Description
The Government Publishing Office (GPO) seeks a qualified printer to produce a total of 3,110 pocket folders—900 gold‑colored and 2,210 green‑colored—each sized 9½ × 11¾ in. The contractor must handle all aspects of production, including Pantone flood‑coat printing, assembly of internal pockets, proof generation (electronic and physical), packaging, and delivery to the Defense Language Institute’s Textbook Warehouse in Monterey, CA by September 24, 2026. The solicitation requires strict adherence to GPO quality standards (QATAP Level 3), use of specific paper (JCP L21, 100 lb), and inclusion of random “blue‑label” copies with accompanying certification forms. No budget is disclosed; pricing will be provided by bidders. Key requirements include:
• Two color variants with Pantone 458U (gold) and Pantone 348U (green) flood‑coat plus specified over‑/reverse‑print.
• Electronic press‑quality PDF proof sent to designated contacts, followed by physical content proofs shipped to the DLIFLC warehouse.
• Final product must be shrink‑wrapped, labeled per GPO Form 905, and include 50 random “blue‑label” copies with GPO Forms 917/2678.
• One‑year warranty from final‑payment date and mandatory submission of a W‑9 prior to payment.