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T -- HAVING A PELVIC EXAM & PAP TEST SOL RFQ-NCI-90073 DUE 041999 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-90073, 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: Having A Pelvic Exam & Pap Test. Product: Four page folder printed in five ink colors. Quality: Level 2 printing and finishing attributes are required for this specification. Quantity: 1,000,000 copies and the final films used in the production of printing. Trim Size: 11" x 8.5" folding once with the grain to the final size of 5.5" x 8.5". Furnished materials: A SyQuest disk consisting of Adobe illustrator art & Quark page layouts together with a full color reflective illustration on an artboard (5" x 7"). Proofs: Refer to NCI Standard Specifications. Paper: Covers- 65 lb. White #1 matte finish cover, minimum brightness of 86. Also refer to NCI Standard Specifications. Inks: 4 color process, PMS 320 (Aqua), and dense Black Ink. Binding: Trim 4 sides to 11" x 8.5", fold once (with the grain) to the final size of 5.5" x 8.5". Separations: One 5" x 7" required from reflective artwork. The illustration is scanable. Format: Pages 1-4. Printing: Outside spread prints in four color process with a solid PMS 320 color bleeding all sides background together with Black type matter. The cover page prints in 4 color process to match the furnished copy. The inside spread prints as Black type matter and solid PMS 320 color line artwork copy only. Heavy ink coverage is required and the contractor must take all necessary precautions to prevent ghosting and lay a smooth, uniform ink film. Coating: Spot varnish (or overall aqueous coat) the outside pages 1-4 only. 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: Shrink wrap in convenient units. Pack in new 275 pound text corrugated containers filled to the top, 1,600 copies per carton. 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 the government's property. 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 deliverableitem upon request. Label: 9-NCI-PC-061 (composed negatives & oks for storage) Having A Pelvic Exam & Pap Test. Shipping: See NCI Standard Specifications. Ship 736 copies 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 04/13/99 a display of materials will be conducted @ NCI, OCC, Building #31, Room #10A28, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda; MD 20892. Assuming an award date of 04/20/99, materials shall be picked up on 04/21/99. On 05/20/99 100,000 copies shall be delivered 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. The balance of copies shall be delivered to the specified destinations on 06/03/99. On 06/10/99 the return of furnished materials, final films 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. Receiving hours are 9 am-12 (noon) & 1-4 pm, 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-061(convenient/1,600 per ctn), Having A Pelvic Exam & Pap Test, Inventory No. P-047. 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 04/19/99. Please reference the solicitation number RFQ-NCI-90073 in your offer. Posted 03/29/99 (W-SN313709). (0088)

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