Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is seeking a vendor to produce a coil‑bound “CDSO Student Guide” for U.S. Customs & Border Protection. The book is 290 pages plus covers, printed in either offset or digital, bound with a black spiral, and packaged on pallets for delivery to the CBP National Distribution Center. The contract is a fixed‑price ceiling of $11,100 for the maximum quantity the vendor proposes, with additional copy rates to be quoted. The vendor must meet stringent print quality standards (Level 3, ≥2400 dpi), adhere to specific paper and cover specifications, provide a press‑quality PDF soft proof, and ship using traceable carriers with proper pallet configurations.
• Print method: offset or digital (single method per job)
• Book specs: 8½ × 11 in., 290 pages, spiral binding, clear acetate over front cover
• Delivery: by 16 Oct 2026 to CBP NDC, Indianapolis, IN; pallets must meet Type III, four‑way flush, ≤52 in height
• Pricing: $11,100 ceiling; vendor supplies quantity and incremental copy rates
• Required documentation: registration on GPO Publish, completed W‑9, proof‑of‑delivery for invoicing.