Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) issued an RFQ for the production of 405 high‑quality, bilingual (English/Spanish) “Welcome Poster” items (Publication 5306, Rev 04‑2026). Each poster will be printed one‑sided on 100 lb label stock, laminated, mounted on a 48 pt board, fitted with Command picture‑hanging strips, and supplied with a collapsible double‑wing easel. Finished units are to be individually packaged, labeled, and shipped to two IRS destinations (Gainesville, GA and the National Distribution Center, Bloomington, IL) by 28 May 2026. Vendors must submit a press‑quality PDF proof by 7 May 2026, provide daily shipping logs and IRS Form 2040 during delivery, and comply with GPO Quality Level 3 specifications.
• Quantity: 405 posters (5 for Gainesville, GA; 400 for Bloomington, IL).
• Production specs: 14 × 8½ in trim, 100 lb C1S label + 48 pt board, Pantone 193 Red & Pantone 288 Blue, 1.2 mil matte laminate, Command picture‑hanging strips, white double‑wing easel.
• Delivery: Individual chip‑board packaging, rigid cardboard envelopes, outer cartons (max 32 lb), UPS/IRS small‑package carrier with signature verification; ship‑complete deadline 28 May 2026.
• Administrative requirements: PDF proof due 7 May 2026, daily shipping log email, daily IRS Form 2040 submission, W‑9 prior to payment, potential pre‑award financial documentation.