Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office seeks a vendor to produce a set of high‑quality, four‑color, coated trading cards for the USGS/Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. The work includes offset printing of 32‑card sets, application of a clear UV or aqueous coating on both sides, shrink‑wrapping each set, and cartonizing for FOB‑destination shipment. The contract is a fixed‑price, indefinite‑quantity award with a maximum total price of $9,250 for the quantity the vendor proposes, plus an additional per‑100‑set rate that must be supplied. All proofs must be approved electronically before any physical printing, and the vendor must provide required QA/QARC documentation and certifications.
• Scope: Offset 4‑color printing, double‑sided gloss coating, shrink‑wrap packaging, and delivery by 3 Nov 2026.
• Contract type: Fixed‑price indefinite quantity; maximum price $9,250 plus incremental pricing for extra sets.
• Requirements: No digital printing, electronic press‑quality PDF proof approval, Level 2 quality assurance, specific paper (JCP L72, 14 pt C2S), and mandatory QARC “Blue‑Label” copies.