76--NAVAL STATION NEWPORT RI - BASE NEWSPAPER

FLC Norfolk Contracting Department, Groton CT Office seeks qualified publishers capable of producing a civilian base enterprise newspaper for Naval Station Newport, RI in accordance with the Statement of Work provided. This is a sources sought announcement only. There is no solicitation available at this time. The synopsis is issued for the sole purpose of conducting Market Research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. This will be a No Cost Contract in accordance with SECNAVINST 5720.44C, Chapter 8. The intended contract shall be for a 1-base year period and four (4) additional 1-year option periods. The submission of information is for planning purposes only, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any items or services. The information will not be returned, and no compensation will be provided form any response to this announcement. Proprietary information submitted will be protected, when so designated. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 511110 – Newspaper Publishers, which has a small business size standard of 500 Employees. This is an unrestricted business size competitive action. All communications must be addressed to the Contract Specialist via e-mail or fax ONLY. Only a brief statement of qualifications (not to exceed ten (10) pages) is requested at this time. At a minimum, provide the following information in your submittal: 1) Name of Company; 2) Name of Company’s Point of Contact, including Address, Phone, and E-Mail; 3) Identify the Type of Entity (Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Non-Profit Institutions, Woman-Owned Small Business, Hubzone Small Business Or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and also indicate if the Firm is Foreign-Owned). In addition, the statement of qualifications should include information that clearly demonstrates the respondent’s capabilities, expertise and experience to successfully perform the requirements contained in the draft Statement of Work. See Additional Documents Enclosed: Attachment 1: SECNAVINST 5720.44C Attachment 2: Draft of Statement of Work (SOW)