Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Specialized Contracting Squadron, 2021 First Street West, Randolph AFB, TX, 78150-4302

99 -- USAF NATIONAL/REGIONAL/LOCAL ADVERTISING SOL F41689-00-R-0026- POC Tim Hawkins, Contracting Officer, Phone 210-652-2122, Fax 210-652-7665, Email tim.hawkins@randolph.af.mil -- Lori Elmer, Contracting Officer, Phone 210-652-2011, Fax 210-652-2304, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F41689-00-R-0026-&LocID=467. E-MAIL: Tim Hawkins, tim.hawkins@randolph.af.mil. DESCRIPTION: Professional advertising in support of The United States Air Force National/Regional/Local Advertising program . Organization: AETC Contracting Squadron, Randolph AFB TX. Format of procurement: will be conducted in accordance with AFFARS 5315.3, Median Source Selection Procedures. Synopsis CBD Category: 99 -- Miscellaneous. For the purposes of this acquisition, the Standard Industrial Code (SIC) code is 7311. The business size standard is $5 million. This acquisition is for all advertising products and ancillary services necessary to meet the three U. S. Air Force objectives: to (1) enable the Air Force to attract America_s finest young people by generating more leads for the recruiting force; (2) instill pride in current USAF members by portraying their vital contribution to national defense; and (3) build and maintain informed public support for the U.S. Air Force. The Air Force_s annual budget for advertising services is estimated to be $50 million. The mobilization/orientation period will be from 1 Nov 00 to 31 Jan 01, with base period of 1 Feb 01 -- 31 Jan 02. In addition to the basic period, the Government intends to include six (6) 1-year options with an additional 6-month option beyond the contract period. It is the Government_s intention to award three contracts for a national/regional/local advertising campaign plan for a firm-fixed price. Based on a best-value evaluation of the three national/regional/local advertising campaign plans, one contractor will be selected as the Air Force_s full-service advertising agency for the base period and any options, if exercised. This resultant contract will be a hybrid requirements contract of fixed-price-award-fee and cost-plus-award-fee. The Government intends to issue an unrestricted (full and open) solicitation. Large businesses will be required to submit a subcontracting plan with their proposal using electronic mail. All interested business concerns shall as early as possible indicate interest in this acquisition by providing the company name, mailing address, phone number, and electronic mail address to the contracting officer. Finally, all prospective offerors, including small businesses, shall provide your last three years fiscal years_ financial statements and any other information relative to FAR 9.104-1 to facilitate a responsibility determination. Prospective offerors must have the financial backing to defray mobilization and substantial operating costs until services are rendered and accepted and DFAS can provide payments. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Government. The estimated solicitation release date is 24 Apr 00. A pre-proposal conference may be scheduled at Randolph AFB for 8 May 00. Past performance is due on 12 May 00. Proposals will be due on 24 May 00. Internet and e-mail capabilities are required. Central Contract Registration (CCR) is mandatory. Thus, offerors will need a CAGE code and a DUNS number. Point(s) of contact: Capt Tim Hawkins, Procurement Contracting Officer, tim.hawkins@randolph.af.mil (210) 652-2122, fax (210) 652-2304 or alternate Ms. Lori Elmer, Contracting Officer, lori.elmer@randolph.af.mil (210)-652-2011, fax (210) 652-2304. An electronic response is the accepted method. Future information on this acquisition will be located under the Electronic Posting System at http://www.eps.gov Then go to USAF, then to Air Education & Training Command (AETC), then to Randolph and finally to Specialized Contracting Squadron at Randolph. It is the responsibility of the prospective offeror to check this site regularly for any changes. Posted 04/04/00 (D-SN440915). (0095)

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