R--Request for Information (RFI) for a Base Guide for the Public Affairs Office, Marine Corps Base (MCB), Quantico, Va.

PURPOSE:The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to conduct market research which will be used to formulate an acquisition strategy to develop and publish a Base Guide for the Public Affairs Office, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Va. The Regional Contracting Office-National Capital Region (RCO-NCR) is requesting responses from all concerns. The qualifying code for this effort is NAICS 511140. The Public Affairs Office (PAO) is responsible for producing a set of publications and materials designed to provide general information about the Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA to military and civilian personnel assigned to the base and distinguished guests visiting the base. These publications include a newcomers guide/directory, distinguished visitor's guide, map, brochure and presentation folders. Objectives for the requirement include: (1) printing and distribution of publications in specified quantities annually; (2) On-site support in photography; and (3) design and proofing support. Responses to this RFI shall not exceed ten (10) pages, including cover letter and contact information. Subject response must contain: (1) Capability statement sufficient to demonstrate performance acumen directly related to the objective of PAO; (2) Citation of any current, or past customers (i.e., within the past 2 years) to include contract number, point of contact, telephone number or e-mail address, and (3) other material relevant to establishing core competencies of the firm. Response is due by 2:00 PM EST on Monday , 19 July 2010. Please submit e-mail responses to Wanda Wichmann at e-mail address [email protected]. NOTE: Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure these services or to issue a solicitation. No solicitation documents exists at this time. The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this RFI and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any information the Contractor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such.