National Cancer Institute, Research Contracts Branch, PSAS, 6120 Executive Blvd, EPS/Room 638, Bethesda, MD 20892-7227

T -- EATING HINTS SOL RFQ-NCI-90105 DUE 061799 POC Cynthia Brown, Purchasing Agent, 301-402-4509, Todd Cole, Contracting Officer  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-90105, includes all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR FAC 97-11. The acquisition will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR13.5 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 Cynthia Brown at (301)-402-4509. REQUIREMENTS; Title: "Eating Hints". Product: 64 page book with separate 4 page wrap-around cover. QUALITY: Level 2 printing and finishing attributes are required for this specification. QUANTITY: 1,000,000 copies and final films used in the production of printing. TRIM SIZE: 5-7/8" x 9-1/8", saddle wire stitching binding on the 9-1/8" dimension. FURNISHED MATERIALS: A complete set of multiple exposure negatives laid out as a 8 page signatures for a half size sheet-fed press, together with a previously printed sample as a guide to production. Several type corrections must be done by the printing contractor on the back cover of the publication. PROOFS: Refer to NCI Standard Specifications. PAPER: Text-80lb. White #1 Patina Matte finish text, target brightness of 87. Cover -65lb. White #1 Patina Matte finish cover, target brightness of 87. Also refer to NCI Standard Specifications. INKS: 4 color process, PMS 325(Aqua), PMS 466 (Tan) and Black ink. Also refer to NCI Standard Specifications. BINDING: Saddle wire stitch twice through the spine along the 9-1/8" dimension. Bleed trim three sides to the final size of 5-7/8" x 9-1/8" dimension. Also refer to NCI Standard Specifications. SEPARATIONS: None. FORMAT: Covers 1-4, text 1-64. PRINTING: Print outside covers 1 and 4 in solid PMS 325 with overprint type and rules in Black. Type matter also reverses to white. One large rectangular area reverses out of solid background and prints 4 color process. Type also appears in solid PMS 466. The sinside covers 2-3 print in a solid bleeding all sides background color of PMS 466, cover 2 has a knockout silhouette area printing in a 4 color process, and black type matter overprinting. The text pages 1, 2-4, 7, 11, 16, 18-20, 23, 25, 28, 32, 34, 36 and 43 each print in four color process, PMS 466 and Black type matter. All the illustrations are silhouette finish. Balance of text pages print PMS 466 and Black ink line art and text only. NOTE: Heavy ink coverage is required and the contractor must take all necessary precautions to prevent ghosting and lay a smooth, uniform ink film. Ghosting and "in-line problems" shall not be acceptable. Both cover and text signatures must be printed on a lithographic printing press capable of printing all the ink colors with one pass through the press. Web run production equipment, if used, shall be lithographic heat-set only. COATING: Overall aqueous coat, satin finish, the outside covers 1 and 4 only. A "dry- trapped" overall dull varnish may be substituted at the contractor's option. 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 or band in convenient units. Pack in new 275 pound test corrugated containers filled to the top, 120 copies per carton. The cartons shall be specifically manufactured to fit this product. Maximum weight shall not exceed 45 lbs. per carton. Products must lay flat, do not stand upright in cartons. No packaging deviations shall be allowed. Label or stencil on one of the carton ends. RETURN MATERIALS: Return all camera copy or furnished materials as received and two file copy printed samples. Inventory the final film negatives in printer spreads (only 2 page films for book-work) and furnish copies of all the signed receipts in one package to Paul LaMasters at the business office address: Printing Officer, OCC/NCI, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2580, Bethesda, Maryland 20892. NEGATIVES: Compose negatives as RRED final films in two page printer's spreads only, allowing a minimum of " 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 deliverable item upon request. Label: 9-NCI-PC-074 (composed negative and oks for storage) Eating Hints. SHIPPING: See NCI Standard Specifications. 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 Communications Office at 301-402-2624 of the day and time press sheets will be available for inspection. SCHEDULE: . Display of materials at NCI, OCC, Building #31, Room #10-A-28, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20892 on 06/02/99. Assuming an award date of 06/21/99, materials shall be picked up on 06/22/99. 100,000 copies shall be delivered to the destinations identified in this solicitation and in the NCI Standard Specifications on 07/26/99 by noon. The balance of copies shall be delivered to the specified destinations on 08/10/99. On 08/10/99 the return of furnished materials and receipts shall occur. NOTE: Please be aware that without the return of all the furnished items, completed 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 copes. 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) and 1-4pm, Mon-Fri. 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 ten(10) advanced sample copies to: National Cancer Institute,Printing Officer, Building #31, room 10-A-28, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20892,(301)402-2624. Label should read 9-NCI-PC-074 (qty per package/qty per carton,( Eating Hints). 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 Cynthia Brown, Purchasing Agent, on 301-402-4509. 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 06/17/99. Please refer to the solicitation number RFQ-NCI-90105 in you offer. Posted 05/18/99 (W-SN332691). (0138)

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