Jacket: 623-961

Title: Grow It for Home Child Daycare

Agency: USDA

Bid Opening: March 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Bid Terms Discounted Total

$108,715.00 1.0% 20 days $107,627.85

$121,121.00 2.0% 20 days $118,698.58

$125,555.00 5.0% 20 days $119,277.25

$143,292.93 1.0% 20 days $141,860.00

$145,822.00 2.0% 20 days $142,905.56

$147,000.00 3.0% 20 days $142,590.00

$178,039.00 0.5% 20 days $177,148.81

Gray Graphics Corp.

Contractor Name

Monarch Litho, Inc.

Las Vegas Color Graphics

Cenveo Worldwide - Los Angeles

District Creative Printing

Gateway Press Inc.

Consolidated Graphics dba Westland 

Printers
are amended as follows:

1. Bid opening date has been extended to Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 2 PM.

2. Under "SCHEDULE" page 7 of 11: Purchase Order and Government furnished material will be available for pick up

from the U.S. Government Publishing Office, Atlanta Regional Office, 3715 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA30327 on or before March 20,2019.

3. Under "TRIM SIZE" Item 1 (Wire-0 Book) page 2 of 11, 4"' line down: 1 Heavy-duty vmyl page protector (external

dimensions 9-1/4 x 11", open on short side - see STOCK for additional information). Vinyl sleeve protector to have a

maximum height of 11" (must not extend past Covers/Tab Dividers).

4. Under "STOCK" Item 1 (Wire-0 Book) page 4 of 11, 3rd line clown: Heavy-duty vinyl page protector: 7-8 mil thick,

clear, no-hole binder page with ',4" drop, external dimensions 9-1/4x1 I", open on short side, beaded edge and roundcorners with 9/16" binding edge. Match furnished sample for stock thickness.

5. Under "TRIM SIZE" Item 2 (Tasty Acres Posters) & Item 3 (My Plate Poster) page 2 of 11: Clarification on flat trim

sizes and folding requirements: Contractor to adjust final flat size and folding dimensions to ensure folded poster(s) fit

into heavy-duty vinyl sleeve protector of Item 1 when inserted by the end user.

6. Under "BINDING" Item 1 (Wire-0 Book) page 6 of 11, 4th line down: Punch suitable along 11" left dimension and

bind with a suitable sized WHITE Wire-0 binding. NOTE: Wire-0 binding element must be large enough to allow

books to lie flat when opened.

All other specifications remain the same.If amendment is not acknowledged on bid, direct acknowledgement to:U.S. Government Publishing Office

Atlanta Regional Office3715 Northside Parkway, Suite 4-305,Atlanta, GA 30327Amended bid or acknowledgement must be submitted using the methodfs) specified in the solicitation for bid submission.Telephone or e-mail submission is not acceptable.BIDDER MUST ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS AMENDMENT PRIOR TO BID OPENING. Failure toacknowledge receipt of amendment, by amendment number, prior to bid-opening time, may be reason for bid being declarednonresponsive.

Sincerely,

Q A ^

ELIZABETH B. RICH

Contracting Officer

U.S. GOVERNIVIENT PUBLISHING OFFICE I Keeping America Informed | OFFICIAL | DIGITAL | SECURE

Aiiania Regional Office j 3715 Northside Parkway, Suite 4-305, Atlania, GA 30327

http://www.gpo.gov | www.facebook.com/USGPO | twitter.com/USGPO
Specifications by rds Jacket 623-961

Page 1 of 11 USDA (3411-10) Req. 9-15642

Reviewed by EBR

BID OPENING: March 18, 2019

BIDS SHALL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AT 2:00 P.M., PREVAILING ATLANTA, GA TIME.

ISSUE DATE: March 12, 2019

ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE AWARD CONCERNING THESE SPECIFICATIONS, CALL (404) 605-9160, EXT. 

32706 (RENEE SESSUM). NO COLLECT CALLS.

SPECIFICATIONS

U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO)

Atlanta Regional Office

3715 Northside Parkway, NW

Suite 4-305

Atlanta, Georgia 30327

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 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 8-02)).

BIDDERS, PLEASE NOTE:

1) GPO has issued a new GPO Publication 310.2, GPO Contract Terms - Solicitation Provisions, Supplemental 

Specifications, and Contract Clauses (Rev 1-18). Prospective bidders 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.

2) The GPO 910 “BID” Form is no longer required. Bidders are to fill out, sign/initial, and return pages 10 and 11. 

PRODUCT: 5 Different Items (see below)

TITLE: Grow It for Home Child Daycare

- Item 1: Grow It for Home Child Daycare (Wire-O Bound Book)

- Item 2: Tasty Acres Poster (Folded Poster)

- Item 3: My Plate Poster (Folded Poster)

- Item 4: Flash Cards (Set of 13 Individual Cards) + custom die-cut carrier

- Item 5: Cover Sheet 

QUALITY LEVEL: II Quality Assurance Through Attributes (GPO PUB 310.1, effective May 1979 (Rev. 8-02)) 

applies.

QUANTITY: 

- Item 1 Grow It for Home Child Daycare (Wire-O Bound Book): 10,283 Copies + 32 QARC’s

- Item 2 Tasty Acres Poster: 10,283 Copies + 32 QARC’s

- Item 3 My Plate Poster: 10,283 Copies + 32 QARC’s

- Item 4 Flash Cards: 10,283 Total Sets + 32 QARC’s

- Item 5 Cover Sheet: 10,283 Copies + 32 QARC’s
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TRIM SIZE:

- Item 1 (Wire-O Book):

-- Covers: 9 x 11”

-- Text: 8-1/2 x 11”

-- 8 Tab Dividers: 9* x 11” (*includes 1/2” lip for tabs)

-- 1 Heavy-duty vinyl page protector (external dimensions 9-1/4 x 11-3/8”, open on short side – see 

STOCK for additional information)

- Item 2 (Tasty Acres Poster): 16-1/2” x 10-3/4” flat; 8-1/4 x 10-3/4” folded

- Item 3 (My Plate Poster): 21-3/4 x 16-3/4” flat; 10-7/8 x 8-3/8” final fold (see BINDING) 

- Item 4

-- (Flash Cards): 4-1/4 x 5-1/2”

-- (Custom die-cut card carrier): Overall size 9 x 11”, see DESCRIPTION

- Item 5 (Cover Sheet): 9 x 11”

PAGES:

- Item 1 (Wire-O Book): 328 Text + 8 Tab Dividers + 2-piece Cover + 1 heavy-duty vinyl page protector

- Item 2 (Tasty Acres Poster): Face and back

- Item 3 (My Plate Poster): Face only

- Item 4 (Flash Cards only): Face and back

- Item 5 (Cover letter): Face only

PRE-AWARD SURVEY: Prior to award of the contract, the Government reserves the right to conduct an on-site 

survey at the contractor’s facility to verify technical, production, managerial, financial, and similar abilities to 

perform. This is to determine if the successful contractor has adequate facilities and expertise to accomplish the 

requirements of these specifications.

DESCRIPTION: 

Specifications apply equally to each Item unless otherwise indicated.

Item 1 (Wire-O Book):

- Covers 1-4 print full bleeds via 4-color process. Coat Covers 1-4 with clear, non-yellowing GLOSS aqueous 

coating. Print head to head.

- Text print full/uncommon bleeds in all dimensions, printing full color matter via 4-color process. Print head 

to head. 

- Tab dividers print full color matter on face and back via 4-color process with full and/or uncommon bleeds 

in all dimensions. Flood coat entire face and back of each tab divider leaf with a clear, non-yellowing 

GLOSS aqueous coating. Print head to head. 

o Tabs are 1/8th cut, 1 full bank, with rounded corners. Tabs must be reinforced by the lamination 

method of a single thickness of CLEAR plastic, cellulose acetate, polyethylene terephthalate, or 

equal material, securely bonded to each side of the divider, which shall lap over at least 3/8" on the 

base sheet and extend at least 3/8" beyond the tab end. The outer edge of the tab must be smooth.

Item 2 (Tasty Acres Poster): 

- Face prints full bleeds printing full color matter via 4-color process. Back prints uncommon bleeds (head, 

left and right) printing type, line art and reverse type matter in black. Print head to head.

- After printing, laminate both sides of the form with a clear, DULL (1.5 mil) laminate on each side. Laminate 

must not extend beyond the trim size.
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Item 3 (My Plate Poster): 

- Face prints full bleeds printing full color matter via 4-color process. Coat the entire face with a clear, nonyellowing SATIN aqueous coating. Print one side only.

Item 4 (Flash Card – 13 individual cards + custom die-cut cutout carrier): 

- Face and back print full bleeds printing full color matter via 4-color process. Coat the entire face and back

with a clear, non-yellowing SATIN aqueous coating. Print head to head.

- Contractor to furnish a die-cut carrier (non-printed) consisting of one top leaf of eflute or suitable (suitable 

thickness to match 13 leaves of 100# cover stock) and one suitable thick backing sheet. The overall size of 

carrier is 9 x 11”; depth to be determined by contractor. Die-cut the top leaf with a 4-3/8 x 5-5/8” rounded 

corner square (which includes 1/16” on all sides from the final trim size of the die-cut flash cards) to allow 

one shrink-wrapped set of flash cards to be placed flush within the carrier. Apply suitable fugitive glue on 

the backing sheet to ensure the wrapped set stays in place. Final construction of carrier is to be determined 

by the contractor, but the carrier with a shrink wrapped set of flash cards inserted MUST be flush for final 

packing assembly (see PACKING).

 

Item 5 (Cover Sheet – “Grow It, Try It, Like It”): 

- Face prints full bleeds printing full color matter via 4-color process. Coat the entire face with a clear, nonyellowing SATIN aqueous coating. Print one side only.

NOTE: All items must be printed via conventional OFFSET printing on a minimum 4-color press with one single 

pass. Digital printing, direct imaging (toner), and inkjet printing are not acceptable.

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: 

- See below for electronic media.

- Item 1 Grow It for Home Child Daycare (Wire-O Bound Book): One mock-up visual (not to size and tabs are not 

correct) + one sample of required heavy-duty vinyl sheet protector to match. 

- Item 2 Tasty Acres Poster: One color visual.

- Item 3 My Plate Poster: One color visual.

- Item 4 Flash Cards: Color visual of cards only.

- Item 5 Cover Sheet: Reduced color visual (does not show required bleeds)

____________________________

Electronic Media -

Platform: Unknown

Storage Media: 3 DVDs

Software: 

- Item 1 (Wire-O Book): Total of 9 Adobe InDesign CC (version 14.0) files furnished.

- Item 2 (Tasty Acres Poster): 1 Adobe InDesign CC (version 14.0) file furnished.

- Item 3 (My Plate Poster): 1 Adobe InDesign CC (version 14.0) file furnished.

- Item 4 (Flash Cards only): 1 Adobe InDesign CC (version 14.0) file furnished.

- Item 5 (Cover letter): 1 Adobe InDesign CC (version 14.0) file furnished.

- Contractor to furnish all bleeds as specified.

- Contractor is not to request that files be converted to a different format. If contractor wishes to convert files to a 

different format, the final output must be at the same or higher quality.

Output: High resolution output of 175 line screen.

Fonts: All fonts furnished.

Colors identified as CMYK. 
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Additional information:

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 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 your contract administrator.

The contractor shall create or edit 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 Post Script Files are not furnished - prior to making revisions, the contractor shall copy the furnished files and 

make all changes to the copy.

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

deliverable) with the furnished media. The digital deliverables must be an exact representation of the final product 

and shall be returned on the same type of storage media as was originally furnished. The Government will not 

accept, as digital deliverables, any proprietary file formats other than those supplied, unless specified by the 

Government.

STOCK: 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.

- Item 1 (Wire-O Book):

-- Covers and Tab Dividers: JCP Code* L11, No. 1 Coated Cover, Gloss-Finish, White, Basis Size 20 X 26", 

Basis Weight 100#

- Text: JCP Code* A240, Matte Coated Offset Book, White, Basis Size 25 X 38", Basis Weight 80#

- Heavy-duty vinyl page protector: 7-8 mil thick, clear, no-hole binder page with 1⁄4” drop, external dimensions 

9-1/4 x 11-3/8”, open on short side, beaded edge and round corners with 9/16” binding edge – MATCH 

FURNISHED SAMPLE!

- Item 2 (Tasty Acres Poster): JCP Code* A261, No. 1 Coated Text, Dull-Finish, White, Basis Size 25 X 38"Basis 

Weight 100#

- Item 3 (My Plate Poster): JCP Code* A261, No. 1 Coated Text, Dull-Finish, White, Basis Size 25 X 38", Basis 

Weight 100#

- Item 4

-- (Flash Card): JCP Code* L11, No. 1 Coated Cover, Gloss-Finish, White, Basis Size 20 X 26", Basis 

Weight 100#

-- (Card Carrier): Suitable thick top and bottom leaves. 

- Item 5 (Cover Letter): JCP Code* A240, White Matte Coated Offset Book, Basis Size 25 X 38", Basis Weight 80#

*NOTE: The requirement for postconsumer fiber (as specified in the Government Paper Specifications Standards 

No. 12) for this contract is waived. However, the addition of postconsumer fiber is encouraged provided that the 

requirements of this Standard are met. All other attributes remain the same.
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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 slow drying time 

significantly increases production costs.

- Item 1 (Wire-O Book): Covers, Text and Tab Dividers: 4-color process + clear, non-yellowing gloss aqueous 

coating

- Item 2 (Tasty Acres Poster): 4-color process + Black

- Item 3 (My Plate Poster): 4-color process + clear, non-yellowing satin aqueous coating

- Item 4 (Flash Cards): 4-color process + clear, non-yellowing satin aqueous coating

- Item 5 (Cover Letter): 4-color process + clear, non-yellowing satin aqueous coating

MARGINS:

- Item 1 (Wire-O Book): Covers 1-4, text and tab dividers print full and/or uncommon bleeds. 

- Item 2 (Tasty Acres Poster): Face prints full bleeds in all dimensions, back bleeds head, left and right.

- Item 3 (My Plate Poster): Face prints full bleeds in all dimensions.

- Item 4 (Flash Cards): Face and back print full bleeds. 

- Item 5 (Cover Letter): Face prints full bleeds in all dimensions. 

PROOFS:

Deliver the following proofs to the department on or before March 25, 2019. Contractor MUST return ALL 

Government furnished material with the proofs. 

Contractor is responsible for all costs incurred in the delivery and pickup of proofs. All proofs will be withheld not 

longer than 3 workday(s) from date of receipt by the Government** to date proofs are MADE AVAILABLE FOR 

PICKUP by the contractor. It is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to make the necessary pickup 

arrangements when notified that the reviewed proofs are available. If an overnight delivery carrier (i.e. UPS or Fed 

Ex) is to be used, contractor MUST include a fully completed return airbill (prepaid by the contractor) with the 

delivered proofs. 

**NOTE: The date of receipt by the Government is NOT considered the first workday.

Contractor furnished proof approval letters will not be recognized for proof approval/disapproval. Only GPO 

generated proof letters will be recognized for proof approval/disapproval. Contractor must not print prior to receipt 

of an "OK to print".

(*) CONTENT PROOFS (EACH ITEM): One complete digital color CONTENT proofs 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 (where applicable) to the finished 

size/format of the product.

(*) INKJET PROOFS (EACH ITEM): One set of INKJET proofs that are G7 profiled and use pigment-based inks. 

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 3/19/09, and future amendments) must be utilized plus GRACoL 2006 Coated #1 specifications 

(CGATS TR006) must be achieved. Output must be a minimum of 720 x 720 dpi on a GRACoL or SWOP certified 

proofing media. Proofs must contain the following color control strip to be evaluated for accuracy: IDEAlliance ISO 

12647-7 Control Strip 2009 or 2013(i1).

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

Direct to plate must be used to produce the final product with a minimum of 2400 x 2400 dpi.

IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE PROOFS SUPPLIED UNDER THIS CONTRACT WILL MATCH THE 

FINAL OUTPUT.

PRESS SHEET INSPECTION REQUIRED: 

The contractor must notify the GPO of the date and time the press sheet inspection can be performed. In order for 

proper arrangements to be made, notification must be given at least 3 workday(s) prior to the inspection. Notify 

Renee Sessum or Jeff Messersmith at Atlanta GPO (404-605-9160 Ext 32706/32708 or 

rsessum@gpo.gov/jmessersmith@gpo.gov). Note: See Contract Clause, paragraph 14(e)(1), Inspections and Tests 

of GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 01-18)). When supplies are not 

ready at the time specified by the contractor for inspection, the Contracting Officer may charge to the contractor the 

additional cost of the inspection.

Final makeready press sheets will be inspected and approved at the contractor’s plant for the purpose of establishing 

specified standards for use during the actual press run. Upon approval of the sheets, contractor is charged with 

maintaining those standards throughout the press run (within QATAP tolerances when applicable) and with 

discarding all makeready sheets that preceded approval. See GPO Publication 315.3 (Guidelines for Contractors 

Holding Press Sheet Inspections) issued January 2015. NOTE: A press sheet inspection is for the purpose of setting 

specific standards that are to be maintained throughout the entire run. It does not constitute a prior approval of the 

entire run.

Viewing Light: Press sheets will be viewed under controlled conditions with 5000 degrees Kelvin overhead 

luminaries. The viewing conditions must conform to ISO 3664-2009; a viewing booth under controlled conditions 

with 5000 degrees Kelvin overhead luminaries with neutral gray surroundings must be provided.

TRAVEL EXPENSE AND PER DIEM: Travel expenses and per diem to be incurred by the Government for press 

sheet inspection will NOT be a factor in determining award.

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.

BINDING: 

Item 1 (Wire-O Book):

- Covers and Text: Trim 4 sides.

- Tab Dividers – see DESCRIPTION.

- Collate Covers, text, tab dividers and clear vinyl page protector (per furnished sample). 

- Punch suitable along 11" left dimension and bind with a suitable sized NAVY BLUE Wire-O binding. 

NOTE: Wire-O binding element must be large enough to allow books to lie flat when opened.

Item 2 (Tasty Acres Poster): 

- See DESCRIPTION for laminating requirements.

- Trim 4 sides.

- Score and fold to 10-3/4 x 8-1/4” with color image out 

Item 3 (My Plate Poster): 

- Trim 4 sides.

- Score and fold to 10-7/8 x 16-3/4” ,

- Score and fold again to 10-7/8 x 8-3/8” with color image out

Item 4 (Flash Cards & Die-cut carrier):

- Trim flash card 4 sides with rounded corners.

- Collate per furnished file.

- Shrink wrap each set of 13.

- Contractor to furnish die-cut carrier. See DESCRIPTION. 
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PACKING:

One complete set (Items 1-5) to be collated as follows:

- One copy of Item 5 (Cover sheet) on top of one piece of chipboard (9 x 11").

- One copy of Item 1 (Wire-O Book) with a piece of chipboard (9 x 11") on the bottom to protect tabs.

- One copy of Item 2 (Tasty Acres Poster, folded as specified) with a piece of chipboard (9 x 11") on the bottom 

of the laminated poster.

- One copy of Item 3 (My Plate Poster, folded as specified) with a piece of chipboard (9 x 11") on the bottom of 

the laminated poster 

- One copy of Item 4 (Flash Cards, shrink wrapped and bound in suitable carrier as specified)

- Shrink-wrap to create one complete collated set.

Pack suitable per shipping container, with total carton weight not to exceed 45 lbs. See DISTRIBUTION for 

additional labeling requirements for SuDoc (File & Depository) copies.

BULK SHIPMENT (LAUREL, MD): Carton labels for bulk (GPO) shipments must be completed and labeled (in 

bold and all caps) as follows:

- "TEAM NUTRITION Grow It, Try It, Like It".

NOTE: All shipping cartons require a carton label. Noncompliance with the labeling and marking specifications on 

this order may be cause for the Government to reject the shipment at destination and return it to the contractor at 

his/her expense. The Government may, at its option, relabel and/or remark in accordance with the specifications and 

charge all costs to the contractor. There will be a minimum charge of $50.00 per order (per Jacket) for all labeling 

and marking corrections that are made by the Government due to the contractor's failure to label/mark all cartons per 

specifications and Contract Terms.

SCHEDULE:

Purchase Order and Government furnished material will be available for pick up from the U.S. Government 

Publishing Office, Atlanta Regional Office, 3715 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 on or before March 

19, 2019. 

Deliver all proofs on or before March 25, 2019.

Deliver a 4 complete sets on or before April 22, 2019.

Deliver the balance of complete sets on or before May 3, 2019.

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

Newsome (donald.newsome@fns.usda.gov) and GPO Atlanta Regional Office (infoatlanta@gpo.gov). The subject 

line of this message shall be "Distribution Notice for Jacket 623-961, Req 9-15642". 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 (F.O.B. DESTINATION): 

Deliver ALL proofs to: USDA, ATTN: Don Newsome (703-305-2953), 3101 Park Center Drive, Suite 828, 

Alexandria, VA 22302.

Deliver 10 copies of each Item to: USDA, ATTN: Don Newsome (703-305-2953), 3101 Park Center Drive, Suite 

828, Alexandria, VA 22302. INSIDE DELIVERY REQUIRED. 

Deliver 4 complete collated sets to: Chicago, IL (hotel address to be furnished after award).

Deliver 9,986 complete collated sets to: US Government Publishing Office, C/O RECEIVING - USDA/FNS, 

(TEAM NUTRITION Grow It, Try It, Like It), 8660 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707. NOTE: Delivery hours are 

8:00am to 3:00pm, M-F (Federal workdays).CONTRACTOR MUST NOTIFY GPO (202-512-2317 or 
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remitchell@gpo.gov) AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO DELIVERY. See "PACKING" for additional 

labeling information.

Deliver 15 "File" copies of each complete collated sets to: Library of Congress / BAC 1525-01, US Serials and 

Government Documents Section, US Anglo Division, 101 Independence Avenue SE, Stop 4276, Washington, DC 

20540-4274, Marked: Depository File Copies. NOTE: All shipments to this destination MUST be shipped via Fed 

Ex, UPS, or United States Postal Service (USPS).

Deliver 268 "Depository" copies of each complete collated sets to: US Government Publishing Office / BAC 

(FDLP) 1523-01, Federal Depository Library Program, Document Warehouse, 8660 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 

20707-4986, Marked: Item No. 0074-A-01.

Upon completion, return all furnished material AND Department Digital Deliverables (see ELECTRONIC 

MEDIA for specific requirements) under separate cover via traceable means to: USDA, ATTN: Don Newsome 

(703-305-2953), 3101 Park Center Drive, Suite 828, Alexandria, VA 22302.

QUALITY ASSURANCE RANDOM COPIES (SEE QUANTITY FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS): The 

contractor will be required to complete a "Certificate of Selection" furnished by GPO certifying that the copies were 

selected as directed. Business Reply Mail labels will be furnished for mailing the QARC copies. The copies are to be 

mailed at the same time as the first scheduled shipment. A copy of the Purchase Order must be furnished along with 

the QARC's and Certificate of Selection. A U.S. Postal Service approved Certificate of Mailing, identified by Jacket, 

must be furnished with billing as evidence of mailing.

QUALITY ASSURANCE THROUGH ATTRIBUTES: The bidder agrees that any contract resulting from 

bidder’s offer under these specifications shall be subject to the terms and conditions of GPO Pub. 310.1 “Quality 

Assurance Through Attributes – Contract Terms” in effect on the date of issuance of the invitation for bid. GPO 

Pub 310.1 is available without charge from: U.S. Government Publishing Office, Atlanta Regional Office, 3715 

Northside Parkway, NW, Suite 4-305, Atlanta, Georgia 30327.

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 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 Specified Standard Alternate Standard*

P-7 Type Quality and Uniformity Press Sheet Inspection Approved Proofs

P-10 Process Color Match Press Sheet Inspection Approved Proofs

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

OFFERS: Offers must include the cost of all materials and operations for the total quantity ordered in accordance 

with these specifications. In addition, a price must be submitted for each additional hundred or thousand copies. 

The price of the additional quantities must be based on a continuing run, exclusive of all basic or preliminary 

charges and will NOT be a factor for determination of award.
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BID SUBMISSION: Submit bid to: U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), Atlanta Regional Office, 3715 

Northside Parkway NW, Suite 4-305, Atlanta, GA 30327. Facsimile bids in response to this solicitation are 

permitted. Facsimile bids may be submitted directly to the GPO Atlanta Regional Office Fax No. (404) 605-9185 or 

(404) 605-9186. The Jacket number must be specified with the bid. Refer to Facsimile Bids in Solicitations 

Provisions of GPO Contract Terms, GPO Publication 310.2, as revised January 2018.

NOTE: The GPO 910 “BID” Form is no longer required. Bidders are to fill out, sign/initial, and return pages 10 and 

11.

PAYMENT: Submitting invoices for payment via the GPO fax gateway 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.
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CONTRACTOR NAME: _____________________________________________________________________

SHIPMENT(S): Shipments will be made from: City __________________________, State ________________

The city(ies) indicated above will be used for evaluation of transportation charges when shipment f.o.b. contractor’s 

city is specified. If no shipping point is indicated above, it will be deemed that the bidder has selected the city and 

state shown below in the address block, and the bid will be evaluated and the contract awarded on that basis. If 

shipment is not made from evaluation point, the contractor will be responsible for any additional shipping costs 

incurred.

Bid Amount: ____________________________________

Additional Rates per M:

- Item 1: ____________________________

- Item 2: ____________________________

- Item 3: ____________________________

- Item 4: ____________________________

- Item 5: ____________________________

____________________

 (Contractor’s Initials)

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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).

BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: In compliance with the above, the undersigned agree, if this bid is accepted 

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

date for receipt of bids, 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 bid acceptance period may result in expiration of the bid prior to award.

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

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

submitting a bid, 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 of “CONTRACTOR’S BID” section including initialing/signing where indicated.

Failure to sign the signature block below may result in the bid 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 Bid) (Date)

___________________________________________________________________________________________

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

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THIS SECTION FOR GPO USE ONLY

Certified by: Date: Contracting Officer: Date:

 (Initials) (Initials)

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____________________

 (Contractor’s Initials)

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