Description
The Government Publishing Office is seeking a qualified vendor to produce and deliver 8,000 dye‑sublimated iron‑on patches (approximately 4 × 3 in) for the 2026 National Jamboree. The patches must be printed on twill fabric with a merrowed edge, bagged in 100‑unit packs, and shipped to Glen Jean, WV and Washington, DC by 16 June 2026. The contractor must provide a 4‑color print with reverse‑out white, comply with GPO Quality Level 3 standards, and certify the Buy‑American status of the end product. Rapid post‑award proof and sample approvals are required, with a two‑hour window for proof confirmation and a four‑hour window for production‑plan documentation after the “Review and Confirm” call.
• 8,000 iron‑on patches (including 80 “Departmental Random Blue‑Label” copies) to be produced on twill fabric using dye‑sublimation.
• Strict deadlines: quote due 5 May 2026 11:00 AM ET; final delivery by 16 June 2026.
• Mandatory quality inspections (General Inspection Level 1 and Special Inspection Level S‑2) and one‑work‑day sample inspection before full production.
• Contractor must submit electronic proofs, a pre‑production sample, and complete required GPO forms (892c, 917, 2678, 905).
• All shipping must be traceable, cartons labeled per GPO specifications, and the contract includes a one‑year warranty.