Description
The Government Publishing Office is soliciting bids to produce 2,000 weather‑resistant, 4‑color printed magnetic signs (“Mallows Bay 50th Anniversary Magnets”) – 1,000 units per jacket (441‑040 and 441‑134). The magnets must be printed on 30 mil white‑vinyl magnetic material, meet Level III quality standards, include UV protective coating or laminate, and be packaged and shipped FOB destination to NOAA in Annapolis, MD. All work must be performed in‑house (no subcontracting) with a 5‑year warranty and a mandatory “OK‑to‑Print” email prior to production. The contract is a small‑purchase RFQ with a 1‑month production window (material pick‑up 08/18/2026, delivery 09/18/2026).
• 2,000 magnets total (face‑only printing, 4 × 2.625 in., 30 mil thick)
• Must use either full‑offset or high‑resolution digital printing; no mixed methods without approval
• Includes 50 “blue‑label” departmental random copies per jacket with required GPO forms
• Proofs required; production cannot start until “OK‑to‑Print” email received
• No subcontracting; contractor must supply warranty, financial documentation if requested, and adhere to Level III QA standards