Description
The United States Government Publishing Office is soliciting a fixed‑price quotation to produce three coil‑bound “Field Book for Describing and Sampling Soils, Version 4.0” books for the USDA Soil and Plant Science Division. The work includes printing 308‑page books on synthetic tear‑resistant paper, maroon polyethylene covers, specific Pantone colors, and a detailed tab‑page layout, as well as providing a PDF proof, a pre‑production sample, and final delivery of all copies (including two depository copies) by the end of September. The contractor must use traditional head‑to‑head press printing, handle all pre‑press preparation, and meet strict timelines for proof approval, sample shipment, and final delivery.
• Produce 3 coil‑bound books (including 2 depository copies) with exact trim sizes, cover material, and color specifications.
• Submit a press‑quality PDF proof by 10 Aug 2026, then deliver a pre‑production sample within 10 workdays of proof approval.
• Ship all final books to USDA locations and depository sites by 30 Sep 2026, providing same‑day tracking notifications.
• Offer the largest possible quantity for the fixed total price of $72,200; additional rates for extra copies must be provided.
• Digital printing is prohibited; all work must comply with GPO Quality Assurance Level 3 and related labeling requirements.