Description
This solicitation calls for the offset printing, folding, packaging, and delivery of 308,900 high‑quality, four‑color brochures for the U.S. Army. The work must be performed on specified JCP paper, include a clear dull aqueous coating, meet strict color‑control and QR‑code fidelity standards, and be shipped to Fort Knox, KY, with detailed packaging and random‑copy quality‑assurance requirements. The contractor must provide digital and halftone proofs, manage 50 QARC copies, 200 departmental “Blue‑Label” copies, and adhere to a tight schedule that moves from quote submission (June 16) through proofs (June 26) to final delivery (July 29).
• 308,900 brochures (double‑gate fold, 4‑color offset) on JCP A261 paper, 80 lb, with clear dull coating.
• Required packaging: shrink‑wrap 25 per unit, cartons ≤ 45 lb, PSI 275 crush test, palletized on 48″ × 40″ pallets.
• Quality‑Assurance: 50 QARC copies (USPS BRM) and 200 Blue‑Label departmental random copies with GPO certification forms.
• Mandatory proofs (digital color and composite/inkjet halftone) due within 10 days; prior‑to‑production samples (25 units) must be shipped ASAP after proof approval.
• Delivery to U.S. Army Marketing Distribution Center, Fort Knox, KY, with same‑day shipping notifications and strict receiving hours.