Binding Services for Publications and Pecha Box Manufacturing – LOC New Delhi
ID: SF30-A001-AMENDMENTType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY NEW DELHIWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Printing (323120)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS PRINTED MATTER (7690)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b47f70c75ec6493bb190454cc36e2b0a/view
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    The Department of State, through the US Embassy in New Delhi, is seeking qualified contractors for binding services for publications and pecha box manufacturing under an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity contract. The procurement includes perfect binding for periodicals and monographs, as well as the creation of suede pecha and miscellaneous boxes, with specific dimensions and screen-printing requirements. This contract is crucial for supporting the Library of Congress New Delhi Office's operations, ensuring the availability of high-quality printed materials. Interested parties should contact Jaya Vedi at vedij@state.gov or Paul M Nichols at Nicholspm@state.gov for further details, and note that the contract will be evaluated based on pricing, quality of samples, and the contractor's delivery capabilities. The solicitation includes a one-year base period with four one-year options, and payment will be made in Indian currency.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jaya Vedi, Contracting Assistant
    911124198000
    vedij@state.gov
    Paul M Nichols
    911124198000
    Nicholspm@state.gov
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    SF30-A001 SOLICITATION AMENDMENT.pdf
    SOLICITATION -REVISED-BINDING SERVICES.pdf
    This government Request for Quotation (RFQ) 191N6526R0003 outlines an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity contract for binding/printing services and pecha box manufacturing for the Library of Congress New Delhi Office (LOC-Delhi). The contract has a one-year base period with four one-year options, with payment in Indian Currency. Services include perfect binding for periodicals and monographs, and the creation of suede pecha and miscellaneous boxes, all with specific dimensions and screen-printing requirements. Proposals will be evaluated on pricing, quality of samples, and the contractor's ability to deliver, including facility infrastructure and staffing. The document details contract terms, payment schedules, quality control, communication protocols, facility inspection rights, and mandatory insurance coverage. It also specifies invoicing procedures and defines conditions that constitute default, emphasizing that no subcontracting is permitted without prior LOC-Delhi approval.
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