Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office seeks a qualified printer to produce 5,000 copies of the Vehicle Inspection Guide (VIG), a 7 × 5 in. coil‑bound book with glossy laminate covers, four‑color process printing, and synthetic text stock. The contractor must provide electronic proofs, a sample book, and required GPO forms, then ship the finished books to the Laurel Distribution Center by the end of September.
• Scope: Print, laminate, coil‑bind, shrink‑wrap, and deliver 5,000 coil‑bound guides (incl. 50 “blue‑label” random copies).
• Technical specs: 158 pages, CMYK printing, gloss laminate, JCP L50 cover stock, synthetic text stock, Quality Level 3.
• Mandatory deliverables: 3 PDF source files, 1 sample book (pre‑paid return), GPO Forms 2678, 917, 905, and a press‑quality PDF proof before printing.
• Deadlines: Quote due 3 Sept 2026 5 PM ET; material pickup 11 Sept 2026; final delivery 30 Sept 2026 (FOB destination).
• Contacts: Primary contact Eric Battle (contract administrator).