Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is soliciting a vendor to produce 300,000 die‑cut, four‑color, full‑bleed bookmarks shaped like Smokey Bear, along with a single press‑quality PDF deliverable. Production must be performed on offset press using JCP L50 matte‑coated cover stock, with die‑cutting to a custom shape, shrink‑film packaging in units of 100, and heavy‑duty corrugated boxes meeting specific strength and weight limits. The contractor must provide pre‑production samples, electronic proofs, and the final native files, and must comply with detailed labeling, QA, and shipping requirements to the USDA Forest Service in Grand Rapids, MN by 12 Nov 2026.
• Quantity: 300,000 bookmarks + 1 digital PDF deliverable
• Must use offset printing (digital not allowed) on JCP L50 paper, 100 lb matte‑coated
• Custom die‑cut shape, shrink‑film wrap (100 per wrap) and heavy‑duty boxes (≤45 lb, ≥275 psi)
• Delivery to USDA Forest Service, Grand Rapids, MN by 12 Nov 2026; proofs and samples required prior to full production
• Mandatory paperwork: W‑9, GPO forms (892c, 2678, 917, 905), labeling, and pre‑award financial documentation