Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is soliciting bids for the production of two distinct certificate jackets (Jkt 441‑332 and Jkt 441‑333) supporting the Marine Corps Fleet Marine Reserve & Enlisted Under‑30 Retirement program. The contract requires strict print specifications, pre‑flight checks, soft‑proof approvals, five pre‑production samples per jacket, and final delivery of 8,000 certificates (2,000 + 6,000) plus departmental “Blue‑Label” copies, all bound, shrink‑film wrapped, and shipped traceably to Quantico, VA. The award will be made to the lowest total bid; digital printing is prohibited and all costs for proofs, samples, and shipping must be included in the bid.
• Print requirements: 4‑color process, single‑sided, no bleeds, minimum 175‑line screen on JCP L21 smooth cover paper (65 lb).
• Production steps: pre‑flight check, trapping/screen setup, press‑quality PDF proof (email to proof contact), five pre‑production samples per jacket for government inspection, then full‑quantity production.
• Packaging & shipping: certificates bound on all four sides, shrink‑film wrapped in units of 100, cartons labeled with title, requisition number, jacket number, quantity, and box count; separate shipments for each jacket; traceable carrier required.
• Key dates: quote deadline 28 Sep 2026 11:00 a.m. ET; media pickup 30 Sep 2026; final delivery required by 20 Nov 2026.
• Mandatory documentation: W‑9, GPO Forms 892c, 2678, 917, 905; pre‑award financial survey may be required.