Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (on behalf of the Defense Logistics Agency) is seeking quotes for the production of the “Ground Warrior Magazine Winter 26” pamphlet. The job requires 3,677 saddle‑stitched, 24‑page, 17″ × 11″ (folded to 8½″ × 11″) magazines printed on specified JCP‑standard gloss‑coated cover and text stock, using four‑color process. All printing must be performed in‑house (no subcontracting), with a high‑quality Level III water‑resistant ink finish, and strict bleed alignment. The contractor must provide a PDF proof, a production sample, and deliver all copies by 16 Oct 2026, handling both FOB‑Destination (CONUS) and FOB‑Contractor (FPO) shipping logistics.
• Quantity: 3,677 copies to be shipped to ~232 locations (including APO/FPO).
• Production requirements: single‑method offset or digital printing, JCP L10 cover (80 lb) and A180 text (70 lb), Level III quality, 2400 × 2400 dpi minimum.
• Timeline: Quote due 23 Sep 2026 11 AM ET; PDF proof due 30 Sep 2026; production sample within 3 workdays after proof approval; final delivery 16 Oct 2026.
• Logistics: Contractor pays shipping for 3,321 CONUS copies (FOB Destination) and ships 356 FPO copies (FOB Contractor) with traceable methods; must use GPO Form 905 for labeling.