Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is seeking a qualified printer to produce 2,000 “Plain Language” PVC badge cards for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The cards must be printed on 30 mil white PVC (or Teslin) in a 4‑up layout, gloss‑laminated, with rounded corners, a slot punch, and full‑color CMYK printing meeting GPO Quality Level 3. The contractor must register on the GPO Publish portal, submit a press‑quality PDF soft proof by 15 June 2026, and receive an “OK to print” before production. Final delivery is required by 22 June 2026 to the VA facility in Charleston, SC, with F.O.B. destination shipping.
• Quantity: 2,000 PVC badge cards (4‑up on 30 mil sheet)
• Technical specs: 2.25 in × 3.67 in size, 1/8‑in rounded corners, 15 mm × 3 mm slot 0.14 in from top, 4‑color CMYK, minimum 150‑line screen, RIP‑based color matching
• Schedule: PDF files available 10 June 2026 → proof due 15 June 2026 → production after approval → delivery 22 June 2026 (≈12 days)
• Mandatory compliance: GPO Publish registration, W‑9 submission, proof‑only production, replacement of any damaged goods at no cost.