Jacket: 671-409

Title: CBP Seized Property Tamper Evident Tape Roll

Agency: DHS/CBP

Bid Opening: August 12, 2019 at 2:oopm

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I.R. Industries

Contractor Name

Novavision
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Specifications by SC

U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE

San Francisco, CA

GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS

For the Procurement of

CBP Seized Property Tamper Evident Tape Roll

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

Department of Homeland Security – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

BID OPENING: Bids shall be publicly opened at 2:00 pm, prevailing San Francisco, CA time, on 

August 12, 2019.

Bids on this contract may be submitted to the GPO via facsimile machine. See Page 2.

For information of a technical nature, call Ms. Scoti Cox at (707) 748-1970, ext. 2 or email 

scox@gpo.gov.

SPECIAL ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Each evidence tape roll MUST include a tamper-evident message OPENED that will stay behind when 

the tape is removed. 

Bids submitted to be based upon f.o.b. destination. All shipments must deliver via traceable means, 

signature required. Full quantity is required.

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

and 10.
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SECTION 1. - GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

GPO CONTRACT TERMS: Any contract which results from the 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 Publications 310.1, effective 

May 1979 (Rev. 08-02)).

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.

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 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 

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.

CONTRACTING METHOD: Contract bidders are required to submit a facsimile bid or sealed bid. 

This contract will be awarded in accordance with the U.S. Government Publishing Office Printing 

Procurement Regulation (PPR: GPO Publication 305.3, (Rev. 2-11), Chapter VII, Section I. 

Contractor may submit a sealed bid to: U.S. Government Publishing Office, 536 Stone Road, Suite I, 

Benicia, CA 94510 M/F: Jacket 671-409.
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FACSIMILE BIDS: Facsimile bids are permitted.

(a) Definition. "Facsimile bid," as used in this solicitation, means a bid, modification of a bid, or 

withdrawal of a bid that is transmitted to and received by the Government via electronic equipment that 

communicates and reproduces both printed and handwritten material.

(b) Bidders may submit facsimile bids as responses to this solicitation. These responses must arrive at 

the place and by the time specified in the solicitation.

(c) Facsimile bids that fail to furnish required representations or information or that reject any of the 

terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation will be excluded from consideration.

(d) Facsimile bids must contain the required signatures.

(e) The Government reserves the right to make award solely on the facsimile bid. However, bidders 

agree to promptly submit the complete original signed bid.

(f) Submit facsimile bid to FAX No. (707) 748-1981, one bid per facsimile.

(g) If the bidder chooses to transmit a facsimile bid, the Government will not be responsible for any failure 

attributable to the transmission or receipt of the facsimile bid including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) Receipt of garbled or incomplete bid.

(2) Availability or condition of the receiving facsimile equipment.

(3) Incompatibility between the sending and receiving equipment.

(4) Delay in transmission or receipt of bid.

(5) Failure of the bidder to properly identify the bid.

(6) Illegibility of bid.

(7) Security of bid data.

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

seized property evidence tape rolls.

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

 Attribute Specified Standard

P-7. Type Quality and Uniformity Okay Proofs

P-8. Halftone Match (Single and Double Impression) Okay Proofs

P-9. Solid and Screen Tint Color Match Okay Proofs

P-10. Process Color Match Black Ink

PRE-AWARD SURVEY: In order to determine the responsibility of the contractor, the Government 

reserves the right to conduct an on-site pre-award survey at the contractor’s facility or to require other 

evidence of technical, production, managerial, financial, and similar abilities to perform, prior to the 

award of a contract.

SUBCONTRACTING: Subcontracting is not allowed.

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: CBP Seized Property Tamper Evident Tape Roll

QUANTITY: 12,673 Property Evidence Tape Rolls

TRIM SIZE: 2” x 60 yards

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: One sample tape roll; pallet instructions; digital files (PDF files). 

Digital files include the pallet instructions. Digital files are on CD-R disc.

Basic Check of Furnished Electronic Files: 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.

NOTE: Electronic files received in unusable condition will be replaced by DHS 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.

PICK-UP OF GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS: The contractor is directed to provide a 

fully completed air bill (prepaid by the contractor, by email to scox@gpo.gov) via FedEx or UPS only, 

to be used for pickup of the government furnished materials from the San Francisco GPO. Cost of 

picking up the government furnished materials is be borne by the contractor. Contractor has the option of 

using his/her own personnel to pick-up the government furnished materials.

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.

Final product must match the sample red evidence tape roll furnished. Contractor to create artwork as 

needed. 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Each evidence tape roll imprints type and agency logo in red ink, face 

only, repeating every 7/8” along entire tape length. Flood coat entire printed side with a protective, clear 

UV coating. Back each evidence tape roll with a permanent pressure sensitive adhesive and mount on a 

3” diameter core, printed side out, left off roll first. 
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TAMPER EVIDENT MESSAGE: Each evidence tape roll MUST include a tamper-evident message 

OPENED that will stay behind when the tape is removed. 

MARGINS: Follow the digital files for margins.

INKS: Red Ink, PMS 185 and Flood UV Clear Protective Topcoat.

STOCKS: 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 Specifications Standards No. 

12” dated March 2011.

Tan 2.5mil Tamper Evident Adhesive Tape, 2” (Match sample tape roll for stock color and thickness.)

PROOFS: Contractor to email one Adobe Acrobat PDF proof on or before August 22, 2019 to 

tristina.l.mancuso@cbp.dhs.gov to adhere to production and delivery schedule. Contractor cannot 

proceed without an “okay to print”.

NOTE: The day the email is sent is not the first workday.

Contractor to submit one Press Quality PDF soft proof using the same Raster Image Processor (RIP) that 

will be used to produce the final printed product. PDF proof will be evaluated for text flow, image 

position, and color breaks. Proof will not be used for color match. Contractor may call Trish Mancuso

at (202) 344-2106 to confirm receipt of proof, which will be evaluated within one workday upon receipt.

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

the first tape roll, as soon as completed, must be sent for inspection to the U.S. Government Publishing

Office, Regional Procurement Office, 536 Stone Road, Suite I, Benicia, CA 94510-1170 Attn: Inspection

Samples, Jacket 671-409.

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, 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 QUALITY COPIES: 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.

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 samples must be packed separately and must be identified by a special 

government-furnished blue label, which is to be affixed to each affected container. These random 

sample copies must be recorded separately on all shipping documents and sent in accordance with the 

distribution list. The random inspection samples constitute a part of the total quantity ordered, and no 
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additional charge will be allowed.

In addition, a copy of the 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.

LABELING AND MARKING: Use clear tape to seal all shipping cartons. DO NOT use Red 

Evidence Tape to seal cartons or to tape cartons on pallets. DO NOT place labels on individual shipping 

cartons – label the pallets only. Label each pallet with contents and quantity. NO EXCEPTIONS. 

PACKING: Pack 36 tape rolls per carton. 44 cartons per pallet. No more than eight (8) pallets per 

shipment. Package to avoid damage during shipping. 

DO NOT tape cartons together on pallets. DO NOT double stack pallets. 

DISTRIBUTION: Deliver f.o.b. destination, as follows:

US Customs and Border Protection

National Distribution Center 

6482 Corporate Drive

Indianapolis, IN 46278

Attn: Marc Rucker (317) 290-3149, ext. 2001

Attn: Josh Herald (317) 290-3149, ext. 2010 (Deliver by traceable means, signature required)

(48-hour notice of delivery is required. MUST call Marc Rucker or Josh Herald for delivery & security 

requirements. Follow the pallet instructions or the entire order will be rejected. Pallets must be in good 

condition or the entire order may be rejected. If re-palletizing is required, it will be at the contractor's 

expense. Label each carton with carton number, content and quantity.)

One sample seized property tamper evident tape roll to:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection 

1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Room 3.2C-51, Mail Stop 1017

Attn: Trish Mancuso, (202) 344-2106

Washington, DC 20229-1017 (Deliver by traceable means, signature required)

c/o

DHS CRDS FACILITY

1100 HAMPTON PARK BOULEVARD

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743

(866) 894-1369

(Deliver by traceable means, FedEx, UPS or independent shipper. Signature and printed, readable 

signature required.)

*Although you are delivering to zip code 20743, make sure that both addresses appear on the all 
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shipping containers or the CRDS will refuse the shipment. The Agency will assume responsibility for 

delivering to the end user. It's the contractor's responsibility to obtain an acceptance of delivery signature 

at the CRDS. DO NOT PLACE SHIPMENT ON PALLETS, AS IT WILL BE REFUSED. Do not use 

the U.S. Postal Service for delivery. Signature and readable printed signature required. Email all delivery 

receipts to tristina.mancuso@dhs.gov.

**THIS APPLIES ONLY TO SHIPMENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

AND IS AGENCIES IN THE WASHINGTON, DC NATIONAL CAPITOL REGION.

For labeling the cartons delivering to the CRDS FACILITY only:

1) Address the FedEx or UPS label using the CRDS Facility Address

2) Address a Plain Label with end recipient's full address and phone number. 

3) Apply BOTH labels on each carton shipped.

CUSTOMER DELIVERY NOTIFICATION: Contractor must notify the ordering agency on the same 

day that the product ships/delivers via e-mail to tristina.mancuso@dhs.gov. The subject line of this 

message shall be “Distribution Notice for Jacket 671-409”. 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.

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

borne by the contractor.

SCHEDULE: The signed purchase order and digital files will be emailed to the contractor by August 

19, 2019.

Complete production of all tamper evident tape rolls and delivery MUST be made on or before 

September 20, 2019.

Proofs are due on or before August 22, 2019.

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 seized 

property tamper evident tape 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 671-409: __________________________

Additional Rate for Jacket 671-409:________________________

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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______________________

 (Contractor’s Initials)
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* SAMPLE BID ENVELOPE *

To ensure proper processing of all bids, the following information is required on all mailed bid envelopes. 

Bidders using commercial carrier services shall include the Program/Jacket number and the bid opening 

time/date on the outermost envelope or wrapper.

Jacket: 671-409

From:___________________

Address:_________________

________________________

Check appropriate:

_____ Bid enclosed

_____ No Bid

U.S. Government Publishing Office

536 Stone Road, Suite I

Benicia, CA 94510-1170

Bids will be received

Until August 12, 2019

at 2:00 PM prevailing

San Francisco time.
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