Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is seeking a vendor to produce 3,275 custom “Blue Paper Award” folders with gold‑foil stamping, specific die‑cut diagonal slits, and a finished size of 9‑¾ × 13 in. The contract requires creation and return of a stamping die, electronic press‑quality PDF proof, a pre‑production physical sample, and final delivery of the complete order (including 80 random “Blue‑Label” copies) to the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA by September 24, 2026. The vendor must also provide final production files and comply with GPO packaging, labeling, and form requirements.
• Quantity: 3,275 folders + 80 random copies (sub‑lots of 80)
• Materials: Classic Linen Patriot Blue, 100 lb paper, gold‑foil stamping, die‑cut slits, scored/folded to 9‑¾ × 13 in
• Required deliverables: electronic PDF proof, physical sample, stamped die (return), final folders, digital production files, GPO Forms (2678, 917, 892c, 905)
• Critical dates: Quote due 09/03/2026 3 PM ET; material pickup 09/04/2026; final delivery 09/24/2026.