Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is seeking quotations to produce a total of 6,800 saddle‑stitched paperback books (including 80 “Blue‑Label” copies) for the USDA Forest Service Region 5 Frequency Guide. The contractor must receive electronic PDF files, perform pre‑flight checks, convert colour as required, print interior pages in black on uncoated stock, print and laminate wrap‑around covers, bind using saddle‑wire stitching, and ship the finished books to the USDA Forest Service location in Redding, CA by June 19, 2026. All work must comply with GPO quality‑assurance standards, provide full‑size colour proofs, and use the required GPO Forms for labeling and invoicing.
• 6,800 books (3½ × 5 in., 80 pages, cover JCP L12 80 lb gloss, text JCP A60 60 lb uncoated) with clear‑coat laminate on front/back covers.
• Mandatory full‑size digital colour proof and ink‑jet cover proof to be shipped to USDA contacts before production begins.
• Delivery deadline: June 19, 2026 (FOB destination, ≤ 40 lb per container, traceable shipping).
• Quote deadline: May 22, 2026 3:00 PM ET; submission via GPO Publish online only.
• Required documentation: W‑9, GPO Forms 2678, 917, 892C, and Form 905 on each container.