TITLE: "SANDIA LAB NEWS" PROGRAM 2833-SP

TERM: OCT 1, 2016 TO SEPT 30, 2017 W/OPTIONS

 

Basis 

Item No. DESCRIPTION of State 300 Code 83186

Award UNIT RATE COST

I. Complete Product: (Except Item II)

(1) Makeready and Setup Charges, per page 312 x 150.00 46,800.00

(2) Running, per 1,000 copies 3,744 x 3.83 14,339.52

II. ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS:

(1) Setup, per order 26 x 100.00 2,600.00

(2) Running, per 1,000 addresses 150 x 10.00 1,500.00

CONTRACTOR TOTALS $65,239.52

DISCOUNT if any NET

DISCOUNTED TOTALS $65,239.52

Starline Printing

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THIS CONTRACT IS BEING SOLICITED AS A

SMALL PURCHASE PROCUREMENT

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Specifications by JC

Reviewed by BS

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

Denver, Colorado

GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS

For the Procurement of

Sandia Lab News

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

U.S. Department of Energy

Sandia National Laboratories

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Single Award

NOTICE TO OFFERORS: The term of this contract is for one year and up to four option years

beginning August 1, 2011. Special attention should be directed to the following clauses in Section 1 of 

this contract: "ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT", and "NOTIFICATION".

The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause shall not exceed 

5 years. The contractor will be notified not later than 30 days before the contract expires if the 

Government makes the decision to not exercise the option for a subsequent period.

Notwithstanding the above, and at the request of the Government, the term of the contract may be further 

extended (e.g. unforeseen delay or protest precludes making award on follow-on contract) for such period 

of time that may be mutually agreeable to the GPO and the contractor.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION: Please review the attached specifications and SUBMIT OFFERS BY 

FAXING QUOTATIONS ON "SECTION 4 - SCHEDULE OF PRICES" NO LATER THAN: 

11:00 a.m. prevailing Denver, Colorado time, on July 22, 2011.

Facsimile Telephone Numbers: (303) 236-5332 or (303) 236-5304

Mail To: U.S. Government Printing Office 

Denver Regional Printing and Procurement Office

Suite 208

12345 W Alameda Parkway

Lakewood CO 80228

RESTRICTION ON LOCATION OF PRODUCTION FACILITIES: All production facilities used in the 

manufacture of the product(s) ordered under this contract MUST be located within 20 miles of 

Albuquerque, New Mexico.

For information of a technical nature call (303) 236-5292 (no collect calls).
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SECTION l. - GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CONTRACT TERMS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE THROUGH ATTRIBUTES: Any contract which 

results from this Request for Quotation will be subject to the applicable articles of GPO Contract Terms 

(GPO Pub. 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. June 2001)) and Quality Assurance Through 

Attributes Program (GPO Pub. 310.1, effective May 1979 (revised August 2002)). In case of conflict 

between these specifications and Contract Terms and/or Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program, 

these specifications will govern.

The links for viewing of the most current versions of the mentioned documents are as follows: 

http://www.gpo.gov/pdfs/vendors/terms.pdf, and http://www.gpo.gov/pdfs/vendors/qatap.pdf

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 & 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 OK'd Press Sheets

P-8. Halftone Match (Single/Double Impression) OK'd Press Sheets

P-10 Process Color Match OK'd Press Sheets

Special Instructions: In the event that inspection of press sheets is waived by the Government, the 

following listed alternate standards (in order of precedence) shall become the Specified Standards:

P-7. Camera copy, Government furnished negatives, average type dimension in publication. *

P-8. Camera copy, Government furnished negatives. *

P-10. Progressive proofs, Government furnished sample. *

* Where electronic files are furnished, the Specified Standard in the absence of hard copy proofs

and/or originals will be uniformity of image throughout the press run.

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 the 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 contract shall be divided into up to five 

periods. The first period (only) shall extend from August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Each additional period 

shall extend from August 1

st of the subject year to July 31st of the following year. The first workday of the 

follow-on periods shall be the effective date of the price adjustment period. There shall be no price 

adjustment for orders placed during the initial contract year under this contract.
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Price adjustment: The prices shall be adjusted on the basis of the "Consumer Price Index For All 

Urban Consumers - Commodities Less Food", published monthly in the CPI Detailed Report by the 

U.S. 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 three 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.

NOTIFICATION: The contractor will be notified not later than 30 days before the contract expires if the 

Government makes the decision to not exercise the option for a subsequent period.

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 August 1, 2011 through July 31, 2016. 

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. When mailed, a print order shall be "issued" for 

purposes of the contract at the time the Government deposits the order in the mail.

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 one of these 

specifications.

The Government shall not be required to purchase from the contractor requirements in excess of the limit 

on total orders under this contract, if any.
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Orders issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that time shall be 

completed by the contractor within the time specified in the order, and the rights and obligations of the 

contractor and the Government respecting those orders shall be governed by the terms of this contract to 

the same extent as if completed during the effective period of this contract.

If shipment/delivery of any quantity of an item covered by the contract is required by reason of urgency 

prior to the earliest date that shipment/delivery may be specified under this contract, and if the contractor 

will not accept an order providing for the accelerated shipment/delivery, the Government may procure this 

requirement from another source.

The Government may issue orders that 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 BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT): Public Law 104-134 of April 26, 1996, 

requires that Federal agencies convert from making payment by check to paying by electronic funds 

transfer (EFT). Accordingly, the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) intends to issue payment by 

EFT under any contract or purchase order resulting from this solicitation

To arrange for Electronic Funds Transfer payment, the contractor must complete a Standard Form 3881 

(ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form) and submit it to: U.S. Government Printing 

Office, Procurement Accounting Division, Stop FMC, Washington, DC 20401. A copy of SF-3881 is 

available by calling 202-512-0800 (or toll free 1-800-245-5476), by fax request to 202-512-1410, or it 

may be downloaded from the GPO Internet site at "http://www.gpo.gov/pdfs/vendors/sfas/sf3881.pdf" as 

an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. A new SF-3881 should be submitted for changes in company or financial 

institution information. Contractors already registered for EFT with the GPO need not reapply.

The need for GPO Form 1034, "Public Voucher for Purchases" has been eliminated. You may use your 

own company’s invoice or while supplies last, at your option, you may continue to use GPO Form 1034. 

To expedite your payment, remember to include the following items on your invoice: Jacket/Term 

Contract Number, Print order number, Discount terms, Quantity shipped, and Total Cost. 

Continue to submit evidence of shipment and/or delivery with your voucher/invoice.

PAYMENT: The Government Printing Office will utilize the following procedure. Billing certification 

sheets for the work performed will be sent by the contractor to the ordering agency for examination and 

certification as to correctness of the billing as applicable to the work performed. The ordering agency is 

required to return the signed billing certification to the contractor within five (5) workdays of receipt. In 

addition, after certification by the ordering agency, a copy of the approved billing certification sheet and 

the accompanying print order is to be submitted to the Denver RPPO, by the ordering agency, 

immediately via fax (303) 236–5304 to: ATTN: Procurement Technician.

After examination and certification by the ordering agency the invoice/voucher, print order, proof of 

delivery, and the agency signed billing certification must be submitted to: Comptroller, 

U.S. Government Printing Office, North Capitol and H Streets, NW, Washington, D.C. 20401. In 

addition the contractor is instructed to fax a duplicate set of these documents to the Denver GPO office. 

The fax number is 303-236-5332 ATTN: Procurement Technician.
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NOTE: Although not a requirement at this time, the contractor is encouraged to submit the “Bar Code 

Cover Sheet” with the request for payment. The use of this document will greatly facilitate prompt 

payment to the contractor. The following website address will allow the contractor to create the GPO 

payment barcode cover page http://winapps.access.gpo.gov/fms/vouchers/barcode/.

For the purpose of earning the discount when a prompt payment discount is offered by a offeror, time will 

be computed from the date a correct invoice/voucher, print order, proof of delivery, and the agency 

signed billing certification is received by the GPO.

NOTICE TO OFFERORS: The offer (SECTION 4 - SCHEDULE OF PRICES) may be facsimile 

transmitted direct to GPO office.
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SECTION 2. - SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE: These specifications cover the production of a tabloid newspaper requiring such operations as 

electronic pre-press, printing, binding, addressing, mailing, and distribution.

TITLE: Sandia Lab News.

FREQUENCY OF ORDERS: Biweekly (every two weeks) for approximately 25 issues per year. It's 

anticipated there will be four weeks between the last issue of the year and the first issue of the new year.

QUANTITY: Approximately 16,500 copies per issue.

NUMBER OF PAGES: Approximately 8 to 20 pages per order. Most orders will be for 12 pages with 

occasional orders for 8 or 16 pages per issue.

TRIM SIZE: 10-3/4" x 15-1/2" (or up to 11-1/2" x 16") tabloid style. All issues published during the 

term of the contract must be of a consistent size.

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: Print Orders. One or more PDF’s per issue with all graphics color and 

black and white embedded in the file, electronic file with all mailing addresses contained therein, and print 

orders. Electronic files (as described above) will be uploaded to the contractor’s FTP site.

Contractor must be capable of accepting data in these platform/formats for either direct input or 

conversion to his/her system as part of their basic charge to the Government. No additional time or 

compensation will be given to the contractor for common errors associated with file output from a 

different platform. See "Inspection of Files" for brief description of common errors. The contractor will be 

responsible for proofreading converted formats to ensure that all fonts have transferred platforms 

completely. Contractor will be responsible for final output that is in conformance with the visuals as 

provided.

INSPECTION OF ELECTRONIC FILES: The contractor is to perform a basic check (preflight) of the 

furnished files. The check should look for damaged disks, missing or damaged files, missing fonts, 

missing bleeds, improper trim size, improper color definition, and so on. Common errors include, but are 

not limited to: 1) color issues and shifts (RGB color data, no spot colors, loss of black plate), 2) page 

integrity (text reflow or type substitution), 3) errors associated with embedded graphics, 4) missing 

prepress features (e.g. bleeds, trim marks), 5) loss of text characters from graphic elements, and 6) 

defining proper file output selection for the imaging device being used. The contractor is responsible for 

creating/extending bleeds, creating or correcting (altering) any necessary trapping, setting proper screen 

angles and frequency, and defining proper file output selection for the imaging device being used. Any 

errors other than those just described, media damage, or data corruption that might interfere with proper 

file imaging discovered at that time must be reported to the Contracting Officer IMMEDIATELY upon 

discovery.

Prior to making any revisions, the contractor must make a "copy" of the original files, and then proceed to 

make any revisions to the "copy" as required. Upon delivery of the printed product the contractor must 

provide corrected native applications files (digital deliverables) if files are modified during production. 

The digital deliverables must be an exact reproduction of the final printed piece in native application file 

format (includes all files), and must be returned on the same media as the supplied files. The Government 

will NOT accept as digital deliverables PostScript files, Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) 

files, or any proprietary file formats unless specifically requested elsewhere in these specifications.
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CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH: All materials and operations, other than those listed under 

"GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH", necessary to produce the product(s) in accordance with these 

specifications. Contractor's responsibilities include:

REPRODUCIBLES: Government furnished media must output with a minimum resolution of 2400 dpi 

for text and all flattone, halftone (gray scale) illustrations and CMYK graphics 150 line screen or finer.

The contractor must make all reproducibles required. The contractor is responsible for determining what 

type of reproducibles will be used while maintaining the quality level specified in the contract. No 

separate charges will be allowed for the various types of reproducibles that may be used. Further, the 

contractor is responsible for outputting all images contained on furnished material, regardless of the 

production process, at the appropriate output resolution to achieve optimal results for such design 

elements as blends, gradients, halftones, type and other images. This determination should be made using 

factors such as stock, press being used, and other factors unique to the contractor's production 

environment.

Films are NOT required; computer to plate is acceptable and is the preferred method of production. At the 

contractor's option, they may use film; however; the Government will not pay for any film costs, even if 

these costs are the result of author's alterations. For example, if changes were made at the proof stage, the 

Government will pay for the digital corrections and new proofs (if required), but not for films. Such proof 

charges must be charged at the rate for digital proofs, not "from film" proofs. 

PRESS SHEET INSPECTION: Final makeready press sheets will be inspected and approved at the 

contractor's plant for the purpose of establishing specified standards for use during the actual press run. 

Upon approval of the sheets, the contractor is charged with maintaining those standards throughout the 

press run (within QATAP tolerances when applicable) and with discarding all makeready sheets that 

preceded approval. See GPO Publication 315.3 (Guidelines for Contractors Holding Press Sheet 

Inspections) issued September 1991. Note: A press sheet inspection is for the purpose of setting specific 

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

entire run.

A representative(s) of the Government will inspect press sheets at the contractor's plant when the job is 

going to press. These representatives will make their inspections on Wednesday as noted later and 

suitable space shall be provided at the plant for this purpose. Also see GPO Publication 315.3 "Guidelines 

for Contractors Holding Press Sheet Inspections".

The contractor shall notify Michael Lanigan at (505) 844-2297 of the exact time the press sheets will be 

available. In order that proper arrangements can be made, notification must be given at least one (1) hour 

in advance of the time scheduled for inspection of the press sheets.

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. Paper used under this contract MUST conform to the Resource Conservation 

and Recovery Act of 1976 and all subsequent amendments. Additional information regarding this will be 

furnished upon request.

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

and/or attached color sample(s). The contracting officer reserves the right to reject shipments of any order 

printed on paper the color of which, in his opinion, materially differs from that of the color sample(s).

All stock used in an order must be of a uniform shade.

 Newsprint, basis weight 50 lbs per 500 sheets 24 x 36", equal to JCP Code A10.
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PRINTING: All pages print head to head in black ink only except the first and last pages and the 2-page 

center spread printing in 4-color process. As a designated feature, on approximately 5,400 copies per 

issue, the last page will print with a mailing address space. These copies must be kept separate from the 

balance of the order.

MARGINS: Head and bind 3/4" unless otherwise indicated.

BINDING: Flat size 21-1/2" x 31" (or up to 23" x 32"). Fold and inset to a finished trim size of 10-3/4" x 

15-1/2" (or up to 11-1/2" x 16"). No stitching required.

Approximately 5,400 copies of each issue will require one additional final fold to 10-3/4" x 7" (or up to 

11-1/2" x 8") with mailing panel out (last text page). The contractor is to print or affix a unique mailing 

address to the last page of each copy mailed singly as self-mailer. The contractor is required to keep 

labeled self-mailers in Zip-Code sequence. Balance of the copies are to remain at the folded size indicated 

above. If web printing is used press trim is acceptable.

PACKING: Bulk shipment: Band or tie in units of 100. Pack copies separate in shipping containers 

(anticipate 4 separate groups in the following approximate quantities: 8,500 copies; 1,500 copies, 580 

copies; and 150 copies). Each shipping container must not exceed 45 pounds when fully packed.

MAILING: Each order will be mailed individually according to furnished addresses as provided by the 

Government for the individually mailed copies.

The mailing will be made at the Presorted Regular Standard A Bulk Mail Rate. All mailing will be using 

Postal permit.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to sort and prepare materials for the best possible postage rate 

consistent with the specifications. All copies mailed requires the contractor to process Government 

supplied mailing list through US Postal Service approved National Change of Address (NCOA) software 

program, Coding Accuracy Support System (CASS) bringing all address data up-to-date and provide 

Intelligent Mail Barcode/Postnet Barcodes as appropriate.

After mailing, the balance of each order, along with furnished copy and films made, must be delivered to 

the address under "SCHEDULE".

All copies mailed to 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.

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

mailing material produced under this contract. 

Contractor will be required to provide a copy of the Postal Service statements as required for those 

statements mailed. Contractor must also provide a separate form indicating the print order number, the 

total postage cost, the total quantity mailed, and the date mailed. Contractor must send the form(s) via 

facsimile transmission to the ordering department within 24 hours of mailing and follow up with hard 

copy.
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INSPECTION SAMPLES: Occasionally, when so indicated on the print order or otherwise requested, the 

first two copies, as soon as completed, must be sent for inspection to : U.S. Government Printing Office;

Denver Regional Printing and Procurement Office; 12345 W Alameda Parkway, Suite 208; Lakewood CO 

80228-2842.

These copies shall be considered as sample copies, and cannot be deducted from the total quantity 

ordered. The package or envelope containing these samples must be identified by the GPO jacket number, 

program number, print order number, title, and include a facsimile of the print order on which these 

samples were ordered. The contractor must comply with the shipping schedule regardless of this 

requirement for inspection samples. The contractor will be notified of the test results only if there are 

deficiencies.

DEPARTMENTAL RANDOM COPIES (BLUE LABEL): All orders must be divided into equal sublots 

in accordance with the chart shown below. A random sample 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 governmentfurnished blue label, affixed to each affected container. The container and its contents shall be recorded 

separately on all shipping documents and sent in accordance with the distribution list.

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 voucher 

sent to GPO, Financial Management Service, for payment. Failure to furnish the certificate may result in 

delay in processing the voucher.

DISTRIBUTION: Mail f.o.b. contractor's city for mailed copies and ship f.o.b. destination for bulk 

shipment. It is anticipated that approximately 5,400 copies of the total quantity will mail.

Deliver the balance to the address under "SCHEDULE".

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).

Contractor will be notified about a week in advance if Sandia National Labs intends to miss a biweekly 

publication date. Publication date shall be the Thursday of the week that furnished materials are made 

available.

The following schedule begins on Wednesday of publication week:

 Contractor will be notified as to the availability of print order and furnished material by 10:00 a.m. on 

Wednesday.

 The Government will upload files to the contractor's FTP site immediately after notification.

 The Government will review/perform a press sheet inspection as mentioned herein at the contractor’s

facility between the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the same day as notification.
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 All copies (except copies to be mailed) must be delivered by 7:00 a.m. on the following morning 

(Thursday). If copies are available for delivery on Wednesday the agency would desire delivery on 

Wednesday. Bulk newspapers must be delivered to Sandia National Laboratories, 1515 Eubank 

Blvd., S.E., Albuquerque, New Mexico. INSIDE DELIVERY REQUIRED. The contractor is to 

be escorted by the guard to the Area I Mail Room, or at the contractor’s option, the contractor may 

apply for an official visitor badge and make the delivery unescorted.

 Deliver for mailing 5,400 copies to the US Post Office by close of business on Thursday.

NOTE: Should a holiday fall on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of publication week, each step of the 

above schedule will be moved up one day so that complete delivery/mailing is made on Wednesday.

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

the U.S. Postal Service for mailing and, for the balance of the order to be delivered to Albuquerque, New 

Mexico address.

All expenses incidental to returning materials, submitting proofs, and furnishing sample copies must be 

borne by the contractor.

RECEIPT FOR DELIVERY: Contractor must furnish their own receipts for delivery. These receipts 

must include the GPO jacket, program, and print order numbers; total quantity delivered, number of 

cartons, and quantity per carton; date delivery made; and signature of the Government agent accepting 

delivery. The original copy of this receipt must accompany the contractor's voucher/invoice for payment.

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.
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SECTION 3. - DETERMINATION OF AWARD

The Government will determine the lowest offer by applying the prices offered in the "SCHEDULE OF 

PRICES" to the following units of production which are the estimated requirements to produce one 

year's work 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 under this contract.

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

I. (1) (2) (3) (4)

(a) 292 4,780 100 1,636

II. (a) 140

The term of this contract is for one year and up to four option years.

NOTE: Contractor must have FTP capability.

Note: Restricted production area within 20-miles of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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SECTION 4. - SCHEDULE OF PRICES

Offers submitted are f.o.b. destination for bulk shipments and f.o.b. contractor’s city for mailed shipments.

Prices must include the cost of all required materials and operations in accordance with these 

specifications.

Offeror must make an entry in each of the spaces provided. Offers submitted with any obliteration, 

revision, or alteration of the order and manner of submitting offers may be declared nonresponsive. 

Offers submitted with "NB" (No Quote), "NA" (Not Applicable), or blank spaces for an item may be 

declared nonresponsive. An entry of "NC" (No Charge) shall be entered if the offeror intends to furnish 

individual items at no charge to the Government.

Prices must be submitted for the entire term of the contract and offers qualified for a lesser period will not 

be considered.

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.

Fractional parts will be prorated.

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

I. COMPLETE PRODUCT: (Except Item II) Prices offer shall be all-inclusive for all operations and 

materials necessary for the complete production and distribution of the product listed in accordance 

with these specifications. Contractor is cautioned that any prepress or intermediate steps including but 

not limited to electronic file prep, proofs, films, and platemaking is inclusive in these prices.

Printing in single Printing in 4-color

Ink Color Process

Makeready Per Makeready Per

and Setup 1,000 and Setup 1,000

Charges Copies Charges Copies

(1) (2) (3) (4)

(a) Per each page size unit................ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________

II. ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS:

(a) Addressing on last page............................... per 1,000 addresses........ $ ___________

__________

(Initials)
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Program 2833-SP (7/16)

DISCOUNTS ARE OFFERED FOR PAYMENT AS FOLLOWS:

__________ Percent, _________calendar days. See Article 12 "Discounts" of Solicitation Provisions in 

GPO Contract Terms (Pub. 310.2).

Offeror hereby acknowledges amendment(s) number (ed) _________________________

OFFEROR'S NAME AND SIGNATURE: When responding by Fax or Mail, fill out and return one 

copy of all pages in "Section 4. - SCHEDULE OF PRICES", including initialing where indicated.

Offeror _____________________________________________________ __________________

Contractor's Code

____________________________________________________________________________________

(Street Address)

___________________________________________________________________________________

(City - State)

By ______________________________________________________________________________

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

_____________________________________________________ _________________________

(Person to be contacted) (Telephone Number)

________________________________________ _________________________

e-mail address (Facsimile Number)

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

Post Office located at __________________________ ______________ _______ ____________

Street Address City State Zip Code
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Program 2833-SP (7/16)

SAMPLE OF THE QUOTE ENVELOPE

In order to ensure proper processing of all offers the following information is suggested on 

all quote envelopes.

Program Number 2833-SP

From: _________________________

Address:_________________________

 _________________________

Postage

Stamp

Required

Here

OFFER ENCLOSED

Offers will be received until 

July 22, 2011

at 11 A.M. prevailing Denver time

U.S. Government Printing Office

Denver Regional Printing & Procurement Office

12345 W Alameda Pkwy Ste 208

Lakewood CO 80228