Program/Jacket Number: 429-281
Title: TWIC Pin Mailer with Card
Bid Opening Date: October 7, 2024
Contract Type: One-Time Bid
Scope: Sheet of paper with an integrated plastic card. 8-1/2 x 11" SHEET; CARD (PERFORATED) 3-3/8 X 2-1/8" with deliveries to Mississippi and Washington, DC.
Quantity: 800,000
Ship/Deliver Date: December 20, 2024
GPO Team: Washington, DC
Files: 429-281 Amendment 1, 429-281 Amendment 2, 429-281
Program/Jacket Number: 547-772
Title: GS24-063 Air Force Take One Box Folder
Bid Opening Date: October 8, 2024
Contract Type: One-Time Bid
Scope: This specification is for proofing, printing, scoring, and die-cutting of flat forms (Take One boxes).
WARRANTY: Contract Clause 15, "Warranty", of GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 01-18)) is amended for the solicitation to the effect that the warranty period is EXTENDED from 120 days to one (1) calendar year from the date the check is tendered as final payment. All other provisions remain the same.
SUBCONTRACTING: The predominant production function for this procurement is the printing and production of Take One boxes. Any contractor who cannot perform the predominant production function will be declared non-responsible.
TITLE: GS24-063 Air Force Take One Box Folder
QUALITY LEVEL: III Quality Assurance Through Attributes (GPO PUB 310.1, effective May 1979 (Rev. 09- 19)) applies.
FIXED PRICE-INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT:
This is a fixed-price contract. The bidder submitting a response [shall bid] the maximum quantity, inclusive of all costs (including non-reimbursable mail or freight, if applicable), that shall be delivered to the Government per the specification requirements for a total of $118,950.00.
Bids shall include the cost of all materials and operations for the total quantity ordered. Bids shall be prepared in conformance with the Schedule of Prices.
Potential offerors shall submit via Contractor Connect the fixed price of $118,950.00 plus the quantity (indicate the quantity of copies below) that their company will produce for the fixed price. Additionally, a cost must be submitted for each additional complete exhibit.
DETERMINATION OF AWARD: Award shall be made to the responsible bidder submitting a bid, whose bid specifies the most complete exhibits to be delivered to the Government for an all-inclusive, fixed-price total of $118,950.00. Bidders submitting responses to this solicitation shall submit a total quantity - for the fixed price. In the event of a tie quantity, award shall be determined by the lowest, total per-unit price after application of prompt payment discount and Buy American Act factoring (if applicable). In the event there is still a tie, the contract will be awarded in accordance with the GPO Printing Procurement Regulations, Chapter XII.
Additionally, the bid shall include separate unit pricing for each additional 1,000 Take One Boxes.
If author’s alterations are made during the proofing stage, the total quantity may be decreased in accordance with the contractor’s submitted additional rate to offset the cost of the author’s alterations.
Complete and submit Schedule of Pricing on page 9-10.
PAGES: Face only
TRIM SIZE: 12.02 x 16.76". See Exhibits A/B.
DESCRIPTION: Prints face only in four-color process. Copy is line art illustrations, text, solids, reverses and a QR code. Bleeds to all edges. After printing, laminate face only (flat) with 1-3 mil matte UV laminate, trim all edges flush. Ensure no debris is present between printed area and laminate.
NOTE: Contractor MUST verify the accuracy of ALL furnished files to ensure the relationship between the tabs and slits will form a secure box. Contractor is responsible for accuracy for all die cutting.
At contractor's option, the product may be produced via conventional offset or digital printing provided that Quality Level 3 standards are maintained. Final output must be wet ink, pigment-based with a minimum of 175-line screen. Dry ink/toner and inkjet printing are not acceptable. Output must be at a minimum resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi plus a RIP that provides an option for high quality color matching such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles. Resolution that is enhanced or simulated by software will not be acceptable.
BINDERY: Blind score all folds to prevent cracking. Die cut per furnished digital files, trim ALL waste removed. See Exhibits A/B.
Ship/Deliver Date: January 9, 2025
GPO Team: Southcentral Team
Files: 547772
Program/Jacket Number: 1029-S
Title: Salute
Bid Opening Date: October 8, 2024
Contract Type: Term Contract
Scope: These specifications cover the production of a saddle-stitched newsletter requiring such operations as printing, binding, packing, and delivery.
GPO Team: Northwest Team
Files: 1029sa2, 1029sa1, 1029s Attachment A, 1029s Attachment B, 1029S
Program/Jacket Number: 1569-S
Title: Veterans and Family Member Programs Print and Mail.
Bid Opening Date: October 9, 2024
Contract Type: One-Time Bid
Scope: These specifications cover the production of mail packets, consisting of various types of booklets, brochures, variable data letters, static data letters, forms, and fact sheets inserted into mail-out envelopes requiring such operations as electronic prepress, static data printing (including black ink, black ink plus one Pantone color, and four-color process), variable data imaging in black ink, binding, construction, inserting, and domestic and international mailing.
Quantity: There are approximately 59 mailer packet titles with up to 20 inserts per packet and a variety of miscellaneous letters. Anticipate up to 5,000 mail pieces each day, most days will be between 1,000 and 3,000 mail pieces.
GPO Team: Northeast Team
Files: 1569S
Program/Jacket Number: 547-898
Title: GS 24-042 Planners 25-26
Bid Opening Date: October 10, 2024
Contract Type: One-Time Bid
Scope: PRODUCT: This specification is for proofing, printing, binding and delivery of desktop memo planners.
TITLE: GS 24-042 Planners 25-26
QUALITY LEVEL: II Quality Assurance Through Attributes (GPO PUB 310.1, effective May 1979 (Rev. 09-19)) applies.
FIXED PRICE-INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT: This is a fixed-price contract. The bidder submitting a response shall bid the maximum quantity, inclusive of all costs (including non-reimbursable mail or freight, if applicable), that shall be delivered to the Government per the specification requirements for a total of $240,000.00.
Bids shall include the cost of all materials and operations for the total quantity ordered (plus 50 QARCs, See Page 6).
DETERMINATION OF AWARD: Award shall be made to the responsible bidder submitting a bid, whose bid specifies the most copies to be delivered to the Government for an all-inclusive, fixed-price total of $240,000.00. Bidders submitting responses to this solicitation shall submit a total quantity - for the fixed price. In the event of a tie quantity, award shall be determined by the lowest, total per-unit price after application of prompt payment discount and Buy American Act factoring (if applicable). In the event there is still a tie, the contract will be awarded in accordance with the GPO Printing Procurement Regulations, Chapter XII.
Additionally, the bid shall include separate unit pricing per 1,000 planners. If author's alterations are made during the proofing stage, the total quantity may be decreased in accordance with the contractor's submitted additional rate to offset the cost of the author's alterations.
TRIM SIZE: 22 x 17"
PAGES: 13 leaves and cardboard backer
PRINTING: 13 leaves print face only in 4-color process consisting of type, illustrations, color halftones, an agency seal, charts, screens, gradients and solids with reverse type and line matter. Planners consist of a title page (year at a glance) plus 12 leaves (August 2025 to July 2026) and backer.
Ship/Deliver Date: March 28, 2025
GPO Team: Southcentral Team
Files: 547898
Program/Jacket Number: 578-142
Title: Retention Items
Bid Opening Date: October 10, 2024
Contract Type: One-Time Bid
Scope: These specifications cover the engraving of multiple promotional items.
Quantity: 2600
Ship/Deliver Date: December 5, 2024
GPO Team: Northwest Team
Files: 578142
Program/Jacket Number: 647-139R1
Title: 10’ portable popup exhibit display kit
Bid Opening Date: October 11, 2024
Contract Type: One-Time Bid
Scope: This specification is for construction, printing, proofing and delivery of 10’ portable pop-up display exhibit kit including podium with carry case(s).
R-1: Major changes were made to the exhibit display kits, including print stock and overall exhibit display. Please read complete specifications before placing bid.
his is a fixed-price contract. The bidder submitting a response shall bid the maximum quantity, inclusive of all.
costs (including non-reimbursable mail or freight, if applicable), that shall be delivered to the Government per the specification requirements for a total of $324,000.00.
Bids shall include the cost of all materials and operations for the total quantity ordered. Bids shall be prepared in conformance with the Schedule of Prices.
Potential offerors shall submit via Contractor Connect the fixed price of $324,000.00 plus the quantity (indicate the quantity of copies below) that their company will produce for the fixed price. Additionally, a cost must be submitted for each additional complete exhibit.
DETERMINATION OF AWARD: Award shall be made to the responsible bidder submitting a bid, whose bid specifies the most complete exhibits to be delivered to the Government for an all-inclusive, fixed-price total of $324,000.00. Bidders submitting responses to this solicitation shall submit a total quantity - for the fixed price. In the event of a tie quantity, award shall be determined by the lowest, total per-unit price after application of prompt payment discount and Buy American Act factoring (if applicable). In the event there is still a tie, the contract will be awarded in accordance with the GPO Printing Procurement Regulations, Chapter XII.
Additionally, the bid shall include separate unit pricing for each additional complete exhibit.
Ship/Deliver Date: December 16, 2024
GPO Team: Southcentral Team
Files: 647139R1
Program/Jacket Number: 547-866S
Title: 80-24-01 Federal Benefit Book
Bid Opening Date: October 15, 2024
Contract Type: One-Time Bid
Scope: This specification is for proofing, printing, binding, packing, and shipping of saddle-stitched pamphlets by the dates specified.
Jacket 547-866, req 4-24009/022940: 600 copies
- Rider to Jacket 547-939, req 4-01077 (GPO sales): 4,500 copies
- Rider to Jacket 547-866 (GPO FDLP): 2 copies
Jacket 547-867, req 4-24100/022941: 37,200 copies
Jacket 547-868, req 4-24101/023049: 356,450 copies
Jacket 547-869, req 4-24102/023066: 63,200 copies
Jacket 547-870, req 4-24103/023067: 36,800 copies
Jacket 547-871, req 4-24104/022962: 1,000 copies
TRIM SIZE: 5-1/4 x 8-1/4”
PAGES: 116 pages plus separate cover
PRINTING: Cover and text pages print head-to-head, face and back in black. Covers 1, 2 and 4 copy is type, line matter, illustration, and grayscale photo. Cover 3 is blank. Cover 4 contains a return address and is set up as mailing page, printing head to side with Cover 3. NOTE: There may be six (6) blank pages in the provided file that will be in the back of the book. These are factored into the total page/cover count. Five (5) text pages and Cover 3.
Quantity: 499752
Ship/Deliver Date: November 29, 2024
GPO Team: Southcentral Team
Files: 547866S
Program/Jacket Number: 3032-S
Title: Multiple Printed Products
Bid Opening Date: October 15, 2024
Contract Type: Term Contract
Scope: These specifications cover the production of publications, looseleaf products, and maps requiring such operations as electronic prepress, printing (including four-color process), binding, packing, and distribution.
GPO Team: Northwest Team
Files: 3032s
Program/Jacket Number: 264-S
Title: Air Force Certificates and Dies
Bid Opening Date: October 16, 2024
Contract Type: Term Contract
Scope: These specifications cover the production of certificates and dies requiring such operations as electronic prepress, printing (including multiple inks and four-color process), manufacturing of dies, stamping and embossing, binding, packing, and distribution.
GPO Team: Washington, DC
Files: 0264s
Program/Jacket Number: 3033-S R-2
Title: Document Scanning
Bid Opening Date: October 16, 2024
Contract Type: Term Contract
Scope: These specifications cover the production of scanning requiring such operations as removing and transporting documents to scanning facility; scanning; Section 508 accessibility requirements (OCR and Text Recognition); file naming; returning materials.
GPO Team: Northwest Team
Files: 3033s
Program/Jacket Number: 935-S
Title: GPO Online Paper Store
Bid Opening Date: October 22, 2024
Contract Type: One-Time Bid
Scope: This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks a contractor that can provide copier paper to GPO’s customers through a web-based online order taking and fulfillment system. The contractor shall be responsible for the delivery of the products to GPO’s customers on behalf of the GPO. This contract may be used by all Federal Government agencies.
GPO Team: Washington, DC
Files: 935-S