Contracting Division, P O Box 8368, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368

76 -- BOOKS, MAPS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS SOL M6700100Q0017 DUE 042800 POC Martha banks, Contract Specialist, 910-451-3011, GySgt Tammy Lopez, (910) 451-3011 E-MAIL: USMC Contracting Division, Camp Lejeune NC, smtp [banksmb@contracting@mcb lejeune]. 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. This a request for quotations (RFQ) and the solicitation number is M6700100Q0017. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. The proposed acquisition is a small business set-aside. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code for this requirement is 2731 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Item #0001 Commander's Guidebook / Command Chronology. The contractor will provide 2,300 copies of 240 pages 26th MEU Commander's Guidebook and pictorial History of landing Force Fleet Deployment 2000-3. Cover will be 120 point davy binders board with a choice of at least 20 different kivar 9 material with at least 20 different grains applied. A seal will be applied to front cover with a fully molded brass die. Title and dates will be applied in foil to the spine and front with a choice of colored foils. Binding will be Smythe sections sewn in 16 page signatures. Paper will be 80# 8 X 11 trim size. Forty-eight pages in 6 flats will be in color. Color prints may be submitted and the company will size them. Graphic files may also be submitted. Proofs will be provided on every page, cover and endsheet. Full color proofs will be provided for color pages. All proofs will be provided on zip disks or CD-Roms. These proofs may be edited, resized and moved on the page without charge. The contractor will provide a production schedule with their proposal that identifies. The contractor will provide priority mail delivery service for all exchanges of proofs, disks and additional instructions not covered by e-mail. The contractor will be prepared to work in a completely digital format for proofs, text, images and corrections. The contractor will receive color and black/white digital images by e-mail or commercial ground delivery. The MAU PAO will provide all units specific emblems, logos and artwork specific to Landing Force Sixth Fleet 2000-3 deployment. The contractor will provide all necessary software for layout and editing. The contractor will provide an editors kit containing all necessary supplies to publish a book. The contractor will provide one Nikon D-1 camera, one Nikon speedlight SB28 Flash, two Lexar media professional digital film (128 mg each), and lens kit. The contractor will provide the endsheets in full color. The contractor will deliver books to Camp Lejeune. A mutually agreed upon submission schedule will be arranged before deployment between contractor and unit representative. Delivery to be 10 days from date of award. Delivery to be Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC 28542. FOB Destination. Quotes other than FOB DESTINATION will be rejected. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Federal Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provision and clauses apply to this Acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, FAR 52.215-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, FAR 52.232-33 Mandatory information for electronic funds transfer payment, DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items. OFFERORS SHALL PROVIDE COMPLETED COPIES OF FAR 52.212-3 WITH THEIR QUOTE. The offeror is required to provide their Contractor's DUNS Code and Commercial and Government Entity (Cage) code with their quote. The Cage Code entered must be for that name and address provided by the contractor. Offerors are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database (CCR). For more information about registering, contact CCR Regional Assistance Center 888-227-2423 or visit their website (www.ccr.dlsc.dla.mil). Offerors must be registered prior to receiving an award for this acquisition or for any future awards. Evaluation for award will be based on price and price related factors. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their offerors in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. The closing date for this solicitation is 24 APR 00, 2:00 P.M. Submit offerors to Contracting Division, P.O. Box 8368, Bldg 1116, MCB, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368 or fax to (910) 451-2193. Posted 04/19/00 (W-SN446756). (0110)

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