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Updates for Agencies & Circular Letters

Updates to the CFR Schedule
Updates to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Schedule can be found in the Quick Links section of the website for the Official Journals of Government.
New SPA Web Application for the Seattle and Atlanta Regional Offices
Agencies participating in the Seattle and Atlanta Simplified Purchase Agreements (SPA) can search for GPO-approved vendors using the updated SPA Vendor application. Search by capability, location, or quality level and find the printer that meets your needs quick and easy. Contact your Seattle or Atlanta SPA administrators for more information.
Circular Letters
Circular Letters form a vital communications link between the U.S. Government Printing Office and its customers in the Federal community. Receive a brief e-mail message each time a new Circular Letter is published on the Web. Send your e-mail address, name, and the name of your agency to circulars@gpo.gov. To see a complete listing, go to Circular Letters.
Interagency Council on Printing and Publications Services
GPO hosts, and is an active participant, of the Interagency Council on Printing and Publishing Services. Only Federal employees involved in printing and publishing may join and attend meetings. The meetings take place on the third Thursday of every other month at GPO in the Carl Hayden Room. The meeting schedule for 2013 is as follows:

2013 Meeting Schedule
  • May 16 (agenda)
  • July 18
  • September 19
  • November 21

History and Purpose of ICPPS
The Interagency Council on Printing and Publishing Services was established on April 14, 1976, as an advisory body to the Public Printer. Activities of the Council are credited with extensive improvements to the Federal Printing Program. The Council's activities support and enhance these organizations in meeting their communication mission through the GPO by:
  • addressing current and future issues
  • developing plans and objectives
  • providing for a cooperative relationship between Federal organizations and GPO that will ultimately strengthen the Federal Printing Program

Printing has evolved as a result of technological advances forms and social media  The ICPPS recognizes this evolution and strives to incorporate these advances into our business practices.

Council Goals
  • Develop recommendations designed to enhance Federal organizations and GPO's efforts to provide the most efficient, effective, and economical service possible
  • Propose new printing and publishing policy
  • Exchange views and examine mutual concerns among Federal printing representative
  • Develop and disseminate information relating to training and knowledge-sharing opportunities

  
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GPO Online Paper Store
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Simplified Purchase Agreement - SPA
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The Institute at GPO
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Email:  procurement@gpo.gov
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