Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (acting for the Department of Veterans Affairs) seeks a vendor to produce and deliver 57,000 double‑window envelopes (6 × 9½ in., white, 24 lb) with a black return‑address print. The work requires conventional offset printing (digital printing prohibited), specific JCP paper (V20), open‑side construction with fully gummed flaps, and adherence to Level 3 quality‑assurance standards. The vendor must submit a press‑quality PDF proof, ship 50 pre‑production samples for approval, and deliver the finished product by August 17, 2026 to the VA Medical Center‑Hampton.
• Quantity: 57,000 double‑window envelopes (including 200 “Departmental Random Blue Label” copies)
• Technical specs: 6 × 9½ in., JCP V20 24 lb paper, black‑ink return‑address only, open‑side with side seams, fully gummed flaps, window placement per drawing
• Mandatory steps: electronic proof submission, 50‑sample pre‑production shipment, GPO/VA approval within 3 work days, traceable final shipment, required labeling of cartons (500 per box)
• Timeline: Quote due July 28 2026 11:00 a.m. ET; material pickup July 31 2026; final delivery by August 17 2026