USM-HQ-10-0053 Business Cards v.3.pdf

USM-HQ-10-0053

SECTION B - PRICES

B.1 PRICING CLAUSE # B-136 (VAR)

B.2 FUNDING (JAN 1996) CLAUSE #B-005 (VAR)

SECTION C - STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

C.1 PURPOSE

C.2 SCOPE

C.3 REQUIREMENTS

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 AGREEMENT TERM (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # F-017

F.2 DELIVERIES (DEC 2001) Clause #F-020 (VAR)

F.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # F-021 (VAR)

F.4 F.O.B. ORIGIN (OCT 1997) CLAUSE # F-025

F.5 FIRST ARTICLE SAMPLES (MAR 2002) CLAUSE # F-031(VAR)

SECTION G - AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CONTRACTOR CONTACT (MAR 1998) CLAUSE # G-107

SECTION I – AGREEMENT CLAUSES AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

I.1 TAXES (DEC 2000) CLAUSE # I-119

I.2 CHANGES (OCT 1998) CLAUSE # GP-2

I.3 ENTIRE AGREEMENT (APR 1996) CLAUSE # GP-4

I.4 GOVERNING LAW (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-5

I.5 INDEMNITY (SEP 1997) CLAUSE # GP-6

I.6 MINT APPROVAL (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-7

I.7 PUBLICITY (MAR 1996) CLAUSE # GP-9

I.8 REMEDIES NOT EXCLUSIVE (FEB 1997) CLAUSE # GP-10

I.9 RIGHTS IN DATA (JUL 1999) CLAUSE # GP-11

I.10 SEVERABILITY (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-12

I.11 STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-13

I.12 SURVIVAL (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-14

I.13 TERMINATION (APR 2000) CLAUSE # GP-15 VAR

I.14 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-16

I.15 TRADEMARK USE (AUG 2010) CLAUSE # GP-17

I.16 WAIVER (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-18

I.17 WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS (AUG 2000) CLAUSE # GP-19

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

K.1 REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (NOV 2000) CLAUSE # K-

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 PROPOSAL DUE DATE (FEB 2000) CLAUSE # L-070

L.2 PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-071 (VAR)

L.3 RESTRICTION ON DISCLOSURE AND USE OF DATA (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-072

L.4 EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-075

L.5 CONTRACT AWARD (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-076

L.6 PRE-AWARD SURVEY (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-077

L.7 TYPE OF CONTRACT (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-078

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 BASIS FOR AWARD (APR 2000) CLAUSE # M-079 (VAR)

M.2 COMPETITIVE RANGE AND BEST AND FINAL OFFERS

3. Per F.3 Shipment from time of each employee order shall not exceed ____________ calendar days following the date of original order

SECTION B - PRICES

B.1 PRICING CLAUSE # B-136 (VAR)

Prices must be submitted for the entire term of this referral agreement. Offers submitted for a lesser period will not be considered. Offerors shall propose Firm Fixed prices for the three individual order quantities, valid for 24 months after execution of the referral agreement. Prices quoted shall include the cost of handling fees, all required materials and operations necessary for the complete production of the product listed in accordance with these specifications. The "cost" of shipping individual orders is not to be included as part of the Firm Fixed price.

Section C, the Statement of Work/Specifications, defines the two business cards styles offerors are to submit pricing for. At a minimum, offeror’s proposed pricing for items below should be submitted as follows:

Table B.1

PRICING SCHEDULE

Price Business Card Style

250 Cards 500 Cards 1000 Cards

Style 1 Offset printing: 5/1 (cmyk + dull matte varnish); 1 4/c image + background is 4/C black & bleeds; Heavy coverage.

Back side is all black text + seal – no bleeds.

(including stock/paper and handling fees)

Style 2a Offset printing: 4/1 (cmyk) 1 4/c image + test

- no bleeds - Minimum to average coverage.

Back side is all black text + seal - no bleeds.

Style 2b Digital printing: 4/1 (cmyk) 1 4/c image + test

- no bleeds - Minimum to average coverage.

Note: The United States Mint intends to enter into only one referral agreement but for possibly two business card styles.

B.2 FUNDING (JAN 1996) CLAUSE #B-005 (VAR)

No funds are obligated by execution of this referral agreement. Any purchases of business cards from the contractor will originate from United States Mint employees using credit cards ordered thru the contractor’s web-site.

SECTION C - STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

C.1 PURPOSE

The United States Mint launched a new branding initiative and is seeking one national supplier to provide business cards within the approved brand design standards to United States Mint employees through a contractor’s secured web-based ordering system.

This initiative reinforces an exclusive brand identity of the United States Mint. The key component of this objective is promoting and protecting the reputation, goodwill, and sense of confidence and quality associated with the United States Mint brand name.

C.2 SCOPE

This initiative involves only business cards for employees of the United States Mint.

Any other items are external to this agreement and shall not be ordered.

C.3 REQUIREMENTS

These specifications address the production of business cards requiring such operations as typesetting, offset or digital printing, trimming, packaging, and distribution.

The contractor agrees to the following conditions as part of this referral agreement:

C.3.1 SUBCONTRACTING:

The predominant production function is offset or digital printing. Offerors may not subcontract these processes.

C.3.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE LEVELS AND STANDARDS: Contractor agrees to supply business cards to the following levels and standards according to the U.S.

Government Printing Office (see QATAP, Printing and Binding, Contract Terms (GPO Pub. 310.1)) shall apply to these specifications:

Product Quality Levels:

(a) Printing (page related) Attributes -- Level 1

(b) Finishing (item related) Attributes -- Level 1

Inspection Levels:

(a) Non-destructive Tests - General Inspection Level I.

(b) Destructive Tests - Special Inspection Level S-2.

Specified Standards: The specified standards for the attributes requiring them shall be:

Attribute Specified Standard P-4. Registration Furnished Sample/Approved Proofs P-7. Type Quality and Uniformity Average Type Dimension/Approved Proofs P-8. Solid/Screen Tint Color Match Furnished Sample/Approved Proofs

P-10. Process Color Match Furnished Sample/Approved Proofs

C.3.3 FREQUENCY OF ORDERS:

Business card orders may originate from United States Mint employees throughout the life of the referral agreement. The United States Mint makes no assertion or guarantee of a minimum or maximum order volume during the life of the referral agreement.

C.3.4 EMPLOYEE ORDER QUANTITY

250, 500, or 1,000 copies per employee card order, no quantity variation allowed.

C.3.5 SPECIFICATIONS

C.3.5.1 Trim Size: 3-1/2” x 2”.

C.3.5.2 Typesetting and Imposition:

Minimum 300 dpi image resolution required. All orders will be set in one style in the same typeface, size, and makeup. Offeror must exercise caution to follow the style indicated per agreement.

The number of lines per card may vary from approximately a minimum of nine (9) lines of type to maximum of ten (10) lines. It is the offeror's responsibility to use the proper approved format, logo(s), and seal(s). Offeror shall match the format, typeface, sizes, spacing, and margins.

C.3.5.3 Typography:

Font Size: TBD Font Type: Times New Roman Font family Font Color: Black Rules: All text to use upper and lower case

C.3.5.4 Stock: The specifications of all stock furnished must be in accordance with those listed herein. All stock used in each copy must be of a uniform shade.

Style 1:

White Silk or Superfine Smooth, 120 lb cover stock. The stock must be suitable for printing equipment.

Style 2(a) / Style 2(b):

100# Couger opaque white uncoated.

C.3.5.5 Printing: Offset or digital printing is required. The United States Mint approved printing style will be required.

Style 1 shall be offset printing:

5/1 (cmyk + dull matte varnish); 1 4/c image + background is 4/C black & bleeds;

Heavy coverage.

Back side is all black text + seal – no bleeds

Style 2(a) shall be offset printing and Style 2(b) shall be digital printing:

4/1 (cmyk) 1 4/c image + test - no bleeds - Minimum to average coverage.

C.3.5.6 MARGINS: Follow the format of the furnished facsimile. All orders for Style 1 bleed 4 sides. All orders for Style 2(a) / Style 2(b) no bleeds.

C.3.5.7 PACKAGING: Each order will be packaged in individual business card boxes.

Box in units of 250 / 500 / 1,000 and affix a copy of the card therein to the end panel of each box. Box must be suitably durable to withstand shipping without damage to the contents. At offeror’s option, the box may be placed in a cushioned shipping bag or another box to ensure that contents will not be damaged in shipping.

C.3.6 ORDERING:

All orders of business cards must be placed through a SSL certified electronic ordering system / offeror’s web-page, not available to the general public. (The United States Mint shall have a link on its Intranet site to the offeror’s web-page only for use by United States Mint employees for the purpose of placing business card orders utilizing individual credit cards.) The information unique to each employees order shall be entered on line to include: employee name, title, location, phone numbers, fax numbers, ship to address, the quantity and the shipping preference. The offeror’s web-page is to be unique and solely for United States Mint employee business card orders and must not be available to the general public. The United States Mint will provide a link to this contractor web page through the United States Mint Intranet. The contractor shall not charge the ordering employee’s credit card until the order has shipped. The charge will be the agreed to price in this referral agreement and the selected shipping option may be charged at cost.

C.3.7 CUSTOMER SERVICE

The contractor have a posted toll-free number for customer service purposes on the contractor’s web page.

C.3.8 GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH:

Artwork template. All future business cards orders will be provided with updates to be dropped in where applicable (such as names, titles, phone numbers, fax numbers, email address, etc.)

Identification markings such as register marks, ring folios, rubber stamped jacket numbers, commercial identification marks of any kind, etc., except United States Mint imprint, must not be printed on finished product.

C.3.9 RULES FOR LOGO/SEAL LOCKUPS:

The United Stats Mint logo and the Department of the Treasury seal shall be always used in relationship to each other on all business cards as ratio 2:1 (the United States Mint logo : the Department of the Treasury seal).

C.3.9.1 Logo/seal and backgrounds are not interchangeable

C.3.9.2 4-color (CMYK) the United States Mint logo shall be printed on 4-color black background on business card front for Style 1, or on white background on business card front for Style 2.

C.3.9.3 Black/white color the Department of Treasury seal shall be placed on business card back.

C.3.9.4 The United Stats Mint logo and the Department of the Treasury seal shall not be used for any other purpose than indicated in this referral agreement, and shall not be shared with any third party.

C.3.9.5 REPORTING: Offeror shall provide monthly report to the United States Mint Program Manager summarizing all orders, including order dates and shipping dates.

Quality problems are also to be reported. Cardholder data may not be retained more than 30 (thirty) days after order shipment, nor may cardholder data be passed to any third party.

3.10 BUSINESS CARDS/LOGO EXAMPLES

Style 2(a) / Style 2(b)

United States Mint logo colors: CMYK

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE - GENERAL (DEC 2001) CLAUSE #E-013

(a) The United States Mint shall have the right to inspect the work being performed under this referral agreement at any time. Such inspections are for the sole benefit of the United States Mint and do not relieve the Contractor of any requirement as identified herein.

(b) Any work found not to be in compliance with the specifications and/or employee order, shall be corrected by the Contractor at no additional cost to United States Mint employee purchasers.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 AGREEMENT TERM (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # F-017

This referral agreement shall remain in effect from date of award plus 24 months.

F.2 DELIVERIES (DEC 2001) Clause #F-020 (VAR)

Each employee order will have a unique destination. All deliveries under this referral agreement shall be made to the United States Mint employee’s final delivery order destination.

F.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # F-021 (VAR)

Shipment from time of each employee order shall not exceed ____________ (offeror proposed) calendar days following the date of original order. Orders shipping late after this time period shall be shipped at contractor expense.

F.4 F.O.B. ORIGIN (OCT 1997) CLAUSE # F-025

At a minimum, the Contractor shall ship all orders by US Mail however the supplier may offer other shipping options for employees to choose at purchaser’s expense at time of order.

F.5 FIRST ARTICLE SAMPLES (MAR 2002) CLAUSE # F-031(VAR)

First article/business card samples shall be manufactured utilizing the production equipment, tools, and processes to be employed in production of other quantities required under the referral agreement and delivered in accordance with the terms of the referral agreement. First article/business card samples shall be inspected by the Government prior to the start of production quantities. United States Mint approval of first article/business card samples shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility to comply with the specifications and inspection requirements herein. Changes in production processes or equipment may not be made by the Contractor subsequent to first article/business card approval without the advance approval of the COTR.

The COTR shall provide acceptance of first article/business card samples, in writing, to the Contractor. The Contractor shall not start production of the referral agreement requirement until they receive approval of first article/business card samples from the COTR and a written notice to proceed from the contracting officer

PROOFS:

All orders require multiple color pre-press proofs which must be agreement color proofs i.e. Kodak Approval. Die sublimation proofs will not be accepted.

Press Proofs: Press proofs will be required prior to the first press run, which must be presented and approved by the United States Mint COTR. After approval all future printing must match the approved press proof sheets.

E-mail .PDF format to the address indicated in referral agreement for each individual print order.

Offeror will be required to receive and respond to notifications of rejected orders.

If the cards for a name are rejected due to typesetting or other offeror error, the offeror will be required to reprint and deliver the replacement cards within 7 workdays after notification at no additional cost to the United States Mint employee.

Poor quality and high delinquency rates may be cause for termination of the agreement.

SECTION G - AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CONTRACTOR CONTACT (MAR 1998) CLAUSE # G-107

The person listed below has been designated by the Contractor as the person whom the United States Mint may contact during the period of the contract for prompt action on matters pertaining to administration of this referral agreement including negotiation of any proposed changes.

Name: [NAME] Title: [TITLE] Address: [ADDRESS]

Tel. No.: [TEL NO.] Fax No.: [FAX NO.] E-Mail Address: [E-MAIL ADDRESS]

SECTION I – AGREEMENT CLAUSES AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

I.1 TAXES (DEC 2000) CLAUSE # I-119

The Contractor is responsible to collect and pay all applicable federal, state, and local taxes and duties when employee orders are accepted by the contractor.

I.2 CHANGES (OCT 1998) CLAUSE # GP-2

The Contracting Officer may at any time, by written order, make unilateral changes to this referral agreement including orders to stop work. The Contractor may request an equitable adjustment if such change impacts on the cost or period of performance and if such request is made within 30 days from date of receipt of the written order.

I.3 ENTIRE AGREEMENT (APR 1996) CLAUSE # GP-4

This represents the entire agreement between the parties. Any previous understandings, proposals, representations, etc., whether oral or written, are superseded in their entirety by this referral agreement.

I.4 GOVERNING LAW (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-5

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable federal law.

I.5 INDEMNITY (SEP 1997) CLAUSE # GP-6

Contractor shall indemnify the U.S. Government, the United States Mint and its officers, employees and Contractors from and against any and all liabilities, injuries, damages, settlements, royalties, penalties and fines and other losses of every kind incurred in connection with any claims, assertions, threatened or filed actions, suits, investigations or proceedings concerning or resulting from any alleged or actual violation(s) of: a) any breach or alleged breach of any warranty, representation or obligation in this referral agreement or any delivery order; b) any alleged or actual infringement of any copyright, trademark, patent or any other established intellectual property right; c) any alleged or actual violation of any federal, or state law, rule, or regulation or order; and d) any alleged or actual death of or injury to any person, damage to any property or any other damage or loss claimed to be caused in whole or part from the Contractors negligence or any actual or alleged defect in the goods and/or services provided under this referral agreement.

I.6 MINT APPROVAL (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-7

For the purposes of this Agreement, any requirement for approval of the United States Mint shall be read to require written approval by the authorized Contracting Officer.

I.7 PUBLICITY (MAR 1996) CLAUSE # GP-9

Publicity and news releases in connection with this referral agreement shall not be made by the Contractor unless prior written approval has been obtained from the Contracting Officer.

I.8 REMEDIES NOT EXCLUSIVE (FEB 1997) CLAUSE # GP-10

The rights and remedies of the parties provided in the Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law.

I.9 RIGHTS IN DATA (JUL 1999) CLAUSE # GP-11

a) All materials, data, software and creative work (Work Product) created, generated or commissioned directly under this referral agreement shall become the property of the United States Mint. Contractor hereby assigns all rights; title and interest to the United States Mint in any and all Work Product produced or created under this referral agreement and all drafts thereof, including all worldwide copyright ownership rights in such Work Product. Contractor certifies and warrants that any Work Product created or produced under this referral agreement shall be an original work and not a reproduction of any copyrighted or trademarked work.

b) Contractor agrees to insert this clause in any contract with any sub-Contractor performing work under this referral agreement. If the sub-Contractor refuses to accept this clause, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer and shall not proceed with sub-contract award. Failure to comply with the requirements of this clause shall be a material breach of the referral agreement.

c) Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained in any standard commercial license or lease agreement pertaining to any copyrighted commercially available computer software delivered under this referral agreement, the parties agree that the provisions of this referral agreement shall control.

I.10 SEVERABILITY (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-12

If any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and every provision of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I.11 STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-13

Contractor agrees to at all times act in good faith and in the best interests of the United States Mint and agrees to use its best efforts in performing its duties under this referral agreement.

I.12 SURVIVAL (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-14

The covenants contained in this Agreement which, by their terms, require their performance after the Expiration or Termination of this Agreement shall be enforceable notwithstanding the Expiration or other Termination of this Agreement.

I.13 TERMINATION (APR 2000) CLAUSE # GP-15 VAR

The United States Mint may terminate the referral agreement, in whole or in part, when

1) it is in the best interest of the United States Mint, 2) the Contractor fails to perform, 3) the Contractor repeatedly fails to make timely delivery of deliverables, 4) the Contractor fails to meet inspection standards, or 5) the Contractor fails to make adequate progress so as to endanger performance of the referral agreement. If this referral agreement is terminated, the United States Mint shall not be liable for any costs borne by the contractor.

I.14 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-16

Time is of the essence in Contractors performance of its duties under this referral agreement. A Contractors failure to meet applicable deadlines, unless it has obtained a written extension of time from the United States Mint, shall constitute a material breach of this referral agreement.

I.15 TRADEMARK USE (AUG 2010) CLAUSE # GP-17

The Contractor shall obtain the United States Mint's written permission prior to any use of the United States Mint's trademarks and/or logos in any contractor product, publication, sales or marketing materials. The United States Mint's trademarks include, but are not limited to, the name of the United States Mint, the United States Mint seal, the United States Mint's Graphic "Coin Flip" Logo, the United States Mint’s “America the Beautiful Quarters” program and products, and United States Mint’s coin product trademarks. If permission is granted, Contractor agrees to submit all materials that would use any United States Mint trademark to the United States Mint for prior written approval before any publication or use. Contractor agrees to follow any applicable United States Mint style guidelines for such use, including but not limited to the United States Mint Brand Identity Guidelines (also commonly referred to as "visual identity guidelines"). The Contractor recognizes the great value of the United States Mint's trademarks, service marks and other intellectual property, and acknowledges that such marks have secondary meaning and associated goodwill, that breach of any of the provisions of this paragraph risks irreparable harm to the United States Mint for which there may be no adequate remedy at law, and that in such event the United States Mint will be entitled to equitable relief in the form of an injunction and such other relief as may be available at law or in equity.

I.16 WAIVER (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-18

Neither party’s waiver of the others breach of any term, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition in this Agreement.

I.17 WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS (AUG 2000) CLAUSE # GP-19

a) In addition to any standard commercial warranty provided by the Contractor, Contractor warrants that the goods and/or services comply with all requirements of this referral agreement and are free from defects in workmanship for a period of three years after acceptance. Latent defects shall be corrected by the Contractor, notwithstanding the period of the warranty. Failure of the Contractor to correct latent defects shall entitle the United States Mint to correct the latent defect or replace the equipment or supplies and charge the Contractor accordingly.

b) Contractor warrants and represents that all information provided by the Contractor to the United States Mint is and shall be true and correct. Contractor further warrants and represents the goods and/or services delivered do not infringe upon any copyright, trademark or patent right found in Federal or state law and that all goods and/or services delivered or provided under this referral agreement were manufactured or provided in compliance with United States law and regulations and any applicable local law. Contractor acknowledges that in entering into this agreement, the United States Mint has specifically relied upon the warranties and representations contained herein.

All warranties and representations of Contractor, express and implied, shall constitute conditions of sale and shall survive inspection, testing, acceptance, payment and use.

c) For goods delivered under this referral agreement, Contractor warrants clear title to all goods and, upon delivery, acceptance and payment by the United States Mint, title shall pass to the United States Mint free and clear of all liens, claims, debts and rights of any third party. Contractor warrants and represents the goods are new, genuine and are not falsely labeled. This paragraph c) does not apply to the delivery of products or parts of products made from United States Mint-furnished material for which the United States Mint retains title.

d) The United States Mint shall give the Contractor notice of any defects or breach of any warranty or representation. At the United States Mints option the United States Mint may 1) have the Contractor correct any defects in the goods and/or services at no cost 2) correct or replace the defective goods or services with similar goods and/or services and charge the Contractor the cost of repair or replacement or 3) make an equitable adjustment to the contract price. Any goods or services corrected by the Contractor shall be subject to this clause to the same extent as goods/services initially provided or performed. In addition, the Contractor shall be liable for any and all other foreseeable consequential damages, including but not limited to, damages for injuries caused by defective goods or services.

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Offeror Response Sheet

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

K.1 REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (NOV

2000) CLAUSE # K-068

The Contractor represents the following:

K.1 It operates as [__] a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of __________, [__] an individual, [__] a partnership, or [__] a joint venture.

K.2 It [__] is, [__] is not a small business concern (i.e., a concern, including its affiliates, that is qualified as a small business under the size standards in this solicitation). The North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) Code is 323110, 323112, 323115, or 323119. The small business size standard is 500 employees. or average annual gross revenues of [Gross Revenues] or less for the preceding three fiscal years.

K.3 It [__] is, [__] is not a small disadvantaged business concern.

K.4 It [__] is, [__] is not a women-owned small business concern.

K.5 It [__] is, [__] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

K.6 Its principal place (address) of business is: _________

K.7 DUNS NO. __________ (If the DUNS number is not known or has not been obtained, call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-800-333-0505.)

K.8 [__] Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN):

[__] TIN not available/required. State basis [__] Name and TIN of common parent:

Name

TIN

K.9 It and/or any of its Principals - [__] are, [__] are not presently debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment for the award of contracts by any Federal agency;

[__] have, [__] have not, within a 3-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with a public (Federal, state, or local) contract or subcontract;

violation of Federal or state antitrust or other criminal statutes; and

[__] are, [__] are not indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the above offenses.

The Contractor [__] has, [__] has not, within a 3-year period preceding this offer, had any contract terminated for default by any Federal agency.

“Principals”, for the purposes of this certification, means officers; directors; owners;

partners; and, persons having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity.

This certification is a material representation upon which reliance is placed when making award. A certification that any of the items above exist shall not necessarily result in withholding of an award. If it is determined that the Contractor rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies, the United States Mint may terminate the contract for default.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO

OFFERORS

L.1 PROPOSAL DUE DATE (FEB 2000) CLAUSE # L-070

Proposals are due in electronic format by 4:00 p.m., (E.S.T.) on 26 October, 2010 to the following e-mail address:

aida. imsirovic@usmint.treas.gov

L.2 PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-071 (VAR)

Offerors who wish to submit a proposal must submit the attached Offeror Response Sheet by e-mail to:

aida.imsirovic@usmint.treas.gov on or before the due date established in L.1.

Clarification: Ideally, offerors are able to propose both offset and digital processes. If this is not possible, offerors are encouraged to propose one of the two. Only response sheets completely filled out may be considered.

L.3 RESTRICTION ON DISCLOSURE AND USE OF DATA (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-

Offerors are responsible for marking any data in their proposals that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose.

L.4 EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-075

Questions regarding the requirements of this solicitation must be submitted by e-mail to the attention of aida. imsirovic@usmint.treas.gov at United States Mint Headquarters no later than 20 October, 2010, and cite the applicable section, clause, paragraph number, and page of the solicitation that they address. Time constraints may preclude answering late submittals or questions.

L.5 CONTRACT AWARD (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-076

The United States Mint may (a) reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, (b) accept other than the lowest offer, and (c) waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

The United States Mint may enter into a referral agreement on the basis of initial offers received, without discussions. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's mailto:aida.%20imsirovic@usmint.treas.gov� mailto:aida.imsirovic@usmint.treas.gov� mailto:aida.%20imsirovic@usmint.treas.gov� best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint.

L.6 PRE-AWARD SURVEY (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-077

Before entering into a referral agreement with a successful offeror, the United States Mint has the right to conduct a pre-award survey of any firm under consideration to confirm any part of the information furnished by the offeror, or to require other evidence of managerial, financial, technical, and other capabilities the positive establishment of which is determined by the United States Mint to be necessary for successful performance under a subsequent referral agreement.

L.7 TYPE OF CONTRACT (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-078

The United States Mint anticipates entering into a referral agreement with a successful offeror as a result of this solicitation.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 BASIS FOR AWARD (APR 2000) CLAUSE # M-079 (VAR)

Any proposal submitted must meet all of the requirements included in this solicitation as evidenced by submission of a signed and completely filled out copy of this solicitation.

If the offeror’s proposal does not include a completely filled out Offeror Response Sheet, the proposal will be considered non-responsive and not eligible for award.

Offerors must currently have a web site for business card ordering as well as an 800 number for customer service.

M.2 COMPETITIVE RANGE AND BEST AND FINAL OFFERS

When evaluations are completed by the United States Mint in accordance with M.1 above, a competitive range may be established with the highest ranked offerors and those offerors outside of the competitive range will be notified accordingly that their proposal is no longer under consideration.

Based upon circumstances at the time, discussions may be conducted with offerors in the competitive range.

Best and Final offers shall be requested from offerors in the competitive range subsequent to discussions.

Solicitation USM-HQ-11-0003 Offeror Response Sheet

Company Name:

Company Address:

Contact Name:

Contact e-mail:

1. Current Offeror Web-Site Address for Ordering Business Cards

2. To be considered, Offeror much attach a fully completed Section K.1.

3. Per F.3 Shipment from time of each employee order shall not exceed ____________ calendar days following the date of original order.

4. Contractor’s Toll-Free Customer Service Number is:

5. Offeror is proposing prices as follows (valid for 24 months after receipt of Order.

Table B.1

PRICING SCHEDULE

Price Business Card Style

250 Cards 500 Cards 1000 Cards

Offset printing: 5/1 (cmyk + dull matte varnish); 1 4/c image + background is 4/C black & bleeds;

Heavy coverage.

Back side is all black text + seal – no bleeds.

Style 2a Offset printing: 4/1 (cmyk) 1 4/c image + test - no bleeds - Minimum to average coverage. Back side is all black text + seal - no bleeds.

Style 2b Digital printing: 4/1 (cmyk) 1 4/c image + test - no bleeds - Minimum to average coverage. Back side is all black text + seal - no bleeds.