Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is seeking a qualified commercial printer to produce 3,750 Certificate of Retirement forms (plus two department samples) in a single‑sided, 9 × 12‑in format on 80‑lb Cougar Natural paper. The job requires Pantone 282 blue text, gold foil stamping for an anchor background, registered embossing of the department emblem, and the creation of a custom die that must be returned to the agency. All printed items must be palletized on federal‑spec pallets, wrapped in 60‑lb kraft paper (no plastic tape), placed in uniform corrugated cartons (≤ 50 lb each), and labeled with a “Warehouse Unit‑of‑Issue” label. The contractor must submit a press‑quality PDF proof by 20 April 2026, pick up government‑furnished sample material on 1 May 2026, and deliver the completed shipment to DLA Document Services at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma by 29 May 2026.
• One‑sided print on 80‑lb Cougar Natural paper (9 × 12 in trim).
• Pantone 282 blue text, gold foil stamp, registered embossing, custom die creation and return.
• Strict packaging: federal‑spec pallets, 60‑lb kraft wrap, ≤ 50 lb corrugated cartons, “Warehouse Unit‑of‑Issue” label.
• Proof due 20 Apr 2026; final delivery ≤ 29 May 2026 to Tinker AFB, OK.
• Required electronic notifications to GPO and DLA contacts; all documentation (W‑9, billing, etc.) must be on file.