Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) seeks a qualified vendor to produce three separate LP coil‑bound books (MLA 103, MLA 104, MLA 105) for the Department of the Air Force. The contractor must receive electronic PDF source files, perform a pre‑flight check, and print the books using either high‑resolution digital or conventional offset processes that meet GPO Quality Level 3 standards. Each book is 8½″ × 11″, with specified JCP‑coded paper (red/blue covers, uncoated text), four‑color process printing, 5 mil double‑sided lamination, black‑plastic coil binding, and must be packaged ≤ 40 lb per container with GPO labeling. Finished books are to be delivered to METC IMD at JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX by 8 May 2026, with at‑least‑24‑hour delivery notice and same‑day shipping notifications. The solicitation requires compliance reporting, barcode‑coversheet invoicing, and the vendor must be registered in GPO’s small‑purchase portal.
• Print three distinct 8½″ × 11″ coil‑bound books (≈458, 374, 338 pages) using offset or high‑resolution digital printing.
• Apply 5 mil double‑sided laminate, black‑plastic coil binding, and ship in ≤ 40 lb cartons with GPO labels to Fort Sam Houston, TX.
• Meet GPO Quality Level 3 (ANSI/ASQC Z1.4) inspection, provide 24‑hour pre‑flight issue reporting, and submit required delivery notifications and barcode‑coversheet invoices.