Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office seeks a vendor to produce 200 saddle‑stitched, 8.5 × 11 in., 48‑page books with a wrap‑around cover for the U.S. Coast Guard. The work requires high‑quality 4‑color offset or digital printing, specific paper grades (JCP codes L12 and A260), strict binding and finish standards, soft‑proof submission for approval, shrink‑film packaging in cartons of 25, and FOB destination delivery to Washington, D.C. by 1 Sept 2026.
• 200 books, saddle‑stitched, 48 pages + wrap‑around cover
• Must meet GPO Quality Level III (water‑resistant ink, ≥ 2400 dpi, 175‑line screen)
• Required paper: Gloss‑Coated Cover 80 lb (JCP L12) and Silk/Dull‑Coated Text 80 lb (JCP A260)
• Single‑method printing (offset or digital) with 4‑color process
• Soft‑proof PDF approval before “OK to Print”; shrink‑film wrap, cartons of 25, labeled per GPO Form 905
• Delivery FOB destination to U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, D.C. by 01 Sep 2026