Description
The GPO issued a Small‑Purchase RFQ for the production of 4,216 printed commissioning program books for the USS TED STEVENS (DDG 128). The work includes offset‑printed perfect‑bound and Smyth‑sewn case‑bound books with full‑color, UV and aqueous gloss coatings, gold & silver foil stamping, and specialty leatherette covers. All copies must be packaged, labeled, and shipped to multiple distribution points, with a lift‑gate truck required at the primary destination in Whittier, Alaska. The contractor must submit PDF proofs by mid‑September, obtain “OK‑to‑Print” approval, and deliver the finished books by the end of September 2026.
• 3,865 perfect‑bound books, 8½×11″, 60‑page text, foil‑stamped gold & silver details.
• 351 Smyth‑sewn case‑bound books, 8‑5⁄8×11‑1⁄4″, leatherette covers, identical foil‑stamping.
• Strict quality‑level (GPO PUB 310.1) and inspection requirements; packaging ≤ 40 lb per container; traceable shipping.