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76 -- SCRIPTOGRAPHIC PUBLICATIONS/BOOKLETS SOL F44650-99-T0050 DUE 011700 POC Tina Pettyjohn, Contract Manager, Phone (757)764-4187, Fax (757)764-9773, Email tina.pettyjohn@langley.af.mil -- Lois Nicholson, Contracts Manager, Phone (757) 764-4726, Fax (757) 764-9773, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F44650-99-T00 50&LocID=206. E-MAIL: Tina Pettyjohn, tina.pettyjohn@langley.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-14 and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Change Notice 19991118. The standard industrial classification code is 2741, Miscellaneous Publishing, and the small business size standard is 500. This procurement is being conducted as a total small business set-aside. This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the procurement of scriptographic publications, which provide practical information, guidance, and organizational assistance to Air Force personnel and their families.Twelve separate publications and one tote are required, in various quantities, as specified in the following line items: Line Item 0001 _ Custom Totes/Envelopes with imprint (provided upon request), Quantity 21,800. The tote should bear an American flag motif and provides the perfect hiding place for a variety of documents. It_s constructed of a sturdy 16-point SBS board, and expands to hold 16 standard Scriptographic Booklets, a bundle of 8 12_ x 11_ papers, or a combination of both up to 1 12_ thick. It also features a convenient Velcro closure. Line Item 0002 _ Mission Readiness Guide, Quantity 19,960. A Personal And Family Guide (Active Duty edition). This guide is designed to help you meet the challenge of counseling service personnel and their families. The guide encompasses virtually every bit of information military family_s need before, during, and after deployment. Topics range from financial and legal matters to personal and emotional issues that arise between family members; _extra added attractions_ include a glossary of military terms, worksheets, check-lists, and places to record important phone numbers. Line Item 0003 _ Challenges of Deployments, Quantity 13,700. Tells how to deal with demands of deployment in a positive way. Promote advance preparation to ease the strain of separation and reunion, list sources to help. Line Item 0004 _ Family Care Plan, Quantity 12,400. Explains what information is needed to prepare a Family Care Plan, and give advice on planning for guardianship, medical needs, and legal and financial matters. Line Item 0005 _ Let_s Talk about Deployment, Quantity 13,950. Friendly characters and challenging word games encourage preteens to learn about their parent_s destination, find ways to keep in touch, and act responsibly at home. Talks about preparing for reunion. Line Item 0006 _ Until Your Parent Comes Home, Quantity 15,050. Fun-filled games, puzzles, and pictures to color offer a reassuring, entertaining way to explain deployment to elementary-school-age children, and help keep the military family close. Line Item 0007 _ My Book When Parents Goes Away, Quantity 16,150. Preschoolers might not know the word _deployment_, but they know how they feel when it happens. A friendly elephant, puzzles, and simple text help them accept sad feelings and find constructive things to do in their parent_s absence. Reminds them that their parents love them, and that their military family is special. Line Item _ 0008 Deployment Days Calendar, Quantity 17,200. Weeks of tips to keep family members on a positive track during deployment. Each month offers a different activity for keeping in touch and anticipating reunion. Flexible six-month format lets users write in year, month, and date desired. Line Item _ 0009 Write From the Heart Kit, Quantity 19,960. A stationary kit specially designed for deployed service members. It_s got everything a letter writer needs to assure family and friends that they are indeed loved and missed. Each kit contains: 1) one 32 page book of stationery with writing tips and mail-back cards geared toward adults an older children _ plus two greeting cards printed with special messages for spouses or significant others 2) one 32 page book of stationery with writing tips, games and activities, and mail-back cards appropriate for young children 3) 2 sticker sheets to decorate envelopes and letters or enclose in letters as gifts 4) 20 mailing envelopes 5) 1 durable kit envelope designed to fit comfortable in a Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) cargo pocket, helmet bag, or duffel bag. Line Item 0010 _ Preparing for Mobilization, Quantity 500. Gives Reserve families insight into the transition to military life. Discusses levels and phases of mobilization, plans to make in advance, emotional concerns, communication, reunion, and more. Line Item 0011 _ Make the Most of Family Support Groups (FSG_s), Quantity 200. Booklets introduce FSG_s; tell how they meet family needs, services offered, and more. Encourage readers to organize an FSG; describe the process and services they can include in their program. Line Item 0012 _ Your Parent is Coming Home, Quantity 400. Games and puzzles help prepare elementary-school-age children for the return of a deployed parent. Talks about changes and feelings kids might experience; reassures them of their parent_s love. Line Item 0013 _ Lets Talk Reunion, Quantity 300. An excellent additional to any discussion on reunion and it_s impact on family members. Offers advice on minimizing stress; underscores the role preteens can play in a successful reunion. Line Item 0014 _ Twenty-one (21) Imprints (upon request), Quantity 19. Line Item 0015 _ Shipping Charges (if, applicable). Delivery of each item line item should be made No Later Than 30 days after receipt of order to multiple Air Combat Command (ACC) Bases throughout the United States and one base in Lajes Field, Azores (Shipping list available upon request). Terms and Conditions_Commercial Clauses and Provisions. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) clauses andprovisions are incorporated herein: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, FEB 1998, (IAW FAR 52.107(a)). This RFQ incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): FAR Provisions: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/far/52_toc.htm, DFARS Provisions 252.201 to 252.214: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/dfars/dfars252_000.htm, DFARS Provisions 252.215 to 252.219: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/dfars/dfars252_215.htm, DFARS Provisions 252.220 to 252.226: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/dfars/dfars252_220.htm, DFARS Provisions 252.227 to 252.231: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/dfars/dfars252_227.htm, DFARS Provisions 252.232 to 252.236: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/dfars/dfars252_232.htm, DFARS Provisions 252.237 to 252.245: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/dfars/dfars252_237.htm, DFARS Provisions 252.246 to 252.251: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/dfars/dfars252_246.htm, FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FEB 1998 (IAW FAR 52.107(b)) FAR 52.212-5, Provisions Required for Submission. The following provisions must be completed by the prospective contractor and submitted with the quotation: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications_Commercial Items, Alternate I, OCT 1998, (IAW FAR 12.301(b)(2)) (IAW FAR 12.301(b)(2)), MAY 1999; DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications_NOV 1995, Commercial Items, (IAW DFARS 212.301(f)(ii)); DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act _ Balance of Payments, DEC 1991, Program Certificate, (IAW DFARS 225.109(a)). Posted 01/05/00 (D-SN413302). (0005)

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