T -- USAF Academy Catalog

The contract involves the production of 83,398 copies of a catalog for the USAF Academy, each measuring 8-1/2 x 11 inches and containing approximately 196 text pages plus a separate wrap-around cover. The book will be perfect bound, with covers printed using a 4-color process plus one additional Pantone color and offline varnish. The text will primarily print in black plus one additional Pantone color and offline spot varnish on halftone illustrations, with about 8 text pages scattered throughout printed in full 4-color process. Production will be from furnished electronic files, and the process requires a pre-award survey, proofs, and press sheet inspection to ensure quality. The printing and finishing quality standard is Level II. Distribution includes mailing about 61,843 copies either as single copies or up to 12 copies per destination, with the remaining copies bulk shipped to multiple locations. Mailing costs must be prepaid. Interested firms are instructed to submit bid requests on company letterhead to the specified Contracting Office mailing address, as no email or fax inquiries will be accepted. Bid specifications will be provided upon request. This opportunity was posted on May 12, 2003, under solicitation number J574-699.