Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office, on behalf of the USDA Forest Service, is requesting quotations to manufacture and deliver 36,000 specialty baseballs (including 240 “Blue‑Label” copies). The balls must be exact models (Rawlings OLB3 or Markwort S92), white with scarlet double‑stitched seams, and carry three black imprints as shown in the supplied graphics. The contractor must provide a virtual PDF proof, a set of seven pre‑production sample baseballs for approval, and then ship the full quantity to Grand Rapids, MN by the mandated delivery date. Packaging must follow strict re‑mailable box and pallet requirements, with all GPO labeling forms attached. The quote must be submitted electronically by the deadline, and the vendor must certify whether the end product is domestic or foreign for Buy‑American compliance.
• Quantity: 36,000 baseballs (240 “Blue‑Label” copies)
• Required models: Rawlings OLB3 or Markwort S92 – exact match only
• Delivery: USDA Forest Service, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 by 08 Oct 2026
• Mandatory steps: PDF proof approval (≤2 business days), 7‑baseball sample approval (≤2 business days) before full production
• Packaging: 12 per small re‑mailable box → 10 boxes per larger box → palletized, labeled per GPO Form 905.