Description
The U.S. Geological Survey’s EROS Center requires a contractor to produce and deliver 5,000 high‑quality offset‑printed postcards (6 × 4.25 in) with full‑color front, black back, glossy flood‑coat, and specific paper and ink specifications. The work includes submitting electronic press‑quality proofs for approval, fabricating 13 Quality Assurance Random Copies, packaging and labeling per GPO standards, and delivering the finished product to Sioux Falls, SD by September 30, 2026. The contractor must also provide required GPO forms, handle traceable shipping, and be prepared for a possible pre‑award financial survey.
• 5,000 offset postcards (2,500 of each design) plus 13 QARC copies.
• Required paper: Hannoart Silk White Cover, 80 lb.; ink must contain ≥ 20 % vegetable oil; 175‑line screens, flood‑coat gloss AQ.
• Strict deadlines: quote by 08/26/2026, material pickup 09/04/2026, final delivery 09/30/2026; proofs must be approved within 2 working days.