Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) seeks a qualified printer to produce 80,000 items comprising 35,000 books, 40,000 inserts, and 5,000 posters for the USDA Forest Service. The scope includes sourcing specified matte‑coated paper stocks, full‑color four‑process printing, insertion of inserts into books with a visible “Priorities” page, saddle‑stitch binding, strict proofing requirements (digital and plate proofs), packaging in groups of 25, and delivery to two sites in Washington, DC and Beltsville, MD by 16 Nov 2026. The contractor must also select random “blue‑label” copies per GPO regulations and submit mandatory forms (GPO 2678, 917, 905).
• Quantities: 35 k books, 40 k inserts (including 5 k stand‑alone), 5 k posters – total 80 k items.
• Printing specs: Four‑color process, heavy ink coverage, full bleed, JCP‑specified matte‑coated paper (L50, A240) with defined weights.
• Delivery: Two shipment points, groups of 25, each box ≤ 30 lb, traceable shipping; final delivery deadline 16 Nov 2026.