The U.S. Government Publishing Office (on behalf of the USDA) seeks a vendor to produce 10,000 kraft envelopes designed for motor‑vehicle accident reports, complete with string‑and‑button closures and a single‑sided black‑ink print. The contractor must deliver a press‑quality PDF proof, meet exact JCP paper specifications, adhere to GPO Level III quality standards, and handle all packaging, labeling, and shipping requirements to the USDA loading dock in Beltsville, MD. Mandatory GPO forms (2678, 917, 905) must accompany the shipment, and the vendor is responsible for all associated costs, including proofing and returns.
• 10,000 kraft envelopes, 17 × 22 in basis size, light‑brown (JCP V10), string‑and‑button closure.
• One‑sided black‑ink print; printing may be offset or digital (single method).
• Required deliverables: press‑quality PDF proof, final optimized PDF, shrink‑wrapped packaging in units of 100, palletized 40 × 48 in pallets.
• Mandatory forms: GPO 2678 (80 “blue‑label” copies), 917 (Certificate of Selection), 905 (Labeling & Marking).
• Quote due 1 PM ET 02 Oct 2026; final delivery 23 Oct 2026 to USDA loading dock, Beltsville, MD.