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

R -- TEXTBOOK EDITOR SOL F0561100T0044 DUE 110199 POC Craig Bagley, Contract Specialist, 719-333-3819; TSgt Chris Vaccarella, Contract Officer, 719-333-3961 E-MAIL: Craig Bagley, Contract Specialist, (719) 333-3819, craig.bagley@usafa.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this 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 (RFQ). Solicitation number F05611-00-T-0044. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 8999 and the Business Size Standard is $5.0. Vendor must be actively registered with Central Contractor Registration. The proposed contract action listed here is approved as a sole source acquisition as authorized by AFAR 5313.106-1A (compatability) to Dr Wiley Larson, 14 Thayer Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Firm Fixed Price. Description: Chief Textbook Editor. Line Item Number 0001: The contractor shall perform chief editor duties on the Department Space Mission Analysis and Design Library series of textbooks and computer products. Under the direction of the Head of the Department of Astronautics at the United States Air Force Academy the editor will supervise all efforts for these texts and computer products. The contractor shall direct the writing and editing efforts associated with all materials in the SMAD textbooks and computer software. The contractor shall monitor the efforts of all contractors, individual book editors, final copy editors and printing planners and will supervise the revisions to the texts that are updated and re-published . The contractor shall assist the Department of Astronautics in planning and negotiating for the development of future textbooks and software in the library series. The contractor shall provide guidance to the Department of Astronautics on fund collection and disbursement for all of the SMAD work and the hiring of book editors, chapter authors and reviewers, final copy specialists, software team managers, designers, programmers, reviewers, beta testers and printers. The contractor shall define the technical content of each textbook and computer product. The contractor shall ensure that each product satisfies the Department of Astronautics requirements for content accuracy, clarity for the target readers, consistency with established SMAD goals, readability for the average reader, thoroughness of coverage of the topic, and adherence to good English practices. The contractor shall coordinate with contractors and book editors when chapters or software modules are not delivered on time or up to standards. The contractor shall ensure that contractors, book editors, and software team managers deal with these problems directly and make corrections in a timely manner. The contractor shall supply current information sources, data, and other material, as it is available, to the authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers. No classified material will be used in any textbook. The contractor shall ensure that credit is given to all sources for material used in all texts and software. The contractor shall ensure that draft books are reviewed, prepared for final copy, and printed in a timely manner. The contractor shall ensure that all software is also reviewed, tested and printed in a timely manner. The contractor shall check all artwork, photos, diagrams, etc. for consistency, accuracy, and relevancy. The contractor shall ensure all errors in the final copy are corrected prior to printing. The contractor shall deliver published copies of the SMAD Library textbooks and software according to the continuing schedule in the SMAD Library briefing. Intermediate products include book chapters and software modules for review and testing. Book chapters shall be delivered in hardcopy and electronic form. Software modules shall be on 3.5 inch disk and CD-ROM. The contractor shall deliver progress reports to the Department Head as requested. The contractor shall maintain his base of operations at a location of his choosing. When at the Air Force Academy the contractor will be provided with an office, including a desk, chair, and telephone. The period of performance for this purchase order shall be 1 Nov 99 through 30 Sep 00. Total Price _______________. Clauses Incorporated by Reference Farsite WEB, http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. The following additional provisions and clauses apply 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Item, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses (8) (12) (13) (14), 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582), and 252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Alt 1) Contractors with this capability may submit a proposal with pricing to be considered by the Government no later than the response date of this announcement. If no favorable responses are received by the response date, a purchase order will be awarded to the above named source. Offers are to be received at the Operational Contracting Office 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840. No later than 1 November 1999, 3:00 PM, Local Time. Offers may be transmitted by email or FAX. Point of Contact: Susan Smith, Contract Specialist, Phone (719) 333-3587, FAX (719) 333-4404, email susan.smith@usafa.af.mil; Craig Bagley, Contract Specialist, Phone (719) 333-3819, FAX (719) 333-4404, email craig.bagley@usafa.af.mil; Chris Vaccarella, Contracting Officer, Phone (719) 333-3961, FAX, (719) 333-4404, email chris.vaccarella@usafa.a.mil. Posted 10/19/99 (W-SN392860). (0292)

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