Department of The Army, Headquarters Fort Dix, Attn: AFRC-FA-DCC (Bldg 5418), Fort Dix, NJ 08640-6150

76 -- PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE NEWSPAPER SOL DAKF29-00-R-0001 DUE 110399 POC Rebecca Fowler 609-562-3251 E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, rebecca.fowler@dix.army.mil. 1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 2. Solicitation Number DAKF29-00-R-0001 3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. 4. This procurement is being solicited unrestricted under SIC code 2711 with a size standard of 500 employees. 5. Contractor shall provide all equipment, personnel, labor, supplies, tools, materials, supervision and other items necessary to assemble, print and deliver weekly a minimum of 10,000 copies of a Commercial Enterprise metro newspaper called "POST" to distribution points at Fort Dix, New Jersey and other designated locations, using editorial material and instructions supplied by the Government. Each edition shall contain a minimum of 10 pages, unless otherwise agreed to by the Commander's Public Affairs Office (PAO). The newspaper shall be unofficial and published in the interest of personnel of Fort Dix, NJ to provide news and information of particular interest to such personnel. The right to sell and circulate advertising will provide the contractor with revenue to cover costs and secure earnings. The contract period will be 1 December 1999 or date of award if subsequent thereto through 30 November 2000 with four one year option periods. 6. Specifications (12 pages) and attachments are available upon written request. All offerors are required to review specifications and attachments prior to submitting an offer. You may mail, fax or email your request to Becky Fowler. Address: Department of the Army, HQ Fort Dix, Directorate of Contracting, Attn: AFRC-FA-DCC, Bldg 5418, Fort Dix, NJ 08640-6150. Fax: 609-562-6933. Email: rebecca.fowler@dix.army.mil. 7. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, is applicable to this solicitation. The provision is modified to delete paragraph(s) (h) Multiple Awards and (I) Availability of requirements documents in the solicitation (1)&(2). 8. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, is applicable to this solicitation. Paragraph (a) of the provision is hereby changed to read as follows: Award will be made to that responsive, responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to all terms and conditions of the solicitation and is most advantageous to the government considering the technical evaluation criteria set forth below. Equipment/technical capability and quality control are the most important sub-factors and they are equal in importance. The remaining sub-factors are listed in descending order of importance. Past Performance Record Management Plan The Technical Proposal shall address the following areas: 1. Equipment List/Technical Capability. Contractor shall list all equipment to be provided and/or used in the performance of the POST contract, to include type, brand, model, etc. (Reference section C.4 of the specifications). Factors to be considered include level of automation; compatibility of automation with existing PAO automation (unless other automation is provided); printing capability; production equipment; physical plant (capabilities); and driving distance to the plant. Contractor shall provide for review two (2) copies each of a minimum of three current Civilian Enterprise newspapers or comparable products published by the Contractor, along with points of contact for those publications, including addresses and phone numbers. (See section C.1.2.7 of the specifications). Factors to be considered include printing quality of body and headline text, photos and both spot- and full-process color reproduction. 2. Quality Control Plan. Contractor shall provide Quality Assurance Plan to be used throughout the performance of this contract. (Reference section C.1.3 of the specifications). Factors to be considered include the offeror's demonstrated organizational means to assure the consistent high quality printing and timely delivery of the POST. 3. Past Performance Record. Contractor shall provide a list of publication-type contracts performed in the last three (3) years, to include client names, addresses, current points of contact and phone numbers. Contractor shall also provide a list of commendations, awards and recognitions. (Reference section C.1.2.7 of the specifications). Factors to be considered include demonstrated ability to successfully produce a CE or similar publication; demonstrated printing ability; demonstrated success in contract performance in a timely and responsive manner; and, demonstrated capability to sell advertising and successfully recoup publication costs. 4. Management Plan. Provide management procedures used to print and deliver the POST. Include list of key management personnel responsible for any aspect of the newspaper's printing and/or delivery. Plan will include discussion of Contractor's qualification, experience and achievements in fulfilling jobs comparable to that established in Sections 1 through 5 of the Statement of Work. (Reference sections C.1 C.5 of the specifications). Factors to be considered include the offeror's approach to interfacing with public affairs staff; the sale of advertising that enhances the POST's image in the community and with the readership at large. 9. A completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, shall be included with your proposal. A copy of this provision may be obtained by written request. You may mail, fax or email your request to Becky Fowler. Address: Department of the Army, HQ Fort Dix, Directorate of Contracting, Attn: AFRC-FA-DCC, Bldg 5418, Fort Dix, NJ 08640-6150. Fax: 609-562-6933. Email: rebecca.fowler@dix.army.mil. 10. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, is included in this solicitation and any resulting award. 11. DFARS provision 252.204-7004 is applicable to this solicitation. This provision requires registration with Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and makes an offeror ineligible for award for lack of registration. Offerors may obtain information on registration requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. 12. FAR Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, is hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resulting award. Paragraph (a) of this clause reads: "The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 10 days of contract expiration; .". Paragraph (c) of this clause reads: "The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months." 13. Proposals are due not later than 4:30pm ET, 3 November 1999. Mail or handcarry your proposal to Directorate of Contracting, Attn: Becky Fowler, Bldg 5418, Room 357, Fort Dix, NJ 08640-6150. The outside envelope shall indicate the solicitation number, closing date and time. 14. All questions shall be in writing and can be directed to Becky Fowler at the address in paragraph 9 above, or send your question(s) via email to rebecca.fowler@dix.army.mil. Posted 10/18/99 (W-SN392529). (0291)

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