Specifications by RDS Jacket 524-517

Page 1 of 10 USDA/FNS (3411-10) Req 1-00824

Reviewed by EBR

BID OPENING: Bids shall be opened at 2:00pm, prevailing Eastern Standard Time, on August 23, 2021 at the 

U.S. Government Publishing Office, Atlanta GA. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this will NOT be a public bid 

opening.

ISSUE DATE: August 16, 2021

ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE AWARD CONCERNING THESE SPECIFICATIONS, CALL (404) 605-9160, EXT. 

6 (RENEE SESSUM). NO COLLECT CALLS.

SPECIFICATIONS

U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO)

Atlanta Regional Office

3715 Northside Parkway, NW

Suite 4-305

Atlanta, Georgia 30327

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 (Rev. 09-19)).

TITLE: Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutrition Programs

PRODUCTS: 

- Item 1: “FNS 303 Professional Standards Booklet” – Saddle-stitch booklet with pocket on Cover 3 

- Item 2: “Professional Standards Sticker Packets” – One complete packet = 24 individual label sheets with a 

total of 8 individual designs (3 copies each of the 8 individual designs)

- Item 3: “FNS 303-A Cover Sheet” – Forms 

QUALITY LEVEL: II Quality Assurance Through Attributes (GPO Pub 310.1, effective May 1979 (Rev. 09-19) 

applies.

QUANTITY: 

- Item 1: 80,000 Saddle-stitched booklets with pocket on Cover 3

- Item 2: 100,000 Complete sticker packets (2,400,000 individual label sheets; 300,000 each of the 8 individual 

designs)

- Item 3: 20,000 Forms
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TRIM SIZE:

- Item 1: 

o Covers: 17-3/4 x 15” (flat); 8-1/2 x 11” (constructed)

o Text: 8-1/2 x 11”

- Item 2:

o Individual sticker size: 1-1/2” diameter 

o Backing sheet: 8-1/4 x 10-3/4”

- Item 3: 8-1/2 x 11”

PAGES:

- Item 1: 28 Text + Wrap-around Cover with Pocket on Cover 3

- Item 2: Face only

- Item 3: Face and back. 

DESCRIPTION: 

- Item 1: 

o Covers 1-4 (including pocket) print full and/or uncommon bleeds, printing full color matter via 4-color 

process. Flood coat all covers with a clear, non-yellowing gloss aqueous coating. Prints head to head.

o Cover 3 Construction Requirements: Cover 3 requires one 4" deep pocket with 3/4" construction tab 

securely glued to the inside of pocket. Diagonal (angle) cut pocket at center fold. Score on all folds.

o Text prints full color matter via 4-color process with uncommon bleeds throughout. Prints head to head.

- Item 2: Labels (1-1/2” diameter) print full color matter via 4-color process on the face only. Labels kiss-cut and 

mounted on an 8-1/4 x 10-3/4” backing sheet (sheets must be able fit in the Cover 3 pocket of Item 1), 24 labels 

per sheet (4 across and 6 down). Kiss cut must not penetrate backing sheet. Coat the back of the labels with a 

permanent type pressure sensitive adhesive.

- Item 3: Face and back prints full uncommon bleeds printing full color matter via 4-color process. Prints head to 

head.

NOTE: All Items must be printed via conventional OFFSET printing on a minimum 4-color press with one single 

pass. Digital printing, direct imaging (toner), and inkjet printing are not acceptable.

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH:

ELECTRONIC MEDIA:

- PLATFORM: Unknown

- STORAGE MEDIA: One USB thumb drive 

- SOFTWARE: 5 PDF files will be provided, output from “Sent to printer” file folder. Note: Two of the PDF files 

are for Item 2 with two different names. 

- COLOR(s): Identified as CMYK.

- FONTS: All fonts are Embedded and/or Embedded Subset.

- OUTPUT: 175- line screen
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

- Contractor must have the ability to edit PDF files (when furnished by the Government).

- Contractor is not to request that electronic files provided be converted to a different format. If contractor wishes to 

convert files to a different format, the final output must be of the same or higher quality and at no additional cost to 

the Government.

- The contractor is cautioned that furnished fonts are the property of the Government and/or its originator. All 

furnished fonts are to be eliminated from the contractor's archive immediately after completion of the contract.

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

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

- 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 your contract administrator.

- The contractor shall create/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.

- When PostScript Files are not furnished - prior to making revisions, the contractor shall copy the furnished files 

and make all changes to the copy. 

- Upon completion of this order, the contractor must furnish final production native application files (digital 

deliverable) and one "press quality" PDF file with the furnished media. Storage media must be MAC/PC 

compatible. The digital deliverables must be an exact representation of the final 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.

STOCK: 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. 13" dated September 

2019.

- Item 1:

o Covers: JCP Code* L11, No. 1 Gloss-Coated Cover, White, Basis Size 20 X 26", Basis Weight 100#

o Text: JCP Code* A240, Matte-Coated Text, White, Basis Size 25 X 38", Basis Weight 80#

- Item 2: White Litho-coated label stock with permanent adhesive, Basis Size 25 x 38”, Basis Weight 60#

- Item 3: JCP Code* A240, Matte-Coated Text, White, Basis Size 25 X 38", Basis Weight 80#

INK: 

- All Items: 4-color process + gloss aqueous coating (Item 1 only - Covers 1 and 4)

MARGINS:

- Items 1 and 3: Print full and/or uncommon bleeds. 

- Item 2: Follow file setup, adequate gripper.
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PROOFS:

Deliver the following 6 sets of proofs to the department (see Distribution for 3 complete addresses) on or before 

August 30, 2021. Contractor MUST return Government furnished material with the proofs. 

Contractor is responsible for all costs incurred in the delivery and pickup of proofs. All proofs will be withheld not 

longer than 5 workday(s) from date of receipt by the Government** to date proofs are MADE AVAILABLE FOR 

PICKUP by the contractor. It is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to make the necessary pickup 

arrangements when notified that the reviewed proofs are available. If an overnight delivery carrier (i.e. UPS or Fed 

Ex) is to be used, contractor MUST include a fully completed return airbill (prepaid by the contractor) with the 

delivered proofs. 

**NOTE: The date of receipt by the Government is NOT considered the first workday.

Contractor furnished proof approval letters will not be recognized for proof approval/disapproval. Only GPO 

generated proof letters will be recognized for proof approval/disapproval. Contractor must not print prior to receipt 

of an "OK to print".

(*) CONTENT PROOF (4 complete sets required): A complete digital color CONTENT proof created using the 

same Raster Image Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the product. Proof shall be collated with all 

elements in proper position (not pasted up), imaged face and back, trimmed and bound to the finished size/format of 

the product.

(*) INKJET PROOFS (2 complete sets required): A set of INKJET proofs that are G7 profiled and use pigmentbased 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.

IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE PROOFS SUPPLIED UNDER THIS CONTRACT WILL MATCH THE 

FINAL OUTPUT.

PRESS SHEET INSPECTION REQUIRED: 

The contractor must notify the GPO of the date and time the press sheet inspection can be performed. In order for 

proper arrangements to be made, notification must be given at least 5 workday(s) prior to the inspection. Notify 

Renee Sessum at Atlanta GPO (404-605-9160 Ext 6 or rsessum@gpo.gov). Note: See Contract Clause, paragraph 

14(e)(1), Inspections and Tests of GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 

01-18)). When supplies are not ready at the time specified by the contractor for inspection, the Contracting Officer 

may charge to the contractor the additional cost of the 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, 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 
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Holding Press Sheet Inspections) issued January 2015. 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.

Viewing Light: Press sheets will be viewed under controlled conditions with 5000 degrees Kelvin overhead 

luminaries. The viewing conditions must conform to ISO 3664-2009; a viewing booth under controlled conditions 

with 5000 degrees Kelvin overhead luminaries with neutral gray surroundings must be provided.

TRAVEL EXPENSE AND PER DIEM: Travel expenses and per diem to be incurred by the Government for press 

sheet inspection will NOT be a factor in determining award.

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.

BINDING: 

- Item 1:

o Cover 3 requires one 4" deep pocket with 3/4" construction tab securely glued to the inside of pocket. 

Diagonal (angle) cut pocket at center fold. Score on all folds.

o Text: Trim 3 sides.

o Collate Cover & Text. Saddle-stitch in 2 places on the 11" dimension. Paper Covers: wrap-around, 

stitched on, grain must run parallel to spine, score all folds (including Cover 3 pocket construction 

folds).

- Item 2: See Description. Collate per furnished print file (i.e. 1.1.1.2.2.2...8.8.8) to create one complete set. 

- Item 3: Trim 4 sides. 

KIT COLLATING REQUIREMENTS: 

- FNS 303 Kit (80,000 total kits) contains the following: 

o One copy of Item 1 on top

o One set of Item 2 

o One piece of 8-1/2 x 11” suitable chipboard collated on the bottom of Item 2.

o Shrink-wrap to create one complete kit

- FNS 303A Kit (20,000 total kits) contains the following: 

o One copy of Item 3 on top

o One set of Item 2 

o One piece of 8-1/2 x 11” suitable chipboard collated on the bottom of Item 2.

o Shrink-wrap to create one complete kit

PACKING:

Box and label “FNS 303” kits and “FNS 303A” kits separately. Pack in cartons to prevent shifting of or damage to 

materials. Total carton weight not to exceed 35 lbs. Identify shipping containers with name of publication, GPO 

Jacket, FNS number, approximate number of packs/kits per box. 

NOTE: All shipping cartons require a carton label. Noncompliance with the labeling and marking specifications on 

this order may be cause for the Government to reject the shipment at destination and return it to the contractor at 

his/her expense. The Government may, at its option, relabel and/or remark in accordance with the specifications and 

charge all costs to the contractor. There will be a minimum charge of $50.00 per order (per Jacket) for all labeling 

and marking corrections that are made by the Government due to the contractor's failure to label/mark all cartons per 

specifications and Contract Terms.
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SCHEDULE:

Government furnished materials will be available for pickup on or before August 24, 2021

Deliver all proofs on or before August 30, 2021.

Deliver all copies as follows via traceable means:

o Deliver 10,000 copies of “FNS 303A” kit on or before September 15, 2021.

o Deliver the balance of Items on or before September 29, 2021.

DISTRIBUTION (F.O.B. DESTINATION): 

- Deliver two sets of G7-profile proofs and two sets of Content proofs to: Dane Henshall (703-338-3834), 

Arlington, VA 22205. (Note: Complete residential address to be furnished after award.)

- Deliver one set of Content Proofs to: Rebecca Maclsaac (703-338-3834), Annandale, VA 22003. (Note: 

Complete residential address to be furnished after award.)

- Deliver one set of Content Proofs to: Evelyn Garcia (703-593-2190), Leesburg, VA 20176. (Note: Complete 

residential address to be furnished after award.)

- Deliver one “FNS 303” kit + one “FNS 303A” kit to: Dane Henshall (703-338-3834), 859 N. Kensington St., 

Arlington, VA 22205. (Note: Complete residential address to be furnished after award.)

- Deliver the balance of Items to: 

US Government Publishing Office,

TEAM NUTRITION – CACFP Worksheets (Note: “TEAM NUTRITION” be in bold and in caps) 

C/O RECEIVING - USDA/FNS ### (see PACKING for additional information) 

8660 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707. 

NOTE: Delivery hours are 8:00am to 3:00pm, M-F (except Federal workdays). Contractor must notify GPO 

(202-246-3589 or laurelpdc2@gpo.gov) AND Dane Henshall (703-338-3834 or dane.henshall@usda.gov) at 

least 5 business days prior to delivery. 

- Upon completion, return all furnished material (appropriately identified) under separate cover via traceable 

means to: Rebecca Maclsaac (703-338-3834), Annandale, VA 22003. (Note: Complete residential address to be 

furnished after award.)

NOTE: Contractor must notify the ordering agency on the same day that the product ships/delivers via e-mail to Don 

Newsome (donald.newsome@usda.gov) and GPO Atlanta Regional Office (infoatlanta@gpo.gov). The subject line 

of this message shall be "Distribution Notice for Jacket 524-517, Req 1-00824". The notice must provide all 

applicable tracking numbers, shipping method, and title. Contractor must be able to provide copies of all delivery, 

mailing, and shipping receipts upon agency request.
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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.

 Books Forms

Quantity Number of Quantity Number of

Ordered Sublots Ordered Sublots 

 500 - 3,200 50 12,000 - 35,000 125

3,201 - 10,000 80 35,001 and over 200

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 in accordance with the distribution list to: TEAM NUTRITION – CACFP Worksheets (Note: 

“TEAM NUTRITION” be in bold and in caps) C/O RECEIVING - USDA/FNS ### (see PACKING for 

additional information) 8660 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707. 

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

be included.

QUALITY ASSURANCE THROUGH ATTRIBUTES: The bidder agrees that any contract resulting from 

bidder’s offer under these specifications shall be subject to the terms and conditions of GPO Pub. 310.1 “Quality 

Assurance Through Attributes – Contract Terms” in effect on the date of issuance of the invitation for bid. GPO 

Pub 310.1 is available without charge from: U.S. Government Publishing Office, Atlanta Regional Office, 3715 

Northside Parkway, NW, Suite 4-305, Atlanta, Georgia 30327.

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

Product Quality Levels:

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

 (b) Finishing (item related) Attributes – 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 Specified Standard Alternate Standard*

P-7 Type Quality and Uniformity PSI Approved Proofs 

P-10 Process Color Match PSI Approved Proofs 

*In the event that the Specified Standard is waived, the Alternate Standard will serve as its replacement.
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OFFERS: Offers 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 hundred or thousand copies. 

The price of the additional quantities must be based on a continuing run, exclusive of all basic or preliminary 

charges and will NOT be a factor for determination of award.

BID SUBMISSION: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the physical office will NOT be open. Based on this, 

bidders MUST submit email bids to bidsatlanta@gpo.gov for this solicitation. No other method of bid submission 

will be accepted at this time.

The Jacket number (524-517) and bid opening date (August 23, 2021) must be specified in the subject line of the 

emailed bid submission. Bids received after 2:00pm EST on the bid opening date specified above will not be 

considered for award.

NOTE: The GPO 910 “BID” Form is no longer required. Bidders are to fill out, sign/initial, and return pages 9 and 

10. 

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 75 MB may not 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. 

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) 

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.
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PAYMENT: Submitting invoices for payment via the GPO fax gateway 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/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/how-to-get-paid.

CONTRACTOR NAME: _____________________________________________________________________

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.

Bid Amount: ____________________________________

Additional Rate per M: ____________________________

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 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.

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

____________________

 (Contractor’s Initials)

(COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THIS PAGE WITH YOUR BID)
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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 email, fill out and return one 

completed copy of all applicable pages that include the Jacket Number, Bid Price, Additional Rate, Discounts, 

Amendments, Bid Acceptance Period, and Bidder’s Name and Signature, including signing where indicated. Valid 

electronic signatures will be accepted in accordance with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, § 2. Electronic 

signatures must be verifiable of the person authorized by the company to sign bids.

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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____________________

 (Contractor’s Initials)

(COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THIS PAGE WITH YOUR BID)
U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE | Keeping America Informed | OFFICIAL | DIGITAL | SECURE

3715 Northside Parkway NW, Suite 4-305, Atlanta, GA 30327 http://www.gpo.gov | www.facebook.com/USGPO | twitter.com/USGPO

August 19, 2021

This is Amendment No. 1. The specifications in our invitation for bids on Jacket 524-517, scheduled for 

opening at August 23, 2021, are amended as follows:

1. No change in bid opening date.

2. Changes are made to the following under “SCHEDULE” page 6 of 10:

Deliver all copies as follows via traceable means:

o Deliver 10,000 copies of “FNS 303A” kit on or before September 22, 2021.

o Deliver the balance of Items on or before October 21, 2021.

All other specifications remain the same.

If amendment is not acknowledged on bid, direct acknowledgement to bidsatlanta@gpo.gov for this 

solicitation. 

Amended bid or acknowledgement must be submitted using the method(s) specified in the solicitation for 

bid submission. Telephone submission is not acceptable.

BIDDER MUST ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS AMENDMENT PRIOR TO BID OPENING. Failure 

to acknowledge receipt of amendment, by amendment number, prior to bid-opening time, may be reason 

for bid being declared nonresponsive.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth B. Rich

Contracting Officer
Jacket: 524-517

Title: Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutrition Programs

Agency: USDA/FNS

Bid Opening: August 23, 2021 at 2PM

Bid Terms Discounted Total

$297,792.00 2.0% 20 days $291,836.16

$436,419.00 2.0% 20 days $427,690.62

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Monarch Litho

Contractor Name

DG3 North America, Inc.

Advantage Color Graphics

Gray Graphics

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*Awarded