Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking a qualified printer to produce four separate “jacket” guidebooks for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Foreign Passenger Vessel (FPV) certification program. Each guide requires 75 color copies (total 300 copies) in a 5.5 × 8.5 in trim size, printed on 5.1 mil white paper, four‑color process, saddle‑wire stitched, and must meet GPO Quality Level III. The contractor must submit a press‑quality PDF soft‑proof, receive approval by June 1 2026, and deliver the finished books by July 28 2026 using GPO‑specified packaging and labeling. Pricing will be awarded to the lowest total bid; all pre‑press work must be included and a W‑9 is required before payment.
• Produce 4 distinct titles (460‑897, 460‑898, 460‑899, 460‑900) – 75 copies each, total 300 copies.
• Meet exact physical specs: 5.5 × 8.5 in, O90 paper, 150‑line screen, ≥ 1200 dpi raster, saddle‑wire stitching, trim three sides.
• Provide one press‑quality PDF soft proof (content only) by June 1 2026; no printing until proof approval.
• Pack in ≤ 45 lb shrink‑film containers (25 copies per container) and label with GPO Form 905; ship by July 28 2026.
• Submit the quote online via GPO Publish by 11:00 AM ET on May 21 2026; lowest total bid wins.