Description
The National Park Service is seeking a qualified printer to produce 1,486 copies of the “Fort Raleigh Junior Ranger Book,” a 16‑page educational booklet (12 interior pages + 4‑page wrap‑around cover) in an 8.5 × 11 in. format. The contractor must meet GPO Quality Level 3 standards, use specified JCP paper grades (Cover: Code A63, 80 lb; Text: Code A240, 70 lb), and provide a press‑quality PDF soft proof prior to production. The run must be divided into 50 sub‑lots, with a random copy from each sub‑lot packaged separately and certified using GPO Forms 2678 and 917. Delivery is FOB destination to Fort Raleigh, NC, with final receipt required by 26 August 2026. The vendor must notify three agency contacts on the shipping day and submit a completed W‑9 before payment.
• Quantity: 1,486 booklets, split into 50 sub‑lots.
• Printing: Offset or digital press meeting Quality Level 3, 150‑line screen, ≥2400 dpi.
• Paper: JCP‑specified cover (A63, 80 lb uncoated green) and text (A240, 70 lb matte‑coated).
• Binding: Saddle‑stitch on the 11‑inch side, wrap‑around covers.
• Additional requirements: one press‑quality PDF soft proof, random‑copy certification, FOB destination shipping, W‑9 submission.