TM 9-1005-319-10

The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), on behalf of the U.S. Army/Army Materiel Command, is seeking a fixed‑price contractor to produce side‑stitched, 224‑page books with separate covers, five drilled holes, and specific paper and ink requirements. The total contract value is $470,780, and the contractor must deliver the finished books to St. Louis, MO by December 15 2026. Bids are to be submitted electronically via email, with the bid opening scheduled for September 3 2026. The contractor is responsible for all materials, production, packaging, labeling, and shipping; the printing function may not be subcontracted. The government will provide the PDF file and will conduct on‑site inspections and random copy checks. • Scope: Print and bind up to the maximum quantity of side‑stitched books (224 pages, 2‑piece cover) for $470,780. • Delivery: Ship to Army Publishing Directorate, St. Louis, MO; F.O.B. destination, freight paid by contractor. • Schedule: Bid opening – Sep 3 2026; PDF proof due – Sep 11 2026; final delivery – Dec 15 2026. • Requirements: Black‑ink printing (except one 4‑color page), specific JCP paper codes, five drilled holes, side‑wire stitching, strict packaging/labeling standards, random‑copy certification. • Submission: Email bid to [email protected]; include Jacket number and price; electronic signature accepted. • Evaluation: Highest quantity at the fixed price wins; ties broken by lowest unit price after discounts.