2026 Rainbow books

The U.S. Government Publishing Office seeks a qualified printer to produce 3,090 perfect‑bound “Rainbow” books consisting of four separate titles. The contract requires a pre‑production soft‑proof PDF, three full‑size sample sets for review, adherence to GPO Quality Assurance Level 3, and delivery of 3,050 final copies to Naval Systems Command in Washington, DC by July 22 2026. The vendor must provide a W‑9, submit the quote electronically by June 25 2026, and follow strict packaging, shipping, and notification procedures. • Quantity: 1,270 copies of Book 1, 1,270 of Book 2, 300 of Book 3, 250 of Book 4 (total 3,090). • Specs: 8½ × 11 in., perfect‑bound, mixed CMYK/black pages, 80‑lb cover stock (customer‑supplied), 60‑lb text stock (JCP A60). • Pre‑production: One press‑quality PDF proof; three complete sample sets shipped with prepaid return postage. • Delivery: 3,050 copies FOB destination to Naval Systems Command, Washington, DC by 2026‑07‑22.