Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is soliciting bids for 3,000 custom‑embossed presentation folders to commemorate the 9/11 anniversary. The folders must be 8¼ × 8¼ in, feature foil‑embossed Pentagon and Department of War seals, “NEVER FORGET” text, a 4½‑in pocket, blind‑scored top fold, and be printed on midnight‑blue linen cover stock (JCP L21, 100 lb). The contractor must supply all dies, produce a pre‑production sample for video‑conference approval, and deliver the finished folders to the Pentagon by 8 September 2026. Key requirements include strict quality‑level inspections, traceable inside delivery, and compliance with GPO labeling and invoicing procedures.
• Quantity: 3,000 high‑volume foil‑embossed presentation folders.
• Materials: Midnight‑blue linen cover (Wausau Royal Sundance), imitation gold foil, blind scoring, custom dies.
• Timeline: Quote due 20 Aug 2026; sample‑approval video conference by 25 Aug 2026; final delivery 8 Sep 2026.
• Obligations: Provide W‑9, submit invoice via GPO barcode‑coversheet, notify shipping on the day of shipment, and meet Level 3 quality assurance standards.