Jacket: 417‐900R‐2

Title: United States Sentencing Commission Guidelines Manual

Agency: USSC

Bid Opening: November 8, 2021 at 11:00 am

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GRAY GRAPHICS CORP.

Contractor Name
Specifications by DEE Jacket 417-900R-2 

Page 1 of 12 U.S. Sentencing Commission Req. 1-00008 

Reviewed by BM 

BID OPENING: Bids shall be opened at 11:00 AM., prevailing Eastern Standard Time (EST), on 

November 8, 2021 by the U.S. Government Publishing Office, in Washington, DC 20401. Due to the 

COVID-19 pandemic, this will NOT be a public bid opening. 

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

Based on this, vendors MUST submit e-mail bids to bidsapsdc@gpo.gov for this solicitation. No other 

method of bid submission will be accepted at this time. 

The Jacket Number 417-900R-2 and bid opening date must be specified in the subject line of the emailed bid submission. Bids received after 11:00 AM EST on the bid opening date specified above will 

not be considered for award. 

For information regarding the solicitation requirements prior to award please email Dalton Everett at 

deeverett@gpo.gov. For contract administration after award, contact APS DC at 202-512-0307. 

Additional e-mailed Bid Submission Provisions: 

The Government will not be responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the 

e-mailed bid including, but not limited to, the following— 

(1) Emails over 75 MB may not be received by GPO due to size limitations for receiving emails. 

(2) The vendor’s email provider may have different size limitations for sending e-mail, however 

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

(3) Illegibility of bid. 

(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 e-mailed bid prior to bid opening. GPO will 

use the prevailing time (specified as the local time zone) and the exact time that the e-mail is received by 

GPO’s email server as the official time stamp for bid receipt at the specified location. 

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

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

the manufacture of the products ordered under this contract must be located within a 75-mile radius of zero 

milestone, Washington, DC. 

DIGITAL PRINTING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, MUST BE PRINTED BY THE OFFSET METHOD 

PRODUCT: Four Items: One Cover Letter and three perfect bound books, shrink film wrapped together 

to form one set. 
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TITLE: United States Sentencing Commission Guidelines Manual 

Item 1 – Cover Letter. 

Item 2 – United States Sentencing Commission GUIDELINES MANUAL 

Item 3 – United States Sentencing Commission APPENDIX B 

Item 4: United States Sentencing Commission SUPPLEMENT TO APPENDIX C 

QUANTITY: 24,982 sets (equals 24,982 copies of each Item), plus 32 QARC sets, plus One (1) complete 

sets of digital deliverables for each Item. 

TRIM SIZE: 8-1/2 x 11". Items 2, 3 and 4 binds on the 11" dimension. 

PAGES: Each set consists of one each of the following four Items: 

Item 1 – Face and Back form. 

Item 2 – 608-page publication with separate wraparound cover, perfect-bound. 

Item 3 – 117-page publication with separate wraparound cover, perfect bound. 

Item 4 – 200-page publication with separate wraparound cover, perfect-bound 

NOTE: All 4 Items are shrink-wrapped together as a set. 

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: Files generated on an IBM-compatible with System Windows using 

Adobe InDesign files and .pdf format. Files for text of Item 1 (cover letter), Item 2, Item 3, and Item 4; 

customer-furnished files also contain .INDD files for covers of items 2, 3, and 4 and high-resolution agency 

seal to be used by contractor to adjust wraparound covers and spine as needed. Contractor to generate 

wraparound covers 1, 2, 3, and 4 and spine from cover files for Item 2 (PMS 282c NAVY) and covers 1 & 

4 for Item 3 and Item 4. Text on Item 2 spine to be centered optically; contractor to adjust for size of spine 

as needed for thickness. Items 3 and 4 wraparound cover prints one side only, PMS 6C Black 2X with 

reverse out to PMS 282c NAVY. At contractor’s option, a bump plate may be added to eliminate streaks 

or ghosting, extend all bleeds as necessary. 

One PDF file containing copy counts to the agency 186 destinations. One excel file containing addresses 

for the 52 single copies labeled “Miscellaneous Copies”. NOTE: contractor will have to provide the font 

Century Gothic Bold. 

Prior to image processing, the contractor is responsible for performing a basic check (preflight) of the 

furnished publishing files to assure accurate output of the required reproduction image. Any errors, media 

damage or data corruption that might interfere with proper file imaging must be reported to the contract 

administrator in sufficient time to comply with the shipping schedule. In addition, the contractor is 

responsible for creating or altering any necessary trapping, setting proper screen angles and screen 

frequency, and defining file output selection for the imaging devise being utilized. All furnished files must 

be imaged as necessary to meet assigned quality level. 

One GPO Form 905, R. 7-15 Pre-Addressed for GPO Sales 900 Copies 

One set of B/W laser visuals for Covers and Spine for Items 2, 3 and 4. 

One similar previous printed sample from 2018 to use as a general guide. 

GPO Form 892 (R. 12/17) Proofs 

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. 

GPO Form 915 (Business Reply Label). 

GPO Form 952 Desktop Publishing – Disk Information 
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GPO Form 917 (Certificate of Selection) and 2678 (departmental random copies-blue label) – use in 

conjunction w/shipment of 783 sets to U.S. Sentencing Commission, BAC 2210-40, Requisition 1-00008. 

GPO Form 2686 QARC Random copies sampling & shipping instructions. 

NOTE: NEW OR UPDATED RETURNED ADDRESSES MAY BE PROVIDED AFTER AWARD. 

One PDF copy of GPO “For Sale By” Line and four ISBN numbers, one for each book and one the 

complete set. 

Rider Distribution Lists Material: 

(for rider BAC 2210-55, Req. 1-00073): One EXCEL file with distribution addresses for 11,844 sets. Use 

return address: Use return address: Administrative Office of the United States Courts, One Columbus 

Circle, NE, Room 4-419, Attn: Alyson Foster, Washington, DC 20544, Phone: 202-502-1203 

Email: alyson_foster@ao.uscourts.gov 

for rider BAC 2210-55, Req. 1-00008): One PDF file ready for printing on Avery 5163 labels files with 

distribution addresses for 2,747 sets. Use return address: Use return address: Administrative Office of 

the United States Courts, One Columbus Circle, NE, Room 4-371 Attn.: Lisa M. Watson, Washington, 

DC 20544, PH: 202.502-1382. Email: lisa_m_watson@ao.uscourts.gov. The return address destination 

receives 16 copies. 

marked for BAC 2210-40, Req. 1-00008): One EXCEL file with distribution addresses for 52 sets 

individually to 52 nationwide destinations. Per furnished excel file. Use for return address for these 

shipments: U.S. Sentencing Commission, One Columbus Circle, NE, Suite 2-500, Washington, DC 20002-

8002. One EXCEL file with distribution addresses for 8,000 sets 

(for rider BAC 4410-JK, Req. 1-05110): One EXCEL file with distribution addresses for 8,000 sets. Use 

return address: USDOJ / EOUSA/Office of Legal Education, National Advocacy Center, 1620 Pendleton 

Street, Columbia, SC 29201. 

(for rider BAC 4410-14, Req. 1-05109): Two sheets 8-1/2 x 11” distribution list containing 11 addresses 

for 401 sets. Use return address: USDOJ, Criminal Division, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 5317, 

Washington, DC 20530. Attn: Jennifer McMahan, 202-616-8945. 

NOTE: Contractor is cautioned that the address files/lists are to be used for distribution purposes on this 

contract only, and are not be used for any other purposes, or passed on to any third party, under penalty of 

law. 

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. 

NOTE: FOR (900) SuDOCS “SALES” COPIES, CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL 

MAILING CARTON 

PROOFS: One set of digital color content proofs for all 4 Items (entire publications). Direct to plate 

must be used to produce the final product with a minimum of 2400 x 2400 dpi. Proofs must be created 

using the same Raster Image Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the product. Proofs shall be 

collated with all elements in proper position (not pasted up), imaged face and back, trimmed and folded 

to the finished size of the product. 

 

PLUS: One (1) sets of inkjet proofs of covers for Items 2, 3 and 4 that are G7 profiled and use pigmentbased inks. A proofing RIP that provides an option for high quality color matching (such as Device Links 
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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. 

Pantone colors may be substituted with a similar color (with the exception of process yellow) but may 

not be built out of the four process colors. If producing Inkjet proofs, Pantone colors must be simulated 

on proofs and must be proofed separately on a digital color content, overlay, or inkjet proof. 

PLUS: One sets of ink draw-downs for Pantone’s for Items 2, 3 and 4 on actual paper stock to be used; 

with and without coating. 

Send proofs/ink draw-downs together with the furnished media (copy/electronic files) to the U.S. 

Government Publishing Office, Contract Compliance Section, Stop: CSPS, Room C848, 27 G Street, 

NW, Washington, DC 20401. Contractor must fill in the furnished preaddressed label (GPO Form 892) 

and use on all proof packages. Proofs will be withheld not more than 3 workdays from receipt in GPO 

until they are made available for pickup by the contractor. CONTRACTOR MUST NOT PRINT PRIOR 

TO RECEIVING AN "OK TO PRINT". 

Contractor to output at NO LESS THAN 2400 dpi resolution at 175-line screen. 

DIGITAL DELIVERABLES: The contractor shall make all revisions to the electronic files. Prior to 

making revisions, the contractor shall copy the furnished files and make all changes to the copy. Upon 

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

production files converted to a single simple Acrobat PDF file "Optimized for Press" with proper color 

mode with the furnished material. The digital deliverables must be an exact representation of the final 

printed product and shall be returned on the same type of storage media as was originally furnished. 

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. 

13" dated September 2019. 

Item 1 plus Text of Items 2, 3 and 4: White Opacified Offset Book, basis weight: 50 lbs. per 500 sheets, 

25 x 38", equal to JCP Code A80 OR AT CONTRACTOR’S OPTION JCP CODE A60 Uncoated Text, 

Basis Size 25 X 38" 50 lbs. or 60 lbs. All text paper used in each copy must be of a uniform shade. 

Cover of Items 2, 3 and 4: White Litho Coated Cover, Gloss-Finish, basis weight: 100 lbs. per 500 sheets, 

20 x 26", equal to JCP Code L10. All cover paper must have the grain parallel to the spine. 
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PRINTING: All the requirements of these specifications apply equally to each Item unless otherwise 

indicated herein. Contractor to match the final OK'd press sheets. 

Item 1 – Prints face and back with type/rule matter and a fine detail agency seal in Black ink. 

Item 2 – Covers print head to head. Covers 1, 4, and spine print Pantone’s 282C (Navy) and 123C gold a 

background with type/rule matter, and an agency seal reversing out; bleeds all sides. After printing, apply 

a clear High Gloss aqueous coating over the entire surface of Covers 1, 4, and the Spine to prevent 

scratching and smearing. Covers 2 and 3 prints type/rule matter with screen tints in Black ink. Text on 

spine to be centered optically; contractor to adjust for size of spine as needed for thickness. 

 -Text is circled folioed 1 thru 608 and prints head to head in black ink; images consist of type/rule 

matter, screen tints and solids with some type matter reversing out to appear white. 

Item 3 – Covers 1, 4 and spine print a solid Pantone 6C 2X, Black background (two impressions). Cover 

1 image consist of type/rule matter, and agency seal in a match of Pantone’s 877C Silver, bleeds all sides. 

After printing, apply a clear High Gloss aqueous coating over the entire surface of Covers 1, 4 and spine 

to prevent scratching and smearing. Covers 2 and 3 are blank. Text on spine to be centered optically; 

contractor to adjust for size of spine as needed for thickness. 

 –Text is circled folioed 1 through 117 with circle folio 2 blank. Text pages print head to head in 

black ink only; images consist of type/rule matter, screen tints and solids with some type matter reversing 

out to appear white. 

Item 4 – Covers 1 and 4 and spine prints in Pantone’s 6C 2X, Black background (two impressions). 

Cover 1 and spine image consist of type/rule matter, and agency seal in a match of Pantone’s 877C 

Silver, bleeds all sides. After printing, apply a clear High Gloss aqueous coating over the entire surface 

of Covers 1, 4 and spine to prevent scratching and smearing. Covers 2 and 3 are blank. Text on spine to 

be centered optically; contractor to adjust for size of spine as needed for thickness. 

 – Text is circled folioed 1 through 200 with circle folio 2 blank. Text pages print head to head in 

black only; images consist of type/rule matter, screen tints and solids with some type matter reversing out 

to appear white. 

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. 

SuDocs "Sales" Copies: For Sale Line instructions - The 13-digit ISBN Number should be placed under 

the "For Sale By ...” line, at the bottom of the back side of the first printed page in the book. If necessary, 

Government may furnish the "For Sale By ...” copy via e-mail after contract award. 

ISBN instructions: There will be four ISBN numbers. Each book will have its own ISBN number and the 

set of three books will have its own ISBN number. 

900 SuDocs "Sales" Copies: DO NOT INCLUDE BAR CODES ON USSC OR OTHER RIDER 

COPIES. 

ISBN Number for the Guidelines Manual: 978-0-16-095917-2 

ISBN Number for Supplement Appendix B: 978-0-16-095920-2 

ISBN Number for Supplement Appendix C: 978-0-16-095919-6 

ISBN Number for complete SET to be placed on the individual mailing carton: 978-0-16-095918-9 
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ISBN Barcode instructions: The ISBN barcode must be printed in black ink at the bottom-right corner 

or bottom-center of Cover 4 Item 2, Item 3 and Item 4. The ISBN number must be printed in HumanReadable interpretation and bar coded using 3 of 9 (code 39) Bar Code System, non-contact reading in 

accordance with IS0-2108:2005. Contractor will be required to create a suitable size knockout for 

barcode. 

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

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

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

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

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

issued 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. 

 

Press sheets must contain control bars for each color of ink on the sheet (text and covers). Control bars 

must be placed parallel to the press’ ink rollers. The control bars must show areas consisting of 1/8” x 

1/8” minimum solid color patches; tint patches of 25, 50, and 75%; dot gain scale (such as, BRUNNER, 

GATF, GRETAG, or RIT); and gray balance patches for process color (if applicable). These areas must 

be repeated across the entire press sheet. 

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. 

 

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 two (2) workdays prior to 

the inspection. Notify the U.S. Government Publishing Office, Contract Management Division, Quality 

Control for Published Products Section (CSPS), Washington, DC 20401, on telephone area code (202) 

512-1162. Telephone calls will only be accepted between the hours of 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, prevailing 

eastern time. Note: See contract clauses, paragraph 14(e)(1), Inspections and Tests of GPO Contract 

Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 1 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. Note: Agency to see covers and text at the same time. 

MARGINS: Item 1 and Text pages for Items 2, 3 and 4– Adequate gripper margins. Items 2, 3 and 4 – 

Covers - Inadequate gripper, bleed on all sides. 

BINDING: Item 1 - Trim four sides. 

Items 2, 3 and 4 - Trim three sides. Perfect-bind text and wraparound cover at left on 11" dimension. Grain 

must run parallel to spine. Hinge score Covers 1 and 4 along the entire 11" dimension for items 2, 3 and 4. 

Contractor to determine spine thickness and adjust, backstrip, if necessary. 

PACKING: Shrink Film Wrap in sets: One copy of each Item with Item 1 on top and Item 4 at the 

bottom. Shrink film wrap entire quantity (24,982 sets plus 32 QARC sets). 

For all sets: Pack suitably in shipping containers (not to exceed 10 sets per container). Clear plastic mailers 

and self-mailers are not acceptable. For all bulk shipments: Pack suitably in containers NTE 45 lbs. each. 
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For Individual Mailers: Contractor to furnish suitable mailing cartons with return address reproduced in 

upper left corner, or on suitable labels (manuscript copy furnished). This order is NOT a self-mailer, clear 

plastic mailers are not acceptable. Books to be mailed individually, addresses printed on suitable mailing 

cartons or on suitable labels and labels affixed to mailing cartons by the contractor from furnished Excel 

and word files. 

900 SuDOCS “SALES” COPIES: Insert shrink wrap set in an individual mailing carton with title, stock 

number, and ISBN for the SET on the spine. See ISBN instructions for complete set ISBN numbers. 

Include stock number on shipping label. Stock number: 052-070-07784-1, Weight restrictions: Shipping 

cartons not to exceed 45 pounds. 

LABELING AND MARKING (package and/or container label): Reproduce shipping container labels as 

necessary from furnished labels/repros, fill in appropriate blanks and attach to shipping containers. For 

shipments involving multiple containers to one address, must be clearly marked to indicate the total number 

of cartons in the mailing. For example: 1 of 3; 2 of 3; 3 of 3. 

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

apply to these specifications: 

Product Quality Levels: 

(a) Printing Attributes -- Level II. 

(b) Finishing 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 Standard 

P-7. Type Quality and Uniformity O.K. Press Sheets 

P-9. Solid and Screen Tint Color Match O.K. Press Sheets 

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

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

P-7. OK’d Proofs, Furnished Camera copy. 

P-9. Pantone Matching System color. 

QUALITY ASSURANCE RANDOM COPIES: The contractor will be required to-execute-a statement furnished 

by GPO certifying that copies were selected as directed. Business Reply Mail labels will be furnished for mailing 

the quality assurance random copies. The copies are to be mailed at the same time as the first scheduled shipment. 

A U.S. Postal Service approved Certificate of Mailing, identified by Jacket and Purchase Order numbers, must be 

furnished with billing as evidence of mailing. 

DISTRIBUTION: Ship F.O.B. Destination and F.O.B. Contractor’s City. 

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

sent to jdukes@ussc.gov. The subject line of this message shall be "Distribution Notice for Jacket 417-

900R-2, Requisition 1-00008. The notice must provide all applicable tracking numbers for this 

requisition only, not rider copies, 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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Deliver f.o.b. destination via traceable means to arrive on or before January 18, 2022: All receipts 

must be marked with corresponding BAC and Req. Number. 

Deliver 783 sets (includes 125 Departmental Random Blue Label Sets) marked “BAC 2210-40 Req. 1-

00008” plus furnished material and digital deliverables, to: U.S. Sentencing Commission, One Columbus 

Circle, NE, Suite 2-500, Washington, DC 20002-8002 (Phone 202-502-4500) Attn. Jenn Dukes. NOTE: 

Inside delivery required to suite number indicated. Contractor MUST have shipping containers removed 

from skid(s) and use contractor- furnished hand truck(s) for inside delivery. Inside delivery is in an office 

setting. 

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

EMBARGO SHIPPING/MAILING OF ALL OTHER SETS UNTIL DEPT. RELEASE. Agency will 

review and authorize release of remaining copies within about one business day. Contractor must ship 

balance of sets within 48 hours of “OK to Release”. CONTRACTOR TO CALL JENN DUKES, ph. 202-

502-4593 or 202-412-2259 and email jdukes@ussc.gov WITHIN 24 HOURS OF DELIVERY IF YOU 

DO NOT RECEIVE AN EMBARGO RELEASE. 

Ship f.o.b. destination via traceable means, within 48 hours after Government Release as follows: 

All receipts must be marked with corresponding BAC and Req. Number. 

Contractor is to use the following for the return address for all shipments for BAC 2210-40 Req. 1-00008: 

U.S. Sentencing Commission, One Columbus Circle, NE, Suite 2-500, Washington DC 20002-8002. 

NOTE: Inside delivery required to suite number indicated. Contractor MUST have shipping containers 

removed from skid(s) and use contractor- furnished hand truck(s) for inside delivery. Inside delivery is in 

an office setting. 

Ship 60 sets marked “BAC 2210-40 Req. 1-00008 to: Ms. Carina Stewart, U.S. Courts National Training 

Academy, 2000 Bainbridge Avenue, Building 61, Rooms 346 & 348, Charleston, SC 29405. Phone 843-

566-7719. Call upon arrival. NOTE: Inside delivery required to room number indicated 

Ship 75 sets marked “BAC 2210-40 Req. 1-00008 to: Mr. Dwayne Livingston (for Matt Sarago), Federal 

Judicial Center, Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, Room C-300, One Columbus Circle, NE, 

Washington, DC 20002 (Phone 202-502-4172). NOTE: Inside delivery required to suite number indicated. 

Ship 30 sets marked “BAC 2210-40 Req. 1-00008 to: Amanda Costigan, Acquisitions Librarian, Supreme 

Court of the United States, c/o 3035 V Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018. Phone: 202-863-1004. 

Ship 900 sets marked “BAC 1510-1, Req. 1-01130” to: Documents Warehouse, Receiving Branch, STOP 

SSWR, US Government Publishing Office, 8660 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707-4950. 

Ship 15 copies via traceable means to: Library of Congress, U.S. Serials and Government Documents 

Section, U.S. Anglo Division, BAC 1525-01, 101 Independence Avenue, SE, Stop 4276, Washington, 

DC 20540-4276. Marked: Depository File Copies. NOTE: All shipments to this destination must be via 

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

Ship 1 copy via traceable means to: U.S. Government Publishing Office, Federal Depository Library 

Program, Mail Stop: FDLP, 44 H St., NW, Loading Dock, Washington, DC 20401. Marked 

Depository Copies, Item no. 1094A03. 
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Ship f.o.b. contractor city – ship reimbursable, via listed courier- must be traceable, within 48 hours 

of “OK to release” as follows: 

NOTE: CONTRACTOR’S LOCAL DELIVERY DRIVERS NOT AUTHORIZED 

All receipts must be marked with corresponding BAC and Req. Number. NOTE: Inside delivery required 

to suite number indicated. Contractor MUST have shipping containers removed from skid (s) and use 

contractor- furnished hand truck(s) for inside delivery. 

The contractor is cautioned that mailing address files are to be used for distribution purposes on this 

contract only and are not to be used for any other purpose or passed on to any third party, under penalty of 

law. 

(marked for BAC 2210-40, Req. 1-00008): SHIP VIA FEDEX OR UPS GROUND 

Ship 52 sets individually to 52 nationwide destinations. Per furnished excel file. Use for return address for 

these shipments: U.S. Sentencing Commission, One Columbus Circle, NE, Suite 2-500, Washington, DC 

20002-8002. NOTE: DO NOT USE “U.S. Sentencing Commission’s” above return address for any other 

BAC except for 2210-40. 

(marked for BAC 2210-55, Req. 1-00073): SHIP VIA FEDEX OR UPS GROUND

- 11,844 sets approx. 2,337 addresses, quantities per address range from 1 to 300 sets, as per furnished 

excel distribution files. Use return address: Administrative Office of the United States Courts, One 

Columbus Circle, NE, Room 4-419, Attn: Alyson Foster, Washington, DC 20544, Phone: 202-502-1203 

Email: alyson_foster@ao.uscourts.gov. 

(marked for BAC 2210-55, Req. 1-00008): SHIP VIA FEDEX OR UPS GROUND

- 2,747 sets to approx. 186 addresses, quantities per address range from 1 to 60 sets, as per furnished PDF 

ready for printing on Avery 5163 labels files. Use return address: Administrative Office of the United 

States Courts, One Columbus Circle, NE, Room 4-371, Attn.: Lisa M. Watson, Washington, DC 20544 

PH: 202.502-1382, Email: lisa_m_watson@ao.uscourts.gov; 

(marked for BAC 2210-55, Req. 1-00008): SHIP VIA FEDEX OR UPS GROUND 

-16 sets to: Administrative Office of the United States Courts, One Columbus Circle, NE, Room 4-371, 

Attn.: Lisa M. Watson, Washington, DC 20544, PH: 202.502-1382, Email: 

lisa_m_watson@ao.uscourts.gov 

 (marked for BAC 4410-JK, Req. 1-05110): SHIP VIA FEDEX GROUND

- 8,000 sets to approx. 170 addresses (various quantities per address), as per furnished excel file on CD-R. 

Use furnished return address. Office of Legal Education, 1620 Pendleton St., Columbia, SC 29201 

Attn: Phil Schneider, 803-705-5695. Inside Delivery Required 

(marked for BAC 4410-14, Req. 1-05109): SHIP VIA FEDEX GROUND

- 401 sets to 11 addresses, quantities per address range from 2 to 200 sets, per furnished distribution list 

for this requisition number. Use return address: USDOJ, Criminal Division, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, 

Room 5317, Washington, DC 20530. Attn: Jennifer McMahan, 202-616-8945. Inside Delivery Required. 

marked for BAC 4410-NY, Req.1-05102): SHIP VIA FEDEX GROUND

- 6 sets to: USDOJ/OCDETF Executive Office, 441 G Street, NW, Suite 6B13, Washington, DC 20530 

Attn: Bonnie Howell, 202.305.2083, or Cell 202.353.5907

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

borne by the contractor. 

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

27 G St., NW, Washington, DC 20401, NLT November 15, 2021. 
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Submit proofs as soon as the contractor deems necessary in order to comply with the shipping schedule. 

Proofs will be withheld 3 workdays from receipt in the GPO until they are made available for pickup by 

the contractor. 

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 2 workdays prior to the 

inspection. Notify the U.S. Government Publishing Office, Contract Management Division, Quality 

Control for Procured Printing Section (CSPS), Washington, DC 20401, on telephone area code (202) 

512-1162. Telephone calls will only be accepted between the hours of 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, prevailing 

Eastern Time. Note: See contract clauses, paragraph 14(e)(1), Inspections and Tests of GPO Contract 

Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 6 01)). 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. 

783 sets/copies to arrive at U.S. Sentencing Commission, One Columbus Circle, NE, Suite 2-500, 

Washington, DC 20002-8002 destination by January 18, 2022. 

HOLD BALANCE of sets until receipt of an “OK to Release” by the Government. It is anticipated that 

the release will be within one business day after receipt of the first 783 sets/copies. Balance must ship 

within 48 hours of “OK to Release”. 

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. 

Contractors are to report information regarding each order for compliance reporting purposes and include 

date of delivery (or shipment if applicable) for proofs and delivery schedules in accordance with the 

contract requirements by contacting Shared Support Services Compliance Section via e-mail to 

compliance@gpo.gov or by calling (202) 512-0520 or faxing (202) 512-1364. Personnel receiving the email or call will be unable to respond to questions of a technical nature or transfer any inquiries. Contractor 

is required, when billing, to itemize the shipping cost. 

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

Award will be based on the lowest total price for the jackets 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. 

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 sheets 

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. 
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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. 

 
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JACKET NUMBER BID PRICE: ADDITIONAL/M 

 

Jacket 417-900: Item 1: $________________________ $_________________ 

 Item 2: $________________________ $ _________________ 

Item 3: $________________________ $ _________________ 

Item 4: $________________________ $ _________________ 

TOTAL COST: $________________________ 

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)