Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) issued a small‑purchase RFQ for the production of two damage‑control publications – the “Damage Control WQS Performance Sign‑Off Guide” (100 copies) and the “Damage Control RED Book” (150 copies) – totaling 250 synthetic‑paper books. The contractor must print to Quality Level III specifications on synthetic plastic‑film stock, provide coil binding, generate press‑quality PDF proofs for approval, and ship shrink‑wrapped, labeled containers to the USCGC Harriet Lane in Honolulu, HI by the required delivery date. Key requirements include high‑resolution printing (1200 × 1200 dpi or equivalent), specific cover treatments (red flood coating for the RED Book), and strict proof‑approval workflow.
• Quantity: 100 copies of the WQS Guide (8½×11″) and 150 copies of the RED Book (4½×6″).
• Materials: Synthetic plastic‑film “JCP O90” (covers 9.9 mil, text 3.1‑3.8 mil) – writable, waterproof, non‑tear.
• Production: Quality Level III printing, coil binding, shrink‑wrap, ≤ 40 lb per container, GPO Form 905 labeling.
• Schedule: Quote due 23 July 2026 2 PM ET; material available 24 July 2026; final delivery required 13 August 2026.
• Proof Process: One press‑quality PDF proof per item emailed to three contacts; “OK to print” must be received before production begins.