Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is seeking a qualified printer to produce 12,080 copies of IRS Publication 3598 (Rev. 08‑2025) – a two‑page, four‑color folded form. The work includes printing on specified silk‑coated 70 lb paper, applying uncommon bleeds, roll‑folding to the required size, packaging in cartons and pallets per IRS Publication 4803, and shipping the primary lot (12,000 copies) and a separate random‑copy lot (80 copies on blue stock) to the IRS National Distribution Center in Bloomington, IL. The contractor must submit a press‑quality PDF soft‑proof by 26 May 2026, obtain “OK‑to‑print,” and complete all shipments by 17 June 2026 while complying with electronic reporting (Form 2040) and labeling requirements.
• Printed four‑color, 14 × 11 in. forms folded to 3½ × 11 in., 12,080 units total (including 80 blue‑stock random copies).
• Must meet GPO Level 3 quality standards, use JCP A260 70 lb silk/dull‑coated text stock, and follow IRS packing/shipping specs (no USPS, traceable carrier, barcode labels).
• Proof submission by 26 May 2026; full shipment required by 17 June 2026; daily shipping reports required; mandatory W‑9 and certification documents.