Department of Defense Education Activity, Hqs, Procurement Div, 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, 4th Floor, Arlington, Va 22203

T -- PARENT/TEACHER GUIDEBOOK SOL MDA410-98-Q-0064 DUE 090898 POC Mr. Guidi, (703)696-3843, (X1424) 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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation Number is MDA410-98-Q-0064. This action will be processed using simplified acquisition procedures. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is an education activity and qualifies for academic/educational pricing. DoDEA requires professional copying of two (2) "Teacher Guidebooks" and one (1) "Tri-fold" folder. The guidebook's shall be distributed to parents and DoDEA schools, worldwide. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Copying of the "Parent Guidebook", (approximately 12 pages plus cover), quantity: 30,000 each, cover: potlach mccoy gloss 80#, inks: 4/4 process and flood varnish with bleeds, inside: 12 pages, paper: potlach mccoy gloss 80# text, inks: 4/4 process with bleeds, flat size: 11" X 17", finished size: 8 " x 11", binding: Saddle Stitch. Copying of "Tri-fold" folder (double side), quantity: 200,000 each, paper: potlach mccoy gloss 100# text-white, inks: 4/4 process with flood varnish and bleeds, flat size: 8 " x 11", finished size: 8 " x 3 2/3" tall, fold: six panel letter fold. Copying "Community Handbook" 28 pages plus cover, quantity: 20,000 each, cover: potlach mccoy gloss 80#, inks: 4/4 process and flood varnish with bleeds, inside: 28 pages, paper: potlach mccoy gloss 80# text, inks: 4/4 process with bleeds, flat size: 11" x 17", finished size: 8 ' x 11", binding saddle stitch. Art and files will be provided on IBM disk, in pagemaker format, program: quark 4.0 on the PC. Contractor shall provide full form color proofs, (included in quote). The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation represents the least total cost to the Government. Price will be the only factor considered. The following clauses/provisions apply to this solicitation and are in effect through FAC 97-05 and DAC 91-13: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, which MUST accompany the offeror's bid/quote; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The following DFAR provisions are hereby incorporated by reference: 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration and 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR). The SIC code is 2759. The Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. CLIN 0001 -- Copy "Parent Guidebook", quantity-30,000 each, CLIN 0002 -- Copy "Tri-fold" folder, quantity-200,000 each, CLIN 0003 -- Copy "Community Handbook", quantity-20,000 each. The proposal, along with Representations and Certifications shall be submitted in writing, to the address shown above, by 4:00 p.m., EST, 08 Sept. 98. Contractors are also requested to provide DUNs, TIN and Cage Code, if available. Fax proposals are not acceptable. For additional information, contact Mr. Guidi, (703)696-3843, (X1424). Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a small business concern. See numbered note, #1. Posted 08/21/98 (W-SN240278). (0233)

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