Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring 200 high‑quality, coil‑bound “Purple Book” copies (8½″ × 11″, 170 + 4‑page cover) printed in wet‑ink pigment with black, PMS 266 and 4‑color process inks, finished with clear gloss varnish, and packaged in shrink‑film sets of 25. Two additional rider copies are required for federal depository and Library of Congress locations. Delivery is required in New Orleans, LA, with a final delivery date of 16 Nov 2026. The contractor must provide a press‑quality PDF proof by 4 Nov 2026, meet Quality Level 3 printing standards, and handle all logistics, including tracking and notification on shipment.
• Print 200 coil‑bound books meeting detailed paper, ink, screen, and finishing specs (wet‑ink, 175‑line screen, 2400 dpi RIP).
• Provide one press‑quality PDF soft proof (content only) by 4 Nov 2026; obtain confirmation from Phillip Butterfield (VA).
• Package books in shrink‑film packs of 25, ship to 2400 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119, and deliver two rider copies to Washington, DC locations; notify VA on shipment day with tracking info.