Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office seeks competitive quotes to re‑print 8,500 two‑page, full‑color 4 × 9 in folded brochures (CCNM brochure) for the Department of the Interior. The contractor must use specified gloss‑coated paper, wet pigment inks, and a clear gloss aqueous coating, and must meet GPO Quality Level 3 standards. Deliverables include press‑quality PDF soft proof, optional ink‑jet or digital proofs, random‑copy selection certification, and FOB‑destination shipping to multiple sites nationwide by the August 12, 2026 delivery date.
• 8,500 brochures, each folded to 4 × 9 in, printed on JCP Code A181 gloss‑coated paper (80 lb) with full‑color four‑process inks (≥ 2400 dpi).
• Required proofs: one press‑quality PDF (due July 10) and either G7‑profiled ink‑jet proofs with ISO 12647‑7 control strips or digital one‑off proofs (due July 20).
• Random‑copy selection: sub‑lots of 80, each with one certified copy packed separately at no extra charge.
• Packaging, traceable shipping, and distribution notification requirements; all work must be completed by August 12, 2026.