Description
The US Government Publishing Office is seeking a contractor to provide printing, addressing, and mail distribution services for the VTARNG GMG Magazine. The contract requires the production of 3190 saddle-stitched pamphlets with a trim size of 8-1/2" x 11" and 44 pages. The contractor must ensure that the materials used to perform the contract are manufactured and stored securely to prevent theft and unauthorized possession. The contractor will be responsible for creating or altering necessary trapping, setting proper screen angles, and defining file output selection for the imaging device being utilized. The contract also requires the contractor to submit a written explanation of how they will safeguard the data provided by the agency prior to award. Key features of the job include:
• Printing in 4/Color Process with type/rule matter, solids with type matter overprinting, and reverse
• Saddle-stitching and trimming
• Clear, non-yellowing gloss aqueous coating on pages 1 and 44
• Addressing and mail distribution services
• Compliance with JCP Paper Specification Standards and USPS regulations
• Submission of proofs for approval
• Use of electronic media generated on a PC with Windows XP, using InDesign CS5 and Photoshop CS3
The contractor will be reimbursed for mailing costs and must submit invoices within 30 days of job shipping/delivery.