Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20422

R -- NEWSLETTER SOL 688-124-0018 DUE 030800 POC Michael McCracken 202-745-8406 E-MAIL: PURCHASING AGENT, bruce.mccracken@med.va.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR, Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation number RFQ 688-124-0018. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular number 97-04. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Items bid are to be FOB Destination. Acceptance time will be 30 days from bid opening date. The following provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, 52.214-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions including clauses incorporated by reference under Section (b)(6) 52.222-.26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), Buy American Act-Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10). The Veterans Administration Medical Center, Washington, DC is seeking the following service: Furnish a custom newsletter for employees and patients. Service to include research and writing of articles, editing, artwork, photos, design, layout, printing, and distribution. The Public Affairs Office will submit articles, photos, and artwork; in addition the contractor may also utilize pre-written articles with the prior approval of the Public Affairs Office. The VA Medical Center Public Relations Office will coordinate and approve all work prior to final production. Contract will be for quarterly editions of 35,000 copies in two colors, four to six page format, 8.5x11 inch size (larger size my be considered). The VA Medical Center will provide a mailing list to the contractor. Contractor isto process and maintain the mailing list to include additions, deletions, and resorting of the list. Contractor is to label and distribute the publication. Contractor is responsible for postage (adjustable to current rates) and obtaining all postal permits. Initial contract is for the balance of FY 2000 (3 quarters) ending 09/30/2000 with renewal options for an additional 3 years (expiration 09/30/2003). A written notice of award or acceptance of offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful bidder within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further actions by either party. Bidders responding to this announcement shall submit a price for this system along with the information required in 52.212-1 and a completed copy of provision 52.212-3 to VA Medical Center (688/90C), Room 1B-112, 50 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20422 by March 08, 2000 at 16:00 EST. Questions may be directed to Michael Bruce McCracken, Purchasing Agent, at 202-745-8406, FX 202-745-8465. Faxed bids will be accepted. All responsible sources will be considered. Posted 02/23/00 (W-SN427746). (0054)

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