Scope of work the vendor will be required to design two full-color publications that will emphasis southwestern theme components. Estimated size of documents: 1. 16 pages in length. (REF.: 2012…

Scope of work the vendor will be required to design two full-color publications that will emphasis southwestern theme components. Estimated size of documents: 1. 16 pages in length. (REF.: 2012 southwest region stakeholder report) 2. 24 pages in length. (REF.: 2014 FS chief's review conference booklet) each publication will be a montage of photos, graphics and articles. Graphic design requirements: -all interested vendors must have an active registration in the system for award management (SAM). -will work with the region 3 public affairs staff to create exciting, visually-appealing and informative and publications. -create a visually harmonious and dynamic combination of photos, graphics, and articles. -include photos and articles provided by R3 public affairs staff. -optimize photos that are provided as necessary. -create graphics that reflect and support the technical information provided. -design elements should convey a southwestern theme of the national forests. Several graphic elements may be needed throughout the publications to visually interpret technical information. -create product to meet USDA forest service visual standards. -the director of public affairs will have final approval prior to submittal to the southwestern region printing specialist and webmaster. -create press quality files with printing specifications accurately identified for government publishing office (GPO) to follow. -create web ready files (508 compliant) for posting to the forest service site. -utilizes basecamp and FTP sites for ease of file uploads, proofs and edits. -must be highly organized and on scheduled timeframes for deliverables. -has acquired necessary software and equipment to be able to be compatible with forest service software and equipment. Adobe indesign is preferred page layout software. -all files, drawings and other data of the publication to become property of government all designs, drawings, specifications, notes and other works developed in the performance of this contract shall become the sole property of the government and may be used on any other design or construction without additional compensation to the vendor. The government shall be considered the person for whom the work was prepared for the purpose of authorship in any copyrightable work under section 201(b) of title 17, united states code. With respect thereto, the contract/vendor or agrees not to assert or authorize others to assert any rights nor establish any claim under the design patent or copyright laws. The contractor/vendor for a period of three years after completion of the project agrees to furnish all retained works on the request of the contracting officer. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the contractor/vendor shall have the right to retain copies of works beyond such period. Expectations, PAT johnson: 1. Start date for design: 6/4/2015 deadline for press ready electronic files submitted to PAT johnson: southwest regional report: 7/27/2015 chief s review agenda book: 8/6/2015 2. R3 contacts: a. Photo contact will be: ashley cummings (