Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is soliciting quotes to produce 1,000,000 “Smokey Bear” crayon units (100,000 sets of 10 crayons each) with a four‑color agency seal imprint, environmentally‑safe materials, and specific packaging. The contractor must submit a PDF proof, produce five pre‑production sample sets for USDA Forest Service approval, then complete full production and palletized delivery by 22 Sept 2026. All invoicing is electronic via GPO’s barcode gateway, and a one‑year warranty applies after final payment.
• 1,000,000 crayons (100,000 sets) in ten standard colors per set
• Must use recycled, “American‑made whenever possible” materials and apply agency seal imprint
• Packaging: 10 sets per kraft box, 20 boxes per heavy‑duty box, all palletsized; no mixing with other items
• Mandatory virtual PDF proof and five pre‑production sample sets before full production
• Delivery deadline 22 Sept 2026; submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 2 PM ET