Elmendorf AFB, Alaska has a requirement for publication and distribution of the base newspaper, The Sourdough Sentinal. Circulation is 7,215 to 10,000. The NAICS code is 511110, size standard is 500 employees. The solicitation or Request for Proposal (RFP), FA5000-05-R-0035, will be issued as full and open competition. The RFP will be issued on or about 1 September 2005 with a closing date on or about 12 September 2005. Potential contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) to be eligible for award. The CCR Internet web site is http://www.ccr.gov. Upon issue, the RFP will be available on the Internet at the Electronic Posting System (EPS) web site, which is at the following address: http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. All responsible sources may submit a written proposal, which shall be considered. All documents related to this acquisition will be posted on EPS. It is recommended that all interested sources register for this solicitation number, FA5000-05-R-0035, through EPS to ensure they automatically receive all updated documents to this requirement as they are posted.

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