Description
This RFQ calls for the production and delivery of over 400,000 saddle‑stitched TRICARE Health Management newsletters for the “West 2026” edition. The contractor must provide high‑quality four‑color offset printing on uncoated 60‑lb text stock, bind the pamphlets, package them in shrink‑wrapped packs of 50, and ship the finished products to distribution points in California and Virginia. The effort includes proof generation, strict labeling and packaging requirements, and adherence to GPO Quality Level II standards.
• Quantity: 400,025 pamphlets (plus 25 copies for DHA Headquarters)
• Printing: Four‑color process on JCP Spec A60, 8½ × 11 in., 8 pp., saddle‑stitched, full‑bleed, with wafer seals
• Packaging/Shipping: Shrink‑film packs of 50, cartons labeled per GPO Form 905, pallets ≤ 5 ft, traceable UPS/FedEx/USPS delivery by 30 Sep 2026
• Proofs: Press‑quality PDF soft proof (due 14 Sep) and high‑resolution composite proof (≥ 2400 dpi) after PDF approval
• Compliance: Must be a GPO‑rated printer (Quality Level II or higher) and adhere to all GPO contract terms and labeling specifications.