Textbooks and Other Educational Publications
ID: FA301625Q0109Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3016 502 CONS CLJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, USA

NAICS

Books Printing (323117)

PSC

BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS (7610)

Set Aside

SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15) (WOSB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/76d5fb42957c43bdbee3baf44e43f2f6/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is seeking proposals from qualified Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to supply textbooks and other educational publications in support of the Defense Language Institute English Language Center at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, Texas. The procurement aims to acquire a range of educational materials necessary for enhancing language training programs, with a specific focus on compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule. Proposals are due by May 19, 2025, and must adhere to the "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable" evaluation method, ensuring both price and technical compliance are met. Interested vendors should contact Parie D Reynolds at parie.reynolds@us.af.mil or Lance Watters at lance.watters.1@us.af.mil for further details.

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    Attch 1_Textbooks Item Description List.pdf.pdf
    The document outlines a detailed list of educational publications, primarily textbooks, earmarked for procurement under the reference FA301625Q0109. It features 30 items, each illustrated with its respective title, International Standard Book Number (ISBN), and a placeholder for price. The titles encompass a range of subjects pertinent to language teaching, academic writing, medical terminology, and teacher training, such as "Teaching English as a 2nd or Foreign Language" and "Medical Terminology (A Short Course)." The absence of listed prices indicates that this document may serve as a preliminary catalog for potential vendors responding to a Request for Proposals (RFP) related to educational materials. Overall, it emphasizes a commitment to acquiring resources necessary for enhancing educational programs, potentially under federal or state funding initiatives, as part of an effort to support effective teaching and learning practices within educational institutions.
    Solicitation_FA301625Q0109_Textbooks.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) focused on acquiring textbooks and other educational publications. Issued by Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, Texas, the RFQ is specifically set aside for 100% Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under the NAICS code 323117. Proposals are due by May 19, 2025, and must include pricing for all contract line item numbers as per the attachments, with technical acceptability being assessed based on compliance with the specified product requirements. The agreement will enable the procurement of educational materials necessary for supporting the Defense Language Institute English Language Center's operations over a five-year period. Specific instructions on submission procedures, evaluation criteria, and conditions pertaining to the RFQ, including the mandatory registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), are also described. Proposals will be evaluated based on the "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable" method, emphasizing both price and technical compliance. The BPA does not obligate the government to any minimum purchases but limits individual orders to $3,000 and emphasizes the importance of proper invoicing and adherence to federal regulations.
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