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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.

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.

For each order placed, contractor must notify the ordering agency on the same day that the product ships/delivers via e-
mail sent to; and infoboston @gpo.gov (or to the address furnished on the PrintOrder). The subject line of this
message shall be “Distribution Notice for Program 1178-S, P.O, E-XXXX, 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.

The contractor is cautioned not to perform any operation(s) 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 are outside the
scope of the contract. Any changes made to the print order MUST be confirmed in writing by the Contracting

Officer, Boston GPO. If such orders are placed by the agency, and no Modification is received from the Boston
GPO, the contractor is to notify GPO Boston immediately. Failure to do so may result in nonpayment.

NOTE: CONTRACTOR BILLING MUST BE ITEMIZED PER THE SCHEDULE OF PRICES — SEE SECTION 4.

PAYMENT: Submit all vouchers to: Comptroller, Stop FMCE, Financial Management Service, U.S, Government
Publishing Office, Washington D.C., 20401.

Using the GPO barcode cover sheet and faxing your invoice to GPO is the fastest and safest method of being paid.
Your voucher goes directly into the electronic database of vouchers and is scheduled for payment. The following
website address will allow you to create the GPO payment barcode cover page.

http /Avinapps.access.gpo.gov/fms/vouchers/barcode/

Fax barcode sheet, purchase order, invoice, and delivery receipt with quantity represented to (202) 512-1851.
For more Information http://www. gpo.gov/vendors/payment.htm



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SECTION 3. - DETERMINATION OF AWARD

The Government will determine the lowest bidder by applying the prices offered in the "Schedule of Prices" to the
following units of production which are the estimated requirements to produce one year's production under the
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 a like period.

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

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i. @) 40
(b) 36
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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.

Note: All platform system and software upgrades (for specified applications) which may occur during the term of the
contract must be supported by the contractor. Artwork created will be property of the requesting agency.

Prior to image processing, the contractor shall perform a basic check (preflight) of the furnished media and
publishing files to assure correct output of the required reproduction image. Any errors, media damage, or data
corruption that might interfere with proper file image processing must be reported to the ordering 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. Contractor is responsible for converting images to an
appropriate color space and file format for output. Contractor must also apply any and all necessary prepress functions
to achieve best possible output quality of supplied files

COMPUTER TIME WORK: Will consist of repairs not listed above required by the ordering agency on electronic
camera copy. Time work will be rounded up to the closest 15 minute increments. Prior to work, the contractor is
required to inform the agency of the approximate time required for the repairs.

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

When required, 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 request digital deliverables as Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) files.

Emailed Proof: When requested contractor to submit one “Press Quality” PDF “soft” proof (for content only) using
the same Raster Image Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the final printed product. PDF proof will be
evaluated for text flow and image position. Proof will not be used for color match,

E-mail to lashineda.alsevido@dla.mil and arich@gpo.gov.

Proofs will be withheld not more than 2 workdays from receipt by the Government to receipt in contractor's plant. 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.

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.
For more information see http://www.gpo.gov/pdfs/customers/sfas/vol |2/vol_12.pdf

All paper used in each order must be of a uniform shade; and a close match by visual inspection of the JCP and/or
attached color sample(s); and all paper must have the grain parallel fo the fold.

For all printed folders:
Lt. Blue Index, (basis weight: 110 Ibs. per 500 sheets, 25-1/2 x 30-1/2"), equal to JCP Code K10.

For all stamped folders:

Felt- finish Cover: (basis weight 80 Ibs. per 500 sheets, 20 x 26) equal to Strathmore Grandee Ming blue, Kimono
Red, Tartan Green, Green Briar, Blue, Lunar Blue Felt, Balboa Blue Felt, Celestial Vellum, Carnival Hopsock Deep
Blue and Black,

Linen Finish Cover: (basis weight 80 Ibs. per 500 sheets, 20 x 26) in Navy, Blue, Indigo and Blazer Blue



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SECTION 2. - SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE: These specifications cover the production of award folders requiring such operations as pickup of
Government furnished material, typesetting, proofreading, creating fine detail stamping dies, printing, stamping, die-
cutting slits, scoring, folding, shrink-film packaging, and delivery.

TITLE: Award Folders

FREQUENCY OF ORDERS: It is impossible to predetermine the number or frequency of orders which will be
placed during the term of the contract. However, the total number of orders for the preceding 12 months was as
follows:

Printed Order Approximately 15 orders.

Stamped Orders: Approximately 35 orders.

QUANTITY PER ORDER:

Printed Orders: St is anticipated that approximately 25 to 1,000 copies will be ordered with an average of 100 copies
per print order.

Stamped Orders: It is anticipated that approximately 25 to 1,500 copies will be ordered with an average of 500 copies
per print order.

However, a print order may occasionally exceed the above quantities,

TRIM SIZE:

OVERALL SIZE: Overall size of folders will be 9-1/2 x 24” or 24 x 9-1/2"*,

FOLDED SIZE: Folded size of folders will be 9-1/2 x 12” or 12 x 9-1/2"*.

*Order of the trim size dimensions indicated on the individual print order will determine copy imposition.
GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH:

A Print Order (GPO Form 2511) will be supplied for each individual order, Frequent orders will transmit files via
email or FTP Site. One reproduction proof, Form 905 (R. 3/90) with labeling and marking specifications.

Manuscript copy will be furnished for approximately 12% of the stamped orders. When manuscript copy is furnished,
the contractor will be required to set up to 4 lines of type. The contractor must set type in a similar typeface to a
sample provided, space out, and proofread.

Camera copy and reprint copy consisting of type and line art will be furnished,

Previous sample to be used as stock, color and construction guide.

Identification markings such as register marks, ring folios, rubber stamped jacket numbers, commercial identification
marks of any kind, etc., except GPO imprint, form number, and revision date, carried on copy, must not print on
finished product.

Occasionally, film negatives or digital copy may be furnished for individual orders.

Unmounted fine detail stamping dies for line illustrations (logos) will be furnished for approximately 50% of the
orders requiring stamping.

Digital format will be returned to DLA Document Services, Copy of black and white digital work created to be e-
mailed to GPO Boston arich@gpo.gov/intorboston@gpo.gov. Note: All Artwork and DIES generated throughout the
life of contract and retained at contractor facility is to be returned to the agency at the end of the contract,



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SCHEDULE: No definite schedule can be established at this time. However, most orders must be delivered within
from 5 to 15 workdays after availability of copy. It is anticipated that most orders must be delivered within 10
workdays after availability of copy. 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).

Proofs if required will be withheld no more than one (1) workday from their receipts at the ordering agency until they
are made available for pickup or the contractor is notified of changes/corrections/ “O.K. to print” via email for the pdf
soft proofs.

Contractor will be required to pick up print order, copy, and furnished material from DLA Document Services, 700
Robins Avenue, Bldg. 4 — section D, Philadelphia, Pa 19111 ~ contact LASHINEDA ALSEVIDO (215) 697-7061

The contractor must return all material furnished by the Government along with dies produced by the contractor to
DLA Document Services, 700 Robins Avenue, Bldg. 4 — section D, Philadelphia, Pa 19111 — contact LASHINEDA
ALSEVIDO (215) 697-7061 These materials must be packaged and returned separately from the entire job via the
contractor's vehicle, Certified Mail, or any other traceable means. The contractor must be able to produce a separate
signed receipt for these materials at any time during the contract.

The schedule date indicated of the print order is the date production ordered for delivery f.o.b destination must be
made to the destination specified on the print order and not the date of delivery to a common or other carrier

The schedule begins the workday after notification of the availability of print order and furnished material; the
workday after notification will be the first workday of the schedule.

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 such information.

Upon completion of cach print order, the contractor must notify the Boston Government Publishing Office with
shipping/tracking information forward to arich@gpo.gov/infoboston@gpo.goy and lashineda.alsevido@dla.mil/
Deborah.Eichfeld@dla.mil. Note must include jacket, Program, print order and title on e-mail subject



PROGRAM NO. 1178-S CONTRACT PERIOD Date of Award through January 31, 2017 Page 1 of 1

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-> MAIL OR TELEFAX THIS PAGE TO BOSTON, MA RPPO €--

BIDDERS NAME AND SIGNATURE: Fill out and return via telefax or mail all pages in "Section 4.- Schedule of
Prices." The contractor must initial or sign each page in the space provided.

JESSE OHSS Ea SE OE ISH SE CHSC IESG SDRC HESS I SEI IORI ISO ISO ICR SORE

DISCOUNTS ARE OFFERED FOR PAYMENT AS FOLLOWS: ___ percent, __ calendar days. (Refer to Article
12, "Discounts" of Solicitation Provisions in GPO Contract Terms (Pub. 310.2).

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Bidder.

(City - State)

By.

(Signature and title of person authorized to sign this bid)

(Person to be contacted) (Telephone Number)


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SECTION 4. - SCHEDULE OF PRICES
Bids offered are f.0.b. destination. Prices must include the cost of all required material and operations for each item
listed in accordance with these specifications. Bidder must make an entry in each of the spaces provided. Bids
submitted with any obliteration, revision, or alteration of the order and manner of submitting bids, 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.
Bids submitted with NB (No Bid) or blank spaces for an item may 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.

Contractor’s billing invoices must be itemized in accordance with the line items in the “Schedule of Prices.”

Fractional parts of 100 will be prorated at the per 100 rate.

1 PRINTING, BINDING, AND DELIVERY (COMPLETE PRODUCT): The prices offered are all inclusive
and include the cost of composition and proofreading (when required), plate-making, press make-ready and
running in metallic gold ink, paper (including makeready and running spoilage), die-cutting slits, scoring,
folding, trimming, shrink-film packaging, and delivery.

Makeready Running Per
and/or Setup 100 Copies
(03) (2)
(a) Printed Award Folder... $

q. STAMPING, BINDING, AND DELIVERY (COMPLETE PRODUCT): The prices offered are all inclusive
and include the cost of composition and proofreading (when required), press makeready and stamping in
imitation gold foil, paper (including makeready and running spoilage), die-cutting slits, scoring, folding,
trimming, shrink-film packaging, and delivery.

Makeready Stamping Per
and/or Setup 100 Copies
ay (2)
(a) Stamped Award Folder... $

AI, ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS: The prices quoted for each of the following items must be all inclusive for the
performance of operations, that are additional to those specified under Item I, and must include the cost of all required
materials and operations necessary, in accordance with these specifications.

(a) Shrink wrap of Folders as indicated on each print order.

(b) Creation of magnesium stamping die.... Sq. inch

(c) Customer-authorized prepress work to create and/ or
re-work furnished prig media..............4 per hour....ccceceees .

(d) Emailed PDF Proof, per proof....



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PRINTING: Approximately 30% of the orders will be printed. Folders will print face only in Pantone 873 metallic
gold. Image will appear on front panel only.

STAMPING: Approximately 70% of the orders will be stamped. The contractor will be required to stamp type
matter and fine detail logos in imitation gold foil (equivalent to Kurz Hastings’ 418 or All Purpose Roll Leaf
Corporation's SG-14). Stamping will appear on front panel only. Stamping area will be approximately 4 x 6-1/2”.
Stamping must have solid impressions, no picking, pin holes, or filled letters. All dies shall be single level.

Artwork and Dies: Any artwork and dies created will be the property of the requesting agency. All artwork and dies
gencrated throughout the life of the contract and retained at the contractor facility will be returned to the agency at the
end of the contract.

MARGINS: Margins will be as indicated on the print order or furnished copy.

BINDING: Fold to 9-1/2 x 12” using | even parallel fold (12 x 9-1/2” depending of copy imposition). Score prior to
folding.

Die-cutting: The contractor will be required to die cut 4 diagonal slits, wither straight or half-moon, suitable for
holding a centered 8-1/2 x 11” certificate on inside back panel.

Proofs: Digital (PDF) proofs are required. Customer will hold proofs for 2 workdays.

PACKING: Shrink film wrap in units indicated on print order usually 50 per package, however, larger
Increment may be ordered). Pack suitable in shipping containers not to exceed 45 Ibs. per container or as indicated on
individual print order

LABELING AND MARKING: Reproduce shipping container label from furnished repro, fill in appropriate blanks
and attach to shipping containers.

QUALITY ASSURANCE RANDOM COPIES: The contractor may be required to submit quality assurance random
copies to test for compliance against the specifications. ‘The print order will indicate the number required, if any.
When ordered, the contractor must divide the entire order into equal sublots and select a copy from a different general
area of each sublot. The contractor will be required to execute a statement furnished by GPO certifying that copies
were selected as directed. Copies will be paid for at the running rate offered in the contractor's bid and their cost will
not be a consideration for award.

Business Reply Mail labels will be furnished for mailing the quality assurance random copies. The copies are to be
mailed at the same time as the first scheduled shipment. A copy of the print order must be included.

A U.S. Postal Service approved Certificate of Mailing, identified by Program, Jacket and Print Order numbers, and
must be furnished with billing as evidence of mailing.

DISTRIBUTION: Deliver f.0.b. destination.

It is anticipated that the orders will deliver to destinations in the following states:

Connecticut 29%
Maine 31%
Rhode Island %
New York 17%
Pennsylvania 9%

Occasional delivery (approx...5%) will also be made to: DE, MA, MD, NH, NJ, V A and VT.


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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 Date of Award to January 31, 2017, 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 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 January 31, 2017, called the base index, The percentage change (plus or minus) of the
variable index form 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 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 discount shall be applied
after the invoice price is adjusted.

PREAWARD SURVEY: In order to determine the responsibility of the contractor/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.

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 Date of Award to January 31, 2017 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” for purposes of the contract, when it is either deposited in the U.S. Postal Service mail or otherwise furnished
to the contractor in conformance with the schedule.

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


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SECTION 1. - GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

GPO CONTRACT TERMS: Any contract which results from this Invitation for Bid will be subject to the
applicable provisions, clauses, and supplemental specifications of GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2,
effective December I, 1987 (Rev. 6-01)) and GPO Contract Terms, Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program for
Printing and Binding (GPO Publication 310.1, effective May 1979 (revised 8-02)).

GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2) — http:/Awww.gpo.gov/pdfs/vendors/sfas/terms. pdf.

GPO QATAP (GPO Publication 310.1) — http://Avww.gpo.gow/pdfs/vendors/sfas/qatap.pdf.

DISPUTES: GPO Publication 310.2, GPO Contract Terms, Contract Clause 5. Disputes, is hereby replaced with the
June 2008 clause found at www.gpo.gov/pdfs/vendors/contractdisputes.pdf.

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

Product Quality Levels:
(a) Printing (page related) Attributes -- Level II].
(b) Finishing (item related) Attributes -- Level III.

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
P-7. Type Quality and Uniformity Camera Copy, Average

Typeset by Contractor, electronic media
Furnished dies, digital copy, pdf files

P-9, Solid and Screen Tint Color Match Pantone Matching System

SUBCONTRACTING: The predominant production function is printing, and stamping. Bidders who must
subcontract these operations will be declared non-responsible.

OPTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM: 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 (5) 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.

x ion of Contract Terms; At the request of the Government, the term of any contract resulting from this
solicitation may be further extended for such period of time as may be mutually agreeable to the GPO and the
contractor.


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Reviewed by DR

U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE
Boston, Massachusetts
GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS
For the Procurement of
Award Folder’
as requisitioned from the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) by the
DLA Document Services

Single Award

BID OPENING: Bids shall be publicly opened at 1:00 P.M., prevailing Boston, Massachusetts time, on
February 12, 2016

CONTRACT TERM: The term of this contract is for the period beginning Date of Award and ending January 31,
2017 plus up to four (4) optional 12-month extension periods that may be added in accordance with the “OPTION TO
EXTEND THE TERM THE CONTRACT” clause in SECTION 1 of this contract.

BID SUBMISSION: Submit bids to: U.S. Government Publishing Office, Boston Regional Office, JFK Federal Bldg,
15 New Sudbury Street Room E-270 Boston MA 02203-0002. Facsimile bids in response to this solicitation are
permitted. Facsimile bids may be submitted directly to the GPO Fax Number (617) 565-1385. The program number
and bid opening date must be specified with the bid. Refer to Facsimile Bids in Solicitation Provisions of GPO
Contract Terms, GPO Publication 310.2, as revised June 2001. Fill out and fax Section 4: Schedule of Prices of this
specification with a copy of the 910 form to 617-565-1385.

NOTE: FAXED BIDS RECEIVED AFTER 11:00 A.M. WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

BIDDERS, PLEASE NOTE: These specifications have been minor revised; therefore, all bidders are
cautioned to familiarize themselves with all provisions of these specifications before bidding.

E-mail arich@gpo.gov for previous abstract
For information of a technical nature call Anne Marie Rich (617) 565-1371 (No collect calls).



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Bids must be sent to the address indicated below.

In order to ensure proper processing of all bids, the following
Information is required on all bid envelopes,

Page 12 of il

Jacket or Program No.
From.

Address,

(Please check appropriate box)

1 BID

( No BID

(1 CONFIRMATION OF BID/NO BID

Bids will be received until
at 2 P.M. Prevailing Boston Time

U.S. Government Publishing Office
Boston Regional Publishing Office
15 New Sudbury Street, E 270
Boston, MA 02203

POSTAGE
STAMP

REQUIRED
HERE