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GPO Form 910

(R8-01) P57021-4 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Part 1 Printing Procurement Department
ORIGINAL I

All bids are subject to GPO Publication 310.2, Contract Terms (Rev. 6-01) which is incorporated by reference, and the
representations and certifications on the reverse of part one of this GPO Form 910.

Shipment(s) will be made from: City , State

(The city(ies) indicated above will be used for evaluation of transportation charges when shipment f.0.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, contractor will be responsible for any additional shipping costs incurred.)

PROGRAM NO. {BIDDER TO ATTACH SCHEDULE OF PRICES TO THIS BID FORM)
or
JACKET NO.
BID
Additional Rate
Discounts are offered for prompt payment as follows:. percent, calendar days.

See Provision 12 “Discounts” in GPO Contract Terms (Pub. 310.2).

Bidder hereby acknowledges amendment(s) numbered)

in compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, 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 point(s), in exact accordance with specifications.

[_ Notice: Failure to provide a 60 day bid acceptance period may result in expiration of your bid prior to award. |

COMPANY SUBMITTING BID PERSON AUTHORIZED TO BID
Company. Name

Address Title

City State. Zip Signature

GPO Contractor Code (if known). Date

Telephone Number —______________________ Facsimile Number

Contracting Officer Review- Date. Certifier cam Date

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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.

PAYMENT: Submit all vouchers to: Comptroller, Stop FMCE, Financial Management Service, U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20401. Or via FAX: (202)512-0992 or 0993.

TO EXPEDITE PAYMENT FROM GPO, USE THE BAR CODE COVER SHEET. REFER TO THE
FOLLOWING WEB PAGES FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

Bar Code Cover Sheet: (http://winapps.access.gpo.gov/fms/vouchers/barcode/instructions.html)
Getting Paid Quickly: (http://www.gpo.gov/vendors/payment.htm#billing)

GPO Billing Instructions: (http://;www.gpo.gov/vendors/billing.htm)



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SECTION 3. - DETERMINATION OF AWARD

The Government will determine the lowest bid by applying the prices quoted 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.
The following item designations correspond to those listed in the "Schedule of Prices".

a) @)
I. (a) 12 94
M. (a) 12

Ml. (a) 91


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For list of approved systems go to: www.swop.org/certmfg.html
At contractor’s option, full color film based proofing will be acceptable.

If digital proof is to be provided, contractor must notify the customer that proof is available for review and provide
URL address or FTP site that customer can access to review proof and make comments.

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.

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. 11" dated February 1999.

All paper used in each copy must be of a uniform shade.
Newsprint (40% postconsumer fiber), (basis weight: 28 Ibs. per 500 sheets, 24 x 36"), equal to JCP Code A10.

PRINTING: Print text head-to-head. For each issue, the entire order prints approximately 6 to 12 pages in 4-color
process, with an average of 8 pages printing in 4-color process, and the remaining pages in black ink only. No blanks.

MARGINS: Per copy. No bleeds.
BINDING: Approximately average 7,532 copies fold, collate, and trim three sides to 10.75 x 6.25”.

Approximately 7,532 copies fold to 10.75 x 6.25” for addressing, and mailing.
The remaining approximately 283 copies are to be bulk shipped flat to one location.

NOTE: Actual quantity to be mailed/bulk shipped will be determined by the address count of the supplied Excel
address file.

LABELING: Contractor must create recipient address labels from furnished excel distribution lists and affix mailing
labels or directly imprint addresses on last page (back cover) in top blank area to be mailed as self-mailers.
Addresses are not in zip code order, contractor must zip sort.

SEALING NEWSLETTERS (WAFER SEALS) AND MAILING: Wafer seal according to postal regulation with
the HARTFORD USPS POST OFFICE, 141 WESTON STREET, HARTFORD, CT, 06101-9000. In accordance
with USPS postal regulations (stapling is not acceptable) and affix/print address label for mailing. Address mailing
labels to be placed or printed on the last (outside) page, at the top and to the left of the “postage paid” stamp. Mailing
labels or printed addresses must not cover or obscure any text or graphic element.

PACKING: Contractor to wrap bulk delivery copies in units of no more than 25 per bundle, and pack in shipping
cartons suitable for safe delivery at destination. All wrapping and packing materials are to be furnished by the
contractor.

DEPARTMENTAL RANDOM COPIES (BLUE LABEL): When departmental random copies are ordered, the
total number of forms in the order shall be divided into 80 equal sublots. A random sample newsletter shall be
selected from each sublot. A newsletter represents one (1) sample item, Each sample shall be chosen from a different
general area of each sublot.

These randomly selected samples shall be packed together and shall be identified by special Govermment-furnished
blue labels (GPO Form 2678) one of which shall be affixed to the outside of each container of samples. These
samples shall be recorded separately on all shipping documents and sent in accordance with the distribution list. If the
shipping list does not specify a destination, the departmental random copies shall be sent to the destination receiving
the largest quantity. The departmental random copies constitute a part of the total quantity ordered and no additional
charge will be allowed.

In addition, a copy of the "Specifications" or "Print Order" (GPO Form 2511) along with the signed "Selection
Certificate" (GPO Form 917), which will be furnished, shall be included with the samples.


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SECTION 2. - SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE: These specifications cover the production of a newsletter requiring such operations as image processing
from furnished electronic media, furnishing electronic proofs, printing in 4-color process and black and white,
binding, folding, inkjet address labels, sealing with wafer seals, packing, mailing and bulk delivery.

TITLE: “Connecticut Guardian” Newsletter.

FREQUENCY OF ORDERS: Monthly, 12 issues per year are anticipated, however, one or two additional issues
may be ordered.

QUANTITY: Approximately 7,200 to 8,000 copies per order with an average of 7,500 copies per order.

NUMBER OF PAGES: The publication will contain 32 pages.
Note: Pages $1 -S4 are inserted in center of paper

TRIM SIZE: FLAT: Approx. 22 x 12” Construction Flat: Approx. 11 x 12

Fold all mailing to copies to approx. 10.75 x 6.25 (top approx. 5-1/2 x bottom approx. 6-1/2 with 1/2” lip)
Note: Not a perfect fold (un-even fold), contains a lip.

The balance ship flat: approx. 11 x 12

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: Electronic media produced in Adobe Acrobat press ready PDF format, and
mailing address files in MS Excel, sorted in ZIP Code order, will be furnished via transfer to vendor’s FTP site.

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

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 Boston
Regional Printing Procurement Office.

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.

The contractor shal] have available all the screen and printer fonts required to successfully output each page.

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.

Upon completion of each order, the contractor must furnish final production native application files (digital
deliverables). The digital deliverables must be an exact representation of the final printed product and shall be
returned on a suitable type of storage media.

CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH: An FTP address to allow upload of digital file(s) to produce newsletter. As well
as all materials and operations, other than those listed under "Government to Furnish," necessary to produce the
product(s) in accordance with these specifications.

PROOFS: Proofs may be required for each order.
The contractor will be required to submit one set of digital color content proofs created using the same Raster Image
Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the product. Proofs shall be collated in page sequence with all elements

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

SWOP certified inkjet proofing systems will be acceptable. Proofs must be created using the same Raster Image
Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the product.


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NOTE: Prior to award, the contractor will be required to submit a written explanation as to how the contractor will
safeguard the data provided by the agency. Explanation must be submitted via email to arich@gpo.gov or fax to
(617)565-1385

SECURITY WARNING: It is the contractor's responsibility to properly safeguard Personally Identifiable
Information (PII) from loss, theft, or inadvertent disclosure and to immediately notify the Government of any loss of
personally identifiable information. Personally identifiable information includes but is not limited to a person's name,
date of birth, Social Security Number, address, or financial data.

For the purposes of this procurement, PII includes: Information about an individual that identifies, links, relates or is
unique to, or describes him or her (e.g., a social security number; age; marital status; race; salary; home telephone
number; other demographic, biometric, personnel, medical, and financial information). Also, information that can be
used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as his or her name; social security number; address, date and
place of birth; mother’s maiden name; and biometric records, including any other personal information that is linked
or linkable to a specified individual.

Balance of copies destination (2) to:
Deliver remaining approximately 283 copies that must be wrapped and shipped flat in bundles of 25 count in suitable
shipping containers f.0.b. destination:

Deliver to:

NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY
360 BROAD STREET
HARTFORD CT 06105-3706
Attn: Debra Newton

Bulk Mailing Permit will be vendor’s responsibility (Hartford CT).
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.

The contractor must return all Government furnished material. The contractor must be able to produce a separate
receipt for these materials at any time during the contract.

1. At noon, 5 workdays prior to delivery date, electronic media will be available for uploading to the contractor’s
FTP site (print order will be faxed or emailed).
The mailing Excel file will be available for electronic transfer through contractor’s FTP site.

i)

If requested by customer, contractor must submit one set of digital color content proofs in time to meet the
delivery date. The Government will withhold the proof | workday.

Mailed Newsletter must be delivered to the Hartford Post office within 5 workdays and deliver balance to the
NG Armory within 5 workdays after availability of furnished material.

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PROGRAM NO. 1104-S CONTRACT PERIOD APRIL 30, 2015 thru March 31, 2016 Page 1 of 1
TITLE = Connecticut Guardian Newsletter Dept. of Army
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ITEM i DESCRIPTION Day Printing 1 INTERMOUNTAIN COLOR) Day Publishing
i (dba signature Offset | :
NIT [Cost UNIT | COST :Unit Cost
_PRINTING/BINDING/DELIVERY l |
_32-Page Issue Lo .
_Makeready and/or Set-up. 12,384.0 8782.27, 105387.24° 1,032.0; 12384
-Running......Per 1,000 copies.. 411,070.00 99.53. 8957.70 137,0 12330
‘Proofs 100.00 1,200.00 225.0, 2700.00 16.0 192.0
‘ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS : a |
_Labeling or printing direct,wafer ad | i i
(for mailing)....per 1,000 copies... 27.00 2,430.00 173.85, 15646.50 $18.00 1,620.0
i TOTAL | $27,084.00 | Y482601.44/ 26,526.0
H DISCOUNT 0,00 0.00! 0.0: 0.0. 0 0.0
NET TOTAL _$27,084.00 || . 132,691.4- __26,526.0
- ~ | "So AWARDED [ oF ‘PREVIOUS |



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SECTION 4. - SCHEDULE OF PRICES
Bids submitted are f.0.b. destination.

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 quote 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.

I PRINTING AND BINDING, ETC: The prices quoted are all inclusive and include the cost of image
processing from electronic media, furnishing proofs, plate-making, press make-ready, printing entire issue in

4-color process, paper (including make-ready and running spoilage), setting bindery equipment, all folding,
insetting, trimming, wafer sealing, affixing mailing labels to self-mailers, mailing, packing balance, and

delivery,
Make-ready Running
and/or Setup 1.000 Copies
ay (2)

(a) 32-Page Issue...

N. Proofs....

WI. ADDITIONAIL OPERATIONS

(a) Labeling or printing direct, wafer and additional folding (for mailing) per 1,000 copies... $.

(Initials)

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Bid must be sent to the address indicated below.

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

Program No: 1104-S POSTAGE
From, STAMP
Address

REQUIRED

HERE

(Please check appropriate box)
O sip
OD No BID

U.S. Government Printing Office
BOSTON RPPO

JFK Federal bldg. Room E-270
15 New Sudbury Street

Boston MA 02203-0002

Bids will be received until
At2 P.M. Prevailing Eastern Time



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A copy of the Government-furnished certificate must accompany the voucher sent to GPO, 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 (maximum quantity of 20). When ordered,
the contractor must divide the entire order into equal sublots and select a copy from a different general area of each
sublot. The contractor will be required to execute a statement furnished by GPO certifying that copies were selected
as directed. Copies will be paid for at the running rate offered in the contractor's bid and their cost will not be a
consideration for award.

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

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

DISTRIBUTION: Deliver f.0.b. destination to 2 destinations.

Mailer Destination (1

‘An average of approximately 7,532 copies per order (self-mailers with furnished postage and fees paid mailing labels
affixed):

Deliver _to:

HARTFORD USPS POST OFFICE
141 WESTON STREET
HARTFORD, CT, 06101-9000.

Contractor is responsible for mailing single copies through the USPS at this USPS location.

Certificate of Conformance: When using Permit Imprint Mail the contractor must complete GPO Form 712-
Certification of Conformance (Rev. 1-85), supplied by GPO and the appropriate mailing statement or statements,
supplied by USPS.

The contractor is cautioned that labels "Postage and Fees Paid" indicia may be used only for the purpose of mailing
material produced under this contract. All copies mailed must conform to the appropriate regulations in the U.S.
Postal Service manuals for "Domestic Mail" or "International Mail" as applicable.

Contractor must insure that mailing lists are NCOA certified in accordance with USPS MOVE Update Standard (DMM
USPS 230a, January 4, 2010). Submission of a USPS NCOA Processing Acknowledgement Form is required with each
shipment delivery to the Post Office.

MAIL REQUIREMENTS: The agency will provide their mailing permit. All mailing must be at the rate class that
will provide the overal] lowest mailing costs. The contractor must maximize the use of automation discounts for the
rate class mailed, as applicable. Individually imprint recipient addresses on the mail units by direct imprinting,
labeling, or other method acceptable by USPS regulations for the mail class being used. Upon completion of mail
distribution and certification of all mailing copies the contractor must submit PS Form 3602R with their GPO invoice.

All copies mailed must conform to the appropriate regulations in the U.S. Postal Service manuals for "Domestic
Mail" as applicable. The contractor must provide CASS and NCOA (move) certified software for matching ZIP + 4,
bar-coding, and presorting for maximum postal automation discounts (as applicable). Any mail copies whose address
cannot be CASS/NCOA certified and cannot be mailed, but must sent to: Same as proof address.

Contractor must maintain 100% accountability in the accuracy of imaging and mailing of all pieces throughout run.
The Contractor must ensure that there are no missing or duplicate pieces and/or pieces with mis-imaged data. The
Contractor must also insure that no defective pieces enter the mail stream

SECURITY: The information provided for this contract is considered sensitive. The processing and production and
storage of this information require the greatest possible care in handling to ensure against any copies (or any
information therein) from reaching unauthorized persons.


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OPTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM: The Government has the option to extend the term of this
contract for a period of 12 months by written notice to the contractor not later than 30 days before the contract
expires. If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this clause,
except, the total duration of the contract may not exceed 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 periodic pricing revision.

ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT: The prices set forth in this contract shall be adjusted in accordance with the
provisions of this clause, provided that in no event will prices be revised to exceed the maximum permissible under
any law existing as of the date of the contract or as may be hereafter promulgated.

Price adjustment period: For the purpose of this clause, the program years shall comply with the Contract Term
clause. There shall be no price adjustment for orders placed during the first program year of this contract.

Price adjustment: The prices shall be adjusted on the basis of the "Consumer Price Index For All Urban Consumers -
Commodities Less Food Seasonally Adjusted," published monthly in the CPI Detailed Report by the Department of
Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the following manner:

(1) The contract price of orders placed during the adjusted period (excluding reimbursable postage or
transportation costs) shall be adjusted by the percentage increase or decrease in the average, seasonally
adjusted Consumer Price Index For All Urban Consumers — Commodities Less Food (seasonally
adjusted) as follows: An index shall be calculated by averaging the 12 seasonally adjusted months
ending 3 months prior to the expiration of the first period of the contract. This average is then compared
with the average index for the 12-month period ending 3 months prior to the beginning of the contract,
called the base index. The percentage increase or decrease by comparing these two indexes shall be
applied to the contractor's invoices for orders placed during the price adjustment period.

(2) The Government will notify the contractor in writing of the percentage increase or decrease to be
applied to any invoices to be submitted for orders subject to price adjustment in accordance with this
clause. Such percentage will be determined from the published index as set forth above. The contractor
shall apply the percentage increase or decrease against the total price of the invoice less reimbursable
postage or transportation costs. Any applicable discounts will be calculated on the basis of the invoice
price as adjusted.

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

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.

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 April 01, 2015 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 requirements contract for the items and for the period specified herein.
Shipment/delivery of items or performance of work shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance
with the clause entitled "Ordering". The quantities of items specified herein are estimates only, and are not purchased
hereby. Except as may be otherwise provided in this contract, if the Government's requirements for the items set forth
herein do not result in orders in the amounts or quantities described as "estimated", it shall not constitute the basis for
an equitable price adjustment under this contract.

Except as otherwise provided in this contract, the Government shall order from the contractor all the items set forth
which are required to be purchased by the Government activity identified on page |.

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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Representations and Certifications

Exception to the certifications may render your bid nonresponsive. Submission of your bid without statement of exception

shall constitute certification of the six items,

REPRESENTATIONS.

+1, Small business. By submission of a bid, the bidder represents that the bidder
1s a smal business concern, unless the bid contains an affirmative representation that
the bidder Is not a small business concern.

F-2. Small Disadvantaged Business Concer. By submission of a bid, the bidder
fepresents that the biider 1a not a small disadvantaged business concern, unless the
bid tse contains an atfitmatve representation that the bidder is a smal! disadvantaged
‘business concern

R-3, Women-Owned Small Business Concern. By submission ofa bid, the bidder
Tepresents that the bidder Is nol a women-owned small business concern, unless the
bid itsalf contains an affirmative representation that ihe bidder is a women-owned smal!
business concern

CERTIFICATIONS.

-1. Covenant Against Contingent Fees. Submission of a bid without statement of
exception shall constitute certfication

(2) The contractor warrants that no person or agency has been employed or retained
to solicit or obtain a contract upon an agreement or understanding for a contingent foe,
‘except a bona fide employes or agency. For breach or violation of this warranty, tre
Govarnment shail have the right to annul the contract without liability or, ints discretion,
{a deduct trom the contract price or consideration or otherwise recover, the full amount
‘of the contingent fee.

(0) “Bona fide agancy moans an established commercial or selling agency, maine
tained by a contractor for the purpose of securing business, that neither exerts not pro-
poses to exert improper influence t0 solicit or oblain Government contracts no: holds
itself out as being able to obtain any Government contract or contracts through improp-
er influence.

“Bona fide employee” means a person, employed by a contractor and subject tothe
contractor's supervision and control as to time, place, and manner of performance, who
neither exerts nor proposes ta exert improper infivence to solicit or obtain Government
contracts nar holds out as being able to obtain any Government contract or contracts
through improper influence,

“Contingent fee" means any commission, percentage, brokerage, or other fee that is
‘contingent upon the success that a person or concern has in securing a Government
contract

“Improper influence” means any influence that induces or lends to induce a
Government employee or officer to give consideration orto act regarding a Government
contract on any basis other than the merits of the matter

©-2. Buy American Certification, Except as may be listed with the bid itselt, the
bidder cortties with the submission of a bid that each end product is a domestc end
product (as defined in clause 37 “Buy American Actin Contract Clauses}, and that com
onenis of unknown origin have been considered to have been mined, produced. of
manufactured outside the United States. Any exception listed with the Bi iiself must ist
both the excluded end products and the county of origin of each.

C-3. Clean Alt and Water. Submission of a bid without statement of exception shall
‘constitute certification,

‘Applicable if te bid or ofter exceeds $100,000 or the Contracting Officer has dater-
‘ined that orders under an indefinite quantity contract in any year will exceed $100,000,
‘of a faciity to be used has been the subject of a conviction under the Clean Air Act (42
US.C. 7413 (C) (1)) or the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C, 1319(c)) and
is listed by EPA, of is not othorwise exempt)

(a) Any facility to be utilized in the performance of the proposed contract has not
been listed on the Environmental Protection Agency List of Violating Facies.

(0) The Contracting Orficer wil ba promptly notified, prior to award, of tha receipt of
any communication from the Director, Office of Federal Actvitias, Envionmental
Protection Agency, indicating that any tacilty which helshe proposes to use forthe pet-
formance of the contract is under consideration to be listed on the EPA List of Violating
Facilities,

(6) Bidder wil include substartialy this certification, including this paragraph (c), in
‘every nodexempt subcontract.

C-4, Certificate of Indepencient Price Determination, Submission of a bid without
statement of excapton shall constlute carttication,

{a) The oteror cerities that-

(1) The prices in the offer have been arrived at independently, without for the
purpose of restricting competition, any consultation, communication, of agreement with
‘any other offeror o¢ competitor relating tot) those prices: (i) the intention to submit an
cotter: oF (li) the methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered.

(2) The prices in the offer have not been and will not ba knowingly disciosed by
the offeror, directly or indict, to any athe otferor oF compatitor before bid opening (in
the case of a sealed bid solicitation) or contract award (in the case of a negotiated solic-
tation) unless otherwise required by law; and

(3) No attompt has been made or willbe mada by the oferor to induce any other
concarn to submit of not to submit an offer for the purpose of restricting competition.

(0) Each signature on the offers considered to be a certification by the signatory that
the signatory
(1) 15 the person in the offeror’s organization responsible for determining the
prices being ofterad in the bid or proposal, and that the signatory has not pantcipatad
‘and will not participate in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a) (1) Swough (a) (3) of
{his provision; or

{2)() Has been authorized, in writing, 0 act a& agent for the follewing principals
in covttying that those principals have not participated, and will not participate in any
action contrary to subparagraphs (a) (3) through (6) (3) of this provision [insart full name
‘of person(s) In the offerar's organization responsible for datermining the prices offered
Jn the Bid oF proposal, and the ttl of his oF har posidén in the otferor’s organization};

(il) AS an authorized agent, dos certty that tha principals named in subdivision

(©)(2)(0 ofthis provision have nt participated, and wili not participate, in any action con-
trary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)3) of this provision; and

Gi) As an agent, has not personally participated, and will not participate, in any
action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision.

(©) If the offeror deletes of modties subparagraph (a)(2) of this provision, the otfer-
‘or maist furnish with its offer a signad statement setting forth in detal the circumstances
of the disclosure

C-S, Certification Regarding Debsrment, Suspension, Proposed Debarment,
and ather Responsibility Matters (Jan. 1999). By submission of a bi

(aX{1) The offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belie, that-

(0 The otteror andior any ofits principals-

(A) Are not presenty debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, of
‘deciarad ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency;

(8) Have not, within a 3-year pariod preceding this offer, been convicted of
oF had a eivl judgment rendered against tham for: commission of traud or a criminal
offense in connection with obtaining, attampting to obiain, or performing a public
(Federal, stata, of local) contract or subcontract: violation of Federal or state antitrust
statutes relating to the submission of olfers; or commission of ambezzlament theft for
‘98ry, bribery, falsification or destuction or records, making false statements, tax ava.
Sion, oF receiving sioten property; and

(C) Are not presenti indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by
€ governmental entity with commission of any ofthe offenses enumerated in subdivision
(2}(1){0(B) of this provision,

(ji) The ofterar has not, within a three-year pariod preceding this offer, had one
‘or more contracts terminated for defauit by any Federal agency

(2) "Principals," for the purpases of this certfication, means otfcars; directors: own-
rs; partners; and, persons having primary management or supervisory responsibilves
‘within a business entity (e.9., general manager: plant manager: head of a subsidiary,
vision of business segment. and similar postions).

‘This Gertfication Concerns a Matter Within the Jurisdiction of an Agency of the
United States and the Making ot a False, Ficttious, or Fraudulent Cerification May
Render the Makar Subject to Prosecution Under Saction 1001, Title 18, United States
Code.

ide

{b) The ofteor shall provide immediate written notice to the Contracting Officer it, at
‘any tme prior to contract award, the offeror learns that its certification was ervonecus
‘when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

(©) Acerification that any of the tems in paragraph (a) of this provision exists will not
necessarily resuit in withholding of an award under the solicitation, However. the cerifi-

tation wilt De considered in connection with a determination of the offerar’s responsibll-
ty. the offeror to furnish = certtication or provide such additonal information

8 requested by the Contracting Officer may render the offeror non-responsible.

{6} Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment ot
a system of racords in order to cender, in good faith, the certification required by para~
‘graph (a) of this provision. The knowledge and information of an offeror i not required
‘0 oxceod that whieh Is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary courso
‘of business dealings.

{¢) The certification in paragraph (a) of his provision is a matarial representation of
fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. iit later determined that the
‘offeror knowingly rendered sn erroneous cartiication, in addtion to other remedies
available to tha Government, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract racult.
ing trom the solicitation for dotaut.

C-&. Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities (Jan, 1999). Submission of a bid
‘without statement of exception shall constitute certification,

(2) ‘Segregated facies,” as used in this provision, moans any waiting rooms, work
areas, rest rooms and wash rooms, restaurants and other eating areas, time clocks,
locker rooms and other storage or dressing areas, parking lots, drinking fountains, recro-
ation ar entortainment areas, vansportation, and hausing facies provided for employ.
‘ees, that are segragated by explicit directive or are in fact segregated on the basis of
‘ace, color, religion, or national origin because of habit, local custom, or otherwise,

2) By Submission of an offer, the offeror caries tat it does nat and will not maine

lain oF provide for its employees any sogrogated facies at any of its establishments,

and that it does not and wil not permit its employeas to perform their sarvices at any

‘cation under its control where segregated facitias ara maintained. Tha cfieror agrees

that a broach of this carfication is a violation of the Equal Opportunity clause in the con-
a

(c) The offeror further agrees that (except where Is has obtained kentical certilica-
ttons trom proposed subcontractors for spectc time poriods) it wil

(1) Obtain identical cerfications from proposed subcontractors before the award
of subcontracts under which the subcontractor will be subject to the Equal ‘Opportunity
elause;

{2) Retain the certifications in the files; and

(8) Forward the fotlowing notice to the proposed subcontractors (except it the
proposes ‘subcontractors have Submitted identical certifications for specific time peri-

1s);

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE SUBCONTRACTORS Of
REQUIREMENT FOR CERTIFICATION OF
NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES,

A certification of Nonsogregated Faciliies must be submittad before the award of a
‘subcontract under which the subcontractor will ba subject to the Equal ty
‘clause. Tho certtication may be submitted either for each subcontract or for al subcon-
tracts during a period (.e., quarterty, semiannually, or annualy).

og 2le: Te penalty forking falta statomants in oars i presrived in 18 US.C
1001.


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SECTION 1. - GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

REPORTS OF FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE: Reports of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse can be made in strict
confidence to the GPO Inspector General toll-free National Hotline 1-800-743-7574,

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. 8-02)).

GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310
GPO QATAP (GPO Publication 310.1) ~ litt

) — hittp:/Avww.gpo.gov/pdis/vendors
v. gpo.cov/pdis/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.2po.zov/pdfs/vendors/contractdisputes.pdf, This June 2008 clause also cancels and
supersedes any other disputes language currently included in existing contractual actions.

REGULATIONS GOVERNING PROCUREMENT: The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) is an office in
the legislative branch of the United States Government. Accordingly, the Federal Acquisition Regulation is
inapplicable to this, and all GPO procurements. However, the text of certain provisions of the Federal Acquisition
Regulation as contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), are referenced in this solicitation. The offer or
should note that only those provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation which are specifically incorporated by
reference into this solicitation, are applicable.

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

Product Quality Levels:
(a) Printing Attributes -- Level III.
(b) Finishing 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 Electronic Media/ OK'd color Proofs
P-8. Halftone Match (Single and Double Impression) Electronic Media/ OK'd color Proofs
P-10. Process Color Match Electronic Media/ OK’d color Proofs

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.

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.


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U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Boston, MA

GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS
For the Procurement of
“Connecticut Guardian" Newsletter
a requisitioned from the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) by the
Department of the Army

Single Award

BID OPENING: Bids shall be publicly opened at 11:00 A.M., prevailing Boston Massachusetts time, on April 2,

2015.

CONTRACT TERM: The term of this contract is for the period beginning Date of Award, and ending March 31,
2016 plus up to 4 optional 12-month extension period(s) that may be added in accordance with the “Option to Extend

the Contract Term” clause in this contract.

BID SUBMISSION: Submit bid in pre-addressed envelope furnished with solicitation, or send to: U.S. Government
Printing Office, Boston Regional Printing Procurement Office, Room E-270, 15 New Sudbury Street, Boston, MA
02203-0002. Facsimile bids in response to this solicitation are permitted. Facsimile bids may be submitted directly
to the Boston RPPO, Fax No. (617) 565-1385 or 1386, 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. NOTE: TELEPHONE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. BIDS RECEIVED AFTER 11:00
A.M. ON THE BID OPENING DATE SPECIFIED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

BIDDERS, PLEASE NOTE: These specifications have been revised; therefore, all bidders are cautioned to

familiarize themselves with all provisions of these specifications before bidding.

NOTE: NCOA Requirement: Contractor must insure that mailing lists are NCOA certified in accordance with USPS.

MOVE Update Standard (DMM USPS 230a, January 4, 2010). Submission of a USPS NCOA Processing
Acknowledgement Form is required with each shipment delivery to the Post Office.


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

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

JESS SSRIS iSO nOiIGR bob ibobaioiioicksieck fects seca rack aA Hac AOI A a EAS AA A

Bidder:

(City - State)

By:

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

(Person to be contacted) (Telephone Number)