Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (APHIS – PPQ) requires a vendor to produce 2,000 weather‑resistant yellow quarantine tags (PPQ 547) on synthetic‑paper vinyl, with a specific flood‑coat surface tint, black ink, and a ¼‑in. round hole. The tags must be split across four U.S. destinations, include 50 “Blue‑Label” copies, and be delivered by July 30 2026. The contractor must submit a press‑quality PDF proof, provide a physical pre‑production sample for USDA approval, and adhere to GPO quality‑inspection standards and warranty requirements.
• 2,000 tags total (300 GA, 300 WA, 200 CA, 1,200 MD)
• Materials: 15 mil weather‑resistant vinyl, Pantone 102 yellow surface tint, black ink; flood‑coat process only (digital printing prohibited)
• Required approvals: electronic PDF proof and physical sample before production; three‑day government review window
• Delivery: FOB destination, shipments to four USDA sites with distribution notices and tracking numbers
• Warranty: one‑year from final payment; must include GPO Form 905 and Form 917 for “Blue‑Label” copies