Full text copies of the representations and certifications or other cited provisions and clauses may be obtained on line at the NCI website at http://amb.nci.nih.gov/SAP/sap.htm or from Diane Stalder, Procurement Technician, on 301/435-3803. OFFERS: Offers must be submitted on an SF-18 or SF-1449 with a completed "Schedule of Offered Supplies/Services". Offers must be accompanied by a completed "Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items -- with DUNS Number Addendum", signed by an authorized representative of the offeror. Offers must be received in this office by 1:30 pm EST on 04/12/99. Please reference the solicitation number RFQ-NCI-90065 in your offer. Posted 03/23/99 (W-SN311475). (0082)

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