T -- USAF Academy Catalog 2005-2006

This contract involves the production of approximately 80,000 copies of the USAF Academy Catalog for 2005-2006. The catalog will be an 8-1/2 by 11-inch book consisting of about 192 text pages plus a separate wrap-around cover, bound with adhesive. The covers will be printed using a 4-color process with one additional spot PMS color and an off-line varnish, while the text uses black plus one PMS color, off-line spot varnish on photos, and 16 pages printed in full 4-color process. The printing is expected to handle heavy ink coverage and full bleeds throughout, and all production will be from furnished digital files. Quality Level II standards will be adhered to for printing and finishing, with pre-award surveys, proofs, and press sheet inspections required. The majority of the printed catalogs will be mailed, with the remainder shipped in bulk to various destinations, and all mailings must be prepaid. Bidders must submit requests for bid specifications on their firm’s letterhead to the Contracting Officer’s mailing address, as no electronic or fax inquiries will be accepted. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 323117, and key points of contact for the contract include two Printing Specialists, Barbara E. Lessans and Richard G. Kirwin. This solicitation was posted in June 2005 and is listed as a presolicitation, providing detailed requirements for firms interested in bidding on the job.