Description
The US Government Publishing Office is seeking a contractor to produce 754 copies of the book "Sentinels in the Sky" with specific requirements for printing, binding, and distribution. The contractor must provide two concepts for the cover, refine one concept, and develop interior layout concepts. The book will have 288 text pages, 7-1/2 x 9-1/2" in size, with 80lbs silk text and satin coating. The contractor must also provide proofs, including a press quality PDF soft proof and 20 random color pages with inkjet proofs. The delivery deadline is 03/04/2026, and the contractor must notify the ordering agency on the same day that the product ships/delivers via email.
Some key requirements include:
• Conventional offset printing, no digital printing
• Binding with cloth covers, gold stamping, and smyth sewn signatures
• Quality assurance through attributes, with specified standards for type quality and uniformity, and process color match
• Packing and distribution to specific locations, including the US Army INSCOM Headquarters History Office and the Library of Congress
• Payment will be made via the GPO fax gateway or mailed invoices, with instructions available on the GPO website