Web and Print Design Services

The Defense Media Activity (DMA) Contracting Office is seeking sources to perform layout, design, production, branding and research services to produce the United States Marine Corps' flagship magazine and digital products. This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued to help determine the availability and technical capability of qualified companies capable of meeting the Government requirement. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), NOR IS IT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the requesting party to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals nor quotes. No award will be made as a result of this RFI. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this RFI. This FedBizOps sources sought notice is an announcement seeking market information. Acknowledgment of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the Government's evaluation of the information received. As a result of this Request for Information (RFI), the Government may issue a Request for Proposal (RFP); however, should such requirements materialize, no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Request for Information (e.g., use of such information as either part of its evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement). All respondents are requested to identify their firm's size and type of business (e.g., large business, small business, service-disabled, HUBZone, 8(a), etc.). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541511 with a size standard of $25.5 million. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and a list of Core Competencies the Government feels is essential to successful performance are attached to provide respondents a better understanding of the needs of the Defense Media Activity and the respondent's potential ability to meet DMA's requirement. The purpose of this notice is to identify interested vendors - large businesses, small businesses, 8(a), Veteran Owned, etc., and to determine if competition is available and if a set-aside is warranted. Responses should speak to the ability to perform the requirements contained in the PWS and provide evidence of successful experience regarding the core competencies. The Government recognizes that proprietary data may be a part of your submittal. If so, clearly mark such restricted or proprietary data and present it as an addendum to the non-restricted/non-proprietary information. At a minimum, provide the following information in your submittal: (1) Name of company; (2) Name of company's POC, including address, phone, and email; (3) Identify the type of entity (large business, small business, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, 8(a), HUBZone, service disabled veteran-owned, etc,), (4) Identify intent to team, and if possible, the anticipated teaming arrangement. Interested small businesses should review and understand the requirements in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19 and FAR Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. In addition, the statement of qualifications should include information that clearly demonstrates the respondent's capabilities, expertise and experience to perform the requirements contained in the draft Performance Work Statement. Send submittals to: Defense Media Activity-Contracting Office East, ATTN: BOB HUFFORD, 6700 Taylor Ave, Fort George Meade, MD 20755 or via email to contact@example.gov. Telephone responses or inquiries will not be accepted. Submittals are requested NOT LATER THAN 1PM EASTERN on 10 December, 2012.