B40-STC-SMMFY27G_Defective Tool_Equipment Do Not Use Tag (TP0401_17)

The U.S. Government Publishing Office (on behalf of the Department of Energy) is seeking a qualified screen‑printing vendor to produce 1,000 “Defective Tool/Equipment – Do Not Use” tags. The tags must be printed on white YUPO 100‑lb cover stock using fade‑resistant black and red inks, include a 0.375‑in metal‑grommet hole, and be packaged in 25‑tag bands with specific GPO labeling requirements. The contractor must retrieve the PDF file by 19 Oct 2026, submit a press‑quality PDF proof for approval, and deliver the finished tags to Bechtel National, Inc., Richland, WA, by 5 Nov 2026. The order is split into 50 sub‑lots with a mandatory random‑copy (blue‑label) requirement and must meet QATAP Level 3 inspection standards. • Produce 1,000 screen‑printed “Do Not Use” tags (3 in × 4½ in) on YUPO stock with specified inks. • Include a centered metal grommet and angle‑clip corners; no ties or strings. • Package in 25‑tag bands, split into 50 equal sub‑lots, each sub‑lot providing a certified random copy with GPO blue‑label documentation. • Deliver to Bechtel National, Inc., Richland, WA by 5 Nov 2026, after obtaining “OK to print” approval on the soft proof.