Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) on behalf of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issues a Small‑Purchase RFQ for the production of 31,004 four‑color, Pantone 288 Blue pamphlets titled “Your Guide to Medicare Preventive Services.” The contractor must provide print‑ready PDFs, generate a press‑quality PDF soft proof, perform saddle‑stitch binding, package according to GPO Form 905 requirements, and ship traceably to two delivery sites (Baltimore, MD and North Little Rock, AR) within a 15‑day window. No monetary award is disclosed; payment follows successful delivery and invoice submission after a W‑9 is on file.
• Quantity: 31,004 saddle‑stitched 24‑page + cover pamphlets (8½×11 in.)
• Printing: Four‑color process plus Pantone 288 Blue on specified JCP paper stocks (text: 70 lb, cover: 65 lb)
• Timeline: Quote due 07/14/2026 2 PM ET; material pickup 07/15/2026; final delivery no later than 07/30/2026
• Delivery: GPO‑labeled cartons, shrink‑film pack, traceable “inside delivery” to CMS (Baltimore, MD) and United Systems of Arkansas, Inc. (North Little Rock, AR)
• Quality: Level 3 QA per GPO PUB 310.1, with proof review within 2 workdays and mandatory distribution‑notice emails