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Publishing, Editing, and Distribution of Two Textbooks for Air Force Civilian Associate Degree Program

The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Global College and Civilian Leadership Development School at Maxwell Air Force Base, is seeking a publisher for two textbooks supporting the Civilian Associate Degree Program (CADP). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force - Air Force Global College - Civilian Leadership Development School - 42 CONS CC, LeMay Center Cadre XOR - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to commercial publishers specializing in academic textbook production. - Products/Services Requested: - Publishing, editing, typesetting, graphic design, cover design, developmental and technical editing, formatting, and layout for two textbooks: - 'Department of the Air Force Civilian Managerial and Supervisory Framework for a Mission-Driven Organization' (~65,000 words) - 'United by Mission: A DAF Civilians Practical Guide Conflict Resolution and Organizational Performance' (~60,000 words) - Production of 100 paperback copies of each book - Creation and delivery of digital files (PDF, epub, Kindle) with linked chapters and subheadings - ISBN/ISSN barcode registration, Library of Congress registration, metadata optimization - Proofreading and editing to APA 7th Edition standards - Printing and shipping of physical copies to Maxwell AFB - Delivery of proof copies (physical and digital) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Manuscripts must conform to American Psychological Association Publication Manual, 7th Edition - Both paperback and digital formats required - Registration for ISBN/ISSN and Library of Congress - Metadata optimization for discoverability - Delivery deadline for all products and services by March 15, 2027 - Firm fixed price contract under NAICS code 513130 (Book Publishing) - Electronic invoicing via WAWF - No specific part numbers; quantities specified for paperback copies and publishing units

Description

The Civilian Associate Degree Program (CADP) requires a publisher to complete the editing, typesetting, and formatting required to prepare the two books for publication and distribution to students and faculty who will participate in the course. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is due 15 September 2026 at 4:00PM CST. 

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