Binding Preparation Services

Amendment No. 02, dated 8/6/2009: To adjust the submission time to 5:00 PM EST. All else remains unchanged. Amendment No. 01, dated 8/4/2009: 1) Change title to Binding Preparation Services 2) Change NAICS to 519120 (Libraries and Archives) All else remains the same. Please reference SOW for details of requirement. This Sources Sought announcement is in support of market research being conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) / National Library of Medicine (NLM) to identify qualified sources capable of performing the requirements under the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 519120 (Libraries and Archives). This is not a request for technical or cost proposals. No solicitation is available at this time and requests for solicitation packages will not receive a response. This Sources Sought notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Synopsis. Collect telephone calls will not be accepted. In addition to seeking information regarding all potential sources, we request respondents indicate your organizational size classification. Please identify whether your firm is a small business; HUBZone small business; service-disabled; veteran-owned small business; 8(a) small business; veteran-owned small business; woman-owned small business; or a small disadvantaged business in order to determine the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. Respondents to this market survey must provide a capability statement demonstrating experience, personnel, qualifications, resources, technical skills, and capability to fulfill the Government requirements described in the attached Statement of Work. The capability statement shall be sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications and experience to perform the work. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-propriety technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). Responses by fax or email will not be accepted. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Please submit one original plus two copies of your capability statement to address of the Contracting Officer. See attached for Statement of Work (SOW).