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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 18, 2008 FBO #2396
SOLICITATION NOTICE

76 -- Books for ModDep - GWOT

Notice Date

6/16/2008
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Army, Army Contracting Agency, South Region, ACA, Fort Sam Houston, 2107 17th Street, Bldg 4197, Suite 15, Fort Sam houston, TX 78234
 

ZIP Code

78234
 

Solicitation Number

W45CMJ80566101
 

Response Due

6/19/2008
 

Archive Date

12/16/2008
 

Point of Contact

Name: Client Services, Title: Sourcing Agent, Phone: 1.877.9FEDBID, Fax: 703.442.7822
 

E-Mail Address

clientservices@fedbid.com;
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W45CMJ80566101 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-24. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 323117 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2008-06-19 16:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Fort Hood, TX 76544 The USA ACA Ft. Sam Houston requires the following items, Purchase Description Determined by Line Item, to the following: LI 001, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder -- Information For Military Families And Friends This supportive folder promotes early action for successful treatment of combat stress reactions and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It provides the information families and friends need to help their loved one readjust -- in his or her own way -- to being back home, and on accessing sources of help if concerns arise. A concise explanation of what PTSD is, its causes, and its symptoms helps readers take action should signs of PTSD appear. 8 panels, 3 1/2" x 8", 500, EA; LI 002, Single Service Members And Reintegration Provides specific reintegration strategies, tips, and support that will help smooth the way for unmarried service members. From living arrangements to financial and legal matters, from personal relationships to returning-to-work issues, this easy-reading, comprehensive guide covers all of the reintegration bases from an unmarried person's perspective. There's even special advice on recognizing and coping with stress, depression, and other emotional issues. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8", 500, EA; LI 003, Preparing For Reunion This booklet offers practical advice to service members and their families about the need to make adjustments when their loved ones return, and how open communication helps ensure a happy reunion. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8". Same content as "About Reunion" (48637)A with Classic illustrations., 750, EA; LI 004, Army Community Service -- Your Partner In Readiness Spotlights the ways Army Community Service (ACS) programs improve military families' quality of life. Tells who can use ACS programs, introduces the ACS team, and provides an updated account of the different programs and services available through ACS. Encourages readers to become involved with ACS by visiting and volunteering. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8". Same content as "Army Community Service -- For Help When You Need It" (42945)A with realistic illus., 750, EA; LI 005, Family Readiness Groups -- Caring For Military Families Tells how family readiness groups (FRGs) meet family needs, who can belong to an FRG, the services offered, and more. Encourages readers to organize an FRG; explains how to go through proper military channels. Also serves as an introduction to FRGs for personnel and their families. Same content as Classic booklet "Family Support Groups" and "Make The Most Of Family Readiness Groups" (42531)A with realistic illus. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8", 750, EA; LI 006, My Book About When My Parent Has To Go Away Preschoolers might not know the word "deployment," but they know how they feel when it happens. A friendly elephant, puzzles, and simple text help them accept sad feelings and find constructive things to do in their parent's absence. Reminds them that their parent loves them, and that their military family is special. 8 pages, 8 1/2" x 11". Ages 3-6, 1500, EA; LI 007, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder -- Information For Service Members The sooner treatment starts, the more likely the outcome will be a positive one -- that's the message service members will find in this reader-friendly folder. They'll learn about symptoms of combat stress reactions and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to be alert for in themselves and fellow service members, and the value of strategies for managing stress, which include accessing sources of support, practicing relaxation techniques, and developing other self-help skills. 8 panels, 3 1/2" x 8", 500, EA; LI 008, About Dying A straightforward yet sensitive approach to a difficult subject. Encourages open thought and discussion. Excellent as a personal handout and for group therapy sessions. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8", 500, EA; LI 009, Grief -- Recovering From Loss Simply and sensitively written, this easy-to-read folder explains that grief is a normal reaction to change or loss and that, in time, readers will be able to move on and live life to its fullest again. Urges readers to take care of their emotional needs, offers tips for setting short- and long-term goals, and suggests ways to help someone who is grieving. 8 panels, 3 1/2" x 8", 500, EA; LI 010, Playing An Important Role -- Military Family Guardians A welcome guide to providing the best care possible. Photographs of military families and informative, concise text take readers through the procedures for establishing guardianship, guardians' responsibilities, available services and benefits, and special issues -- including meeting the emotional challenge of guardianship. A great recruitment tool! 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8". Same content as "Guardians For Military Family Members -- Their Special Role" (45500)A with realistic illus., 250, EA; LI 011, Meeting The Challenges Of Deployment Families face many challenges when a service member is on duty away from home; this booklet tells how to deal with demands in a meaningful way. It promotes advance preparation to ease the strain of separation and reunion, and offers tips on handling practical concerns and maintaining family relationships during deployment. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8". Same content as "Learn About Deployment" (21067)A with photo illustrations., 750, EA; LI 012, Making A Family Care Plan Provides a guide for preparing a Family Care Plan to protect dependents during deployment. Explains what information is needed to prepare a Family Care Plan, and gives advice on planning for guardianship, medical needs, and legal and financial matters. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8". Same content as Classic booklet, "Family Care Plans" (48751)A and "Protect Your Family With A Family Care Plan" (42556)A with realistic illus., 500, EA; LI 013, Renewing Your Relationship After Deployment Excitement, nervousness, joy, worry... this enlightening booklet addresses the many emotions -- and challenges -- military couples face when reuniting after deployment. Offers a realistic perspective on relationships and provides helpful strategies for enhancing communication, regaining sexual intimacy, easing back into former routines, and resolving conflicts. Emphasizes that help is available, and that asking for help is a sign of strength. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8", 500, EA; LI 014, Learn About Deployment Families face many challenges when a service member is on duty away from home; this booklet tells how to deal with demands in a meaningful way. It promotes advance preparation to ease the strain of separation and reunion, and offers tips on handling practical concerns and maintaining family relationships during deployment. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8". Same content as "Meeting The Challenges Of Deployment" (42200)A with realistic illustrations., 750, EA; LI 015, Sad Hug, Mad Hug, Happy Hug -- A Children's Story About Death This story employs a teddy-bear family to address the issue of a death in the family. It helps children understand the grief and other emotions they will experience. Children learn what will happen around them as family and friends cope with the loss, and how they themselves will progress through stages of sadness, anger, and acceptance. For the very youngest readers -- or to be read to a child by an adult. 20 pages, 8" x 6". Ages 2-6, 350, EA; LI 016, Know What?(R) My Parent Is Being Deployed! Here's help in minimizing stress -- and keeping attitudes positive -- when a child is facing a military parent's absence. Interactive exercises, appealing graphics, and easy-to-read text guide youngsters on an exploration of what deployment is, places their parent might be traveling to, and what they can do to stay connected with their absent mom or dad. 12 pages, 8 1/2" x 11". Ages 6-8, 500, EA; LI 017, Know What? Parent/Deployed LG Leaders Guide. Item # 614580., 20, EA; LI 018, Who Knew?(R) The Deployment Issue Helps children understand and prepare for deployment with a variety of activities to do both alone and with their parents. Focuses on the many emotions children may be feeling, and provides concrete suggestions for how to stay in touch with the deployed parent. Encourages children to stay active and continue their daily routines. 12 pages, 8 1/2" x 11". Ages 9-11, 500, EA; LI 019, Who Knew? Deployment LG Leaders Guide. Item # 614014. Qty: 20, 20, EA; LI 020, What's Up(R) With Living In A Military Family This fun, challenging, interactive workbook gets adolescents thinking, talking, and involved in building skills for growing up emotionally healthy in their military family. Text and exercises cover military families' special role in our country's armed forces; each person's special role on their military family's "team"; exploring feelings and expressing them in positive ways; resolving conflict; and dealing with relocation, deployment, and reunion. 24 pages, 8 1/2" x 11". Ages 12-14, 500, EA; LI 021, What's Up(R) With Living In A Military Family. LG Leader Guide. Item #91624 (K), 20, EA; LI 022, On (R) Deployment. Item # 93068, Work Book, 500, EA; LI 023, On Deploymeny Teen. Leaders Guide. Item# 93068(K), 20, EA; LI 024, Keeping Your Marriage Strong -- A Guide For Military Couples Shows couples how to build a strong marriage while meeting the challenges of military life. Describes the elements of a strong marriage and provides helpful techniques for resolving conflicts, staying close during separation, and regaining intimacy after reunion. Interactive worksheets bring couples together to identify and improve their communication styles, assess the health of their marriage, identify areas for improvement, share their expectations of marriage, divvy up household responsibilities, cope with stress, and much more. Also covers trust and infidelity, dual military couples, and the changes children can bring. 36 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", 500, EA; For this solicitation, USA ACA Ft. Sam Houston intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. USA ACA Ft. Sam Houston is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified herein below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) directly to billy.julius.porter@us.army.mil (NOT THROUGH FEDBID.COM) so that they are received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. Delivery shall be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov. No partial shipments unless otherwise specified.
 

Web Link

FedBizOpps Complete View
(https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=60a48e29d8b5efe81d0f5d3063515a99&tab=core&_cview=1)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Fort Hood, TX 76544

Zip Code: 76544
 

Record

SN01594632-W 20080618/080616220724-60a48e29d8b5efe81d0f5d3063515a99 (fbodaily.com)
 

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