PROGRAM 2423S

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October 1, 2019 thru Septemeber 30, 2020 (4 option yrs - 2024)

BASIS

ITEM OF

NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION AWARD UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST

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I. PRINTING, BINDING, PACKING, AND DISTRIBUTION:

 (a) Printing in a single color.....per page

 (1) Makeready and/or Setup 173 $10.50 $1,816.50 $10.50 $1,816.50

 (2) Running per 100 copies 5,100 $1.45 $7,395.00 $1.45 $7,395.00

 (b) Printing in four-color process....per page

 (1) Makeready and/or Setup 27 $300.00 $8,100.00 $300.00 $8,100.00

 (2) Running per 100 copies 810 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

II. ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS: 

 (a) Affixing labels on single copies.... Per label 5,206 $0.15 $780.90 $0.15 $780.90

price offered for Item II (a) does not include postage - contractor will be 

reimbursed for postage

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TOTAL $18,092.40 $18,092.40

DISCOUNT 0.00% $0.00

NET TOTAL $18,092.40

Consolidated Publishing Co., 

Inc. CURRENT CONTRACTOR

Anniston, AL Consolidated Publishing Co.
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

Atlanta, GA

GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS

For the Procurement of

Tracks

as requisitioned from the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) by the

DLA Document Services-Redstone

(Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, AL)

Single Award

TERM OF CONTRACT: The term of this contract is for the period beginning from the Date of Award, andending September 30, 2020, plus up to four optional 12-month extension periods that may be added in accordancewith the "Option to Extend the Contract Term" clause in this contract.

DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS OF A TECHNICAL NATURE CONCERNING THESE SPECIFICATIONS TO

CAREY JOSEPH, (404) 605-9160, EXT. 32703, OR E-MAIL cioseph^gpo.gov. REFER ALL OTHERQUESTIONS TO THE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR - AMINA HARVEY, (404) 605-9160, Ext. 32712,OR E-MAIL aharvev@,sDo.eov. NO COLLECT CALLS.

ABSTRACT OF PREVIOUS PRICES IS AVAILABLE

on the internet at littp://www.gpo.gov/gpo/abstracts/abstract.actioii?region=Atlanta

or bidder may email request to infoatlanta(%gpo.gov.

This is a Small Purchase Term Contract. Quotes may be submitted directly to the GPO Atlanta Regional Office

Fax No. (404) 605-9185 or (404) 605-9186 or mailed to the Atlanta Regional Printing Procurement Office, 3715

Northside Parkway NW, Suite 4-305, Atlanta, GA 30327. TELEPHONE QUOTATIONS ARE NOT

ACCEPTABLE.

Quotes due by 11:00 a.m. on September 26, 2019.

The GPO 910 "BID" Form is no longer required. Bidders are to fill out, sign/initial, as applicable, pages 11- 13 of SECTION 4. - SCHEDULE OF PRICES.All GPO publications referenced in these specifications are available on the internet via the GPO website,

https://contractorconnection.gpo.gov.

these specifications:Product Quality Levels:

(a) Printing (page related) Attributes - Level III.

(b) Finishing (item related) Attributes - Level III.(c) Exceptions (pages printing in 4-color process) — Level II.

Inspection Levels (from ANSI/ASQC Z1.4):

(a) Non-destructive Tests - General Inspection Level I.(b) Destructive Tests - Special Inspection Level S-2.

Specified Standards: The specified standards for the attributes requiring them shall be:

Attribute Specified Standard Alternate Standard*

P-7. Type Quality and Uniformity Approved Proof File Setup

P-8. Halftone Match (Single and Double Impression) Approved Proof File SetupP-10. Process Color Match Approved Proof File Setup

*In the event that the Specified Standard is waived, the Alternate Standard will serve as its replacement.

OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT: The Government has the option to extend the

term of this contract for a period of 12 months by written notice to the contractor not later than 30 days before the

contract expires. If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include thisclause, except, the total duration of the contract may not exceed five years as a result of, and including, anyextension(s) added under this clause. Further extension may be negotiated under the "Extension of Contract

Term" clause. See also "Economic Price Adjustment" for periodic pricing revision.EXTENSION OF CONTRACT TERM: At the request of the Government, the term of any contract resulting

from this solicitation may be extended for such period of time as may be mutually agreeable to the GPO and thecontractor.ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT: The pricing under this contract shall be adjusted in accordance with thisclause, provided that in no event will any pricing adjustment be made that would exceed the maximum

permissible under any law in effect at the time of the adjustment. There will be no adjustment for orders placed

during the first period specified below. Pricing will thereafter be eligible for adjustment during the second andany succeeding performance period(s). For each performance period after the first, a percentage figure will becalculated as described below and that figure will be the economic price adjustment for that entire next period.Pricing adjustments under this clause are not applicable to reimbursable postage or transportation costs, or topaper, if paper prices are subject to adjustment by separate clause elsewhere in this contract.For the purpose of this clause, performance under this contract will be divided into successive periods. The firstperiod will extend from Date of Award, through September 30, 2020, and the second and any succeedingperiod(s) will extend for 12 months from the end of the last preceding period, except that the length of the final

The economic price adjustment will be the percentage difference between Index averages as specified in this

paragraph. An index called the variable index will be calculated by averaging the monthly Indexes from the 12-month interval ending three (3) months prior to the beginning of the period being considered for adjustment. This

average is then compared to the average of the monthly Indexes for the 12-month interval ending 3 months prior

to the beginning of the contract, called the base index. The percentage change (plus or minus) of the variable

index from the base index will be the economic price adjustment for the period being considered for adjustment.

The Government will notify the contractor by contract modification specifying the percentage increase or

decrease to be applied to invoices for orders placed during the period indicated. The contractor shall apply the

percentage increase or decrease against the total price of the invoice less reimbursable postage or transportation

costs and separately adjusted paper prices. Payment discounts shall be applied after the invoice price is adjusted.

ASSIGNMENT OF JACKETS, PURCHASE AND PRINT ORDERS: A GPO jacket number will be

assigned and a purchase order issued to the contractor to cover work performed. The purchase order will besupplemented by an individual "Print Order" for each job placed with the contractor. The print order, when

issued, will indicate the quantity to be produced and any other information pertinent to the particular order.

PREAWARD SURVEY: In order to determine the responsibility of the prime contractor or any subcontractor,the Government reserves the right to conduct an on-site preaward survey at the contractor's/subcontractor's facility

or to require other evidence of technical, production, managerial, financial, and similar abilities to perform, prior

to the award of a contract. As part of the financial determination, the contractor in line for award may be requiredto provide one or more of the following financial documents:

1) Most recent profit and loss statement

2) Most recent balance sheet

3) Statement of cash flows

4) Current official bank statement

5) Current lines of credit (with amounts available)6) Letter of commitment from paper supplier(s)7) Letter of commitment from any subcontractor

The documents will be reviewed to validate that adequate financial resources are available to perform the contract

requirements. Documents submitted will be kept confidential, and used only for the determination ofresponsibility by the Government. Failure to provide the requested information in the time specified by the

Government may result in the Contracting Officer not having adequate information to reach an affirmativedetermination of responsibility.ORDEMNG: Items to be furnished under the contract shall be ordered by the issuance of print orders by theGovernment. Orders may be issued under the contract from Date of Award through September 30, 2020, plus forsuch additional period(s) as the contract is extended. All print orders issued hereunder are subject to the terms andconditions of the contract. The contract shall control in the event of conflict with any print order. A print ordershall be "issued" for purposes of the contract, when it is either deposited in the U.S. Postal Service mail orotherwise furnished to the contractor in confonnance with the schedule.

REQUDUEMDENTS: This is a requirements contract for the items and for the period specified herein.

Shipment/delivery of items or performance of work shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in

accordance with the clause entitled "Ordering". The quantities of items specified herein are estimates only, and

Orders issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that time shall be completed

by the contractor within the time specified in the order, and the rights and obligations of the contractor and the

Government respecting those orders shall be governed by the terms of this contract to the same extent as ifcompleted during the effective period of this contract.

If shipment/delivery of any quantity of an item covered by the contract is required by reason of urgency prior to

the earliest date that shipment/delivery may be specified under this contract, and if the contractor will not accept

an order providing for the accelerated shipment/delivery, the Government may procure this requirement fromanother source.The Government may issue orders which provide for shipment/delivery to or performance at multiple

destinations.

Subject to any limitations elsewhere in this contract, the contractor shall furnish to the Government all items set

forth herein which are called for by print orders issued in accordance with the "Ordering" clause of this contract.

PAYMENT: Submitting invoices for payment via the GPO fax gateway (if no samples are required) utilizing the

GPO barcode coversheet program application is the most efficient method of invoicing. Instruction for using this

method can be found at the following web address:

http://winapps.access.gpo.gov/fms/vouchers/barcode/instructions.html.

Invoices may also be mailed to: U.S. Government Publishing Office, Office of Financial Management, Attn:

Comptroller, Stop: FMCE, Washington, DC 20401.

For more information about the billing process refer to the General Information of the Office of Financeweb page located at https://wvv\v.gpo.gov/how-to-\vork-with-us/vendors/ho\v-to-get-paid.NOTE: Contractor billing must be itemized per the Schedule of Prices - see pages 11 thru 13.

REGULATIONS GOVERNING PROCUREMENT: The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is an

office in the legislative branch of the United States Government. Accordingly, the Federal Acquisition

Regulation is inapplicable to this, and all GPO procurements. However, the text of certain provisions of theFederal Acquisition Regulation as contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), are referenced in this

solicitation. The offeror should note that only those provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation which arespecifically incorporated by reference into this solicitation, are applicable.

POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION: (a) Federal facilities are

required to comply with the provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986

(EPCRA) (42U.S.C. 11001-11050) and the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (PPA) (42 U.S.C. 13101-13109).(b) During performance, in whole or in part, of this contract on a Federal facility, the Contractor shall provide to

the Contracting Officer all information needed by the Federal facility to comply with the emergency planning

reporting requirements of Section 302 ofEPCRA, the emergency notice requirements of Section 304 ofEPCRA,

the list of Material Data Safety Sheets required by Section 311 ofEPCRA, the emergency and hazardous

chemical inventory forms of Section 312 ofEPCRA, and the toxic chemical release inventory of Section 313 of

EPCRA, which includes the reduction and recycling information required by Section 6607 ofPPA.

Although this is an option year contract, all the estimates, averages, etc. are based upon one year's production.

QUANTITY: Approximately 3,000 copies per order.

NUMBER OF PAGES: Approximately 4 to 24 pages per order, usually 8 or 12 pages.

TMMSIZE: 11-1/4x12-1/2".

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH:

- Electronic page layout files (see "ELECTRONIC MEDIA") will be furnished by the ordering agency uponaward of the contract.- An initial mailing list consisting of approximately 250 addresses will be provided. Ordering agency will update

the mailing list as necessary and provide it to the contractor.

- Print orders (GPO Form 2511).- GPO Carton Labeling and Marking Specifications.- Form 905 (R. 3/90) with labeling and marking specifications.- A supply of blue labels and selection certificates for shipping Departmental Random Copies.- Performance Records: A Facsimile Transmission Sheet will be furnished to the contractor. Information such as

the GPO program, jacket, and print-order numbers, quantity, and date of shipment must be filled in by the

contractor and faxed to Atlanta GPO (800-270-4758) on the day shipment is due.

ELECTRONIC MEDIA:

- PLATFORM: IBM compatible, using Windows XP or higher- STORAGE MEDIA: Electronic transfer via contractor-maintained FTP site. Contractor must provide aUniform Resource Locator (URL) to upload files to - i.e., ftp.contractor.com. Contractor must set the

Government's user ID and password, and provide the name of the remote site folder to upload to, if applicable.

- SOFTWARE: InDesign CS6 and/or Adobe PDF 5 files.

NOTE: All software upgrades (for specified applications) which may occur during the term of the contract must

be supported by the contractor.

- COLOR: May be identified as one or more of the following: RGB, CMYK, and Black. Contractor to convert allcolors to CMYK or Black as indicated per the print order.- FONTS: Fonts will be furnished and/or embedded/embedded subset. Contractor must keep furnished fonts onfile for subsequent orders, and furnish any missing fonts.- OUTPUT: 85 minimum line screen.

- Identification markings such as register marks, commercial identification marks of any kind, etc., except GPO

imprint, form number and revision date, carried in the electronic files, must not print on the finished product.

- PRIOR TO IMAGE PROCESSING, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM A BASIC CHECK

(PREFLIGHT) OF THE FURNISHED MEDIA AND PUBLISHING FILES TO ASSURE CORRECT OUTPUTOF THE REQUIRED REPRODUCTION IMAGE. ANY ERRORS, MEDIA DAMAGE OR DATACORRUPTION THAT MIGHT INTERFERE WITH PROPER FILE IMAGE PROCESSING MUST BE

REPORTED TO YOUR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR.

- THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CREATE/ALTER ANY NECESSARY TRAPPING, set proper screen angles

and screen frequency, and define file output selection for the imaging device being utilized. Furnished files must

be imaged as necessary to meet the assigned quality level.- When Postscript Files are not furnished - prior to making revisions, the contractor shall copy the furnished files.- UPON COMPLETION OF TfflS ORDER, THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH FINAL PRODUCTION

NATIVE APPLICATION FILES (DIGITAL DELTVERABLE) AND ONE "PRESS QUALITY" PDF FILE

WITH THE FURNISHED MEDIA. STORAGE MEDIA MUST BE MAC/PC COMPATIBLE. THE DIGITAL

DELP/ERABLES MUST BE AN EXACT REPRESENTATION OF THE FINAL PRODUCT AND SHALL BERETURNED ON TRIE SAME TYPE OF STORAGE MEDIA AS WAS ORIGINALLY FURNISHED. The

Government will not accept, as digital deliverables. Postscript files, Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format(PDF) files, or any proprietary file formats other than those supplied, unless specified by the Government.

CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH: All materials and operations, other than those listed under "Government to

Furnish," necessary to produce the product(s) in accordance with these specifications.PROOFS: One complete set of digital CONTENT proofs are required, created using the same Raster ImageProcessor (RIP) that will be used to produce the product. Proofs shall be collated with all elements in properposition (not pasted up), imaged face and back, collated and folded, and trimmed to the finished size/format of the

product.

FOR PAGES PRINTING IN FOUR-COLOR PROCESS:

One set of inkjet proofs that are G7 profiled and use pigment-based inks may be submitted in lieu of digital onepiece composite laminated halftone proofs. A proofing RIP that provides an option for high quality color

matching such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles Technology, and meets or exceeds industry

tolerance to ISO 12647-7 standard for Graphic Technology (as of 2016 and future amendments) must be utilized.

Proofs must be ripped and sent at plate resolution (minimum of 2400 x 2400 dpi). If using a 1 bit tiff, the tiff mustbe made at a minimum of 2400 dpi. Output must be a minimum of 2400 x 1200 dpi on a GRACoL or SWOP

certified proofing media. Proofs must contain both of the following to be evaluated for accuracy: 3-tier colorcontrol strip: IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 2013(il), and the GPO Resolution target foundvvww.gpo.gov/gporestarget.pdf. NOTE: At any point during the term of this contract, if a contractor chooses thisproof option, prior evaluation and approval of this proofing method must be provided by GPO, Quality Controlfor Published Products, to ensure that the final product will be produced in accordance with contract

specifications. See instructions at: https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-forvendors/qlsamples6f200c30b44a64308413ff00001dl33d.pdf. Failure to obtain this evaluation and approval may

be cause for the job to be rejected should the final product not match the proofs for color.

The contractor must not print prior to receipt of an "OK to print".

STOCK/PAPER: The specifications of all paper furnished must be in accordance with those listed herein orlisted for the corresponding JCP Code numbers in the "Government Paper Specification Standards" in effect at the

time of award.

NOTICE: Copies of the "Government Paper Specifications Standards" are for sale, on a subscription basis, by the

Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Publishing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402; or available as a

PDF on the GPO web site: http://vvvvw.gpo.gov/pdfs/customers/sfas/voll2/vol_12.pdf.All paper used in each copy must be of a uniform shade.

JCP Code A15, Newsprint, Basis Size 24 x 36", Basis Weight 28-321bs.

NOTE: The requirement for postconsumer fiber (as specified in the Government Paper Specification StandardsNo. 12) for this contract is waived. However, the addition of post-consumer fiber is encouraged provided that the

requirements of this Standard are met. All other attributes remain the same.PRINTING: The majority of the orders will print four-color process on page 1 and Black on remaining pages.

Occasionally (2-3 issues per year) orders will also print four-color process on the center spread (2 pages), with

facing pages that print to and must align across the bind. All pages print head-to-head.

Pages printing in four-color process must be printed on a press capable of printing four colors in a single passthrough the press (minimum four printing units).

INK: If lithographic ink is used in the performance of this contract, the ink shall contain not less than the

following percentages of vegetable oil: (a) news ink, 40 percent; (b) sheet-fed and forms ink, 20 percent; and (c)heat-set ink, 10 percent. High quality color process printing on high speed heat-set presses is excepted when slowdrying time significantly increases production costs.MARGINS: Head 1/2", bind 1/2", or as otherwise indicated.BINDING: Fold, inset as necessary. No stitching.

Approximately 250 copies (self mailers) will final fold to 11-1/4 x 6-1/4" with page 1 out.MAILING LIST: Contractor will be required to create mailing labels from furnished mailing list, consisting of

approximately 250 mailing addresses (computer generated labels are acceptable). Changes, when required, willbe provided to contractor one week in advance of the next mailing

PACKING: Bulk Shipments: Pack in bundles as specified on the individual print order.

LABELING AND MARKING: Mailed Copies: Affix a label to each copy mailed as self-mailers. Sufficient

space will be available at the top of page 1 for affixing labels and postage.

Bulk Shipments: Reproduce shipping container label from furnished copy, fill in appropriate blanks and attach to

shipping bundles.

500 - 3,200 50

3,201 - 10,000 80

10,001-35,000 125

35,000 and over 200

These randomly selected copies must be packed separately and identified by a special government-furnished blue

label, affixed to each affected container. The container and its contents shall be recorded separately on allshipping documents and sent to the address listed under "DISTRIBUTION".

A copy of the PMNT ORDER/SPECIFICATION and a signed Govemment-famished certificate of selection,must be included.DISTRIBUTION: Mail f.o.b. contractor's city approximately 250 copies to 250 addresses.Deliver f.o.b. destination balance of copies to: Public Affairs Office, Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, AL

36201-5006 (Entrance through Main Gate only).

All mailing shall be made at the Standard Mail B rate, unless otherwise specified by the ordering agency.All copies mailed must conform to the appropriate regulations in the U.S. Postal Service manuals for "DomesticMail" or "International Mail" as applicable.

Contractor will be reimbursed for postage by submitting an appropriate receipt for same with the billing for

payment. Prompt payment discounts will not apply to that part of the billing which applies to postage charges.

Upon completion of each order, all Government furnished material must be returned to: Public Affairs Office,Anniston Army Depot (Main Gate only), Anniston, AL 36201-5006.

All expenses incidental to the pickup and return of furnished materials and furnishing samples must be borne bythe contractor.RECEIPT FOR DELIVERY: Contractor must furnish their own receipts for delivery. These receipts must

include the GPO jacket, program, and print order numbers; total quantity delivered, number of cartons, andquantity per carton; date deliveiy made; and signature of the Government agent accepting delivery. The originalcopy of this receipt must accompany the contractor's billing for payment.

SCHEDULE: Adherence to this schedule must be maintained. Contractor must not start production of any jobprior to receipt of the individual print order (GPO Form 2511).

Electronic files will be up-loaded to the contractor's FTP-site (or e-mailed, at Government's option) before 12:00

noon on Wednesday.

Copies to Anniston Army Depot must be delivered by 7 a.m. and mailed copies delivered to the USPS by 12:00

noon on Thursday.

to the destination(s) specified and products ordered f.o.b. contractor

s city must be mailed.

Unscheduled material such as shipping documents, receipts or instructions, delivery lists, labels, etc., will be

furnished with each order or shortly thereafter. In the event such information is not received in due time, thecontractor will not be relieved of any responsibility in meeting the shipping schedule because of failure to request

such information.

(a)(b)

(1)

173

27

(2)

5,100

810

II. (a) 5,206

Bidder(Address)(Person to be contacted) (Telephone Number)

(City)

(Date)

(State) (Zip)

(State Code/Contractor's Code)

(E-mail address)

*You may FAX the Schedule of Prices pages to the above number, or you may mail them to:

Atlanta Regional Office, 3715 Northside Parkway NW, Suite 4-305, Atlanta, GA 30327.

(NOTE: TELEPHONE QUOTATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.)

PAYMENT TERMS:

Discounts are offered for payment as follows: _ percent, _ calendar days. See Article 9 "Discounts"of Solicitation Provisions in GPO Contract Terms (Pub. 310.2).

THIS SECTION FOR GPO USE ONLY

Certified by: Date:

(Initials)

Contracting Officer: Date:

(Initials)

Quotes offered are f.o.b. contractor's city for all mailed shipments and f.o.b. destination for all other shipments.

Prices must include the cost of all required materials and operations in accordance with these specifications.

Bidder must make an entry in each of the spaces provided. Quotes submitted with any obliteration, revision, oralteration of the order and manner of submitting quotes, may be declared nonresponsive.

An entry ofNC (No Charge) shall be entered if bidder intends to furnish individual items at no charge to the

Government.Quotes submitted with NB (No Bid) or blank spaces for an item may be declared nonresponsive.

(Initials)

The contractor is cautioned not to perform any operationfs) or produce any product(s) for which a price

has not been offered under the contract. Further, the contractor is not to accept print orders which areoutside the scope of the contract. Any changes made to the print order MUST be confirmed in writing bythe Contracting Officer, Atlanta GPO. If such orders are placed by the agency, and no Modification is

received from the Atlanta GPO, the contractor is to notify GPO Atlanta immediately. Failure to do so mayresult in nonpayment.

I. PMNTING, BINDING, PACKING, AND DISTRIBUTION: Prices offered shall include the cost of

all required materials and operations (including proofs) necessary for the production and distribution of

the product listed in accordance with these specifications. Item II.A charge will be allowed for each page whether printed or blank.

Makeready Running Per

and/or Setup 100 Copies

(1) (2)

(a) Printing in a single color................ per page .......................$_ $_(b) Printing in four-color process........ per page .......................$_ $_

II. ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS:

(a) Affixing labels on single copies......per label.................................................. $

Price offered for Item II (a) does not include postage. Contractor will be reimbursed for postage

by submitting an appropriate receipt for same with the billing for payment.

(Initials)

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Prices", initial or sign each in the space provided and submit with two copies ofGPO Form 910, "Bid". Do not

enter bid prices on GPO Form 910. NOTE: The schedule of prices will prevail in instances where prices areinadvertently entered on GPO Form 910.

BidderBy_

(Signature and title of person authorized to

(City - State)

sign this bid)

(Person to be contacted) (Telephone Number)

(Initials)