Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) on behalf of the Department of the Army is seeking a qualified printer to produce 20 000 thermographically‑printed sheets (Jacket 460‑797) featuring Pantone 185 red and Pantone 871 gold inks, a flag‑staff design, and a 4‑Star Eagle watermark. GPO will supply 28‑lb fine‑writing paper; the contractor must pick up the stock in Washington, DC on 5 May 2026, complete the printing, package the product in shrink‑wrapped sets of 500 (five packs per carton), and ship a single, complete shipment to the Army Media Distribution Division in St. Louis, MO by 22 May 2026. The effort requires strict adherence to color‑match, ink‑coverage, and delivery‑window specifications, and the submission of a press‑quality PDF soft proof prior to production.
• Quantity: 20 000 sheets (face‑only) using thermographic (raised‑ink) process.
• Materials: GPO‑provided 28 lb 4‑Star Eagle watermark paper; Pantone 185 red & Pantone 871 gold inks; < 5 % coverage per color.
• Delivery: One shipment to St. Louis, MO; arrival window 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; packaging in 5‑pack cartons ≤ 45 lb, barcoded label required.
• Timeline: Quote deadline 4 May 2026 11:00 a.m. ET; paper pickup 5 May 2026; final delivery 22 May 2026.
• Quality & proof: One press‑quality PDF soft proof; Level I non‑destructive and Level S‑2 destructive inspections.