Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security) seeks a qualified printer to produce and distribute 28,472 perfect‑bound copies of the “Proceedings Magazine – Spring Issue 2026” (Vol 83, No 1). The work includes offset four‑color printing, satin coating, perfect binding, strict packaging and labeling requirements, and nationwide (and limited international) mailing using the agency’s postage‑paid permit. Advanced copies and special “blue‑label” departmental copies must be shipped immediately after production. The contractor must also provide a Security Control Plan, use CASS‑certified ZIP+4 and NCOA address‑validation software, and supply corrected address spreadsheets within two weeks of receipt. The entire production and shipping effort must be completed by 12 Oct 2026.
• 28,472 color magazines (8½ × 11 in., 80 pages, wrap‑around cover) with satin coating and perfect binding.
• Packaging: bulk shipments ≤ 40 lb, no pallets or shrink‑wrap; self‑mailers for single copies, filament‑reinforced envelopes for foreign copies.
• Mailing: use GPO Form 905 labels, “Postage and Fees Paid” indicia, and agency‑provided postage; no reimbursable postage cost to be quoted.
• Security & data processing: mandatory Security Control Plan, CASS/ZIP+4 and NCOA software, address correction turnaround ≤ 2 weeks.