IDC Student Guide (IDC_SG_2025)

The Government Publishing Office is seeking a qualified printer/binder to produce 30 copies of the “IDC Student Guide (IDC_SG_2025)”. Each copy must be an 8.5 × 11 in., 222‑page color‑printed guide bound in a 3‑ring binder with reinforced MYLAR strips and custom tabbing. The contractor must provide a press‑quality PDF soft proof, adhere to GPO Level III quality standards, and ship FOB‑destination to the U.S. Coast Guard MLEA Academy in Charleston, SC by mid‑June. • Quantity: 30 bound guides with 3‑ring binder and tabbed sections. • Printing: Full‑color offset or high‑end digital on specified cover (red index) and interior paper stocks. • Quality: Minimum 150‑line screen, 1200 × 1200 dpi (1‑bit) or 600 × 600 dpi (4‑bit), with color‑managed RIP. • Delivery: Final product due 15 June 2026; same‑day shipping notice required with tracking details. • Administrative: Proof submission, W‑9, barcode invoicing, and potential pre‑award survey.