Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is seeking a single‑source commercial printer to produce 450 copies of the “CGC Spencer Damage Control Handbook” for the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Spencer. The handbook is a 145‑page, 4.25 × 6.875 in coil‑bound book with four covers (two full‑color UV‑gloss coated). The contractor may use either conventional offset or digital printing, must meet a 150‑line screen, 1200 × 1200 dpi (or 600 × 600 dpi × 4‑bit) resolution, and provide press‑quality PDF and one‑off color proofs. Delivery of the printed books to Portsmouth, VA is required by 8 Oct 2026, with material pick‑up availability on 15 Oct 2026. All invoices must be processed through the GPO’s barcode‑coversheet system, and the vendor must be registered on the GPO Publish portal and submit a W‑9.
• Print 450 small‑format handbooks (145 pages, coil‑bound, UV‑gloss covers).
• Use either offset or digital printing; meet specified resolution and line‑screen standards.
• Provide PDF soft proof and one‑off production proof before final production.
• Ship FOB destination to USCGC Spencer, Portsmouth, VA by 8 Oct 2026 and supply tracking documentation.