Program 846-S Page 1 of 12 

Specifications by: DLL 

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

Washington, DC 

GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS 

For the Procurement of 

Service Star

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

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 

U.S. Secret Service (USSS) 

Single Award 

TERM OF CONTRACT: The term of this contract is for the period beginning Date of Award and ending 

March 31, 2016, plus up to four (4) optional 12-month extension periods that may be added in accordance with the 

“OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT” clause in Section 1 of this contract. 

BID OPENING: Bids shall be publicly opened at 11 a.m., prevailing Washington, DC time, on April 10, 2015. 

BID SUBMISSION: Submit bid in pre-addressed envelope furnished with solicitation or send to: U.S. Government 

Printing Office, Bid Section, Room C-831, Stop: PPSB, 732 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20401. 

Facsimile bids in response to this solicitation are permitted. Facsimile bids may be submitted directly to the GPO 

Bid Section, Fax No. (202) 512-1782. 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. Hand delivered bids are to be taken to The GPO Bookstore at 710 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 

between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm on business days and follow the instructions in the Bid 

Submission/Opening area. If further instruction or assistance is needed, call 202-512-0526. 

PRODUCTION AREA: It is assumed that all production facilities used in the manufacture of the product ordered 

under this contract will be located within a 60 mile radius of the zero milestone in Washington, DC. 

Any bidder intending to use production facilities outside this area should furnish information, with the bid, which 

will on its face demonstrate ability to meet the schedule requirements. The determination by the Government of the 

acceptability of this information in no way relieves the successful bidder of the responsibility for compliance with 

these schedule requirements. 

PLEASE NOTE: These specifications have been revised. Bidders are cautioned to familiarize themselves with all 

provisions of these specifications before bidding. 

Abstracts of contract prices are available at http://www.gpo.gov/gpo/abstracts/abstract.action?region=Central

For information of a technical nature call David Love (202) 512-0310 (No collect calls). 
Program No C843-S 

TITLE: SSA-Initiated (SI) Social Security Statements

Term: MARCH 31, 2014 TO AUGUST 31, 2015 

ONE LOT

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTIONS BOA UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST

I. COMPOSITION:

Envelopes........................per envelope.................................... 1 $75.00 $75.00 $200.00 $200.00 $25.00 $25.00 NC NC NC

II. PROCESSING/FORMATTING FILES:

Processing/formatting files....................per workload..................... 1 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $250.00 $250.00 NC NC NC

III. REPRODUCTION TEST:

(A) Wire Transmission Test............................per test................................ 1 $500.00 $500.00 NC NC NC NC NC

(B) Preproduction Validation Test................per test................................ 1 $500.00 $500.00 NC NC NC $2,500.00 $2,500.00 NC

IV. PRINTING/IMAGING,BINDING, AND CONSTRUCTION:

(A) Pre-Makeready/setup charge.............................................................. 250 $100.00 $25,000.00 $300.00 $75,000.00 $250.00 $62,500.00 $350.00 $87,500.00 NC NC

(B) Notice: Printing/imaging in black, including binding...........per 1,000 pages............... 112,500 $7.00 $787,500.00 $12.00 $1,350,000.00 $19.45 $2,188,125.00 $4.73 $532,125.00 $6.00 $675,000.00 $4.92 $553,500.00

( C ) Envelopes: Printing in black, including construction...........per 1,000 envelopes........ 22,500 $3.58 $80,550.00 $5.03 $113,175.00 $6.00 $135,000.00 $7.75 $174,375.00 NC $5.36 $120,600.00

V. PAPER:

Computation of the net number of leaves will be based on the following:

Notices- Each page-size leaf.....

Envelopes- Each envelope.......

(A) White Offset Book (50-lb.); or a contractor's option, White Writing (20-lb.)........... 56,250 $6.40 $360,000.00 $7.95 $447,187.50 $6.71 $377,437.50 $7.42 $417,375.00 $7.00 $393,750.00 $6.80 $382,500.00

...............per 1,000 leaves..................

(B) White Writing (20-lb.); or, at contractor's option, White Offset Book (60lb.)......... 22,500 $10.73 $241,425.00 $10.10 $227,250.00 $10.65 $239,625.00 $7.75 $174,375.00 $14.50 $326,250.00 $8.04 $180,900.00

................per 1,000 leaves....................

VI. INSERTING; PACKING, AND MAILING:

Mailers.................................per 1,000 mailers................................................. 22,500 $13.00 $292,500.00 $14.00 $315,000.00 $17.11 $384,975.00 $9.50 $213,750.00 $9.50 $213,750.00 $9.86 $221,850.00

CONTRACTOR TOTALS $1,790,550.00 $2,528,312.50 $3,387,937.50 $1,599,500.00 $1,611,250.00 $1,459,350.00

DISCOUNT $0.00 1.00% $25,283.13 0.00% $0.00 0.25% $3,998.75 1.00% $16,112.50 0.00% $0.00

DISCOUNTED TOTALS $1,790,550.00 $2,503,029.37 $3,387,937.50 $1,595,501.25 $1,595,137.50 $1,459,350.00

ABR SERVICES

WALDORF, MD

BMS DIRECT, INC.

LYNCHBURG, VA

CENVEO ST. LOUIS

EUREKA, MO

NPC, INC..

CLAYSBURG, PA

PINNACLE DATA SYSTEM

SUWANEE, GA

SOURECLINK

MIAMISBURG, OH
Program No C843-S 

TITLE: SSA-Initiated (SI) Social Security Statements

Term: MARCH 31, 2014 TO AUGUST 31, 2015 

TWO LOT

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTIONS BOA UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST UNIT RATE COST

I. COMPOSITION:

Envelopes........................per envelope.................................... 1 $75.00 $75.00 $200.00 $200.00 $25.00 $25.00 NC NC NC

II. PROCESSING/FORMATTING FILES:

Processing/formatting files....................per workload..................... 1 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $250.00 $250.00 NC NC NC

III. REPRODUCTION TEST:

(A) Wire Transmission Test............................per test................................ 1 $500.00 $500.00 NC NC NC NC NC

(B) Preproduction Validation Test................per test................................ 1 $500.00 $500.00 NC NC NC NC NC

IV. PRINTING/IMAGING,BINDING, AND CONSTRUCTION:

(A) Pre-Makeready/setup charge.............................................................. 250 $100.00 $25,000.00 $300.00 $75,000.00 $350.00 $87,500.00 $400.00 $100,000.00 NC NC

(B) Notice: Printing/imaging in black, including binding...........per 1,000 pages............... 225,000 $7.00 $1,575,000.00 $12.00 $2,700,000.00 $19.45 $4,376,250.00 $5.05 $1,136,250.00 $5.50 $1,237,500.00 $4.92 $1,107,000.00

( C ) Envelopes: Printing in black, including construction...........per 1,000 envelopes........ 45,000 $3.58 $161,100.00 $5.03 $226,350.00 $6.00 $270,000.00 $9.00 $405,000.00 NC $5.34 $240,300.00

V. PAPER:

Computation of the net number of leaves will be based on the following:

Notices- Each page-size leaf.....

Envelopes- Each envelope.......

(A) White Offset Book (50-lb.); or a contractor's option, White Writing (20-lb.).......... 112,500 $6.40 $720,000.00 $7.95 $894,375.00 $6.71 $754,875.00 $8.63 $970,875.00 $6.70 $753,750.00 $6.80 $765,000.00

...............per 1,000 leaves..................

(B) White Writing (20-lb.); or, at contractor's option, White Offset Book (60lb.)......... 45,000 $10.73 $482,850.00 $10.10 $454,500.00 $10.65 $479,250.00 $9.00 $405,000.00 $14.00 $630,000.00 $8.01 $360,450.00

................per 1,000 leaves....................

VI. INSERTING; PACKING, AND MAILING:

Mailers.................................per 1,000 mailers................................................. 45,000 $13.00 $585,000.00 $14.00 $630,000.00 $17.11 $769,950.00 $11.00 $495,000.00 $9.00 $405,000.00 $9.91 $445,950.00

CONTRACTOR TOTALS $3,552,525.00 $4,980,925.00 $6,738,100.00 $3,512,125.00 $3,026,250.00 $2,918,700.00

DISCOUNT $0.00 1.00% $49,809.25 0.00% $0.00 0.25% $8,780.31 1.00% $30,262.50 0.00% $0.00

DISCOUNTED TOTALS $3,552,525.00 $4,931,115.75 $6,738,100.00 $3,503,344.69 $2,995,987.50 $2,918,700.00

 AWARDED

ABR SERVICES

WALDORF, MD

BMS DIRECT, INC.

LYNCHBURG, VA

CENVEO ST. LOUIS

EUREKA, MO

NPC, INC..

CLAYSBURG, PA

PINNACLE DATA SYSTEM

SUWANEE, GA

SOURECLINK

MIAMISBURG, OH
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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 1, 1987 (Rev. 6-01)) and GPO Contract Terms, Quality Assurance through Attributes Program 

for Printing and Binding (GPO Publication 310.1, effective May 1979 (Rev. August 2002)). 

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

GPO QATAP (GPO Publication 310.1) – http://www.gpo.gov/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. This June 2008 clause also cancels 

and supersedes any other disputes language currently included in existing contractual actions. 

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

specifications: 

Product Quality Levels: 

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

 (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 O.K. Proofs/Electronic media 

 P-10. Process Color Match O.K. Proofs/Electronic media 

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 60 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 three 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 periodic pricing revision. 

EXTENSION OF CONTRACT TERM: At the request of the Government, the term of any contract resulting 

from this solicitation may be extended for such period of time as may be mutually agreeable to the GPO and the 

contractor. 

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. 
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For the purpose of this clause, performance under this contract will be divided into successive periods. The first 

period will extend from the Date of Award to March 31, 2016 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 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 December 31, 2014 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. 

PREAWARD SURVEY: In order to determine the responsibility of the prime contractor or any subcontractor, the 

Government reserves the right to conduct a preaward survey 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 through March 31, 2016, 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 requirement 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 l. 

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. 
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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. 

PAYMENTS ON PRINT ORDERS: invoice/voucher packages must be submitted by Fax or mail to the U.S. 

GPO for the processing of payment. Billing and payment instructions can be accessed on our website by the 

following hyperlinks: 

http://www.gpo.gov/vendors/billing.htm and http://www.gpo.gov/vendors/payment.htm

If faxed, send the completed invoice/voucher packages to GPO utilizing the payment processing cover sheet. Access 

the following hyperlink for preparation instructions: 

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

NOTE: Facsimile transmission should only be used when no samples are required with your invoice/voucher 

packages, otherwise payment will be held up while it is returned to you for the required sample(s). 

If mailed, all invoice/voucher packages and envelopes MUST be mailed to: COMPTROLLER-FMCE, Office of 

Financial Management, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20401 

NOTE: Do not mail your invoice/voucher packages to any other GPO Procurement Office as this will 

delay payment. 
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SECTION 2. - SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE: These specifications cover the production of text and separate cover saddle-stitched publications requiring 

such operations as electronic prepress, printing in 4-color process, aqueous coating, binding, packing, and 

distribution. 

TITLE: Service Star. 

FREQUENCY OF ORDERS: Approximately one (1) to three (3) orders per year. 

QUANTITY: Approximately 6,000 to 10,000 copies per order. 

NUMBER OF PAGES: Approximately 36 to 48 pages plus cover per order. 

TRIM SIZE: 8-1/2 x 11". 

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH:

Electronic Media will be furnished as follows: 

 Platform: Macintosh OSX 

 Storage media: CD-R/RW; DVD-R/RW. 

 Software: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator. Any provided scans will be saved as 

TIFF, EPS, or PostScript files. Please note that on some orders files will be supplied as 

PostScript. 

Files using Adobe software will be created in current versions or near current versions of 

the above mentioned programs. 

 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. The 

contractor must provide the upgrades within one (1) month of notification by the 

Government. 

Fonts: All screen and printer fonts will be furnished. 

The contractor is cautioned that furnished fonts are the property of the Government and/or 

its contractors and may be used only for the purpose of producing material under this 

contract. Any use other than the contract is in violation of copyright laws. All fonts are to be 

eliminated from the contractor’s archive immediately after completion of the contract. 

Additional Information supplied 

Files will be furnished in native application format 

A visual of the furnished electronic files will be provided. No visual will be furnished for illustrations. The visual 

will show color breaks, but will not indicate bleeds. The contractor will be required to create traps. 

GPO Form 952 - Desktop Publishing - Disk Information 

GPO Form 905 - Reproduction proof, (R.6/03) with labeling and marking specifications 

A supply of blue labels and selection certificates for shipping Departmental Random copies. 

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. 
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CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH: 

All materials and operations, other than those listed under "Government to Furnish," necessary to produce the 

product in accordance with these specifications. 

ELECTRONIC PREPRESS: 

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 designer whose name is 

listed on GPO Form 952 - Desktop Publishing - Disk Information. 

The contractor shall create or alter any necessary trapping, set proper screen angles and screen frequency, and define 

file output selection for the imaging device being utilized. Furnished files must be imaged as necessary to meet the 

assigned quality level. 

When required by the Government, the contractor shall make minor revisions to the electronic files. It is anticipated 

that the Government will make all major revisions. 

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

DIGITAL DELIVERABLES: 

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 will not accept, as digital deliverables, PostScript files, Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format 

(PDF) files, or any proprietary file formats other than those supplied, unless specified by the Government. 

PROOFS: 

Two (2) sets of digital color content proofs for ALL PAGES. 

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

*** PLUS *** 

One (1) set of digital one-piece composite laminated color proofs for ALL PAGES. 

Proofs must be created on the actual production stock (Kodak Approval, Polaroid PolaProof, CreoSpectrum, or Fuji 

Final Proof) with a minimum resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi for ?. 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. 

These areas must be repeated consecutively across the sheet. Proofs must show dot structure. 

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. 

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

NOTE: Pantone colors may be substituted with a similar color (with the exception of process yellow) but may not 

be built out of the four process colors. 

OR AT CONTRACTOR’S OPTION: 
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One (1) set of inkjet proofs for ALL PAGES.

Proofs must be 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. 

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 (2009 or later). 

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. 

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

NOTE: The Government may require one (1) or more sets of revised proofs before rendering an “O.K. 

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. 

CONTRACTOR MUST NOT PRINT PRIOR TO THE RECEIPT OF AN “O.K. TO PRINT.” 

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. 

Government Paper Specification Standards No. 12 – http://www.gpo.gov/pdfs/customers/sfas/vol12/vol_12.pdf. 

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

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

which, in their opinion, materially differs from that of the color sample(s) specified. 

All cover paper must have the grain parallel to the spine. 

 Text: White No. 1 Coated Text, Gloss-finish, basis weight: 100 lbs. per 500 sheets, 25 x 38", equal to 

JCP Code A181. 

 Cover: White No. 1 Coated Cover, Gloss-finish, basis weight: 80 lbs. per 500 sheets, 20 x 26", equal to 

JCP Code L11. 

PRINTING: 

 Text: Print head-to-head in 4-color process throughout. 

 Covers: Print head-to-head in 4-color process. After printing, coat the entire surface of Covers 1 and 4 with 

Gloss Aqueous. 

Some orders will contain text and/or cover pages printing full reverse or 100% solid ink coverage with type and 

illustration dropouts. 

Facing pages and crossovers print to and must align across the bind. 

MARGINS: 

Margins will be as indicated on the print order or electronic media. Bleed pages scattered throughout. 
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BINDING: Saddle-wire stitch in two places and trim three sides. Each product must contain complete 4-page 

signature after trimming. Single leaves connected with a lip (i.e., binding stub) to left or right side of stitches will 

not be allowed. Covers for all saddle-stitched publications must be scored prior to folding to facilitate folding and 

prevent cracking.

PACKING: Pack in shipping containers. 

Shipping containers shall have a minimum bursting strength of 275 pounds per square inch or a minimum edge 

crush test (ECT) of 44 pounds per inch width. 

NOTE: All shipments which fill less than a shipping container must be packaged with materials of sufficient 

strength and durability and in such a manner which will guarantee that the product will not be damaged and the 

package will not open or split during shipment. 

LABELING AND MARKING: 

Reproduce shipping container label from furnished repro, fill in appropriate blanks, and attach to shipping 

containers. 

DEPARTMENTAL RANDOM COPIES (BLUE LABEL): 

All orders must be divided into equal sublots in accordance with the chart below. A random copy must be selected 

from each sublot. Do not choose copies from the same general area in each sublot. The contractor will be required 

to execute a statement furnished by GPO certifying that copies were selected as directed. The random copies 

constitute a part of the total quantity ordered, and no additional charge will be allowed. 

Books 

Quantity Number of 

Ordered Sublots 

 500 - 3,200 50 

 3,201 - 10,000 80 

10,001 - 35,000 125 

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

label, affixed to each affected container. The container and its contents shall be recorded separately on all shipping 

documents and sent to the address listed under "SCHEDULE". 

A copy of the PRINT ORDER/SPECIFICATION and a signed Government-furnished Certificate of Selection must 

be included. 

DISTRIBUTION: 

Deliver f.o.b. destination to: U.S. Secret Service, Communications Center (GPA), 245 Murray Drive, SW, Bldg T-5, 

Washington, DC 20223. Attn: Rhonda St. Armand (202- 406-5708). Inside delivery to room number specified is 

required 

All freight requires screening prior to delivery to any USSS facilities, and therefore will require TWO stops. 

All freight deliveries must be preceded with an e-mail to mailroom@usss.dhs.gov to ensure appropriate 

screening personnel and procedures are in place at the below screening area. 

Failure to notify USSS mailroom of the delivery may result in delays and additional fees. Please provide the 

following information for all freight deliveries to the mailroom router: 
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 Name of the Shipping Company and contact telephone number: 

 Delivery driver’s SSN, last 4: 

 Delivery driver’s date of birth: 

 Description of items shipped: 

 Receivers point of contact with telephone number: 

 Expected Delivery Date and Time: 

Inbound freight delivery trucks must be directed to: 

Vehicle Inspection Facility 

12th and C Streets, SW 

Washington, DC 20250 

Questions related to freight deliveries should be directed to James Temple (202-841-3468). 

Upon completion of each order, all furnished material, including electronic media made by the contractor, must be -

returned to the address listed under schedule. 

All expenses incidental to returning materials, submitting 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). 

Furnished material and proofs must be picked up from and delivered to: U.S. Secret Service, Office of Government 

and Public Affairs, 950 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20223. 

No definite schedule for pickup of material can be predetermined. 

The following 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. 

Contractor to submit all proofs as required within four (4) workdays. NOTE: Furnished electronic media, 

furnished visuals and original art must be returned with proofs. 

Proofs will be withheld two (2) workdays from receipt by the Government until proofs are made available for 

pickup. Note: The first workday after receipt of proofs at the Department is day one (1) of the hold time. 

Complete production and distribution must be made within five (5) workdays after receipt of an “OK to print” 

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

specified. 

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

furnished with the 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. 

For compliance reporting purposes, contractors are to report information regarding each order with date of shipment 

or delivery, as applicable, in accordance with the contract requirements by contacting the Shared Support Services 

Compliance Section via email at compliance@gpo.gov, via telephone at (202) 512-0520, or via facsimile at (202) 

512-1364. Personnel receiving the email, call, or facsimile will be unable to respond to questions of a technical 

nature or to transfer any inquiries. 
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SECTION 3. - DETERMINATION OF AWARD

The Government will determine the lowest bid 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 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 a like period of time. 

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

I. (a). 576 

 (b) 144 

 (c). 144 

 (d). 5 

 (1) (2) 

II. (a) 144 1,152 

(b) 3 24 

 
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SECTION 4.- SCHEDULE OF PRICES 

Bids 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. 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. Fractional parts of 

1,000 will be prorated at the per 1,000 rate. 

A charge will be allowed for each text page, whether printed or blank. Unless otherwise specified, no more than 

three blank pages shall be permitted at the end of the text. 

I. PREPRESS: Prices offered must be all inclusive. One basic charge will be allowed for each color on each 

printed trim size page or side (face or back) of the product. 

 (a) Trim/Page-size unit produced from electronic file ........... per page/per color ...................... $ ___________ 

Electronic prepress operations which cannot be properly classified under any other item shall be charged as 

"System Timework". Any charge made under "System Timework" must be supported by a statement outlining 

in detail the operation for which payment is claimed. In case of dispute, the Contracting Officer reserves the 

right to be the final judge as to the operations and/or number of hours chargeable under item (d). 

(b) Digital Color Content Proof .............................................. per page ..................................... $ ___________ 

(c) One Piece Laminated Proof .............................................. per page ..................................... $ ___________ 

(d) System Timework ............................................................. per hour...................................... $ ___________ 

II. PRINTING, BINDING, AND DISTRIBUTION: The prices offered must be all-inclusive for printing, 

binding, packing and distribution (as required), in accordance with these specifications, and shall include the 

costs of all required materials (including paper) and operations necessary for the complete production of the 

product listed in accordance with these specifications..

Makeready Running Per 

and/or Setup 1,000 Copies 

(1) (2) 

(a) Text and Cover pages 

 printing in 4-color process ..................... per page ............................................ $ __________ $ __________ 

(b) Aqueous coating covers 1 & 4 ................ per complete cover ........................... $ __________ $ __________ 

 ____________ 

(Initials)
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My production facilities are located within the assumed area of production ________yes _______no 

NOTICE: Bidders OUTSIDE the assumed production area specified on page one of these specifications should 

complete the following information. 

1. Proposed carrier(s) for pickup of Government Furnished Material ___________________________________ 

a. Number of hours from acceptance of print order to pickup of 

 Government Furnished Material ............................................................................................. ____________ 

b. Number of hours from pickup of Government Furnished Material 

 to delivery at contractor’s plant .............................................................................................. ____________ 

2. Proposed carrier(s) for delivery of completed product . _____________________________________________ 

a. Number of hours from notification to carrier to pickup of completed product ...................... ____________ 

b. Number of hours from pickup of completed product to delivery at destination ..................... ____________ 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BID SUBMISSION: Fill out "Section 4 - Schedule of Prices", initialing or signing each 

page in the space(s) provided. Submit two copies (original and one exact duplicate) of the "Schedule of Prices" 

with two copies of the GPO Form 910, "Bid" form. Do not enter bid prices on GPO Form 910; prices entered in the 

"Schedule of Prices" will prevail. 

Bidder_____________________________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________________________________ 

 (City - State) 

By_________________________________________________________________________________________ 

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

___________________________________________________________________________________________ 

 (Person to be contacted) (Telephone Number)