Opportunity

SAM #F2XHC66196AW02

Air Force Seeks Book Publishing Services for Civilian Leadership Textbooks

Buyer

42nd Communications Squadron

Posted

July 16, 2026

Respond By

July 23, 2026

Identifier

F2XHC66196AW02

NAICS

513130, 323117, 541430

The Department of the Air Force Global College, Civilian Leadership Development School at Maxwell Air Force Base is seeking vendors for comprehensive book publishing services to support its Civilian Associate Degree Program (CADP). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Air Force Global College, Civilian Leadership Development School - Products/Services Requested: - Professional publishing services for two textbooks (approx. 65,000 and 60,000 words) - Editing, proofreading, and typesetting to meet APA 7th Edition and industry standards - Graphic design, cover design, and formatting for both paperback and electronic formats (pdf, epub, Kindle) - Production of 100 printed paperback copies of each book (200 total) - Delivery of digital files (CD/DVD) with all electronic formats and linked Table of Contents - ISBN/ISSN barcode registration, Library of Congress registration, and metadata optimization - Coordination with government representatives for design and production - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with APA 7th Edition publication and style standards - Delivery of both physical and digital proof copies for review - Final deliverables include both print and multiple digital formats - All content (manuscripts and graphics) provided by the government in Microsoft Office formats - No specific OEMs or publishers are named; the government is seeking capable vendors for these services.

Description

The Air Force Global College at Maxwell AFB has a requirement  for a vendor to publish and deliver two books, the first is "DAF Civilian Managerial and Supervisory Framework for a Mission-Driven Organization" and the second is "United by Mission: A DAF Civilian’s Practical Guide Conflict Resolution and Organizational Performance." The government will provide the original manuscript consisting of approximately 65,000 words for the first book and approx. 60,000 for the 2nd book and several graphic or chart files in Microsoft Office formats (i.e., Word, Excel, or other compatible files). The government will identify a representative (civilian employee) to serve as the project officer and liaison with the vendor during the publishing process. All feedback and information received may be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.

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