Textbooks and Other Educational Publications
ID: FA301625Q6020Type: Sources Sought
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

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fe037d15ad384c4b906d5b8b7f3d98d4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to provide textbooks and other educational publications for the 637th Training Support Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. This procurement is part of a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at identifying potential suppliers capable of fulfilling the requirements outlined in the attached Salient Characteristics document, which includes specific ISBN numbers and item descriptions. The initiative underscores the importance of educational resources in supporting military training and academic programs, with a focus on ensuring transparency and competition among suppliers. Interested small businesses are encouraged to submit their responses, including their capabilities and voluntary cost inputs, via email to Parie D Reynolds by January 10, 2025, as no formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) is currently available.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Parie D Reynolds
    (210) 317-8332
    parie.reynolds@us.af.mil
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    Attch 1_Salient Characteristics_Textbooks.pdf
    The document pertains to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by JBSA Lackland in Texas for the procurement of textbooks. Dated December 6, 2024, it outlines the salient characteristics of the required textbooks, although specific details are not provided in the excerpt. The reference numbers FA301625Q6020 and 502 CONS/JBKAE indicate designated identifiers for tracking and organizing the RFP within federal documentation systems. The emphasis on textbooks suggests a focus on educational materials, likely aimed at supporting academic programs or military training initiatives at the facility. The RFP serves as a formal solicitation to vendors, inviting bids to fulfill the educational requirements specified by the government entity. This document reflects a common practice in government procurement processes to ensure transparency and competition among suppliers while fulfilling the educational needs at governmental institutions.
    RFI_Textbooks.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a potential Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Textbooks and Other Educational Publications. This RFI aims to identify contractors capable of supplying these materials, as detailed in the attached Salient Characteristics. Participation is voluntary and intended solely for market research purposes; no Request for Quotation (RFQ) is currently available. The document requests information regarding the company’s small business status under NAICS Code 323117, socio-economic classifications, previous military supply experiences, and electronic invoicing capabilities. Companies are invited to indicate their interest and ability to provide the requested items while providing voluntary cost inputs for potential products. Responses must be submitted via email by January 10, 2025. This initiative signals the government’s intent to assess the market landscape for educational resources and is not a commitment to contract. The government will issue further solicitation announcements to interested parties later if warranted.
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