DIOG Handbook

The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) on behalf of the Department of Justice is soliciting quotes to produce 20 000 copies of the “DIOG Handbook.” The books are 8½×11 in, 40‑page black‑plastic‑coil‑bound booklets with full‑color covers that require a clear gloss aqueous coating. Production may be performed using either conventional offset or digital printing (but not a mix) to meet Quality Level III standards, with water‑resistant ink at 2400 dpi resolution. The contractor must provide production‑grade proofs (digital colour proofs for text pages and ink‑jet proofs for covers) to the FBI Print Services office, obtain an “OK‑to‑Print” before starting, bind the books, package them in marked cartons, and ship the finished copies to approximately 58 U.S. and one international destinations by 10 Aug 2026. • 20 000 black‑plastic‑coil‑bound booklets (including 80 “Blue‑Label” copies for FBI HQ). • Must meet 2400 × 2400 dpi resolution, 175‑line screen, water‑resistant ink/toner. • Proofing requirements: 2 sets of digital colour content proofs + 2 sets of G7‑profiled ink‑jet cover proofs. • Delivery to ~58 addresses; packaging and labeling per GPO specifications; traceable shipping required. • Mandatory W‑9 and Form 917 (for blue‑label copies) before payment; invoices via GPO barcode system.