Program 1046‐S  Term 1/01/2020 To 12/31/2020

TITLE:  Various Wildlife Brochures

ITEM N DESCRIPTION BASIS OF AWARD UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST

I.   PRINTING AND CUTTING TO SIZE:

(a) Saddle‐Stitch Books

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

(1)  Makeready and/or Setup 19 12.50 237.50 $        12.50 237.50 $        15.00 285.00 $        15.41 292.79 $        13.85 263.15 $       

(2)  Running per 100 copies 760 1.00 760.00 $        0.75 570.00 $        2.00 1,520.0 $    0 1.16 881.60 $        1.23 934.80 $       

(2) Printing per page in four color process.

(1)  Makeready and/or Setup 86 50.00 4,300.0 $    0 50.00 4,300.0 $    0 68.00 5,848.0 $    0 16.94 1,456.8 $    4 46.24 3,976.6 $    4

(2)  Running per 100 copies 3440 2.00 6,880.0 $    0 2.00 6,880.0 $    0 5.00 17,200.0 $ 0 1.09 3,749.6 $    0 2.52 8,668.8 $    0

(b) Flat Sheet;

Format A: Up to and Including 17 x 9"

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

(1)  Makeready and/or Setup 1 25.00 25.00 $          50.00 50.00 $          48.00 48.00 $          44.82 44.82 $          50.00 50.00 $         

(2)  Running per 100 copies 40 3.50 140.00 $        2.50 100.00 $        3.50 140.00 $        2.46 98.40 $          2.64 105.60 $       

(2) Printing per page in four color process.

(1)  Makeready and/or Setup 1 100.00 100.00 $        90.00 90.00 $          156.00 156.00 $        71.00 71.00 $          90.00 90.00 $         

(2)  Running per 100 copies 40 8.00 320.00 $        4.50 180.00 $        6.00 240.00 $        2.61 104.40 $        2.47 98.80 $         

(c) Flat Sheet;

Format B: Over 17 x 9" up to and including 18 x 20"

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

(1)  Makeready and/or Setup 1 37.50 37.50 $          74.00 74.00 $          68.00 68.00 $          62.00 62.00 $          74.70 74.70 $         

(2)  Running per 100 copies 40 5.25 210.00 $        3.00 120.00 $        3.50 140.00 $        4.02 160.80 $        4.00 160.00 $       

(2) Printing per page in four color process.

(1)  Makeready and/or Setup 1 150.00 150.00 $        110.00 110.00 $        210.00 210.00 $        100.00 100.00 $        120.00 120.00 $       

(2)  Running per 100 copies 40 12.00 480.00 $        5.00 200.00 $        6.00 240.00 $        4.51 180.40 $        4.97 198.80 $       

(d) Flat Sheet;

Format C: Over 18 x 20" up to and including 24 x 17"

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

(1)  Makeready and/or Setup 1 50.00 50.00 $          80.00 80.00 $          68.00 68.00 $          74.76 74.76 $          90.00 90.00 $         

(2)  Running per 100 copies 40 7.00 280.00 $        5.00 200.00 $        3.50 140.00 $        4.69 187.60 $        4.92 196.80 $       

(2) Printing per page in four color process.

(1)  Makeready and/or Setup 1 200.00 200.00 $        125.00 125.00 $        210.00 210.00 $        122.00 122.00 $        140.00 140.00 $       

(2)  Running per 100 copies 40 16.00 640.00 $        7.50 300.00 $        6.00 240.00 $        6.51 260.40 $        7.12 284.80 $       

II.   PAPER: Payment for all paper supplied  by the contractor under

the terms of these specifications, as ordered on the individual

print orders, will be based on the net number of leaves furnished

for the product(s) ordered in the applicable "Format" group. The

cost of any paper required for makeready or running spoilage

must be included in the prices quoted.

(a) 70lb White Matte Offset Book

(1) Saddle‐Stitch. Per 100 Leaves. 840 0.54 453.60 $        2.00 1,680.0 $    0 2.00 1,680.0 $    0 0.57 478.80 $        1.28 1,075.2 $    0

(2) Flat Sheet; Format A. Per 100 Leaves. 16 2.43 38.88 $          7.20 115.20 $        4.00 64.00 $          2.81 44.96 $          4.11 65.76 $         

(3) Flat Sheet; Format B. Per 100 Leaves. 16 5.72 91.52 $          16.95 271.20 $        5.50 88.00 $          5.49 87.84 $          8.42 134.72 $       

(4) Flat Sheet; Format C. Per 100 Leaves. 16 6.49 103.84 $        19.20 307.20 $        5.50 88.00 $          6.04 96.64 $          9.31 148.96 $       

(b) 80lb White Matte Offset Book

(1) Saddle‐Stitch. Per 100 Leaves. 2940 0.62 1,822.8 $    0 2.30 6,762.0 $    0 2.50 7,350.0 $    0 0.67 1,969.8 $    0 1.52 4,468.8 $    0

(2) Flat Sheet; Format A. Per 100 Leaves. 56 2.78 155.68 $        8.24 461.44 $        5.00 280.00 $        3.42 191.52 $        4.86 272.16 $       

(3) Flat Sheet; Format B. Per 100 Leaves. 56 6.54 366.24 $        19.38 1,085.2 $    8 7.00 392.00 $        6.24 349.44 $        9.79 548.24 $       

(4) Flat Sheet; Format C. Per 100 Leaves. 56 7.42 415.52 $        21.95 1,229.2 $    0 7.00 392.00 $        6.74 377.44 $        10.78 603.68 $       

(c) 100lb White Matte Offset Book

(1) Saddle‐Stitch. Per 100 Leaves. 420 0.78 327.60 $        2.88 1,209.6 $    0 3.50 1,470.0 $    0 0.76 319.20 $        1.98 831.60 $       

(2) Flat Sheet; Format A. Per 100 Leaves. 8 3.48 27.84 $          10.30 82.40 $          7.00 56.00 $          3.71 29.68 $          6.12 48.96 $         

(3) Flat Sheet; Format B. Per 100 Leaves. 8 8.18 65.44 $          24.23 193.84 $        9.00 72.00 $          9.31 74.48 $          12.68 101.44 $       

(4) Flat Sheet; Format C. Per 100 Leaves. 8 9.28 74.24 $          26.34 210.72 $        9.00 72.00 $          9.51 76.08 $          13.53 108.24 $       

III. PROOFS:  Must have all elements in proper placement.

(a) Content Proof, per page. 100 8.00 800.00 $        1.00 100.00 $        2.50 250.00 $        2.24 224.00 $        3.44 344.00 $       

(b) High Resolution/Inkjet Proof, pet page. 50 10.00 500.00 $        2.50 125.00 $        20.00 1,000.0 $    0 4.71 235.50 $        9.30 465.00 $       

(c) Prior to Production Sample. 50 10.00 500.00 $        20.00 1,000.0 $    0 180.00 9,000.0 $    0 21.60 1,080.0 $    0 20.00 1,000.0 $    0

IV. ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS:

(a) Banding with Kraft paper bands, per band. 2000 0.08 160.00 $        0.28 560.00 $        0.25 500.00 $        0.31 620.00 $        0.29 580.00 $       

(b) Shrink‐film packaging, per package. 20000 0.30 6,000.0 $    0 0.30 6,000.0 $    0 0.25 5,000.0 $    0 0.28 5,600.0 $    0 0.34 6,800.0 $    0

(c) Folding, per completed folded sheet. Cost per 100 sheets. 76 1.50 114.00 $        1.60 121.60 $        2.00 152.00 $        1.87 142.12 $        1.62 123.12 $       

(d) Computer time, rounded to the nearest 15 minutes, cost per hour 5 50.00 250.00 $        75.00 375.00 $        80.00 400.00 $        80.00 400.00 $        118.00 590.00 $       

CONTRACTOR TOTALS 27,077.20 $ $35,506.18 $55,059.00 $20,244.91 $33,762.77

DISCOUNT NET  ‐ $               5% 1,775.31 $    2% 2% 404.90 $        0.25% 84.41 $         

DISCOUNTED TOTALS 30 days 27,077.2 $ 0 20 days 33,730.8 $ 7 10 days 55,059.0 $ 0 20 days 19,840.01 $ 20 days 33,678.3 $ 6

Reviewed by:__________

A.T. Publishing Inc Lithexcel

015‐00171 430‐08870 300‐52436

AWARDED

120‐71652

BKR Printing Production Press PREVIOUS/ESTIMATE
Program 1046-S 

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QUOTATION REQUEST 

U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE 

Seattle, Washington 

GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS 

For the Procurement of 

Various Wildlife Brochures 

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

Department of the Interior 

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 

Portland, Oregon 

Single Award 

Quotes due by 2 P.M., prevailing Seattle, WA time, on December 12, 2019. 

TERM OF CONTRACT: The term of this contract is for the period beginning January 1, 2020 and ending 

December 31, 2020, plus up to four optional 12-month extension period(s) that may be added in accordance with 

the "Option to Extend the Term of the Contract" clause in Section 1 of this contract. 

This is a Small Purchase Term Contract: Submit quote to: U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE; 4735 

E. Marginal Way South; Suite 1111; Seattle; Washington; 98134. Fill out Section 4; Schedule of Prices; of this 

specification. Mark your quote “ATTN: 1046-S” on the outside of the envelope. Facsimile quotes in response to 

this solicitation are permitted. Facsimile quotes may be submitted directly to Seattle GPO, Fax No. (206)764-

6706. The Program number (Program 1046-S) and quotes due by date must be specified with the quote. Refer to 

Facsimile Bids in Solicitation Provisions of GPO Contract Terms, GPO Publication 310.2, as revised January 

2018. Hand delivered quotes are to be taken to: U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE; 4735 E. Marginal 

Way South; Suite 1111; Seattle; Washington; 98134, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., prevailing 

Pacific time, Monday through Friday. TELEPHONE QUOTATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. If further 

instruction or assistance is required, call (206)764-3726. 

NOTE: QUOTES RECEIVED AT 2:00 P.M. AND AFTER ON THE QUOTES DUE BY DATE SPECIFIED 

ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

The GPO 910 “BID” Form is no longer required. Bidders are to fill out, sign/initial, as applicable, all pages of 

SECTION 4. – SCHEDULE OF PRICES. 

For information of a technical nature, contact Felicia Buchko at 206-764-3726 or (infoseattle@gpo.gov). 
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SECTION 1.- GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

GPO CONTRACT TERMS: Any contract which results from this Quotation Request will be subject to the 

applicable provisions, clauses, and supplemental specifications of GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, 

effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 01-18)) and GPO Contract Terms, Quality Assurance Through Attributes 

Program for Printing and Binding (GPO Publication 310.1, effective May 1979 (revised 9-19)). 

GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2) – https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standardsfiles-for-vendors/contractterms2018.pdf

GPO QATAP (GPO Publication 310.1) – https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-forvendors/qatap-rev-09-19.pdf.

PLEASE NOTE: GPO has issued a new GPO Publication 310.2, GPO Contract Terms - Solicitation Provisions, 

Supplemental Specifications, and Contract Clauses (Rev 1-18). Prospective vendors should carefully read this 

publication as the applicable terms within become an integral part of this contract. The document is posted at 

https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/forms-and-standards along with a list of major revisions. 

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEVELS AND STANDARDS: The following levels and standards shall apply to 

these specifications: 

Product Quality Levels: 

 (a) Printing Attributes -- Level II or Level III as indicated on Print Order. 

 (b) Finishing Attributes -- Level II or Level III as indicated on Print Order. 

Inspection Levels (from MIL-STD-105): 

 (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 

P-7. Type Quality and Uniformity Approved Proof and Government Furnished Material 

P-8. Halftone Match Approved Proof and Government Furnished Material 

P-9. Solid and Screen tints Color Match Pantone Matching System. 

P-10. Process Color Match Approved Proof and Government Furnished Material 

SUBCONTRACTING: The predominant production function is press work. 

CONTRACTING METHOD: This contract is being advertised as, and shall be awarded as, a Small Purchase 

contract, in accordance with the U. S. Government Publishing Office Printing Procurement Regulation (PPR: 

GPO Publication 305.3), Chapter VII, Section 4. The sealed bidding terminology as used throughout these 

specifications is synonymous with their negotiated procurement counterparts unless specifically stated otherwise. 

Negotiated pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 5(1). 

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 required 

to provide one or more of the following financial documents: 
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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 of responsibility 

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 affirmative determination of 

responsibility. 

The security and confidentiality of Government legal documents handled and stored by the contractor during the 

execution of this contract are of critical importance. Should the preaward survey reveal a security deficiency that 

jeopardizes or otherwise compromises the secure and confidential operation of this contract as specified herein, 

the Government reserves the right to declare the contractor nonresponsible if such a deficit cannot be remedied by 

the contractor in a timely fashion and at no additional expense to the Government. 

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 be 

supplemented 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. 

ORDERING: Items to be furnished under the contract shall be ordered by the issuance of print orders by the 

Government. Orders may be issued under the contract from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 plus for 

such additional period(s) as the contract is extended. All print orders issued hereunder are subject to the terms 

and conditions of the contract. The contract shall control in the event of conflict with any print order. A print 

order shall be "issued" upon notification by the Government for purposes of the contract when it is electronically 

transmitted or otherwise physically furnished to the contractor in conformance with the schedule. 

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 Finance web page 

located at https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/how-to-get-paid. 

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 this 

clause, except, the total duration of the contract may not exceed five years as a result of, and including, any 

extension(s) added under this clause. Further extension may be negotiated under the "Extension of Contract 

Term" clause. See also "Economic Price Adjustment" for authorized pricing adjustment(s). 

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 the 

contractor. 
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ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT: The pricing under this contract shall be adjusted in accordance with this 

clause, 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 and 

any succeeding performance period(s). For each performance period after the first, a percentage figure will be 

calculated 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 to 

paper, 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 first 

period will extend from (January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020), and the second and any succeeding period(s) 

will extend for 12 months from the end of the last preceding period, except that the length of the final period may 

vary. The first day of the second and any succeeding period(s) will be the effective date of the economic price 

adjustment for that period. 

Pricing adjustments in accordance with this clause will be based on changes in the seasonally adjusted “Consumer 

Price Index For All Urban Consumers - Commodities Less Food” (Index) published monthly in the CPI Detailed 

Report by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

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, 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. 

If the Government exercises an option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this economic price 

adjustment clause. 

REQUIREMENTS: 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 

are not purchased hereby. Except as may be otherwise provided in this contract, if the Government's requirements 

for the items set forth herein do not result in orders in the amounts or quantities described as "estimated", it shall 

not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment under this contract. 

Except as otherwise provided in this contract, the Government shall order from the contractor all the items set 

forth which are required to be purchased by the Government activity identified on page 1. 

The Government shall not be required to purchase from the contractor, requirements in excess of the limit on total 

orders under this contract, if any. 

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 if 

completed during the effective period of this contract. 
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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 from 

another 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. 

FACSIMILE QUOTES: Facsimile quotes are permitted. 

 (a) Definition. "Facsimile quote," as used in this solicitation, means a quote, modification of a quote, or 

withdrawal of a quote that is transmitted to and received by the Government via electronic equipment that 

communicates and reproduces both printed and handwritten material. 

 (b) Vendors may submit facsimile quotes as responses to this solicitation. These responses must arrive at the 

place and by the time specified in the solicitation 

 (c) Facsimile quotes that fail to furnish required representations or information or that reject any of the terms, 

conditions, and provisions of the solicitation will be excluded from consideration. 

 (d) Facsimile quotes must contain the required signatures.

 (e) The Government reserves the right to make award solely on the facsimile quote. However, vendors agree 

to promptly submit the complete original signed quote. 

 (f) Submit facsimile quote to FAX No. (206)764-6706, one quote per facsimile. 

 (g) If the vendor chooses to transmit a facsimile quote, the Government will not be responsible for any failure 

attributable to the transmission or receipt of the facsimile quote including, but not limited to, the 

following: 

 (1) Receipt of garbled or incomplete quote. 

 (2) Availability or condition of the receiving facsimile equipment. 

 (3) Incompatibility between the sending and receiving equipment. 

 (4) Delay in transmission or receipt of quote. 

 (5) Failure of the bidder to properly identify the quote. 

 (6) Illegibility of quote. 

 (7) Security of quote data. 
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SECTION 2.- SPECIFICATIONS 

SCOPE: These specifications cover the production of brochures requiring such operations as printing, binding, 

folding, trimming, packing, and delivery. 

TITLE: Various Wildlife Brochures 

FREQUENCY OF ORDERS: Approximately 10 orders per year. 

QUANTITY: Approximately 3,000 to 10,000 copies per order with an average of 4,000 copies. 

NUMBER OF PAGES: 

Saddle-Stitched Book: From 8 to 28 pages with an average of 12.

Flat Sheet: 2 Pages (1 Sheet). 

TRIM SIZES: 

Saddle-Stitched Book: 4” x 8.5” 

Flat Sheet: From 4” x 8.5" up to and including 24” x 17” 

 Flat Sheet Format “A”: Up to and Including 17 x 9” 

 Flat Sheet Format “B”: Over 17 x 9” up to and including 18 x 20” 

 Flat Sheet Format “C”: Over 18 x 20” up to and including 24 x 17” 

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: 

Press-ready files, Portable Document Format (PDF) sent by File Transfer Protocol (FTP). 

CD or DVD ROM, both IBM and/or Macintosh compatible. Software could include but is not limited to: Adobe 

Creative Suite; CC InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Pro (PDF), and PostScript files. Software 

will be in a variety of versions. Printer fonts will be provided on the disk. The contractor must have the latest 

software versions. 

Print orders. 

GPO form 905 for shipping container labels. 

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 finished product. 

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. 

The contractor will host a website with secure FTP service using either Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transfer 

Layer Security (TLS) encryption. The servers must be redundant and located in a secure locked, climate 

controlled, fire-resistant facility. This web site must allow the agency to post Government furnished material and 

print proofs from the site when required. 

The contractor must provide website information allowing the ordering agencies to post and retrieve Government 

furnished materials from their secure website. 
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Prior to image processing, the contractor shall perform a basic preflight check of the furnished media and 

publishing files to assure correct output of the required reproduction image. If any errors, media damage, or data 

corruption that might interfere with proper file image processing are discovered during inspection by the 

contractor, work must be discontinued and further instructions should immediately be requested from the agency. 

This preflight must identify any problem areas with digital file submission and must include but not be limited to 

missing or damaged fonts, damaged disks, missing bleeds, improper trim size, and improper color definition. The 

Contractor is also responsible for creating or altering any necessary trapping, setting proper screen angles and 

frequency (unless indicated otherwise by the Government), and defining proper file output selection for the 

imaging device being used. All furnished files must be imaged as necessary to meet the assigned Quality 

Assurance Through Attributes Program (QATAP) level. 

Upon completion of each order, the contractor must furnish final production native application files (digital 

deliverables) with the furnished material. The digital deliverables must be an exact representation of the final 

printed product and shall be returned on the same type of storage media as was originally furnished. The 

Government may accept, as digital deliverables, Postscript files, and Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format 

(PDF) files. File type of the returned Government furnished materials will be specified on the print order. 

COMPUTER TIMEWORK: Will consist of repairs and/or corrections not listed above required by the ordering 

agency on electronic camera copy. Timework will be rounded up to closest 15-minute increments. Prior to 

work, the contractor will be required to inform the agency of the approximate time required for repairs or 

corrections. 

Prior to making revisions, the contractor will copy the furnished files and make all changes to the copy. 

PROOFS: Content Proof; High Resolution/Inkjet Proof. Contractor has option to provide Prior to Production 

Sample in lieu of High Resolution/Inkjet Proof. 

CONTENT PROOFS: 

One set of Content Proofs. Must show context and page sequence. Proofs must be created using the same Raster 

Image Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the product. Proofs shall be collated with all elements in 

proper position (not pasted up), imaged face and back, trimmed and folded to the finished size of the product, as 

applicable. 

HIGH RESOLUTION/INKJET PROOFS: 

One set of digital one-piece composite laminated halftone proofs on the actual production stock (Kodak Approval, 

Polaroid PolaProof, CreoSpectrum, or Fuji Final Proof) with a minimum resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi. 

At contractor’s option, one set of inkjet proofs that are G7 profiled and use pigment-based inks may be submitted 

in lieu of digital one-piece 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 must be 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 

color control strip: IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 2013(i1), and the GPO Resolution target found 

www.gpo.gov/gporestarget.pdf. NOTE: At any point during the term of this contract, if a contractor chooses this 

proof option, prior evaluation and approval of this proofing method must be provided by GPO, Quality Control 

for 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/qlsamples6f200c30b44a64308413ff00001d133d.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. 
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Proofs must contain color control bars (such as Brunner, GATF, GRETAG, or RIT) for each color of ink on the 

sheet. Control bars must be placed parallel to the press’s ink rollers and must show areas consisting of minimum 

1/8 x 1/8” solid color patches; tint patches of 25, 50 and 75%; dot gain scale; and gray balance patches for process 

color (if applicable). These areas must be repeated consecutively across the sheet. 

The make and model number of the proofing system utilized shall be furnished with the proofs. These proofs must 

contain all elements, be in press configuration, and indicate margins. Proofs will be used for color match on press. 

PRIOR TO PRODUCTION SAMPLE: 

The "Prior-To-Production" sample must be printed as specified using the form, materials, inks, equipment, and 

method of production, which will be used in producing the final product. All samples must be manufactured at the 

facilities in which the contract production quantities are to be manufactured. 

Call the agency to ensure proper receipt of the proof(s). The contractor must not print prior to receipt of an "OK to 

print." 

If any contractor's errors are serious enough in the opinion of the GPO to require revised proofs, the revised 

proofs are to be provided at no expense to the Government. No extra time can be allowed for this reproofing; 

such operations must be accomplished within the original production schedule allotted in the specifications. 

STORAGE: When indicated by the agency the contractor will be required to store digital versions of logos and 

documents that the agencies will require usage throughout the term of this contract. Storage of digital files will be 

for the life of the contract. 

All halftones are to be 150 lpi or finer. 

PRINTING: Offset and digital printing. Approximately 50% of orders will require Offset Printing and 

approximately 50% of orders will allow Digital Printing. Quality Level standards must be maintained. 

Printing will consist of four-color process and/or up to three Pantone ink colors as specified on the Print Order. 

Approximately 90% will require four-color process. 

Pantone colors will be indicated by Pantone Number on the Print Order. 

Majority of orders require floodcoating all pages with Satin Aqueous Coating. 

Digital printing must be capable of smooth gradient tints with no banding or tone jumping. Minimum acceptable 

resolution is 1200 X 1200 dpi. 4800 X 600 dpi is acceptable. HP Indigo 5500 or 7000, Xerox models 7000, 8000, 

700, 800 and Xerox iGen4 are known to have this capability. Resolution of the contractor's machine will be 

reviewed at the time of the award. Published resolutions will be used to determine suitability. Software enhanced 

or simulated resolution specifications will not be accepted. 

STOCK/PAPER: The specifications of all paper furnished must be in accordance with those listed herein or 

listed for the corresponding JCP Code numbers in the "Government Paper Specification Standards No. 12" dated 

March 2011 and any updates to the paper specifications.

Color of paper furnished shall be of a uniform shade and a close match by visual inspection of the JCP and/or 

attached color sample(s). The Contracting Officer reserves the right to reject shipments of any order printed on 

paper the color of which, in his opinion, materially differs from that of the color specified. 

The stock to be used will be indicated on each print order. 

White Matte Coated Offset Book, basis weight 70 lbs. per 500 sheets of 25 x 38”, equal to JCP Code A240. 
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White Matte Coated Offset Book, basis weight 80 lbs. per 500 sheets of 25 x 38”, equal to JCP Code A240. 

White Matte Coated Offset Book, basis weight 100 lbs. per 500 sheets of 25 x 38”, equal to JCP Code A240. 

MARGINS: Majority of orders will require bleeds. 

BINDING: 

Saddle-Stitch: Fold, inset, saddle-stitch with two wire stitches, with or without separate paper cover, and trim 

three sides. Covers trim flush, when required. 

Flat Sheets: Fold to the final size. Most flat sheets will fold to 4” x 8.5” final size. Trim and fold as indicated on 

the print order. Folding includes half-folding and roll folding. Some orders will require folding perpendicular to 

the first fold. 

PACKING: Pack suitable quantities per shipping container. 

Each shipping container must not exceed 30 pounds when fully packed. 

Band in various quantities when specified on print order, usually 50, with a strip of heavy Kraft paper, 5" in 

width, around the shortest dimension. 

Shrink-film wrap in units specified, usually 50, when indicated on print order. Film should be thick enough to 

keep contents secured during normal handling while in transit and during storage period. 

LABELING AND MARKING: Use GPO form 905 to mark all shipping containers. 

Contractor must notify the ordering agency on the same day that the product ships/delivers via e-mail sent to the 

agency. Call the agency to confirm receipt of documentation. The subject line of this message shall be 

"Distribution Notice for PROGRAM 1046S, PRINT ORDER XXXXX". The notice must provide all applicable 

tracking numbers, shipping method, and Title. Contractor must be able to provide copies of all delivery, mailing, 

and shipping receipts upon agency request. 

DISTRIBUTION: Ship f.o.b. destination to various addresses in Western United States, including Oregon, 

Washington, Idaho, California and Nevada. An occasional delivery to Washington DC. 

When required, following shipments will be requested by the ordering agency. These quantities are in addition to 

the quantity ordered by the ordering Department and will be included on the print order separately. 

Ship 1 copy to: BAC (C&I) 1523-01 

 US Government Printing Office; 

 Federal Depository Library Program 

 Mail Stop: FDLP 

 44 H St. NW Loading Dock 

 Washington, DC 20401 

 Item No.___________ 

Ship 15 

copies to: BAC (By-Law) 1525-01 

 Library of Congress 

 U S / Anglo Division 

 US Government Document Section 

 101 Independence Ave, SE 

 Washington, DC 20540-4274 

 Marked: Depository File Copies 
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Upon completion of each order, all Government Furnished Material and proofs must be returned to the ordering 

Department. 

The materials must be securely packaged to insure safe delivery and returned separately from the ordered product, 

via Registered Mail or any other traceable means. The contractor must be able to produce a signed receipt for 

these materials at any time during the contract period. 

All expenses incidental to picking up Government furnished materials and proofs, returning materials and proofs, 

and furnishing sample copies must be borne by the contractor. 

SCHEDULE: Adherence to this schedule must be maintained. Contractor must not start production of any job 

prior to receipt of the individual print order (GPO Form 2511).

No definite schedule for pickup of material can be predetermined. See “Distribution” for pickup of Government 

furnished material and delivery instructions. 

Proofs will be withheld not more than 3 workdays from receipt by the Government to receipt in contractor's plant. 

The following schedule begins the workday after notification of the availability of print order and furnished 

material. 

Complete production and delivery must be made within from 12 to 20 workdays, including the 3 workday proof 

hold. The ship/deliver date indicated on the print order is the date products ordered must be delivered to the 

destination(s) specified. 

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, the 

contractor will not be relieved of any responsibility in meeting the shipping schedule because of failure to request 

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SECTION 3.- DETERMINATION OF AWARD 

The Government will determine the lowest quote by applying the prices quoted in the "Schedule of Prices" to the 

following units of production which are the estimated requirements to produce 12 months' work under this 

contract. These units do not constitute, nor are they to be construed as, a guarantee of the volume of work which 

may be ordered for the term of this contract. 

The following item designations correspond to those listed in the "Schedule of Prices." 

(1) (2) 

I. (a) (1) 19 760 

 (2) 86 3440 

 (b) (1) 1 40 

 (2) 1 40 

 (c) (1) 1 40 

 (2) 1 40 

 (d) (1) 1 40 

 (2) 1 40 

(1) (2) (3) (4) 

 II. (a) 840 16 16 16 

 (b) 2940 56 56 56 

 (c) 420 8 8 8 

 III. (a) 100 

 (b) 50 

 (c) 50 

 IV. (a) 2000 

 (b) 20000 

 (c) 76 

 (d) 5 

 
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SECTION 4.- SCHEDULE OF PRICES 

Quotes offered are f.o.b. destination. 

Prices must include the cost of all required materials and operations for each item listed in accordance with these 

specifications. 

Bidder must make an entry in each of the spaces provided. Quotes submitted with any obliteration, revision, or 

alteration of the order and manner of submitting quotes, may be declared nonresponsive. 

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

Government. 

Quotes submitted with NB (No Bid), N/A or blank spaces for an item will be declared nonresponsive. 

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to reject any offer that contains prices for individual items of 

production (whether or not such items are included in the Determination of Award) that are inconsistent or 

unrealistic in regard to other prices in the same offer or to GPO prices for the same operation if such action would 

be in the best interest of the Government. 

All vouchers submitted to the GPO shall be based on the most economical method of production. 

Quotes for each "Format" shall be for any trim size up to the maximum trim size listed for each of the "Formats," 

as outlined in Section 2. - Specifications. Fractional parts of any "Format" will be prorated by the 100 rate. 

I. PRINTING AND CUTTING TO SIZE: 

 Makeready Running Per 

 and/or Setup 100 copies 

 (1) (2) 

 (a). Saddle-Stitch Books 

 (1) Printing per page in a single ink color. $________ $________ 

 (2) Printing per page in four color process. $________ $________ 

 (b). Flat Sheet; 

 Format A: Up to and Including 17 x 9” 

 (1) Printing per page in a single ink color. $________ $________ 

 (2) Printing per page in four color process. $________ $________ 

 (c). Flat Sheet; 

 Format B: Over 17 x 9” up to and including 18 x 20” 

 (1) Printing per page in a single ink color. $________ $________ 

 (2) Printing per page in four color process. $________ $________ 

 (d). Flat Sheet; 

 Format C: Over 18 x 20” up to and including 24 x 17” 

 (1) Printing per page in a single ink color. $________ $________ 

 (2) Printing per page in four color process. $________ $________ 

 ___________ 

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II. PAPER: Payment for all paper supplied by the contractor under the terms of these specifications, as 

ordered on the individual print orders, will be based on the net number of leaves furnished for the 

product(s) ordered in the applicable "Format" group. The cost of any paper required for makeready or 

running spoilage must be included in the prices quoted. 

 Per 100 Leaves 

 Saddle-Stitch Flat Sheet Flat Sheet Flat Sheet 

 Format A Format B Format C 

 (1) (2) (3) (4) 

 (a) 70 lb. White Matte Offset Book $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ 

 (b) 80 lb. White Matte Offset Book $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ 

 (c) 100 lb. White Matte Offset Book $_______ $_______ $_______ $_______ 

III. PROOFS: Must have all elements in proper placement. 

 (a) Content Proof, per page. $________ 

 (b) High Resolution/Inkjet Proof, per page. $________ 

 (c) Prior to Production Sample. $________ 

IV. ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS: 

 (a) Banding with Kraft paper bands, per band. $________ 

 (b) Shrink-film packaging, per package. $________ 

 (c) Folding, per completed folded sheet. Cost per 100 sheets. $________ 

 (d) Computer time, rounded to the nearest 15 minutes, cost per hour. $________ 

 ___________ 

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* * * * * * * * * * * * * 

SHIPMENT(S): Shipments will be made from: City _________________________, State ____________ 

DISCOUNTS: Discounts are offered for payment as follows: __________ Percent, _________calendar days. 

See Article 12 “Discounts” of Solicitation Provisions in GPO Contract Terms (Publication 310.2). 

AMENDMENT(S): Bidder hereby acknowledges amendment(s) number(ed) _____________________ 

QUOTE ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: In compliance with the above, the undersigned agree, if this quote is 

accepted within____________ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the bidder) 

from the date for receipt of quotes, to furnish the specified items at the price set opposite each item, delivered at 

the designated points(s), in exact accordance with specifications. 

NOTE: Failure to provide a 60-day quote acceptance period may result in expiration of the quote prior to award. 

BIDDER’S NAME AND SIGNATURE: Unless specific written exception is taken, the bidder, by signing and 

submitting a quote, agrees with and accepts responsibility for all certifications and representations as required by 

the solicitation and GPO Contract Terms - Publication 310.2. When responding by fax or mail, fill out and return 

one copy of all pages in “SECTION 4. – SCHEDULE OF PRICES,” including initialing/signing where indicated. 

Failure to sign the signature block below may result in the quote being declared non-responsive. 

Bidder ___________________________________________________________________________________ 

 (Contractor Name) (GPO Contractor’s Code) 

 _____________________________________________________________________________________ 

(Street Address) 

 _____________________________________________________________________________________ 

(City – State – Zip Code) 

By __________________________________________________________________________________ 

 (Printed Name, Signature, and Title of Person Authorized to Sign this Quote) (Date) 

 _____________________________________________________________________________________ 

 (Person to be Contacted) (Telephone Number) (Email) 

FOR GPO USE ONLY 

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