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Program No. 5375-S. Term: Date of Award through 06/30/2020 plus up to 4 Option Years

Title: Special Warfare Professional Bulletin

BASIS OF

ITEM # DESCRIPTION AWARD Unit Cost COST Unit Cost COST Unit Cost COST Unit Cost COST Unit Co

I. PRINTING AND BINDING  (a) Saddle stitched:

1. Text: Printing in 4/c including binding..... Per page

 (1) Makeready and Setup Charges ............................................ 160 51.75 8,280.00 40.00 6,400.00 61.35 9,816.00 35.00 5,600.00 50

 (2) Running Per 1000 Copies ..................................................................... 1,500 10.46 15,690.00 11.50 17,250.00 12.66 18,990.00 10.15 15,225.00 12

2.

Complete Cover: Printing in 4/c including binding.... Per complete 

cover

 (1) Makeready and Setup Charges ............................................ 4 596.00 2,384.00 500.00 2,000.00 632.10 2,528.40 500.00 2,000.00 690

 (2) Running Per 1000 Copies ..................................................................... 35 121.37 4,247.95 110.00 3,850.00 130.20 4,557.00 120.00 4,200.00 78

(b) Perfect Bound

1. Text: Printing in 4/c including binding..... Per page

 (1) Makeready and Setup Charges ............................................ 110 36.96 4,065.60 35.00 3,850.00 67.55 7,430.50 30.00 3,300.00 50

 (2) Running Per 1000 Copies ..................................................................... 1,100 12.61 13,871.00 12.50 13,750.00 13.71 15,081.00 9.80 10,780.00 13

2.

Complete Cover: Printing in 4/c including binding.... Per complete cover

 (1) Makeready and Setup Charges ............................................ 1 721.34 721.34 500.00 500.00 620.55 620.55 575.00 575.00 690

 (2) Running Per 1000 Copies ..................................................................... 11 173.91 1,913.01 110.00 1,210.00 112.35 1,235.85 270.00 2,970.00 85

 II. PACKING AND DISTRIBUTION 1.

Bulk Shipments (other than mail) - Packing and sealing containers...............................per container 210 1.65 346.50 2.00 420.00 2.10 441.00 2.00 420.00 2

 2. Mailed Shipments - 

(a) 

Addressing single copies (self-mailers), including wafer 

seals..................................per self-mailer 3,450 0.40 1,380.00 0.05 172.50 0.30 1,035.00 0.07 241.50 0

(b)

Multiple copies in kraft envelopes (up to 200 leaves).......................................per envelope 990 2.84 2,811.60 0.85 841.50 1.05 1,039.50 0.40 396.00 1

(c) Multiple copies over 200 leaves, up to 12 lbs., in 

cushioned shipping bags, or wrapped in shippingbundles (max gross weight 14 lbs) .............per bag....... 740 4.26 3,152.40 1.50 1,110.00 1.36 1,006.40 0.85 629.00 1

 (d) Quantities over 12 lbs. up to 36 lbs. packed in shipping

containers (max gross weight 40 lbs)......per container.. 290 5.18 1,502.20 2.00 580.00 1.85 536.50 2.50 725.00 2

CONTRACTOR TOTALS $60,365.60 $51,934.00 $64,317.70 $47,061.50 

DISCOUNT 0.00% $0.00 2.00% $1,038.68 5.00% $3,215.89 1.00% $470.62 2.00

DISCOUNTED TOTALS $60,365.60 $50,895.32 $61,101.81 $46,590.88 

AWARD

ABSTRACTED BY: JGREVIEWED BY: RG

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McDonald & Eudy

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Intellicor Printing

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Specifications by JG 

Reviewed by RG 

U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE 

Virginia Beach, VA 

GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS 

For the Procurement of 

Special Warfare Professional Bulletin 

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

DLA Document Services 

Jacksonville, FL 

Single Award 

TERM OF CONTRACT: The term of this contract is for the period beginning Date of Award and ending June 30, 

2020, 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 2:00 p.m., prevailing Virginia Beach, VA time, on July 10, 2019. 

BID SUBMISSION: Submit bids to: U.S. Government Publishing Office, 291 Independence Blvd. Suite 401, 

Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Facsimile bids in response to this solicitation are permitted. Facsimile bids may be 

submitted directly to the GPO Fax No. (757) 490-7950. 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 January 2018. NOTE: FAXED BIDS RECEIVED AFTER 2:00 P.M. WILL NOT BE 

CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. 

Do NOT fax double sets or extra copies of forms that have not been requested; only fax the pages in SECTION 4 of 

these specifications, with all of the information completed as requested. 

Specifications have been revised. All contractors are advised to read these specifications in their entirety. 

Abstracts of contract prices are available at: 

https://www.gpo.gov/gpo/abstracts/abstract.action?region=VirginiaBeach

For information of a technical nature, contact Joy Gooden at jgooden@gpo.gov or (757) 490-7942. 
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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. 01-18)) and GPO Contract Terms, Quality Assurance Through Attributes 

Program for Printing and Binding (GPO Publication 310.1, effective May 1979 (revised 8-02)). 

GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2) – https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standardsfiles-for-vendors/terms.pdf. 

GPO QATAP (GPO Publication 310.1) – https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-forvendors/qatap.pdf. 

SUBCONTRACTING: The predominant production function is printing. Bidders who must subcontract this 

operation will be declared non-responsible. 

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

these specifications: 

Product Quality Levels: 

(a) Printing (page related) Attributes – Quality Level II 

(b) Finishing (item related) Attributes – Quality Level II 

Inspection Levels (from ANSI/ASQC Z1.4): 

(a) Non-destructive Tests – General Inspection Level I. 

(b) Destructive Tests – Special Inspection Level S-2. 

Specified Standards: The specified standards for the attributes requiring them shall be: 

 Attribute Specified Standard 

P-7. Type Quality and Uniformity O.K. Proofs/Average type dimension in publication/ 

 Electronic media 

P-8. Halftone Match (Single and Double Impression) O.K. Proofs/Electronic media 

P-10. Process Color Match O.K. Proofs 

Prior to award, contractor may be required to provide information related to specific equipment that will be used 

prior to production. 
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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. 

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 June 30, 2020, 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 March 31, 2019, 

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. As part of the financial determination, the contractor in line for award may be required to 

provide one or more of the following financial documents: 

1) Most recent profit and loss statement 

2) Most recent balance sheet 

3) Statement of cash flows 

4) Current official bank statement 

5) Current lines of credit (with amounts available) 

6) Letter of commitment from paper supplier(s) 
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7) Letter of commitment from any subcontractor 

The documents will be reviewed to validate that adequate financial resources are available to perform the contract 

requirements. Documents submitted will be kept confidential, and used only for the determination of responsibility 

by the Government. Failure to provide the requested information in the time specified by the Government may result 

in the Contracting Officer not having adequate information to reach an affirmative determination of responsibility. 

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 June 30, 2020. 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(s) 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(s), 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(s) within the time specified in the order, and the rights and obligations of the contractor(s) 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(s) 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: Submitting invoices for payment via the GPO fax gateway (if no samples are required) utilizing the 

GPO barcode coversheet program application is the most efficient method of invoicing. Instruction for using this 

method can be found at the following web address: 

http://winapps.access.gpo.gov/fms/vouchers/barcode/instructions.html. Invoices may also be mailed to: U.S. 

Government Publishing Office, Office of Financial Management, Attn: Comptroller, Stop: FMCE, Washington, DC 

20401. For more information about the billing process refer to the General Information of the Office of Finance web 
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page located at https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/how-to-get-paid. 

Additionally, the contractor is required to submit a copy of the billing, along with one printed sample, to GPO 

Virginia Beach, 291 Independence Blvd, Suite 401, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. ATTN: 5375S (Failure to do so 

may result in nonpayment.) 

SECTION 2. - SPECIFICATIONS 

SCOPE: These specifications cover the production of separate-covered, saddle-stitch publications requiring such 

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

TITLE: Special Warfare Professional Bulletin. 

FREQUENCY OF ORDERS: Approximately 4 to 6 orders per year. 

QUANTITY: Approximately 8,250 to 10,075 copies per order. 

NUMBER OF PAGES: Approximately 36 to 112 pages (plus cover) per order. 

TRIM SIZE: 8-1/2 x 11”. 

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: Electronic files in pdf format will be furnished electronically either emailed, 

on disc, or uploaded to ARMDEC Safe site. The contractor must have the ability to access ARMDEC Safe site to 

accept the files from the agency. 

Addresses for distribution will be furnished electronically either emailed, on disc, or uploaded to ARMDEC Safe site in 

Excel, MS Word or WordPerfect file. Addresses are in zip code order. 

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

A blue labels and selection certificate PDF for shipping Departmental Random copies. 

At the start of the contract the agency will furnish a representative sampling of printed books for reference as to 

format, quality, and color match expected. 

A Print Order (GPO Form 2511) will be supplied for each individual order. Will be e-mailed or faxed. 

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

imprint, form number, and revision date, carried on camera copy or in 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. 

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 

point of contact given after award. 

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. 
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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. 

All halftones are to be 150-line screen or finer. 

Prior to outputting proofs, contractor must verify correct page breaks, etc. (re-flow of text will not be acceptable). 

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 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. NOTE: The Government will accept Adobe Acrobat Portable Document 

Format (PDF) files as digital deliverables when furnished by the Government. 

PROOFS: Contractor must notify the ordering agency via email to the address indicated on the print order. The 

subject line of the email shall be “PROOF for Program 5375-S, Print Order XXXXX, Jacket Number XXX-XXX.” 

The notice must provide all applicable tracking numbers, delivery/mailing methods, and title of product. 

Supply all Government Furnished Materials, proof sign-off sheet, return airbill, copy of specifications, & reminder 

agency can only keep proof TWO (2) days. Date of receipt is not considered first day. Contractor is responsible for 

costs incurred and arrangements of delivery and pickup of proofs. 

Deliver proofs to: 

USAJFKSWCS 

3004 Ardennes St., Stop-A 

Fort Bragg, NC 28310 

Attn: Janice Burton 910-432-5703 

Two (2) sets of digital color content proofs of entire publication. 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, as applicable. 

AND 

One (1) set of inkjet proofs that are G7 profiled and use pigment-based inks. A proofing RIP that provides an 

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

meets or exceeds industry tolerance to ISO 12647-7 Standard for Graphic Technology (as of 3/19/09, and future 

amendments) must be utilized plus GRACoL 2006 Coated #1 specifications (CGATS TR006) must be achieved. 

Output must be a minimum of 720 x 720 dpi on a GRACoL or SWOP certified proofing media. Proofs must 

contain the following color control strip to be evaluated for accuracy: IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 Control Strip 2009 

or 2013(i1). 

Proofs must contain color control bars (such as Brunner, GATF, GRETAG, or RIT) for each color of ink on the sheet. 

Control bars must be placed parallel to the press’s ink rollers and must show areas consisting of minimum 1/8 x 1/8” 

solid color patches; tint patches of 25, 50 and 75%; dot gain scale; and gray balance patches for process color (if 

applicable). These areas must be repeated consecutively across the sheet. 

The make and model number of the proofing system utilized shall be furnished with the proofs. These proofs must 

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 
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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. The specifications of all papers 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. https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/vol_12.pdf?sfvrsn=2.

All text paper used in each copy must be of a uniform shade and all paper must have the grain parallel to the fold. 

Text: White Litho (Gloss) Coated Book, basis weight: 70 lbs. per 500 sheets, 25 x 38”, equal to JCP Code A180. 

Cover: White Litho (Gloss) Coated Cover, basis weight: 80 lbs. per 500 sheets, 20 x 26”, equal to JCP Code L10. 

PRINTING: Print Covers 1 through 4 and text in four-color process. Facing pages print to and must align across the 

bind. Apply a flood gloss aqueous to outside of covers. 

INK: Four color process. 

MARGINS: Margins will be as indicated on the print order or furnished electronic files. Most pages and covers 

will bleed to be built. 

BINDING: When Ordered: 

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 the left or right side of stitches will not be allowed. 

Perfect-bind text and wraparound cover; trim three sides. Approximately two orders per year. 

PACKING: 

Bulk Shipments: 

 Pack suitable 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/shipping process. 

Mailed Shipments: 

 Insert single copies, except those sent to foreign destinations, must be mailed as self-mailers. Contractor must 

apply wafer seals in accordance with U.S. Postal Service regulations. 

 Insert 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 36 pounds, must be packed in shipping containers (maximum gross weight 40 

pounds). 

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 cushioned shipping bags, shipping bundles, and shipping containers. At the contractor’s option they 

may image addresses directly onto the bags/bundles/containers in lieu of creating address labels. 

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 Ordered Number of 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: 

USAJFKSWCS, 

3004 Ardennes St., Stop-A, 

Fort Bragg, NC 28310, 

Attn: Janice Burton 910-432-5703 

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 the U.S. Government Publishing 

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

the invoice. 

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. 

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. 
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DISTRIBUTION: 

GPO Distribution:

 Deliver f.o.b. destination 150 copies (“Subscription Stock”) to: 

U.S. Government Publishing Office, Documents Warehouse (Req#9-00116), Receiving Branch, Stop: SSWR, 

8660 Cherry Lane, 

Laurel, MD 20707-4950 

 Deliver f.o.b. destination 207 copies (“Depository Copies”) to: 

U.S. Government Publishing Office, Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), 

Document Warehouse, BAC (FDLP) 1520-01, 

8660 Cherry Lane, 

Laurel, MD. 20707-4986 

Label should indicate “Depository Copies, Item #0325-F-03. 

 Deliver f.o.b. destination 15 copies (“File Copies”) to: 

Library of Congress, U.S. Anglo-Division, 

U.S. Serials and Government Documents Section, BAC (By-Law) 1525-01, 

101 Independence Ave., SE, Stop 4276 

Washington, DC 20540-4274. 

Label should indicate “File Copies”. 

Agency Distribution: 

 Deliver f.o.b. destination approximately 500 copies to: 

JFK Special Warfare Museum, 

2502 Ardennes Street, Building D-2502, 

Fort Bragg, NC 28310. 

Attn: Roxanne Merritt, (910) 432-1533 Inside delivery required.

 Deliver f.o.b. destination Blue Label copies to: 

USAJFKSWCS, 

3004 Ardennes St., Stop-A, 

Fort Bragg, NC 28310, 

Attn: Janice Burton (910) 432-5703 Inside delivery required.

 Mail f.o.b. contractor’s city to domestic (nationwide) and foreign addresses. 

o All mailing, with the exception of APO addresses, shall be made at the Third Class Mail rate – 

reimbursable. 

o Contractor is required to apply the appropriate postage to each mailing. Contractor will be 

reimbursed for postage by submitting a properly completed postal service form (or equivalent) with 

billing invoice for payment. 
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o Complete addresses and quantities will be furnished with each print order. 

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

for “Domestic Mail” or “International Mail” as applicable. 

o In accordance with United States Postal Service (USPS) regulations, contractor will be required to 

run distribution files on each order through the National Change of Address (NCOA) service 

database to verify addresses are NCOA certified, as required. All related costs to perform this 

operation must be included in submitted bid pricing. No additional reimbursement will be 

authorized. 

NOTE: Due to security requirements, shipments to the two Fort Bragg, NC addresses must be sent by UPS, FedEx, or 

similar carrier, to ensure delivery to the specified addresses. 

All f.o.b. destination shipments must be made by traceable means with inside delivery to room number(s) specified. 

A signed receipt is required. 

Upon completion of each order, all furnished material and digital deliverables must be returned to: 

USAJFKSWCS 

AOJK-PAO 

3004 Ardennes St., Stop-A, STOP A 

Fort Bragg, NC 28310 

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

delivers/mails) via email to the address indicated on the print order, as well as the Government Publishing Office via 

email to infoVirginiaBeach@gpo.gov. The subject line of the email shall be “Distribution Notice for Program 

5375S, Print Order XXXXX, Jacket Number XXX-XXX.” The notice must provide all applicable tracking 

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

delivery/mailing receipts upon agency request. 

All expenses incidental to picking up and 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: 

USAJFKSWCS 

AOJK-PAO 

3004 Ardennes St., Stop-A, STOP A 

Fort Bragg, NC 28310 

Furnished electronic media and visuals must be returned with proofs. This is to be accomplished at the contractor’s 

expense. 

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. 

PROOF SCHEDULE: 

The contractor is to submit proof within four (4) workdays of notification of availability of print order and furnished 

materials.
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Proofs will be withheld no more than two (2) workdays from receipt by the customer agency. The first workday 

after receipt of proofs at the Department is day one of the hold time. 

If required, contractor to submit revised proofs within one (1) workday. (Black ink digital or laser proofs are acceptable 

for revised proofs.) Department to give “O.K. to Print”, by telephone, within one (1) workday of receipt of revised 

proofs. 

NOTE: If additional revised proofs are required, contractor to submit within one (1) workday after notification. The 

Department will notify the contractor of “O.K. to Print” or of any additional changes or corrections within one (1) 

workday after receipt of revised proofs. 

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE: 

Contractor must complete production and distribution within ten (10) workdays after receipt of OK to Print.

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 destinations specified, and products ordered for mailing f.o.b. contractor’s city must be delivered to the 

U.S. Postal Service. 

Unscheduled material such as shipping documents, receipts or instructions, delivery lists, labels, etc., will be furnished 

with each order or shortly thereafter. In the event such information is not received in due time, the contractor will not 

be relieved of any responsibility in meeting the shipping schedule because of failure to request such information. 
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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 for a like period of time. 

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

(1) (2) 

I. (a) 1. 160 1,500 

 2. 4 35 

 (b) 1. 110 1,100 

 2. 1 11 

II. 1. (a) 210 

 2. (a) 3,450 

 (b) 990 

 (c) 740 

 (d) 290 
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SECTION 4. – SCHEDULE OF PRICES

Bids offered are f.o.b. contractor’s city for all mailings and f.o.b. destination for all other consignments. 

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/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. 

Contractor’s billing invoice must be itemized in accordance with the line items in the “SCHEDULE OF PRICES.” 

A charge will be allowed for each text page, whether printed or blank. 

Unless otherwise specified, no more than three (3) blank pages may be permitted at the end of the text for saddlestitched products. 

I. PRINTING AND BINDING: Prices offered shall include the cost of all required materials and operations 

(including proofs and paper) necessary for the printing and binding of the product listed in accordance with these 

specifications. 

 Makeready Running Per 

 and/or Setup 1,000 Copies 

(1) (2) 

(a) Saddle-Stitched: 

1. Text: Printing in four-color process, 

including binding ....................................................... per page ...... $___________ $___________ 

2. Complete Cover: Printing in four-color process, 

including binding ...................................... per complete cover ...... $___________ $___________ 

 _____________ 

 (Initials) 
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(b) Perfect-Bound:

1. Text: Printing in four-color process, 

including binding ....................................................... per page ...... $___________ $___________ 

2. Complete Cover: Printing in four-color process, 

including binding ...................................... per complete cover ...... $___________ $___________ 

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

of packing; all cushioned shipping bags, shipping bundles, and shipping containers; all necessary wrapping and 

packing materials; labeling and marking; NCOA verification; and, complete distribution, in accordance with these 

specifications. 

1. Bulk Shipments (other than by mail) –

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

2. Mailed Shipments – 

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

including wafer seals ......................................................................... per self-mailer ...... $___________ 

 (b) Multiple copies in kraft envelopes (up to 200 leaves) ......................... per envelope ...... $___________ 

 (c) 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 36 pounds, 

 packed in shipping containers 

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

 _____________ 

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

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

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

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

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

incurred. 

DISCOUNTS: Discounts are offered for payment as follows: __________ Percent, _________calendar days. See 

Article 12 “Discounts” of Solicitation Provisions in GPO Contract Terms (Publication 310.2). 

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

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

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

date for receipt of bids, to furnish the specified items at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated 

points(s), in exact accordance with specifications. 

NOTE: Failure to provide a 60-day bid acceptance period may result in expiration of the bid prior to award. 

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

submitting a bid, agrees with and accepts responsibility for all certifications and representations as required by the 

solicitation and GPO Contract Terms - Publication 310.2. When responding by fax or mail, fill out and return one 

copy of all pages in “SECTION 4. – SCHEDULE OF PRICES,” including initialing/signing where indicated. 

Failure to sign the signature block below may result in the bid being declared non-responsive. 

Bidder ___________________________________________________________________________________ 

 (Contractor Name) (GPO Contractor’s Code) 

___________________________________________________________________________________________ 

(Street Address) 

___________________________________________________________________________________________ 

(City – State – Zip Code) 

By_________________________________________________________________________________________ 

 (Printed Name, Signature, and Title of Person Authorized to Sign this Bid) (Date) 

___________________________________________________________________________________________ 

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

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THIS SECTION FOR GPO USE ONLY 

Certified by:_______ Date:___________ Contracting Officer:__________ Date:___________ 

 (Initials) (Initials) 

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