Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is seeking a vendor to produce 21,000 promotional items (1,000 units each of 21 distinct products) bearing the U.S. Customs and Border Protection seal. The contractor must receive Adobe Illustrator artwork, conduct pre‑flight checks, create printing plates/screens, produce high‑quality printed goods, submit 21 PDF soft proofs for government approval, and ship the finished, lot‑separated cartons to Fort Sam Houston, TX by the contract deadline.
• 21 000 total items – 21 different styles, 1 000 units each (lanyards, pens, tumblers, sanitizers, etc.)
• All items must be printed/finished to GPO Quality Level 3 specifications and bear the CBP seal in specified colors
• Proofs are required before production; two‑day hold before “okay to print” is issued
• Packaging must keep lots separate, label each carton with jacket and requisition numbers, and ship via traceable, signature‑required delivery
• Vendor must provide W‑9, Buy‑American status, and a detailed cost breakdown with the quote; invoicing is done through GPO’s barcode system.