Description
The Government Publishing Office (GPO) is soliciting competitive quotes to reprint IRS Publication 1450 (rev. 07‑2018). The contract requires the production of 120,210 one‑sided black‑ink forms on JCP Code A60 paper, tri‑folded to 8½ × 3⅔ in., packed 3,000 forms per carton with government‑provided labels, and shipped to designated IRS distribution centers. The vendor must provide a press‑quality PDF soft‑proof by 26 May 2026, meet a final delivery date of 18 June 2026, and complete daily electronic distribution reporting (Form 2040) for each shipment day. Transportation charges, compliance with IRS Publication 4803 packaging rules, and handling of 200 random‑copy units with a separate certification are also required.
• 120,210 folded forms (black‑only, one‑sided) printed on specified paper.
• Mandatory PDF proof by 26 May 2026; final shipment by 18 June 2026.
• Packaging: 3,000 forms per carton, chipboard fronts/back, government‑supplied barcode labels, and a Certificate of Selection for 200 random copies.
• Shipping via IRS‑provided bill of lading (≥ 750 lb) or UPS account (≤ 750 lb); daily Form 2040 reporting.
• Vendor must submit quote online by 11:00 AM ET on 21 May 2026 and have a W‑9 on file for payment.