Print-on-Demand Nautical Charts
Added: Nov 17, 2008 3:27 pm
REQUEST FOR COMMENTS AND SOURCES SOUGHTThe Office of Coast Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) makes the official nautical charts for the United States. These charts are used aboard all commercial vessels, federal vessels, and many recreational boats to enhance the safety and efficiency of navigation, and for other purposes. The printed, paper version of the nautical charts is manufactured using large-format inkjet printers and Print-on-Demand (POD) technology and, in a separate process, using lithographic printing. This announcement deals only with charts printed using POD technology.For Print-on-Demand nautical charts, NOAA compiles digital images of the nautical charts that are updated weekly, and maintains digital files of metadata. The digital files are provided to a private sector partner who manages the files, assembles them into complete chart images, prints or has printed the results using inkjet printers, and sells the charts through its own network of retailers and distributors. The private sector partner is compensated by its sales of the POD nautical charts. No funds are provided by the government.NOAA intends to accept a limited number of additional private sector POD partners. These partners would, of necessity, have to develop sufficient software to manage, assemble, and print the NOAA digital chart files. These partners would also have to establish a successful sales effort in order to be compensated. The Agent Agreement governing these public/private partnerships and additional information is posted on the Internet at http://www.ocsdev.noaa.gov/PODagent/index.htm (case sensitive).NOAA is soliciting questions and comments on its intention, on the Agent Agreement, and is also soliciting non-binding statements of interest from entities interested in becoming a POD partner. Respond by e-mail to PODagent@noaa.gov; by fax to 301-713-4019; by letter to Director, Office of Coast Survey, NOAA (N/CS), 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD, 20910; or by phone to David Enabnit, 301-713-2770 x132 or Richard Sillcox, 301-713-1968 x105.
Unnumbered Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
11/17/08, 3:27 PM Mid Year Mailer, NCOA, Step Parent, and Fee Adjustment Notices
Added: Mar 11, 2011 3:19 pm
The term of this contract is for the period beginning Date of Award and ending June 30, 2012 plus up to four (4) optional 12-month extension periods. Quality level III is required for both Printing and finishing attributes. These specifications cover the production of mailing packages from four (4) identified workloads*, consisting of a personalized English or Spanish notice, and any combination of a personalized OCR scannable form, a Courtesy Reply Mail (CRM) return envelope, a Business Reply Mail (BRM) return envelope, and a mail-out envelope, which require such operations as the receipt and processing of files; composition; printing; variable imaging in black ink (computerized printing with 2D barcodes); folding; inserting; and, mailing. http://www.gpo.gov/gpo/bidopps/bidopps.action?region=central
Program391-S(2011) Government Publishing Office
3/11/11, 3:19 PM DIGITAL MENU BOARD
Added: Sep 16, 2008 3:59 pm
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services 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. The Solicitation Number is M67001-08-Q-0248. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26, effective June 12, 2008 and DFARS Change Notice (DCN) 20080423. This is a "BRAND NAME OR EQUAL" procurement. The solicitation is 100% set-aside for all qualilfied small businesses. See Numbered Note 1. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 323115. To meet the small business size standard a concern's annual receipts must not average more than 500 employees for their latest three completed fiscal years. The Gover! nment intends to award a firm-fixed price, single award contract for the items identified in this solicitation.
Line Item 0001: Liquid Crystal Display Monitor, 42 inch, commercial grade, flat panel display, widescreen format 1366 x 768, high brightness and contrast, ultra-wide viewing angle, no off-axis color inversion, portrait or landscape compatible, true color representation, P/N S42LTD, Qty (3).
Line Item 0002: Wall Mount, Tilting, 12 degree, 33" wide x 13" high x 3.5" depth, P/N ELE-TM4363B, Qty (2).
Line Item 0003: Universal Ceiling Mount, adjusts from 12 inches - 46 inches, 21" wide x 28" high x 2" depth, Qty (1).
Line Item 0004: Tower PC, Dual Channel, with 24/7 2-channel output, Mfr: Equus, Qty (2).
Line Item 0005: Single Port Transmitter, carries one signal to one receiver, P/N MV500A, Mfr: Magenta, Qty (3).
Line Item 0006: Receiver, 250 foot, receives signal up to 250 feet from transmitter, Mfr: Magenta, P/N Utx-S, Qty (3).
Line Item 0007: Warranty, three (3) year swap-out on screens and computers, Qty (1).
Line Item 0008: Starter kit to manage up to 5 players, P/N SW-SKB-5, Qty (1).
Line Item 0009: Single player license, for one player, P/N IC5 License, Qty (1).
Line Item 0010: 8 - 12 Page script, development of 8-12 page multimedia design, P/N DCS-Deluxe, Qty (1).
Line Item 0011: Templating, creating editable templates from design files. Finished scripts will be templated so that the various media items can be managed and edited by non-designers, P/N DCS-TEMP-DLX, Qty (1).
Line Item 0012: Outdoor menu board, stainless steel, illuminated menu with locks, 24" high x 72" wide, P/N SSWI-E3, Qty (1). The manufacturer's name and part/model number have been provided to describe equipment deemed minimally capable of satisfying the Government's requirement. The manufacturer name and part number are provided only to assist potential offerors in understanding the government's requirement. The Government is not soliciting or suggesting a particular name brand, and will consider offers for any brand that fulfills the government's need.
Evaluation: Responses to this RFQ will be evaluated and awarded based on best value to the Government. Evaluation criteria are technical capability, delivery, and price.
Pricing: Prices shall be FOB Destination.
Delivery: The Government desires delivery to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC, no later than thirty days after receipt of award. If delivery cannot be met, the Contractor shall state an alternate delivery date.
The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers--Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders--Commercial Items, FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. OFFERO! R SHALL PROVIDE COMPLETED COPIES OF FAR 52.212-3 AND DFARS 252.225-7000 WITH THEIR QUOTE. These clauses can be found at http: www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html. The Offeror is required to provide their Contractors' DUNS Number 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. DFAR 252.204-7004 (Mar 1998) Offerors are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database (CCR), and Wide Area Work Flow database, FAR 252.232-7003 (DEC 2004). For WAWF-RA, visit their website at: http://wawf.eb.mil or for WAWF Assistance, contact 910-451-2142. For more information about registering, contact CCR Regional Assistance Center 888-227-2423 or visit their website at: www.ccr.dlsc.dla.mil. Offerors are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database (CCR). For more information about registering, contact CCR regional Assistance Center 888-2! 27-2423 or visit their website (www.ccr.gov). Offerors must be registered prior to receiving an award for this acquisition or for any future awards. As a condition of receipt of this contract, the Contractor agrees to implement the Department of Defense web-based software application, called Wide Are Workflow Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA). This application allows DoD vendors to submit and track invoices and Receipt/Acceptance documents electronically. This application allows for complete visibility throughout the acceptance and payment process. The web-site for registration is https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training can be accessed at http://www.wawftraining.com/. The point of contact for this requirement is Coleman Scott. Questions must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. EDT, September 17, 2008 via email to coleman.scott@usmc.mil. Offeror(s) responding to this announcement shall submit their quotations in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. The closing date for this solicitation is September 22, 2008 not later than 1600 (4:00 PM) EST. Offeror is responsib! le to ensure submitted quote has been received and legible. Submit Quote to coleman.scott@usmc.mil or fax to (910) 451-2332.
M6700108Q0248 United States Marine Corps
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