Quarterly Publication

Draper UT The Utah National Guard is gathering information to determine the availability of resources to provide Quarterly Magazine Publication to showcase the efforts of the soldiers and airmen of the Utah National Guard. The scope of work includes but is not limited to provide: Printing, Assembly, and shipment to Draper UT. The Utah National Guard will provide printing details via data shipment through email or shipment of an alternate data source. The information received will be used within the Utah National Guard Contracting Office to facilitate the decision making process and will not be disclosed outside of the organization. This announcement is for planning and informational purposes only and SHALL NOT be considered as an Invitation to Bid, Request for Quotation, or Request for Proposal. There is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this Sources Sought. This office does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought or reimburse respondents for information solicited. No funds have been authorized, or appropriated or received for this effort. The information provided may be used by the Contracting Office in developing its acquisition strategy. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 323111 Commercial Printing with a corresponding Small Business Size Standard of $11 million. The anticipated type of award will be a Simplified Acquisition, Firm Fixed Price, Purchase Order or Delivery Order. Vendor Responses are limited to five (5) written pages (PDF or MS Word Format) and should include: Company Profile to include company name, office location(s), DUNS/CAGE code number, email address, and statement regarding current small/large business status (i.e.-Certified 8(a) Service Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB), Woman-Owned (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned (EDWOSB), or certified HUBZone) Large Business are permitted to respond to notice. Include basic pricing, shipping rates and abilities with your response to include prior/current experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last five years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether a prime or subcontractor, contract value (and value of subcontract, if a subcontractor), Government/customer point of contact with current phone number and email address, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the services described herein. The respondent may identify any unique characteristics or alternative solutions to the performance of work. Identify the contract type (e.g., Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost, etc.) you believe is appropriate for the requirement and any limitations to your firm's ability to propose a FFP. Respondents are encouraged to review the information requested above carefully and ensure a complete response for thorough consideration. Please note respondents responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government will not review general capability statements, please ensure submissions are tailored to this requirement. The Government will not return any information submitted in response to this notice. Responses to this sources sought notice shall be submitted on or before COB on 30 November 18 2015 via email to J. D. Warby, SFC, USA at joseph.d.warby.mil@mail.mil or Deborah Beaman at deborah.d.beaman.mil@mail.mil or by mail to Utah National Guard USPFO, Purchasing and Contracting, ATTN: J. D. Warby, 12953 S Minuteman Drive, Draper, UT 84020. Questions shall be submitted via email to the POCs above.