Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is seeking a vendor to produce four “Jacket” publications for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The work requires offset, four‑color printing of 2‑ to 4‑page booklets in both English and Spanish, using JCP‑specified matte‑coated paper, with precise trimming, scoring, and bleed requirements. All copies must be shrink‑wrapped, labeled, and shipped in containers not exceeding 45 lb, with random‑copy selection and certification. The contractor must provide press‑quality PDF proofs for each jacket, await “OK to Print” approval, and meet a delivery deadline of 20 Oct 2026 to the CMS facility in Baltimore, MD.
• Four separate jackets (462‑128, 462‑132, 462‑136, 462‑139) with total quantities ranging from 4,504 to 17,004 copies, each in English and Spanish versions.
• Mandatory offset printing on JCP Code A240 paper (70 lb, matte‑coated), 4‑color process, with specific trim, bleed, and scoring specifications.
• Required packaging: shrink‑wrap per version, labeled cartons, random‑copy (blue‑label) selection, and certificates accompanying the final invoice.
• Proof workflow: one press‑quality PDF soft proof per item, emailed to the CMS proof contact, with a ≤ 2‑day approval window before production begins.