TM 1-1520-246-MTF

The Government Publishing Office seeks a qualified printer to produce 1,000 loose‑leaf technical manuals (242‑page synthetic plastic‑film books) with specific hole‑drilling, side‑stitching, and staple requirements, delivered to the Army Publishing Directorate in St. Louis, MO by October 8, 2026. The contractor must handle PDF pre‑flight, conform to GPO Quality Level 3 standards, use JCP O90 printable plastic film (5.1‑5.5 lb), and provide required documentation and shipping notifications. • Quantity: 1,000 books, 242 pages each, black‑on‑black printing on synthetic plastic film. • Finishing: 7 ¼‑in. holes, side‑stitching, 2 staples per book, 58‑page bleed. • Delivery: Ship to Media Distribution Division, Army Publishing Directorate, St. Louis, MO; dock closes 2 p.m. local time; final receipt by 10/08/2026. • Procurement: Small‑purchase RFQ, submission via GPO Publish portal by 09/24/2026 11:00 a.m. ET; mandatory W‑9; post‑shipment email notification required.