Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is soliciting quotations for the production of two book jackets: a perfect‑bound book (Jacket 461‑599) and a cloth‑case bound book (Jacket 461‑600). The perfect‑bound volume requires 3,569 copies with a 4‑color cover, flood matte aqueous coating, and 640 black‑text pages; the cloth‑case volume requires 740 copies with additional binding and stamping specifications. All printing must be conventional offset, with full‑bleed covers, strict proofing (digital color + G7‑profiled ink‑jet), and press‑sheet inspection. Production must occur within a 60‑mile radius of Washington, DC, and the finished books must be shipped to multiple Army and GPO distribution sites by 28 Sept 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest total bid.
• 3,569 perfect‑bound copies + 740 cloth‑case copies (total 4,309 books)
• Conventional offset printing only; digital printing prohibited
• Must meet detailed paper, binding, and stamping specs (JCP paper standards, Smyth‑sew, headbands, etc.)
• Production site must be ≤ 60 mi of Washington, DC; delivery deadline 28 Sept 2026.