Program No 0447s Term Date Of Award To 01/31/17

TITLE: Data Briefs

BASIS OFAWARD Unit Rate Cost Unit Rate Cost Unit Rate Cost Unit Rate 

I PREPRESS:(a) PDF Soft proof...........................................................................................per file 25 5.00 $ 125.00 25.00 $ 625.00 10.00 $ 250.00 4.00 $ (b) One Piece Composite Laminated proof.....................per trim/page‐size unit 40 2.00 $ 80.00 15.00 $ 600.00 8.00 $ 320.00 5.00 $ © G7 Inkjet proofs.............................................................per trim/page‐size unit 40 2.50 $ 100.00 5.00 $ 200.00 12.00 $ 480.00 7.86 $ (d) System Timework...................................................................................per hour 1 15.00 $ 15.00 85.00 $ 85.00 75.00 $ 75.00 56.00 $ II PRINTING & BINDING:

(a) Eight‐Page Booklet: Printing in 4‐color process

including binding..................................per product

1 Makeready.......................................................................... 25 225.00 $ 5,625.00 350.00 $ 8,750.00 500.00 $ 12,500.00 260.28 $ 

2 Running per 100 copies..................................................... 1478 13.25 $ 19,583.50 18.00 $ 26,604.00 15.50 $ 22,909.00 15.82 $ 

III PACKING & DISTRIBUTION:

1 Bulk Shipments ‐

Packing and sealing shipping containers.......................

.......................................................................per container 132 1.50 $ 198.00 2.00 $ 264.00 2.00 $ 264.00 2.25 $ 

2 Mailed Shipments ‐

(a) Addressing single copies (self mailers), including

cost or wafer seals....................................per 100 copies 1053 3.30 $ 3,474.90 4.00 $ 4,212.00 6.00 $ 6,318.00 5.80 $ 

(b) Single or multiple copies in kraft envelope

(up to 200 leaves).............................per envelope............ 5674 0.75 $ 4,255.50 0.35 $ 1,985.90 0.25 $ 1,418.50 0.30 $ 

(c) Single or multiple copies over 200 leaves, up to 12

pounds, in cushioned shipping bags, or wrapped in

shipping bundles (maximum gross weight 14lbs)

...............................................................per bag or bundle 32 1.00 $ 32.00 1.00 $ 32.00 5.00 $ 160.00 2.25 $ 

(d) Quantities over 12lbs, up to 24lbs, wrapped in

shipping bundles, or packed in shipping containers

at contractor's option (maximum gross weight 27lbs).....................................................per bundle or container 32 1.05 $ 33.60 1.50 $ 48.00 7.00 $ 224.00 2.25 $ 

(e) Quantities over 24lbs, up to 36lbs, packed in shipping

containers (maximum gross weight 40lbs)

.......................................................................per container 34 1.40 $ 47.60 2.00 $ 68.00 10.00 $ 340.00 2.25 $ 

CONTRACTOR TOTALS $33,570.10 $43,473.90 $45,258.50 

DISCOUNT 5.00% $1,678.51 1.00% $434.74 0.00% $0.00 5.00% DISCOUNTED TOTALS $31,891.59 $43,039.16 $45,258.50 

AWARDED

Capitol Heights, MD

Alcom Printing Gray Graphics

Harleysville, PA 

Harrisb

Kutco P

State College, PA

K‐B Offset Printing, Inc.

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Program No 0447s Term Date Of Award To 01/31/17

TITLE: Data Briefs

BASIS OFAWARD Unit Rate Cost Unit Rate Cost U

I PREPRESS:(a) PDF Soft proof...........................................................................................per file 25 2.50 $ 62.50 12.00 $ 300.00 (b) One Piece Composite Laminated proof.....................per trim/page‐size unit 40 2.00 $ 80.00 NB $ ‐ © G7 Inkjet proofs.............................................................per trim/page‐size unit 40 2.50 $ 100.00 6.00 $ 240.00 (d) System Timework...................................................................................per hour 1 75.00 $ 75.00 45.00 $ 45.00 II PRINTING & BINDING:

(a) Eight‐Page Booklet: Printing in 4‐color process

including binding..................................per product

1 Makeready.......................................................................... 25 350.00 $ 8,750.00 320.00 $ 8,000.00 

2 Running per 100 copies..................................................... 1478 12.30 $ 18,179.40 27.00 $ 39,906.00 

III PACKING & DISTRIBUTION:

1 Bulk Shipments ‐

Packing and sealing shipping containers.......................

.......................................................................per container 132 1.50 $ 198.00 8.00 $ 1,056.00 

2 Mailed Shipments ‐

(a) Addressing single copies (self mailers), including

cost or wafer seals....................................per 100 copies 1053 6.00 $ 6,318.00 5.50 $ 5,791.50 

(b) Single or multiple copies in kraft envelope

(up to 200 leaves).............................per envelope............ 5674 0.25 $ 1,418.50 5.00 $ 28,370.00 

(c) Single or multiple copies over 200 leaves, up to 12

pounds, in cushioned shipping bags, or wrapped in

shipping bundles (maximum gross weight 14lbs)

...............................................................per bag or bundle 32 1.50 $ 48.00 8.00 $ 256.00 

(d) Quantities over 12lbs, up to 24lbs, wrapped in

shipping bundles, or packed in shipping containers

at contractor's option (maximum gross weight 27lbs)

.....................................................per bundle or container 32 2.00 $ 64.00 5.00 $ 160.00 

(e) Quantities over 24lbs, up to 36lbs, packed in shipping

containers (maximum gross weight 40lbs)

.......................................................................per container 34 2.50 $ 85.00 5.00 $ 170.00 

CONTRACTOR TOTALS $35,378.40 $84,294.50 

DISCOUNT 1.00% $353.78 0.00% $0.00 DISCOUNTED TOTALS $35,024.62 $84,294.50 

McDonald & Eudy Printers Inc.

Temple Hills, MD

Nittany Valley Offset

State College, PA

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Program 447-S Page 1 of 15 

Specifications by LP 

Reviewed by HHS 

U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE 

Washington, DC 

GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS 

For the Procurement of 

Data Briefs 

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

Department of Health and Human Services 

(Centers for Disease Control) 

Single Award 

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 OF THE CONTRACT” clause in SECTION 1 of this contract. 

BID OPENING: Bids shall be publicly opened at 11:00 a.m., prevailing Washington, DC time, on . December 

21, 2015, 

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

Government Publishing Office, Bid Section, Room C-848, STOP: PPSGB, 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: GPO Bookstore, 710 North 

Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing Washington, DC, 

time. Monday through Friday. The contractor is to follow the instructions in the Bid Submission/Opening area. If 

further instruction or assistance is required, call (202) 512-0526. 

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

ordered under this contract will be located within a 60-mile radius of zero milestone 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. 

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

For information of a technical nature call Linda Paddy at (202) 512-0310 (No collect calls) or E-mail 

lpaddy@gpo.gov. 
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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 Pub. 310.1, effective May 1979 (Rev. 8-02)). 

GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2): http://www.gpo.gov/printforms/pdf/terms/pdf. 

GPO QATAP (GPO Publication 310.1): http://www.gpo.gov/printforms/pdf/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/ACQC 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 Proofs/Average type dimension/Electronic media 

P-10. Process Color Match Proofs 

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

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

contract expires. If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this 

clause, except, the total duration of the contract may not exceed five (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(s). 

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

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

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

clause, provided that in no event will any pricing adjustment be made that would exceed the maximum 

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

during the first period specified below. Pricing will thereafter be eligible for adjustment during the second and 

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

calculated as described below and that figure will be the economic price adjustment for that entire next period. 

Pricing adjustments under this clause are not applicable to reimbursable postage or transportation costs, or to 

paper, if paper prices are subject to adjustment by separate clause elsewhere in this contract. 

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

period will extend from 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 the variable index will be calculated by averaging the monthly Indexes from the 12-

month interval ending three (3) months prior to the beginning of the period being considered for adjustment. This 

average is then compared to the average of the monthly Indexes for the 12-month interval ending September 30, 

2015, called the base index. The percentage change (plus or minus) of the variable index from the base index will 

be the economic price adjustment for the period being considered for adjustment. 

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

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

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

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

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

the Government reserves the right to conduct an on-site preaward survey at the contractor’s/subcontractor’s 

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

perform, prior to the award of a contract. 

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 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 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. 
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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. 
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SECTION 2. - SPECIFICATIONS 

SCOPE: These specifications cover the production of self-covered booklets requiring such operations as 

electronic prepress, printing in four-color process, binding, packing and distribution. 

TITLE: Data Briefs. 

FREQUENCY OF ORDERS: Approximately 25 orders per year. 

QUANTITY: Approximately 4,000 to 6,500 copies per order with an occasional order not to exceed 20,000 

copies.. 

NUMBER OF PAGES: Approximately 8 pages per order. 

TRIM SIZE: 8-1/2 x 11”. 

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: 

Electronic Media: 

 Platform: IBM or compatible using Windows XP. 

 Storage Media: CD. 

 Files will be furnished in native application and PDF formats. 

 Software: Adobe InDesign CS3; Adobe Illustrator CS3; Adobe Acrobat CS3 or higher version.

Note: All software upgrades (for specified applications) which may occur during the 

term of the contract, must be supported by the contractor. 

 Fonts: All printer and screen fonts will be furnished/embedded. 

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

and/or its originator. All furnished fonts are to be eliminated from the contractor’s 

archive immediately after completion of the contract. 

 Additional Information: Visuals of all files will be furnished. 

 Color Identification system used is CMYK. 

 GPO Form 952 (Desktop Publishing - Disk Information). 

Distribution will be furnished on a CD-ROM in ASCII comma delimited format. 

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

One reproduction proof, Form 905 (R. 6/03) with labeling and marking specifications. 

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

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

CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH: All materials and operations, other than those listed under “GOVERNMENT 

TO FURNISH”, necessary to produce the products in accordance with these specifications. 
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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 printing specialist specified on the print order. 

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. 

All halftones are to be 250-line screen or finer. 

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, 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 

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: 

When ordered, proofs are required for each product ordered on a print order. 

One (1) Adobe Acrobat (most current version) PDF soft proof showing all elements in press configuration. Proofs 

will be transferred to the agency via email. The PDF proof will be evaluated for text flow, image position and 

color breaks. Proofs will not be used for color match. Proofs must show all margins and indicate trim marks. 

Revised proofs due to Author’s Alterations (AA’s) will consist of one (1) set of PDF files containing the changes. 

Revised proofs must be submitted by e-mail. 

Or when ordered: 

One (1) set of digital one-piece composite laminated halftone proofs on the actual production stock (Kodak 

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

of entire publication. 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. 

Proofs must show dot structure. 

In lieu of digital one-piece laminated proofs, at contractor’s option: 

One set(s) of inkjet proofs that are G7 profiled and use pigment-based inks. A proofing RIP that provides option 

for high quality color matching such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles Technology, and meet or 

exceed 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 one of the following color control strips to be evaluated for accuracy: 

IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 Wedge (2009 or later). 
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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. 

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. 

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

STOCK/PAPER: The specifications of all paper furnished must be in accordance with those listed herein 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/acquisition/paperspecs_vol12.htm. 

All text paper used in each copy must be of a uniform shade. 

White No. 2 Coated Text, Dull-Finish, basis weight: 100 lbs. per 500 sheets, 25 x 38”, equal to JCP Code A262. 

Note: Exception to Paper Specifications Standards (March 2011, No. 12), under "Testing" - The acceptance 

criteria in Part 4 SHALL apply for Opacity ONLY. 

PRINTING: Print head-to-head in four-color process. Some type reverses out to white. Pages contain 

background screens and solid colors created through the four-color process builds. 

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

BINDING: Bind as indicated on the print order. 

Saddle-wire stitch in two places and trim three sides. Each product must contain complete four-page signatures 

after trimming. Single leaves connected with a lip (i.e., binding stub) to left or right side of stitches will not be 

allowed. 

Self-mailers only – Apply one or two wafer seals (in accordance with U.S. postal regulations) to each copy on the 

11” open side. 

PACKING: 

Bulk Shipments – 

Pack suitably in shipping containers not to exceed 45 pounds when fully packed. 

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 nor split during the delivery process. 

Mailed Shipments – 

Single copies, excepting those sent to foreign destinations, shall be mailed as self-mailers. 

Insert single copies for foreign destinations and multiple copies (up to 200 leaves) into kraft envelopes. 

Quantities over 200 leaves, up to 12 pounds, must be inserted into cushioned shipping bags or wrapped in 

shipping bundles (maximum gross weight 14 pounds). 
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Quantities over 12 pounds, up to 24 pounds, must be wrapped in shipping bundles or packed in small shipping 

containers (maximum gross weight 27 pounds). 

Quantities over 24 pounds, up to 36 pounds, must be packed in shipping containers (maximum gross weight 40 

pounds). 

NOTE: Copies for foreign destinations are to be prepared for mailing as specified above, but packed 

together in containers for shipping via the agency’s specified shipping account (see “DISTRIBUTION”). 

LABELING AND MARKING:

Bulk Shipments – Reproduce shipping container label from furnished repro, fill in appropriate blanks and attach 

to shipping containers. 

Mailed Shipments – Create and affix a label to the back of each copy mailed singly as self-mailers and to each 

unit of mail packaged in kraft envelopes, cushioned shipping bags, shipping bundles, and containers. At 

contractor’s option, mailing addresses may be imaged directly onto self-mailers, kraft envelopes, shipping bags, 

bundles and 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. 

 Quantity Number of 

 Ordered Sublots 

 500 - 3,200 50 

 3,201 - 10,000 80 

 10,001 - 35,000 125 

 35,001 and over 200 

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

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

shipping documents and sent to: Lockheed Martin, CDC Receiving Department, 9015 Junction Drive, Suite 2, 

Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. Telephone: (301) 519-5434. 

A copy of the PRINT ORDER/SPECIFICATION and a signed Government-furnished certificate of selection 

must be included. 

A copy of the Government-furnished certificate must accompany the invoice sent to U.S. Government Publishing 

Office, Financial Management Service, for payment. Failure to furnish the certificate may result in delay in 

processing the voucher. 

QUALITY ASSURANCE RANDOM COPIES: In addition to the Departmental Random Copies (Blue Label), 

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. 
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A U.S. Postal Service approved Certificate of Mailing, identified by Program, Jacket and Print Order numbers 

must be furnished with billing as evidence of mailing. 

DISTRIBUTION: 

 Deliver f.o.b. destination approximately 400 copies to approximately six addresses in the commercial 

zone of Washington, DC area. Inside delivery to room number specified is required. 

 Deliver f.o.b. destination approximately 15 to 20 copies (depository and file) to two addresses within the 

Washington, DC area. 

 Mail f.o.b. contractor’s city approximately 5,000 copies to domestic addresses nationwide. 

 Ship f.o.b. contractor’s city copies for foreign destinations (approximately 300 copies) via the agency’s 

specified shipping account. (Agency’s account information to be furnished immediately after award.) 

Complete addresses and quantities will be furnished with the print orders. 

All mailing shall be made at the First Class rate. 

The contractor is cautioned that the “Postage and Fees Paid” indicia may be used only for the purpose of mailing 

material produced under this contract. 

Orders which result in mailings of less than 200 pieces or less than 50 pounds will require the contractor to apply 

the appropriate postage to each mailing. Contractor will be reimbursed for postage by submitting a properly 

completed Postal Service Certificate of Mailing with the voucher for billing. 

A single shipment or several shipments totaling 120 pounds or less scheduled for shipment on the same day to a 

single destination are to be sent by reimbursable parcel post or small parcel carrier, whichever method is most 

economical to the Government unless otherwise instructed. However, shipments to APO, FPO, and post office 

addresses, regardless of total weight of shipment, must be made by reimbursable U.S. Postal Service. 

All copies mailed must conform to the appropriate regulations in the U.S. Postal Service manuals for “Domestic 

Mail” or “International Mail”, as applicable. 

Certificate of Conformance: When using Permit Imprint Mail the contractor must complete GPO Form 712 - 

Certificate of Conformance (Rev. 2-91), supplied by GPO and the appropriate mailing statement or statements, 

supplied by USPS. 

Upon completion of each order, the contractor must return all furnished materials to: Department of Health and 

Human Services (CDC), Attn: Nathanael Brown, Room 5330, 3311 Toledo Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782. 

Upon completion of each order, contractor must notify the ordering agency (on the same day the order delivers) 

via email to the address indicated on the print order. The subject line of the email shall be “Distribution Notice for 

Program 447-S, Print Order XXXXX, Jacket Number XXX-XXX.” The notice must provide all applicable 

tracking numbers, delivery methods, and title of product. Contractor must be able to provide copies of all delivery 

receipts upon agency request. 

All expenses incidental to 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: Department of Health and Human 

Services (CDC), Attn: Nathanael Brown, Room 5330, 3311 Toledo Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782. 

Furnished electronic media and visuals must be returned with proofs. 
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No definite schedule for pickup of material can be predetermined. 

The following schedules begin the workday after receipt of print order and electronic files including via email. 

The workday after receipt of the print order and electronic files will be the first workday of the schedule. 

Contractor must complete production and distribution with five (5) workdays. 

No specific date is set for submission of proofs. Proofs must be submitted as soon as possible to allow for revised 

proofs, if contractor’s error are judged serious enough to require them. 

Proofs will be withheld no more than one (1) workday from their receipt at the Department until they are made 

available for pickup. (e.g., If proofs are delivered on a Monday, the Government will have proofs ready for pickup 

by close of business on Tuesday.) 

All proof and transit time is included in the 5-workday schedule. 

The ship/deliver date indicated on the print order is the date products ordered for delivery f.o.b. destination must 

be delivered to the destination(s) specified, and products ordered for shipping/mailing f.o.b. contractor’s city must 

be delivered to the post office or small package carrier. 

Unscheduled material such as shipping documents, receipts or instructions, delivery lists, labels, etc., 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 e-mail at compliance@gpo.gov , via telephone (202) 512-0520 or via 

facsimile at (202) 512-1364. Personnel receiving the e-mail, call, or facsimile will be unable to respond to 

questions of a technical nature or 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 (1) 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 over a like period of time. 

The following item designations correspond to those listed in the “SCHEDULE OF PRICES.” 

I. (a) 25 

 (b) 40 

 (c) 40 

 (d) 1 

 

 (1) (2) 

II. (a) 25 1478 

 

III.1. 132 

 2. (a) 1053 

 (b) 5674 

 (c) 32 

 (d) 32 

 (e) 34 
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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 non-responsive. 

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 non-responsive. 

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

Invoices submitted to GPO by contractor must have line-item pricing identified using the same outline numbering 

format used from the “Schedule of Prices” in the contract specifications. Each line-item must be labeled with the 

outline number of the corresponding task/item specified in the “Schedule of Prices” (for example: II(a).1). 

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

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

Fractional parts of 1,000 will be prorated at the per-1,000 rate. 

Unless otherwise specified, no more than three blank pages shall be permitted at the end of the text for saddlestitched products. 

I. PREPRESS: One basic charge will be allowed for each color on each printed page or side (face or back) of 

the product. 

 (a) PDF Soft proof .............................................................................................. per file ............ $___________ 

 (b) One Piece Composite Laminated proof ............................... per trim/ page-size unit ............ $___________ 

 (c) G7 Inkjet proofs ................................................................... per trim/page-size unit ............ $___________ 

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

_______________ 

(Initials) 
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II. PRINTING AND BINDING: The prices offered shall include the cost of all required materials (including 

paper) and operations necessary for the printing and binding of the product listed in accordance with these 

specifications. 

Makeready Running Per 

and/or Setup 100 Copies 

(1) (2) 

(a) Eight-Page Booklet: Printing in four-color process, 

 including binding ......................................................... per product ...... $___________ $___________ 

III. PACKING AND DISTRIBUTION: Prices offered must be all-inclusive, as applicable, and must include 

the cost of packing; kraft envelopes, shipping bags, bundles, and containers; wafer seals; all necessary 

wrapping and packing materials; labeling or marking; and complete distribution, in accordance with these 

specifications.

 1. Bulk Shipments – 

 Packing and sealing shipping containers ................................................... per container ...... $___________ 

 2. Mailed Shipments – 

 (a) Addressing single copies (self-mailers), including cost 

 of wafer seals .................................................................................... per 100 copies ...... $___________ 

 (b) Single or multiple copies in kraft envelope (up to 200 leaves) ............ per envelope ...... $___________ 

 (c) Single or multiple copies over 200 leaves, up to 

 12 pounds, in cushioned shipping bags, or wrapped in 

 shipping bundles (maximum gross weight 14 pounds) ................ per bag or bundle ...... $___________ 

 (d) Quantities over 12 pounds, up to 24 pounds, 

 wrapped in shipping bundles, or packed in 

 shipping containers, at contractor’s option 

 (maximum gross weight 27 pounds) ................................... per bundle or container ...... $___________ 

 (e) Quantities over 24 pounds, up to 36 pounds, 

 packed in shipping containers (maximum 

 gross weight 40 pounds) ..................................................................... per container ...... $___________ 

_______________ 

(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 ............................ ____________ 

LOCATION OF POST OFFICE: All mailing will be made from the __________________________________ 

Post Office located at Street Address _____________________________________________________________, 

City_____________________________, State___________________________, Zip Code __________________ 

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)