CIRCULAR LETTER NO. 640

January 25, 2007

TO: Printing and Publishing Officials of the Federal Government

SUBJECT: Rider Requisitions for the Merit System Principles Wallet Card

The Government Printing Office (GPO) is now accepting rider orders for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Federal Career Service and Retirement Certificates. They are intended to be used with career service and retirement emblems, and will be available in two different sizes: 203 x 254mm and 216 x 279mm (8”x 10” and 8 ½” x 11”) to accommodate either a folder or frame, as requested by agencies. Certificates for 5, 10, and 15-years of service will be embossed in bronze; 20 and 25-year certificates will be embossed in silver; 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50-year certificates will be gold embossed. A sample copy may be obtained by calling OPM’s Human Capital Leadership Merit Systems and Accountability Outreach Office on (202) 606-8017.

The estimated rider rate for these certificates is $12.50 per 50 copies, which applies to single destination, local delivery. Mailing charges, if incurred, will be added to your account. Requisitions should be forwarded to Agency Publishing Services, Requisition Section, Stop CSA, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20401, by March 03, 2007. Please be sure to indicate GPO Jacket No. 332-887 on your requisition and submit the attached order form (Note: Each certificate has a different item number.) Field or regional activities should coordinate their requirements with their Washington, DC, area headquarters’ printing officers before submitting any paperwork.

If you have any questions, please contact your GPO Agency Publishing Specialist or call Agency Publishing Services on 202-512-1239.

Sincerely,

JIM BRADLEY
Managing Director, Customer Services

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