Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office, on behalf of the USDA, seeks a vendor to produce 250,000 “Symbols Cache Smokey Bear” polyethylene bags with specific size, material, printing, and packaging requirements, and to deliver the complete order in a single shipment by early September 2026. The contractor must provide virtual proof, five pre‑production sample bags, and meet strict labeling, palletizing, and warranty conditions. The effort includes full‑service manufacturing, quality assurance, and logistics handling for a one‑time, high‑volume order.
• 250 k poly‑ethylene “Buff” bags (12 × 15 in., 2‑3 mil, 50 % recycled) with four‑color + opaque‑white printing in English and Spanish.
• Must submit a press‑quality PDF proof, obtain approval, then ship five sample bags before full production.
• Packaging: shrink‑wrap 25 bags per poly‑bag, 20 bags per carton, heavy‑duty cartons on Type III pallets; all items labeled and delivered in one shipment to Grand Rapids, MN by 8 Sept 2026.