Jacket: 771-043 R-1

Title: ITIN/Foreign Certification Program Inkjet Roll Paper

Agency: IRS

Bid Opening: May 13, 2020 at 11:00am

Bid Terms Discounted Total

$106,320.00 2.0% 20 days $104,193.60

$119,170.00 0.0% days $119,170.00

$124,720.00 0.0% days $124,720.00

$134,350.00 2.0% 20 days $131,663.00

$162,000.00 2.0% 20 days $158,760.00

$196,715.00 1.0% 20 days $194,747.85

$360,609.78 1.0% 20 days $357,003.68

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KDM PRODUCTS

Contractor Name

RR DONNELLY

INFOSEAL

TIDEWATER DIRECT

JJ COLLINS PRINTERS

INTEGRATED PRINT & GRAPHICS

ADVANTAGE COLOR GRAPHICS

Okay. Scoti Cox 5-18-2020

Awarded to KDM Products
 

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Specifications by SC

Reviewed by JM

U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE

Benicia, CA

GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS

For the Procurement of

ITIN/Foreign Certification Program Inkjet Roll Paper

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

Department of the Treasury/Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

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

familiarize themselves with all provisions of these specifications before bidding.

BID OPENING: Bids shall be opened at 11:00 a.m., prevailing Pacific Standard Time (PST), on May 

13, 2020 at the U.S. Government Publishing Office, San Francisco Regional Office, 536 Stone Road, 

Suite I, Benicia, CA 94510. Due to COVID-19, this will NOT be a public bid opening. 

BID SUBMISSION: Bidders MUST submit email bids to bidssanfran@gpo.gov for this solicitation. No 

other method of bid submission will be accepted at this time. The jacket number and bid opening date 

must be specified in the subject line of the emailed bid submission. Bids received after 11:00am on the 

bid opening date specified above will not be considered for award.

SPECIAL ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Bid is submitted based upon delivery f.o.b. contractor’s city. IRS will furnish a Government Bill of 

Lading (GBL) for shipment. Do not include any shipping charges in your submitted bid. The weight of 

the shipment MUST be furnished to IRS prior to issuance of the GBL. See Page 11. 

Partial deliveries are required and the balance due by July 20, 2020. 

*1st Partial Delivery: 40 rolls on or before June 22, 2020.

*2nd Partial Delivery: 40 rolls on or before July 6, 2020.

*Balance of 20 rolls on or before July 20, 2020. 

Contractors to familiarize themselves with IBM InfoPrint 5000 Inkjet Printers.

This product requires “Security Handling”. See Pages 3 and 4.

Prior-to-Production Sample roll is required. See Page 7.

For information regarding the solicitation, contact Ms. Scoti Cox at scox@gpo.gov or (707) 748-1970, 

ext. 2. 
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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 9-19)).

GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2) – https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-andstandards-files-for-vendors/contractterms2018.pdf

GPO QATAP (GPO Publication 310.1) – https://www.gpo.gov/docus/default-source/forms-andstandards-files-for-vendors/qatap-rev-09-19.pdf

BIDDERS, PLEASE NOTE: GPO has issued a new Government Paper Specification Standards, No. 

13, dated September 2019. Prospective bidders should carefully read this publication as the applicable 

standards within become an integral part of this contract. The document is posted at 

https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/forms-and-standards along with a list of major 

revisions.

DOING BUSINESS WITH THE GPO: Contractors wishing to do business with the GPO are referred 

to the GPO web site http://www.gpo.gov/business/index.html, where one can register as a GPO 

contractor using the ‘GPO Contractor Connection’ link in accordance with the furnished instructions 

on that page.

NOTE: Prospective as well as existing GPO contractors are to note that, as of 1/1/08, all contractors 

seeking to do business with the GPO must first complete and thereafter maintain the accuracy of its 

GPO Contractor Connection registration with the following mandatory taxpayer information boxes: 

“EIN/TIN #” (Employer Identification Number or Taxpayer Identification Number); “Subject to Backup 

Withholding” (See Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification); and, 

“Current W-9 Request” (See Form W-9). The GPO will withhold payment of any invoices for work 

completed by any contractor who fails to provide these tax data in GPO Contractor Connection. Such 

invoices will be declared ineligible for payment until all requirements for payment, including providing 

these tax data in GPO Contractor Connection, have been satisfied.

PRE-AWARD SURVEY: In order to determine the responsibility of the prime contractor or any 

subcontractor, the Government reserves the right to conduct an on-site pre-award 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) 

7) Letter of commitment from any subcontractor 
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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.

PREDOMINANT FUNCTION: The predominant function for this procurement is the printing of the 

forms.

SUBCONTRACTING: Subcontracting is NOT authorized.

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

apply to these specifications:

Product Quality Levels:

(a) Printing Attributes - Quality Level 3

(b) Finishing Attributes - Quality Level 3

Inspection Levels from ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (MIL-STD 105):

(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 Pre-Production Samples

P-8. Halftone Match (Single and Double Impression) Ok Pre-Production Samples

P-9. Solid and Screen Tint Color Match Ok Pre-Production Samples

P-10. Process Color Match Ok Pre-Production Samples

SECURITY CLAUSE: 

Safeguards: Contractor is required to implement security measures to ensure security handling of all 

materials and prevent unauthorized access. All waste materials, printing plates and overages are to be 

accounted for and destroyed beyond recognition. All shipping or mailing of material is to be 

accomplished by traceable means. No quantity variations are allowed.

Security Controls: To ensure the contractor’s facility can provide the necessary controls to safeguard 

security material, a tour of the facility may be conducted by IRS Security personnel. The review of the 

facility may include, by not limited to the following:

1. Physical security controls,

2. Protection of data recorded on magnetic media,

3. Protection of date recorded on hard copy media,
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4. Identification and authentication controls,

5. System accountability controls,

6. Protection of residual data,

7. Back up procedures,

8. Fire detention and annunciation,

9. Contingency plans, and

10. Personnel security.

Contractor will be required to make reasonable changes to their facility and/or procedures to properly 

safeguard security material if necessary. If requirements are not met, security material can be procured 

from other sources. GPO must be notified of any changes.

ADDITIONAL EMAILED BID SUBMISSION PROVISIONS: The Government will not be 

responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the emailed bid including, but 

not limited to, the following –

1. Illegibility of bid.

2. Emails over 75MB may be received by GPO due to size limitations for receiving emails.

3. The bidder’s email provider may have different size limitations for sending email; however, 

bidders are advised not to exceed GPO’s stated limit.

4. When the email bid is received by GPO, it will remain unopened until the specified bid opening 

time. Government personnel will not validate receipt of the emailed bid prior to bid opening. 

GPO will use the prevailing time (specified as the local time zone) and the exact time that the 

email is received by GPO’s email server as the official time stamp for bid receipt at the specified 

location.

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 page located at https://www.gpo.gov/finance/index.htm.

DISPUTES: GPO Publication 310.2, GPO Contract Terms, Contract Clause 5. Disputes, is hereby 

replaced with the June 2008 clause found at http://www.gpo.gov/pdfs/vendors/contractdisputes.pdf. 

WARNING: Proper control and handling must be maintained at all times to prevent any information or 

materials required to produce the product ordered under these specifications from falling into 

unauthorized hands. Unless otherwise indicated herein, all extra copies, materials, waste, etc., must be 

destroyed.
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SECTION 2. - SPECIFICATIONS

TITLE: ITIN/Foreign Certification Program Inkjet Roll Paper

QUANTITY: 100 Rolls (80,000 Sheets per Roll, 8,000,000 Forms)

TRIM SIZE: 8-1/2 x 11” (Sheet Size)

FORM NUMBER: IRS Form 9844 (Rev. 7-2005); Catalog 22337C

 

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: The purchase order and digital files will be emailed to the 

contractor after award.

One PDF file of IRS Form 9844.

One manuscript copy of IRS Form.

One previous PDF proof marked for placement of forms. Disregard the pin-feed holes on left and right 

sides. This will show the placement of the form and size of printed areas.

IRS Form 6153 “Carton Shipping Label”.

IRS Document 12321-LR “IRS Pallet Specifications Laser Roll Paper Program”.

Bills of Lading for Bulk Shipments.

Printing Media will be provided to contractor in Portal Document Format (PDF), generated from Adobe 

Acrobat 8.0 or later (backward compatible to Adobe Acrobat 5.0), as a composite file (with all fonts 

embedded at the PDF level. DO NOT UNEMBED FONTS.

Upon completion of the order, the contractor must furnish final production native application files 

(digital deliverables) with the furnished material. The digital deliverables must be an exact 

representation of the final printed product and shall be returned on a CD-R disc, labeled with the: 

Production Date, Product Title, GPO Jacket No, ordering agency’s Requisition No. and contractor’s 

name. With the exception of Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) files, the contractor may 

not return PostScript files or any proprietary file formats different than those supplied as digital 

deliverables without expressed permission by the Government.

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 is required to have Internet access, provided through their Internet Service Provider (ISP) 

with email and a web browser equivalent to Internet Explorer 6.0 or Netscape 4.0.

Contractor is required to have Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional (or more recent) software (not Adobe 

Reader) and the capability to receive and open file attachments compressed into a WinZIP (.zip) file 

format. The contractor must furnish all e-mail addresses for the DHS to e-mail all electronic files, in 

order to avoid any lapse in service, at time of award.

Contractor is required to output from furnished digital files at highest resolution.

Basic Check of Furnished Electronic Media and Files: Prior to image processing, the contractor is 

responsible for checking all furnished electronic media files to insure that such files correctly generate 

for printing. The contractor must supply necessary trapping. Output must be generated on high 

resolution image processors. If any errors, media damage, or data corruption that might interfere with 
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proper file imaging are discovered during inspection by the contractor, contact Joseph Moyer at (202) 

317-6067 or joseph.j.moyer @irs.gov for new files.

NOTE: Electronic files received in unusable condition will be replaced by IRS on an expedited basis.

This Electronic Media and File check should identify any problem areas with the digital file submission 

and should include but not be limited to missing or damaged fonts, improper trim size and/or margins, 

only low resolution files included for illustrations, and any improper color definition. The contractor is 

also responsible for adjusting copy for trim size and bindery attributes, and defining proper file output 

selection for the imaging device being used. All furnished files must be imaged as necessary to meet the 

assigned Quality Assurance Thorough Attributes Program (QATAP) level.

Identification markings such as register marks, ring folios, rubber stamped jacket numbers, commercial 

identification marks of any kind, etc., form number, and revision date, carried on copy or film, must not 

print on finished product.

Contractor is required to have Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional (or more recent) software (not Adobe 

Reader) and the capability to receive and open file attachments compressed into a WinZIP (.zip) file 

format. The contractor must furnish all email addresses for the IRS to email all electronic files, in order 

to avoid any lapse in service, at time of award.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Form is printed two up on continuous rolls of special security paper, 

one side only. IRS logo MUST come off of the roll bottom of the seal first. Rolls must be compatible 

for use on IBM InfoPrint 5000 Inkjet Printers. Dimensions are 50” in diameter (+/- 1/32”) by 17” wide, 

with a 6” diameter core. 

One roll of paper is equal to at least 80,000 sheets, 8-1/2” x 11”.

Splices are acceptable if clean edged. No single roll shall have more than one splice. Tape used to 

secure splices must meet requirements for use on the IBM InfoPrint 5000 Inkjet Printer and withstand 

the extremities of warehouse storage conditions. Rolls must be marked to indicate the exact location of 

the splice.

“Forms” are to be printed on the rolls, see “PRINTING” below.

PRODUCTION NOTE: The contractor MUST deliver at least 80,000 forms per roll. No deviations in 

quantities are allowed, per roll. All rolls with less than 80,000 forms must be picked up by the 

contractor to be corrected and returned to IRS, at contractor’s expense.

PRINTING: Form prints in green PMS 343, with a 7% screen background to 7-7/8 x 11” (has a 5/8” 

blank strip running down the left edge), and a 25% screen tint of the Treasury Department logo 

reversing out. There should be a 3/8” white gap between the continuous forms. The logo is to be 

centered on the 8-1/2 x 11” form.

The product identifier at the bottom of the roll, similar to previous printing. It is moved further to the 

right to allow for the smaller 17” rolls. No pin feed is required.

Form 9844 (Rev. 7-2005) Cat. No. 22337C Department of the Treasury – Internal Revenue Service
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This information is to be typeset using Helvetica or Arial typeface. The type size is at the discretion of 

the contractor to fit the marginally punched area (should not be smaller than 6pt. type). Printing of the 

information is in green PMS 343.

Security Features: The 20% screen background must include the word “VOID”, which is revealed 

when the form is photocopied, even on lighter machine settings.

An Anti-Color Copier Security Field must demonstrate the ability to print the latent image without 

masking or the use of camouflage (which dilutes the effectiveness against color photocopying).

The form must be printed on specially treated security paper that stains brown, or otherwise reacts when 

touched by fresh liquid bleach.

Fluorescent fibers imbedded in the paper must be present and detectable when exposed to UV or “black” 

light.

MARGINS: Follow printing media provided. Bleeds are not required.

PRIOR-TO-PRODUCTION SAMPLE: Final copies must be produced as specified using the same 

material, with same equipment, in the same fashion that will be used in producing the approved prior to 

production sample. Do not print the entire quantity until receipt of the OK from the Government. If 

sample is approved without changes, the sample will become one of the final copies due to the customer.

The Government will approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the samples within two (2) 

workdays of the receipt thereof. Approval or conditional approval shall not relieve the contractor from 

complying with the specifications and all other terms and conditions of the contract. A conditional 

approval shall state any further action required by the contractor. A notice of disapproval shall state the 

reasons therefor.

If the samples are disapproved by the Government, the Government, at its option, may require the 

contractor to submit additional samples for inspection and test, in the time and under the terms and 

conditions specified in the notice of rejection. Such additional samples shall be furnished, and 

necessary changes made, at no additional cost to the Government and with no extension in the shipping 

schedule. The Government will require the time specified above to inspect and test any additional 

samples required.

In the event the additional samples are disapproved by the Government, the contractor shall be deemed 

to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the default clause in which event this contract 

shall be subject to termination for default, provided however, that the failure of the Government to 

terminate the contract for default in such event shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to 

deliver the contract quantities in accordance with the shipping schedule.

In the event the Government fails to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the samples within 

the time specified, the Contracting Officer shall automatically extend the shipping schedule in 

accordance with Contract Clause 12, "Notice of Compliance with Schedules," of GPO Contract Terms 

(GPO Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 5-99)).

Manufacture of the final product prior to approval of the sample submitted is at the contractor's risk. 

Samples will not be returned to the contractor. All costs, including the costs of all samples shall be 

included in the contract price for the production quantity.
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All samples shall be manufactured at the facilities in which the contract production quantities are to be 

manufactured.

PRIOR-TO-PRODUCTION SAMPLE: The sample requirement for this contract is for one roll 

containing 10,000 sheets, per the specifications. Sample roll must be constructed as specified using 

the form, materials, equipment, and methods of production which will be used in producing the 

final product.

Roll shall be manufactured at the facilities in when the contract production quantity is to be 

manufactured. Sample must be submitted prior to commencement of production of the contract quantity, 

in sufficient time to allow the Government testing of the sample and production and shipment in 

accordance with the shipping schedule. Samples will be tested for all security items listed in the 

"Security Features" section. The samples will also be reviewed for printing specifications listed under 

"DESCRIPTION".

Deliver samples f.o.b. destination via traceable means (DO NOT SEND VIA USPS MAIL). Small 

packages for prior-to-production sample sheets must have the material placed in an inside envelope, 

with that envelope placed in an outer shipping envelope or pack.

Deliver pre-production samples via f.o.b. destination on or before May 29, 2020, as follows:

One prior-to-production sample ROLL (10,000 sheets) to:

Internal Revenue Service/CPS West

112 North 700 West

Building 4B

Ogden, UT 84404

Attn: Michael Bate (801) 620-6454

Attn: Vicky Amidan (801) 620-7069

*Contractor MUST contact Michael Bate (801) 620-6454 or Vicky Amidan (801) 620-7069 when preproduction sample roll is shipped so that arrangements can be made for receipt.

(Deliver by traceable means, signature required. Contractor MUST contact Michael Bate or Vicky 

Amidan advising delivery of this roll.)

100 prior-to-production samples (sheets) to:

Internal Revenue Service

1111 Constitution Avenue, NW

Room 6550

Washington, DC 20224-0001

Attn: Joseph Moyer (202) 317-6067 (Deliver by traceable means, signature required)

Small packages for proofs or samples must have the material placed in an inside envelope, with that 

envelope placed in an outer shipping envelope or pack. 

There is a two-workday hold from receipt. Contractor cannot proceed without an "okay to print".

STOCK: The specifications of all stock furnished must be in accordance with those listed herein or 

listed for the corresponding JCP Code numbers in the "Government Paper Specification Standards No. 
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13" dated September 2019, and any subsequent amendments thereto.

Defensa Basic IJ (Inkjet) Paper, Basis Weight 24.

INKS: Green, PMS 343

PACKING: Each roll must be wrapped completed in at least 5 layers of moisture-proof plastic 

wrapping material of a strength that will ensure arrival at destination in a clean and un-manipulated 

condition. Rolls/pallets must be wrapped in black plastic to prevent cause exposure to the product while 

being transported. 

Rolls should be placed on edge and banded with plastic straps that will not break under normal shipping 

and handling conditions. Bands must go through the core in addition to over the top. Corner pads should 

be utilized on rolls to prevent damage from strapping.

NOTE: All rolls must be secured on the 51” pallets by chocks to prevent rolling off the pallet.

Small packages for proofs or samples must have the material placed in an inside envelope, with that 

envelope placed in an outer shipping envelope or pack.

PALLETS: Pallets must be Type III, Group 2 or 3, two way flush pallet, and must conform to Federal 

Specifications NN-P-71. Size of pallet is to be 51 x 40”, with full entry on the 40” width. Pallets must 

also contain a double support joist 1-1/2” x 4” on each side of the pallet running the entire 51” length. 

Strict adherence to these dimensions is necessary to accommodate the storage requirements of IRS

Distribution Centers. Please refer to IRS D12321-LR/Laser Roll Pallet Instructions with the 

government furnished materials.

Receipt of incorrect pallets may result in a charge for each incorrect pallet, which will be accessed 

against the contractor. This charge will cover additional costs incurred by IRS to re-palletize the 

shipment onto correct pallets. 

LABELING: All pallets and small packages used for shipping will require a label. Complete and copy 

the furnished shipping label and affix one to each side of the pallet and one on small packages according 

to the instructions at the top of the carton label sheet. Improper, partial or incorrect labeling may require 

the contractor to reimburse IRS for time spent correcting the affected labels. 

Each pallet must be marked with safety warnings for heavy roll paper, and procedures for safe handling 

information, such as moving the pallet and removing the rolls from the pallet. Product Usage 

Information should also be contained on each roll, how the unwind directions is marked, explanation of 

the start of good forms mark, etc.

INSPECTION SAMPLES: Deliver 10 sheets to: U.S. Government Publishing Office, 536 Stone Road, 

Suite I, Benicia, CA 94510. Attn: Scoti Cox (707) 748-1970. M/F: Jacket 771-043 R-1. Deliver via 

traceable means, signature required. Do not use the U.S. Postal Service.

Small packages for proofs or samples must have the material placed in an inside envelope, with that 

envelope placed in an outer shipping envelope or pack. 
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DEPARTMENTAL QUALITY COPIES: None required.

In addition, a copy of the PURCHASE ORDER/SPECIFICATION along with the signed selection 

certificate, which will be furnished, must be included with the samples.

A copy of the Government-furnished certificate must accompany the voucher sent to the GPO, Financial 

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

the voucher.

DISTRIBUTION: Deliver f.o.b. contractor’s city*, as follows:

*This order MUST deliver complete on or before July 20, 2020 via contractor’s city. IRS will furnish a 

Government Bill of Lading (GBL) for shipment. Do not include any shipping charges in your submitted 

bid. The weight of the shipment MUST be furnished to IRS prior to issuance of the GBL. Call or email 

Joseph Moyer with the weight information at least two days prior to shipping. His phone number is 

(202) 317-6067 and his email is joseph.j.moyer @irs.gov.

PARTIAL DELIVERIES: Contractor to deliver partial shipments of rolls, as follows:

1

st Partial Delivery: 40 rolls on or before June 22, 2020.

2

nd Partial Delivery: 40 rolls on or before July 6, 2020.

Balance of 20 rolls on or before July 20, 2020.

Deliver to: 

CPSW Warehouse

Attn: AECOM Contact

Ogden IRS Warehouse/CPSW

112 North 700 West Bldg. 4B

Ogden, UT 84404

(801) 381-1069

100 sheets and all government furnished materials to:

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

1111 Constitution Avenue, NW

Room 6550

Washington, DC 20224

Attn: Joseph Moyer (202) 317-6067 (Deliver by traceable means, signature required)

5 sample sheets to:

IRS/ITIN Policy

Attn: Courtney King (470) 639-2619

401 W. Peachtree Street, NW

Mail Stop 97-WI

Atlanta, GA 30308 (Deliver by traceable means, signature required)

All shipments will require a government bill of lading (GBL) for shipping. The contractor must provide 

the weight of the shipment before the GBL’s can be emailed to the contractor. Email 

wi.mp.traffic.management@irs.gov and joseph.j.moyer@irs.gov with weight information at least two 

(2) days prior to shipping. Joseph Moyer can be reached at (202) 317-6067. Production samples ship 

f.o.b. destination via traceable means.
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SCHEDULE: The purchase order and government furnished materials will be emailed to the contractor 

on May 19, 2020.

Prior-to-Production Sample Roll to deliver on or before May 29, 2020.

Complete production and delivery MUST be made by July 20, 2020. 

*1st Partial Delivery: 40 rolls on or before June 22, 2020.

*2nd Partial Delivery: 40 rolls on or before July 6, 2020.

*Balance of 20 rolls on or before July 20, 2020. 

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

borne by the contractor.

All Government Furnished Material must be returned within 10 workdays after delivery of the order.
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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 award on that basis. If shipment is not made from evaluation point, the contractor will be 

responsible for any additional shipping costs incurred.

BIDS: Bids must include the cost of all materials and operations for the total quantity ordered in 

accordance with these specifications. In addition, a price must be submitted for each additional laser 

paper roll. The price for additional quantities must be based on a continuing run, exclusive of all basic 

or preliminary charges, (i.e., running rate not including makeready) and will not be a factor for 

determination of award.

Bids must be received by the exact date and time specified.

Bid Amount for Jacket 771-043 R-1: ___________________________________

Additional Rate (Per Roll) for Jacket 771-043 R-1:________________________

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). 

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

accepted with ______ 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.

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

award.

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

______________________

 (Contractor’s Initials)
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BIDDER 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 of “CONTRACTOR’S BID” section 

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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