T -- Program 5546-S, IRS Training Manuals in Black Only, 500 Or MoreCopies

This contract involves a term agreement for the printing of IRS training manuals in black ink only, with orders starting at a minimum of 500 copies. The contract period extends from the date of award through July 31, 2003, with the possibility of up to four option years. Printing is limited to one color, meeting Quality Assurance Technical Assistance Program (QATAP) level III standards. Orders can range from 500 to 14,000 copies and vary in length from 4 to 1,000 pages. Approximately 35 orders are expected annually, predominantly concentrated between October and January, often grouped rather than staggered, with 7 to 10 orders possibly placed on a single day. Bidders must request detailed bid specifications by fax on their company letterhead, including their company name, address, contact numbers, and GPO contractor’s code if available, specifying the program number. The contract specifies that combining requests for different programs is not allowed, and contractors must possess the actual bid specifications in order to submit a bid. The solicitation does not provide sufficient details for direct bidding without the formal specifications. This presolicitation indicates an opportunity for printing firms equipped to handle medium to large volume, single-color printing projects under stipulated quality standards.