IB 10-982 OPCCCT FOLDERS P96861

The U.S. Government Publishing Office seeks a vendor to produce 60,000 custom pocket folders (9 × 12 in finished size) with specific offset printing, coating, and packaging requirements for delivery to the Department of Veterans Affairs in Illinois. The work includes pre‑construction face‑only four‑color process printing (including Pantone 312C), high‑gloss or aqueous varnish coating, use of JCP L70 12‑pt C1S paper, strict Quality Assurance Level 3 inspections, and shrink‑wrap packaging in units of 25. Delivery is required by October 29 2026 (FOB destination). The vendor must submit an electronic quote by September 3 2026, provide a press‑quality PDF soft proof, and handle all proof‑return and shipping logistics. • Quantity: 60,000 pocket folders (including 200 “blue‑label” random copies). • Printing: Offset 4‑color + Pantone 312C; digital printing prohibited. • Finishing: Full‑face high‑gloss varnish or aqueous coating; paper spec JCP L70, 12 pt C1S. • Quality/Inspection: QA Level 3, GPO Pub 310.1, non‑destructive Level I, destructive Level S‑2. • Packaging & Delivery: Shrink‑wrap 25 per unit, cartons ≤ 30 lb, ship to VA, Hines, IL by 29 Oct 2026.