Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is soliciting quotations for the production of a perfect‑bound book (CMH Publication 71‑42) for the U.S. Army Center of Military History. The contract is a fixed‑price small‑purchase RFQ with a total price of $13,881.93; vendors must indicate the maximum number of copies they can produce for that price and provide unit pricing for each additional 100‑copy block. The work includes strict print‑quality requirements, mandatory proof submissions, and a deadline‑driven schedule with material pickup on 9/25/2026 and final delivery by 12/7/2026. The award will favor the bidder offering the greatest quantity for the fixed price, with tie‑breakers based on per‑unit cost and compliance with Buy‑American rules.
• Produce a 5½” × 8½” perfect‑bound book (108 text pages + 4‑page wrap‑around cover) using specified paper grades and CMYK inks.
• Provide digital color content proofs and G7‑profiled ink‑jet proofs meeting ISO 12647‑7/GRACoL 2006 standards.
• Deliver 50 copies to the Army Center of Military History in Washington, DC and the remainder to the Media Distribution Division in St. Louis, MO; all shipments must be palletized.
• All quotes must be submitted via GPO Publish by 11:00 a.m. ET on 9/22/2026; the contractor may not subcontract the primary printing function.