Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is seeking a qualified printer to produce two Medicare outreach fact‑sheet forms (English and Spanish) in high‑volume color on 70 lb matte‑coated paper. The contract will cover printing, packaging, labeling, and delivery of 44,504 copies (41,002 English, 3,502 Spanish) with specific Pantone color requirements and strict weight limits for shipping containers. The vendor must provide press‑quality PDF proofs within a few days of award and meet a final delivery deadline of June 8 2026.
• Print 41,002 copies of Pub 12132 (English) and 3,502 copies of Pub 12132‑S (Spanish) – one‑sided, face‑only, no bleeds.
• Use Pantone 288 Blue, Pantone 300 Blue, Pantone 193 Red, and Black; paper: JCP A240, 70 lb matte‑coated, 25 × 38 in basis size.
• Provide press‑quality PDF soft proofs by May 26 2026; revisions must be completed at no extra cost.
• Package in shrink‑film packs ≤ 40 lb per container, label cartons per language, and ship to CMS Receiving Clerk in Baltimore, MD by June 8 2026.
• Submit the quoted price through the GPO Publish portal by May 21 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET; all correspondence must reference Jacket 451‑157.