Jacket: 412-296s

Title:

Agency: Commerce 

Bid Opening: January 29, 2020 at 11:00am

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Jacket 412-296: SIS Puerto Rico Admin Kit Jacket 412-358 SIS Island Area Maps and Ambassador Welcome Kits

Monarch Litho, Inc.

Contractor Name

Las Vegas Color Graphics

Consolidated Graphics dba Westland 

Printers
U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE | Keeping America Informed | OFFICIAL | DIGITAL | SECURE

732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001

http://www.gpo.gov | www.facebook.com/USGPO | twitter.com/USGPO

January 28, 2020

This is Amendment No. 1. The specifications in our invitation for bids on Jacket 412-296s, scheduled for opening at 

11:00 a.m. on January 29, 2020, are amended as follows:

1. No Change to bid opening date of January 29, 2020.

2. On page 1 of 9 under QUANTITY: Jacket 412-296, item #2, Maps: Quantity increased from 12,686 to 12,718.

3. On page 2 of 9 under PROOFS: ADD: When submitting prior to production samples, contractor to submit complete 

kit with the printed sticker/label adhered to the package.

4. On page 3 of 9 under printing, jacket 412-296, item #3 bleeds 3-sides.

5. On page 3 of 9, copies received via fax only, remove last paragraph. A repeat for jacket 412-358.

6. On page 4 of 9 under ink, for All MAPS for both jackets, ink must be permanent and UV fade resistant.

7. On page 5 of 9 under distribution, Add Pallet required for deliveries to 8660 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707.

Opening hours M thru F 0730am -0930am. EST.

8. On page7 of 9, remove the “Note: for Departmental Random Blue Label Copes”

All other specifications remain the same.

If amendment is not acknowledged on bid, direct acknowledgement to:

U.S. Government Publishing Office

Bid Section, Room C848, Stop CSPS

732 North Capitol Street NW

Washington, DC 20401-0001

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

submission. Telephone or e-mail 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,

YVETTE VENABLE BROOKS

Contracting Officer
Specifications by DEE Jacket 412-296/358

Page 1 of 9 Commerce Requisition 0-00005/0-00013

Reviewed by ___________

BID OPENING: JANUARY 29, 2020

BIDS SHALL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AT 11:00 A.M., PREVAILING WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME.

ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE AWARD CONCERNING THESE SPECIFICATIONS CALL DALTON EVERETT.

AFTER AWARD, REFER ALL QUESTIONS TO YOUR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR WHOSE NAME 

APPEARS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE PURCHASE ORDER. (202) 512-0307. NO COLLECT CALLS.

FACSIMILE BID SPECIFICATIONS

U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO)

Washington, D.C.

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)).

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

All the requirements of these specifications apply equally to BOTH jackets and ALL items unless 

otherwise indicated herein.

PRODUCT: Jacket 412-296: Item 1 – Booklets Item 2 – Maps Item 3 – Stickers

Jacket 412-358 : Item 1 – Maps Item 2 – Certificates

TITLE: Jacket 412-296: Jacket 412-358:

Item 1 – SIS-067 Admin. Booklet Puerto Rico (br) 1.6-2 (Booklets) Item 1a (American Samoa) 

Item 2 – SIS-058 2020 Map Puerto Rico (sw) 1.10 (Maps) Item 1b (CNMI)

Item 3 – SIS-098 Admin Kit Label Puerto Rico (br) 1.1 (Stickers) Item 1c (Guam)

Item 1d (USVI)

Item 2 – Certificates

QUANTITY: Jacket 412-296: Jacket 412-358:

Item 1 – Booklets = 1,481 Item 1a (Maps) = 517

Item 2 – Maps = 12,686 Item 1b (Maps) = 518

Item 3 – Stickers = 1,481 Item 1c (Maps) = 643

Item 1d (Maps) = 717

Jackets 412-296/358 TOTAL PIECES = 18,065 Item 2 (Certificates) = 22

TRIM SIZE: Jacket 412-296: Jacket 412-358:

Item 1 – Booklets: 8-1/2 x 11” Items 1a thru 1d (Maps) - 24 x 36” & 36 x 24”

Item 2 – Maps: 36 x 24” Item 2 (Certificates) - 11 x 8-1/2" Item 3 – Stickers: 5-1/2 x 6-1/2"

PAGES: Jacket 412-296: Jacket 412-358

Item 1: 16 Pages Self cover (face & back) Items 1a thru 1d: (face only)

Item 2: 2 Pages (face & back) Item 2: (face only)

Item 3: 2 Pages (face only)

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: Via e-mail After Award;

Four (4) Excel Distribution Lists

Eight (8) Total Adobe Print Ready PDF created with Adobe InDesign 15.0. Fonts are included

GPO Form 892c (R. 12/17) Proofs.
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GPO Form 917 (Certificate of Selection).

GPO Form 2678 (departmental random copies-blue label).

Contractor to download the “Labeling and Marking Specifications” form (GPO Form 905, R. 7-15) from gpo.gov, 

fill in appropriate blanks, and attach to shipping containers.

Prior to image processing, the contractor shall perform a basic check (preflight) of the furnished media and publishing 

files to assure correct output of the required reproduction image. Any errors, media damage, or data corruption that 

might interfere with proper file image processing must be reported to the contract administrator.

The contractor shall create or change 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. Minimum 175 line screens required

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.

PROOFS: PRIOR TO PRODUCTION SAMPLES: CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE AGENCY WITH 

TRACKING NUMBERS/INFORMATION FOR PROOFS BEFORE SENDING TO CUSTOMER@ 

dbyrnes@reingold.com judy.lem@vmlyr.com Laura.A.Sewell@census.gov jballew@guidehouse.com .

Prior to the commencement of production of the contract production quantity, the contractor shall submit

THREE (3) SAMPLE SETS to: 2 sets: U.S. Census Bureau, ATTN: Laura Sewell, Room 8H172A, 4600 

Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, 301.763.2989; 1 set: Team Y&R, ATTN: Judy Lem; 607 14th 

St NW Ste. 300, Washington, DC 20004, 646.221.2862. Samples will be tested for conformance of 

materials and for construction.

Each sample set must be constructed as specified using the form, materials, equipment, and methods of

production, which will be used in producing the final product. All samples shall be manufactured at the

facilities in which the contract production quantities are to be manufactured.

Samples will be inspected and tested and must comply with the specifications in all respects. The 

container and accompanying documentation shall be marked PREPRODUCTION SAMPLES and shall 

include the GPO jacket, and purchase order. The samples must be submitted in sufficient time to allow 

Government testing of the samples and production and shipment in accordance with the shipping 

schedule.

The Government will approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the samples within (3) 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.
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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. 01-18)).

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.

All samples shall be manufactured at the facilities in which the contract production quantities are to be

manufactured.

Contractor must call GPO Contract Compliance Section at 202-512-0520, or e-mail information to 

compliance@gpo.gov immediately upon sending/delivering proofs and immediately upon notification that 

the proofs are available for pickup at the department. CONTRACTOR MUST NOT PRINT PRIOR TO 

RECEIVING AN "OK TO PRINT".

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

for the corresponding JCP Code numbers in the "Government Paper Specification Standards No. 12" dated March 

2011.

Jacket 412-296:

Item 1 – Booklets JCP Code* L61, No. 1 White Coated Cover, Dull-Finish, Basis Size 20 X 26" 100 lbs.

Item 2 – Maps: JCP Code* L61, No. 1 White Coated Cover, Dull-Finish, Basis Size 20 X 26" 100 lbs.

Item 3 – Stickers: JCP Code* A60, White Offset Book, Basis Size 25 X 38" 60 lbs.

Jacket 412-358:

Item 1 – Maps: JCP Code* L61, No. 1 White Coated Cover, Dull-Finish, Basis Size 20 X 26" 100

Item 2 – Certificates: JCP Code* A60, White Offset Book, Basis Size 25 X 38" 60 lbs.

NOTE: CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE SUITABLE SIZE ENVELOPE AND LABEL FOR MAILING 

ITEMS.

The requirement for postconsumer fiber (as specified in the Government Paper Specification Standards 

No.12) for this contract is waived. However, the addition of post-consumer fiber is encouraged provided 

that the requirements of this Standard are met. All other attributes remain the same.

PRINTING: Jacket 412-296: Item 1 – Booklets Item 2 – Maps Item 3 – Stickers

Items 1 and 2 print face and back, Item 3 face only in 4-color process, type/rule matter, solids/tints, photo illustrations 

and some text reversing out to appear white. Common bleeds all sides (Item 1). Items 2 and 3 bleed one side.

Jacket 412-358: Item 1 – Maps and Item 2 – Certificates;

Items 1 and 2 print face only in 4-color process, type/rule matter, solids/tints, photo illustrations and some text 

reversing out to appear white. Bleed one side. NOTE: GPO copies print w/o names on Item 2.

Addresses on Envelopes or labels print in black ink only.

ADHESION: Item 3: Coat back of label with permanent type pressure sensitive adhesive with a crack 

and peel backing sheet. Do not penetrate the backing sheet. Adhesive back paper peel off backing has 

vertical slit down center. (Crack and Peel).
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Identification markings such as register marks, ring folios, rubber stamped jacket numbers, commercial identification 

marks of any kind, etc., except GPO imprint, form number, and revision date, carried on copy or film, must not print 

on finished product.

INK: Jacket 412-296: 4-Color Process + Flood Satin Aqueous Coating (ALL Items & Pages). Item 2: Ink must 

be permanent and UV fade resistant.

Jacket 412-358: 4-Color Process. Flood Satin Aqueous Coating & permanent and UV fade resistant (MAPS 

ONLY)

MARGINS: Jacket 412-296: Inadequate gripper (ALL Items).

Jacket 412-358 (Item 2): Adequate gripper

Jacket 412-358 (Item 1): Inadequate gripper

BINDING: Jacket 412-296: - Item 1: Saddle wire stitch uniformly in two places at left on 8-1/2" 

dimension, trim flush 3 sides. Items 2 & 3: Trim 4 Sides. Jacket 412-358: Items 1a thru 1d & Item 2: Trim 

4 Sides. 

Shrink-wrap in sets of 25 with suitable cardboard backing on top and bottom of the 8,275 Additional

Maps of Item 2 for Jacket 412-296 and 2,325 Maps of Item 1 for JACKET 412-358. NOTE: DO NOT

ROLL OR FOLD.

PACKING/ KITTING/ASSEMBLY: Jacket 412-296: Item 1 – Booklets, Item 2 – Maps, Item 3 –

Stickers.

• Contractor will need to obtain and assemble 1,465 USPS Priority Mail Medium Tubes (37 11/16 x 

6-1/8 x 5-1/8 x 5-1/16”).

• Contractor will then insert 3 rolled copies of item 2 (maps) into the tube. Copies of item 2 should 

not be folded.

• Contractor will then insert 1 copy of item 1 (booklet) into the tube and close the tube. NOTE: AS 

ADDED SECURITY, THE CONTRACTOR IS TAPE THE TUBES OPENNING WITH TAPE AS 

PART OF ASSEMBLY. (extra reinforcement) 

• Contractor will then affix item 3 (sticker) to the outside of the tube to the right of the shipping 

label space, as illustrated below.

• Contractor will create mailing labels for each kit using the three supplied distribution lists. Labels 

should be addressed to the “Director,” and the shipping address should be the address found under 

“Dirección Física.” ALL POSTAGE COSTS SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN BID. A signed receipt 

is required for all deliveries, so they should not be shipped to PO Boxes. Contractor will supply 

the agency with tracking information for all kits.

• Contractor will reprint and re-deliver any missing packages and report to the agency once all 

packages are signed for.

ADDRESS VERIFICATION:

Address verification services are required and to be included in bid.
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Jacket 412-296: Item 2 – 8,275 Additional Maps and (shrink-wrap in sets of 25 with suitable cardboard 

backing on top and bottom. (DO NOT ROLL OR FOLD).

Jacket 412-358: Island Area Ambassador Welcome Kits PACKING/ KITTING/ASSEMBLY

AND SHIPPING: Items 1a thru 1d (Map) & Item 2 – Certificates. Items 1a thru 1d & Item 2: Trim 4 

Sides.

PACKING/ KITTING/ASSEMBLY: Jacket 412-358 KITTING AND SHIPPING:

1. Contractor will obtain six 9-1/2 x 12-1/2” envelopes.

2. Contractor will insert 1 certificate (Item 2) into the envelope, corresponding the name on 

the distribution list to the name on the certificate.

3. Contractor will then pull 1 map (Item 1) corresponding to the map type in the distribution 

list. For example, the kit for Rosalee Shoulders should include Item 1a (Map: American 

Samoa), since it says “Island Area - American Samoa” in the “Map” column in Rosalee’s 

row.

4. Contractor will fold the map (Item 1) in thirds both ways so that the folded size is 12 x 8”.

5. Contractor will insert map into envelope.

6. Contractor will seal the envelope, adhere or print a label and postage, and ship the kit.

NOTE: ALL POSTAGE COSTS TO BE INCLUDED IN BID AND 2-day air. A signed 

receipt is required for all deliveries. Contractor will supply the agency with tracking 

information for all kits.

LABELING AND MARKING Jacket 412-296: Item 2: Additional Maps (package and/or container label): 

Reproduce shipping container label from furnished repro, fill in appropriate blanks and attach to shipping containers.

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEVELS AND STANDARDS: The following levels and 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 II.

(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 Proofs/Furnished Electronic Media

P-10. Process Color OK’d Proofs/Furnished Electronic Media 

DISTRIBUTION: Deliver f.o.b. destination.

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

leon.wilkins@census.gov. The subject line of this message shall be "Distribution Notice for Jacket 412-296:/358, 
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Requisition 0-00005/00013". 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.

DELIVERY OF JACKET 412-296: ITEM 2 – 8,275 ADDITIONAL MAPS;

Deliver 8,175 Maps (327 sets of 25) to: U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO warehouse), C/O 

RECEIVING – CENSUS – Stock# CN-0502, 8660 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707. The point of contact 

is Rob Mitchell, remitchell@gpo.gov. ph 202.512.2317/mobile 202.246.3589. Contractor should work 

with the point of contact to schedule the shipment. Pallets must meet GPO standards.

Deliver 100 Maps (4 sets of 25) to: Census Bureau headquarters, U.S. Census Bureau, ATTN: Charles 

Pennington, Room 1R119, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746. The point of contact is Charles 

Pennington (backup is James Jones), Charles.F.Pennington.Jr@census.gov; James.W.Jones@census.gov

301-763-1766 / 443-975-0671.

DELIVERY OF JACKET 412-296: Item 1 Booklets: Item 2 Maps: and Item 3 Stickers:

Deliver 1,465 assembled Kits (USPS Priority Mail Medium Tubes (37 11/16 x 6-1/8 x 5-1/8 x 5-1/16”)) 

per the addresses provided in the three supplied Excel Distribution Lists.

DELIVERY OF 2,325 MAPS FOR JACKET 412-358: Items 1a thru 1d (Maps)

Deliver 475 copies of Item 1a (American Samoa) via 2-day air to: ATTN: Jason Kopp, 2020 Census of 

American Samoa, Lumana'i Building, Pago Pago, AS 96799.

Deliver 25 copies of Item 1a (American Samoa) to: U.S. Census Bureau, ATTN: Charles Pennington, 

Room 1R119, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746.

Deliver copies 475 of Item 1b (CNMI) Via 2-day air to: ATTN: Colleen Joyce, 2020 Census of the 

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, 3rd Floor, Ladera Building, Beach Road

Chalan Lau Lau, Saipan, MP 96950.

Deliver 25 copies of Item 1b (CNMI) to: U.S. Census Bureau, ATTN: Charles Pennington, Room 1R119

4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746.

Deliver 600 copies of Item 1c (Guam) via 2-day air to: ATTN: Terrina Long, 2020 Census of Guam, 

Century Plaza, 2nd Floor, 219 Marine Corps Drive, Tamuning, GU 96913.

Deliver 25 copies of Item 1c to: U.S. Census Bureau, ATTN: Charles Pennington, Room 1R119, 4600 

Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746.

Deliver 350 copies of Item 1d (USVI), via most economical to: ATTN: Tomas Encarnacion, 2020 Census 

of the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix Office), Building No. 1, Second Floor East, Plot No. 35 & 35A, 

Castle Coakley.

Deliver 325 copies of Item 1d using best method to: ATTN: Daniel Doyle, 2020 Census of the U.S. 

Virgin Islands (St. Thomas Office), 8666 Lindberg Bay, 2nd Floor, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI 

00802.

Deliver 25 copies of Item 1d to: U.S. Census Bureau, ATTN: Charles Pennington, Room 1R119, 4600 

Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746.
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DELIVERY OF JACKET 412-358: Island Area Ambassador Welcome Kits

Deliver 6 assembled Kits in 9-1/2 x 12-1/2” envelopes per the addresses (6) provided in the supplied

Excel Distribution List.

GPO COPIES:

Deliver 15 KITS of jackets 412-296 and 412-385 to: Library of Congress, U.S. Serials and Government 

Documents Section, U.S. Anglo Division, 101 Independence Avenue, SE, Stop 4276, Washington, DC 

20540-4276. Marked: Depository File Copies (BAC 1525-01). NOTE: All shipments to this destination 

must be via FedEx, UPS or United States Postal Service (USPS).

Deliver 1 KIT of each jacket 412-296 and 412-358 to: U.S. Government Publishing Office, Federal 

Depositary Library Office, Mail Stop: FDLP, 44 H Street, NW, Loading Dock, Washington, DC 20401. 

Marked Item No: 0146. (BAC 1523-01).

Note: For the "Blue Label" Copies -- A copy of the Government furnished certificate (GPO Form 917) 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. NOTE: Form is also available at 

https://www.gpo.gov/pdfs/vendors/sfas/Form917.pdf

SCHEDULE: Furnished material will be available for pick up at the U.S. Government Publishing Office, 27 G St., 

NW, Washington, D.C. 20401, on or before January 31, 2020.

Deliver complete at destination on or before February 25, 2020.

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.

For compliance reporting purposes, contractors are to report information regarding each order with date of 

shipment or delivery as applicable, in accordance with the contract requirements by contacting the Shared Support 

Services Compliance Section via e-mail at compliance@gpo.gov or via telephone at (202) 512-0520 or via 

facsimile at (202) 512- 1364. Personnel receiving the e-mail or call will be unable to respond to questions of a 

technical nature or transfer any inquiries.

OFFERS: Offers must include the cost of all materials and operations for the jacket listed in accordance with these 

specifications. In addition, a price must be submitted for each additional 1,000 copies and the award will be based on 

the lowest total price for the jacket listed. Prices for 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. Transportation charges are not 

a factor in determining award. 

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) 
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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. 

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/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/how-to-get-paid.

BID SUBMISSION: Submit bid in pre-addressed envelope furnished with solicitation or send to: U.S. Government 

Publishing Office, Bid Section, Room C-848, Stop: CSPS, 732 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20401. 

Facsimile bids in response to this solicitation are permitted. Facsimile bids may be submitted directly to the GPO 

Bid Section, Fax No. (202) 512-1782. The Jacket number and bid opening date must be specified with the bid. 

Refer to Facsimile Bids in Solicitation Provisions of GPO Contract Terms, GPO Publication 310.2, as revised 

January 2018. Hand delivered bids are to be taken to: GPO Bookstore, 710 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, 

DC, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing Washington, DC, time, Monday through Friday. The 

contractor is to follow the submission instructions posted in the Bid Submission/Opening area. If further instruction 

or assistance is required, call (202) 512-0526.
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JACKET NUMBER BID PRICE: ADDITIONAL/M

Jacket 412-296: $________________________

Item 1 $_________________

Item 2 $_________________

Item 3 $_________________

Total Per kit Cost $_________________

Jacket 412-358: $________________________

Item 1 $_________________

Item 2 $_________________

Total Per kit Cost $_________________

TOTAL $________________________

DISCOUNTS: Discounts are offered for payment as follows: __________Percent, ________ calendar days.

See Article 12 “Discount” of solicitation Provision in GPO Contract Terms (Publication 310.2).

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

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

Within ____________calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the bidder) from the date for receipt 

of bids, to furnish the specified items at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated points(s), in exact accordance 

with specifications.

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

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

bid, agrees with and accepts responsibility for all certifications and representations as required by the solicitation and GPO 

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

Bidder

(Contractor Name) (GPO Contractor’s Code)

(Street Address)

(City – State – Zip Code)

By

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

(Signature) (Date)

(Telephone Number) (Email)

 

 Contracting Officer Review: __________Date: __________ Certifier: __________Date: ____________

(Initials) (Initials)