Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking a qualified printer to produce 6,002 copies of the two‑page “USMS Publication 3” brochure. The job requires a high‑quality 4‑color process print on 80‑lb gloss‑coated text paper, with a specific trim‑size, folding, and scoring pattern. The contractor must handle the entire production run in a single method (either offset or digital) and must package the finished units shrink‑wrapped in groups of 50, not exceeding 20 lb per container, then ship them to the U.S. Marshals Service warehouse in Landover, MD, with copies to two GPO/Library of Congress locations. Proofs must be submitted by 30 Oct 2026 and final delivery is required by 30 Nov 2026.
• 6,002 copies of a 2‑page, 4‑color brochure (trim 11 × 8½″, folded to 3⅔ × 8½″)
• Paper: JCP A182, 80 lb gloss‑coated text, water‑resistant inks, 2400 dpi (or 1200 dpi × 8‑bit) with professional RIP
• Production must be one‑method (offset or digital) and meet Level III quality standards
• Packaging: shrink‑wrapped in units of 50, ≤20 lb each; same‑day shipping notification required
• Delivery by 30 Nov 2026 to USMS Landover MD (plus one copy each to GPO and Library of Congress in DC)