Description
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) requires a vendor to produce and deliver 1,300 custom “portfolio sets” for the U.S. Air Force Academy. Each set consists of a bound portfolio, 20 printed envelopes, a 30‑sheet notepad, and a barcode label, all shrink‑wrapped and shipped to Colorado Springs, CO. Production must be performed in the United States, with color‑managed printing, proof approval within two workdays, and strict packaging and shipping requirements. The contract is a small‑purchase RFQ with a single‑deadline submission and delivery by the end of October 2026.
• 1,300 custom portfolios (8¼×11½ in) with three‑color (black, metallic silver, Pantone 286 Blue) gloss‑coated cover, clear laminate, and chipboard core.
• 20 white envelopes (3‑7/8×7‑1/2 in) and one 30‑sheet notepad (7×10¼ in) per set, both printed with USAF Academy branding.
• Barcode labels (3×2 in) applied to each shrink‑wrapped bundle; packaging must meet ≤ 45 lb weight and 275 psi burst strength.
• All printing, proofing, and quality‑assurance (GPO PUB 310.1, Inspection Level I & S‑2) must be done in the U.S.; a soft PDF proof must be approved before production begins.