Lucas et al. (P110)

The U.S. Government Publishing Office and the Smithsonian Institution are seeking a vendor to produce 149 perfect‑bound copies of the title “Lucas et al. (P110).” The books must be printed on specified paper grades, feature a four‑color wrap‑around cover with a UV gloss coating, and be bound perfect‑bound on the 11‑inch side. Production can be either high‑quality digital or conventional offset (single method for the whole order) and must meet GPO Quality Level III standards. The contractor must provide required proofs, obtain an “OK TO PRINT” before starting, and ship the finished books to multiple Smithsonian locations and depository libraries by the September 3, 2026 deadline. • 149 perfect‑bound books, 244 pages each, with a wrap‑around cover (covers 1, 4, spine in 4‑color + Pantone 2593C). • Required paper: Cover – JCP L10 (100 lb gloss), Text – JCP A240 (70 lb matte); trim size 8.5 × 11 in. • Must meet GPO Quality Level III (2400 × 2400 dpi minimum, UV coating, no defects). • Proofs required (digital or offset depending on method) and a written “OK TO PRINT” before production. • Delivery by 3 Sept 2026 to several Smithsonian sites and federal depositories, with traceable shipping and notification to designated contacts.