Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is seeking a qualified printer to produce 45 copies of the “IDC Competencies Guide” in a plastic‑coil bound format. The job requires full‑color cover printing, two‑sided color interior pages, and clear acetate cover overlays, with either an offset or a high‑quality digital workflow for the entire run. Delivery must be FOB destination to the USCG MLEA Academy in Charleston, SC by mid‑June.
• 45 books, 8.5 × 11 in., 40 pages (36 interior + 4 cover pages)
• Plastic‑coil binding, full‑color covers, clear acetate overlays (7–10 mil)
• Production method: either conventional offset or digital RIP‑based, but not mixed without approval
• Required print quality: 150‑line screen, 1200 × 1200 dpi × 1‑bit or 600 × 600 dpi × 4‑bit; Quality Level III compliance
• Delivery deadline: 15 June 2026, with pickup of materials by 27 May 2026
• Online quote submission via GPO “Publish” portal, deadline 15 May 2026