T -- Publication of Space & Missile Times/Retiree Times Newspapers

This is a synopsis for a commercial acquisition using FAR Part 12 procedures. Vandenberg AFB, CA has a requirement for a civilian enterprise newspaper including the publishing of (a) Space and Missile Times and (b) Retiree Times as outlined in the Statement of Work. Civilian enterprise newspapers are covered under Air Force Instruction 35-101 and DoDI 5120.4. The civilian enterprise newspaper is published at no cost to the Government. In consideration for the contractual arrangement, the publisher will receive all the proceeds from any advertisements placed in the newspaper. This service will be provided for delivery at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Period of performance is 1 Jan 2008 through 31 Dec 2009, and (2) Two-Year Option Periods, that may be unilaterally exercised and extended by the Government. The Government intends to make a single award to the technically acceptable offeror that best meets the needs of the government. A selection group will pick the awardee. This group will review written data, to include recent, relevant past performance information, from prospective civilian publishing firms, and, if necessary, hear presentations from firms and make on-site visits to gather information upon which to make a selection. The selection group will investigate the competence, reliability, technical production, and business capabilities and resources of each offer before making a selection. This is a Small Business Set Aside procurement. Solicitation No. FA4610-08-R-0003 will be issued as a Request for Proposal. It is advertised with a Standard Industrial Code (SIC) of 2711, business size of 500 employees and a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 511110. All responsible small business sources may submit a proposal, to be considered by the agency. Interested companies should submit their capability information to our office NLT 26 Oct 2007 for review. The solicitation will be issued electronically on or about 1 Nov 2007 at www.eps.gov. Proposals should be e-mailed to linda.niece@vandenberg.af.mil, with courtesy copy to jeffrey.powell@vandenberg.af.mil NO HARD COPIES OF THE SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED FOR ANY REASON. Anticipated award date will be on or around 1 Jan 2008.