Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is seeking a qualified printer to produce 1,057 copies of a commemorative, case‑bound book titled “Last Full Measure of Devotion, 2026.” The work includes full‑color 4‑process cover printing with spot UV and soft‑touch lamination, gold‑foil stamping, Smyth‑sewn binding, and a strict random‑copy sub‑lot certification process (50 sub‑lots of 20 copies each, with one random copy per sub‑lot). The contractor must provide digital and G7‑profiled proofs, accommodate a press‑sheet inspection, package books tightly, and deliver the finished product to Fort Bragg, NC by August 21 2026, with additional copies to the Federal Depository Library Program and the Library of Congress.
• Quantity: 1,057 books (including 50 random‑copy sub‑lots).
• Specs: 276 pages, 8 ½ × 11 in text, 8 5/8 × 11 ¼ in covers, soft‑touch laminated, gold‑foil stamped panel, Smyth‑sewn binding, reinforced end sheets.
• Mandatory QA: Level 2 (GPO PUB 310.1), press‑sheet inspection, proof sign‑off, and random‑copy certification (Form 2678 & Form 917).
• Timeline: Quote deadline June 18 2026 11 a.m. ET; material pick‑up June 19 2026; final delivery August 21 2026.
• No subcontracting of the primary printing function is allowed; the contractor must submit a W‑9, an “Additional Rate,” and all required certificates with the invoice.