Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office seeks a commercial printer to produce 300,000 Solar System Trading Cards for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The work involves offset printing of full‑color front sides and black‑only backs on 120‑lb cover stock, collating 15‑card sets, applying clear gloss coating, and delivering shrink‑wrapped, labeled cartons to JPL by July 31 2026. The contractor must provide pre‑production color proofs, schedule a press‑sheet inspection, and meet strict quality‑assurance specifications (QATAP Level 2).
• Quantity: 300,000 cards (20,000 sets of 15 cards)
• Printing: 4‑color process on offset press, full‑bleed, clear gloss coating
• Collating & packaging: 15‑card sets, belly‑band, shrink‑wrap in cartons ≤ 30 lb, labeled with GPO Form 905
• Delivery: FOB destination to JPL, Pasadena, CA by July 31 2026
• Proofs & inspections: Composite laminated color proofs (or ink‑jet G7 proof) due April 18 2024, press‑sheet inspection scheduled ≥ 72 hrs in advance