Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is soliciting quotes for the production of 2,100 pocket‑folder kits for the Personal Financial Management Program. The folders must be printed face‑only in a 4‑color process with a gloss aqueous coating, then die‑cut, scored, folded, and assembled to a finished 9 × 12 in size, meeting Quality Level III standards. Delivery of the finished kits is required by August 31 2026 to multiple domestic locations, with mandatory proof submissions before production begins.
• Scope: 2,100 printed pocket‑folder kits (9 × 12 in) with glued tabs, pockets, and gloss coating.
• Technical: Full‑offset or full‑digital printing, 2400 × 2400 dpi minimum, water‑resistant inks, JCP L70 16‑pt coated paper.
• Proofs: Digital one‑off proof (or offset with additional G7‑profiled inkjet proof) shipped to PFMP, USCG Workforce & Family Services for “OK TO PRINT”.
• Delivery: Traceable shipping to 14 domestic addresses, including 50 “Blue‑Label” copies with GPO Form 917.
• Submission: Quote due July 30 2026 11:00 a.m. ET via GPO’s small purchase portal; mandatory W‑9 and possible financial documentation required.