Production, Printing, and Distribution of the Crimson Sky newspaper for Korea

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
PAN41126P0000027232
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
Not on record
Place of performance
Apo Korea, South

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command is seeking a contractor to produce, print, and distribute Crimson Sky, an official public affairs newspaper for the Seventh Air Force in Korea. The contractor will be responsible for all technical and operational execution including file preparation, production workflow, quality assurance, and distribution, while the 7th Air Force Public Affairs office retains full authority over editorial content and approval. Key requirements include producing bi-weekly full-color publications with 5,000 copies per issue using commercial offset printing, distributing to U.S. military installations across the Republic of Korea including Osan Air Base, Kunsan Air Base, USAG Humphreys, and USAG Daegu, and ensuring all personnel obtain proper base access credentials and security clearances in compliance with SOFA 700-19 and applicable Air Force, Army, and USFK regulations. The publication operates as a no-cost government publication under the Civilian Enterprise model per AFI 35-101, with the contractor bearing all financial burden while the U.S. Air Force incurs zero cost. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 25, 2026, with a response deadline of March 4, 2026.

This opportunity includes no set-aside designations and does not identify a current incumbent contractor. The contract period runs for six years, spanning May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2032, establishing a long-term publishing commitment. The contractor must produce 26 bi-weekly issues annually at 5,000 copies per issue, resulting in approximately 130,000 copies per year across the six-year period. Advertising is permitted under the Civilian Enterprise model but requires prior 7 AF/PA approval, with prohibitions on political content, gambling, weapons sales, and adult entertainment. The pre-solicitation notice does not specify a budget range or award value; however, given the no-cost publication structure, the contractor must generate revenue through approved advertising to offset production, printing, and distribution expenses.

Notice text

We are looking for contractor for 

  1. Production, Printing, and Distribution (Contractor Responsibility)
    The Contractor shall produce, print, and distribute Crimson Sky using only content approved by 7 AF/PA.
    The Contractor is responsible for all technical and operational processes—file preparation, production workflow, quality assurance, and distribution—while adhering to schedules and guidance established by 7 AF/PA.
  2. Crimson Sky is a “NO-COST Government Publication,” imposing zero financial burden on the U.S. Air Force,
    and operates as a Civilian Enterprise (CE) publication under AFI 35-101 and all applicable regulations.

 Overview

Crimson Sky is an official public affairs publication operating under the authority of the Commander, Seventh Air Force (7 AF/CC) and is designated as a NO-COST Government Publication produced under the Civilian Enterprise (CE) structure in accordance with AFI 35-101.

The publication operates under the following framework:

  1. Content Provision and Approval (7 AF/PA Responsibility)
    All editorial content—including articles, photographs, captions, and graphics—is provided or formally approved by 7th Air Force Public Affairs (7 AF/PA).
    7 AF/PA retains full authority for content review, policy compliance, and final approval.
    No material may be produced or printed without prior approval from 7 AF/PA.
  2. Production, Printing, and Distribution (Contractor Responsibility)
    The Contractor shall produce, print, and distribute Crimson Sky using only content approved by 7 AF/PA.
    The Contractor is responsible for all technical and operational processes—file preparation, production workflow, quality assurance, and distribution—while adhering to schedules and guidance established by 7 AF/PA.
  3. Advertising (CE Model Requirements)
    Advertising may be included as authorized under the CE model; however, all advertisements must be reviewed and approved by 7 AF/PA to ensure compliance with public affairs policies.
    Advertisements must not contain prohibited content, biased or misleading information, or material inconsistent with military standards or community values.
  4. Public Information Mission
    Crimson Sky exists to provide accurate, timely, and relevant public information to U.S. Air Force personnel and their families in Korea.
    The publication serves the community and is not intended as a commercial product or a platform for private gain.
  5. Authority of This PWS
    This PWS establishes the official standards, roles, responsibilities, and processes governing all activities related to the production, printing, and distribution of Crimson Sky.
    All parties—7 AF/CC, 7 AF/PA, and the Contractor—shall operate in compliance with this document.

Files

File Type Posted
PWS_2026-2032.docx DOCX document

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