MCO 5720.74 governs authorized DoD newspapers, magazines, guides, and installation maps under the DoD Internal Information Program.
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MCO 5720.74 establishes editorial standards, publication disclaimers, political content restrictions, and rules for commercial news sources. It also sets requirements for Civilian Enterprise contracts, source selection, proposal evaluation, and biennial review of newspapers and magazines.
Applies to: This order is applicable to the Marine Corps Reserves.
DoD newspapers and magazines shall be reviewed and reported biennially. (paragraph 5)
The SSAC shall consist of a minimum of five voting members: a chairperson, who shall be a senior member of the command; senior representatives from public affairs and printing; and a minimum of two other functional specialists with skills relevant to the selection process. (paragraph 8)
The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 6 years. (paragraph 4)
A SSP (see sample SSP at attachment 1 to this enclosure) must be developed early in the planning process to serve as a guide for the personnel involved and ensure a fair and objective process and a successful outcome. The contracting officer is primarily responsible for development of the SSP, in coordination with the PAO and other members of the SSAC. Ideally, the SSP should be completed and approved before issuance of the solicitation; it must be completed and approved before the receipt of proposals. (paragraph 9)
Since cost is not a factor in the evaluation, award will be based on technical proposals, the offeror’s experience and/or qualifications, and past performance. (paragraph 8)