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* AWARD

RW / RG

KDM Products *

518-255 R-1

Blank Laser Rolls (Marginally Punched Continuous) paper

Department of the Treasury/ BFS

October 18, 2023 at 8:00 a.m., prevailing Eastern Standard Time

Contractor Name Terms
Specifications by RW Jacket 518-255 R-1 

Reviewed by RG Dept. of the Treasury/BFS: 4-00027 

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U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) 

Midatlantic Region 

For the procurement of 

KFC&PFC BLANK LASER ROLLS (MARGINALLY PUNCHED CONTINUOUS) PAPER 

As requested from U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) by the 

Department of Treasury 

Revised to include predominant production function. See page 3. 

BID OPENING: Bids shall be opened at 8:00 a.m., prevailing Eastern Standard Time October 18, 2023 at the 

U.S. Government Publishing Office, MidAtlantic Region. 

BID SUBMISSION: Bidders must email bids to bidsmidatlantic@gpo.gov for this solicitation. No other method 

of bid submission will be accepted at this time. The program number and bid opening date must be specified in 

the subject line of the emailed bid submission. Bids received after 8:00 AM EST on the bid opening date 

specified above will not be considered for award. This will not be a public bid opening.

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. 

For information regarding the solicitation requirements prior to award, please contact Russ Ward 757-490-7940 

Ext. 7 or wward@gpo.gov 

 

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 Roll. The price 

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. 

Note: Bidders are to fill out, sign/initial, as applicable, and return page 6.

The jacket number and bid opening date must be specified with the emailed bid submission. Refer to Facsimile 

Bids in Solicitation Provisions of GPO Contract Terms, GPO Publication 310.2, as revised January 2018. 

Bids received after 8:00 a.m. on the bid opening date specified above will not be considered for award. For 

information regarding the solicitation requirements prior to award, email Russ Ward at wward@gpo.gov For 

contract administration after award, contact GPO Midatlantic at (757) 490-7941. 
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GPO CONTRACT TERMS: Any contract which results from this Invitation for Bid will be subject to the 

applicable provisions, clauses, and supplemental specifications of GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, 

effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 01-18)) and GPO Contract Terms, Quality Assurance Through Attributes 

Program for Printing and Binding (GPO Publication 310.1, effective May 1979 (revised 9-19)). 

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

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

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. 

NOTE: Prior to award the apparent low vendor may be able to show ability to produce the product in question and 

may be asked to supply samples of similar items. 

PAYMENT: Partial Payments - PLEASE SUBMIT BILLING PACKAGES WITHIN 15 DAYS OF 

DELIVERY. Vendor will be allowed to invoice for each of the four (4) deliveries, provided that proper 

proof of delivery is supplied with the invoice. On final invoice the vendor will note on the invoice ‘Final 

Invoice for Jacket 518-255.

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 

MODS: If any additional costs are incurred during the production of this job due to Government action (i.e. 

AAs), contractor is REQUIRED to submit written request to the Printing Specialist for written approval BEFORE 

proceeding. 
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Only a warranted GPO Contracting Officer acting within their appointed limits, has the authority to issue 

modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the GPO 

Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract, you shall not proceed 

with the change and shall immediately notify the GPO Contracting Officer. Proceeding with any work not 

authorized by the GPO Contracting Officer will be at the Contractor’s own risk. 

PRODUCT: Blank Laser Rolls (Marginally Punched Continuous) paper. 

QUANTITY: 420 Rolls (210 to Philadelphia & 210 to Kansas City) 

PREDOMINANT PRODUCTION FUNCTION: The predominant production function of this 

procurement is either the manufacture of all required paper or the finishing operations (marginally 

punched pin feed holes, packing/palletizing, and distribution). Any contractor that cannot perform 

either of the predominant production functions will be declared non-responsible.

GOVERNMENT IN-PLANT INSPECTIONS The Government reserves the right to have Government 

representative(s) inspect any operation under this contract at the start of its production and at any time during 

production. In addition to the inspections indicated, the Government reserves the right to inspect all stages of 

production.

TITLE: KFC & PFC Blank Laser Rolls (Marginally Punched Continuous) Paper 

PAGES: No Printing Required 

 

TRIM: 18" wide pin fed 50" in diameter with a 6" core blank rolls of paper. 

DESCRIPTION: Overall size is 18 x 50”. Forms are marginally punched with pin feed holes, left and right, that 

are 5/32” in diameter, 1/2” center to center. One set of two, 3/16” holes (1/2” center to center) left and right on 

sheet every 10-1/2”. If slices are required, all splices are to be flagged clearly for operators to see. Flag to hang 

out at splice 1 inch. 

TRIM: Roll size is 18” wide, 50” diameter, with a 6” core. 

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: Purchase Order emailed to contractor. 

Sample of stock to be supplied to contractor for exact match. 

CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH: All materials and operations, other than those listed under "Government to 

Furnish," necessary to produce the product in accordance with these specifications. 

PROOFS: No Proof Required. 

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. https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/vol_13.pdf. 

All paper used in each copy must be of a uniform shade and all paper must have the grain parallel to the fold. 

JCP Code* O63, Plain Copier, Xerographic, Laser Printer; White, Basis Size 17 X 22": 20lb. 

MARGINS: No printing required, MARGINALLY PUNCHED CONTINUOUS PAPER. 

PACKING: All rolls must be secured on pallets by chocks. Except for size and spacing of deck 

boards, pallets must conform with Federal Specification NN-P-71c. KFC is requesting (TWO 

ROLLS) Per pallet. Rolls should be placed on end/vertically and banded with plastic that will not break under 
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normal usage. Bands must go through the core in addition to over the top. Corner pads should be 

utilized to prevent damage from strapping. 

Pallets are required and must conform to GPO Contract Terms Supplemental Specifications for palletizing. Pallet 

height must not exceed 52”. Pallet construction must be as follows: 

48” wide across the front where the forklift slots are located. 

40” deep 

5-6” high 

Maximum height of palletized products must be no higher than 52”, to include the pallet. Wrap pallet to prevent 

spillage.

THE CONTRACTOR IS ADVISED TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE CONTAINER AND THE 

PALLET REQUIREMENTS ARE EXACTLY AS INDICATED. NO SUBSITITUTIONS WILL BE 

ACCEPTED FOR EITHER OF THESE. 

When multiple pallets are required to package the same product, the containers must be identified as to number of 

containers (e.g., 1 of 3, 2 of 3, and 3 of 3). 

LABELING AND MARKING (Package and/or Container label): Each package or carton must be labeled. The 

label MUST indicate full title, quantity, Jacket number, and total number of rolls shipped, i.e. 6 of 10. 

 

SCHEDULE: Purchase Order will be emailed no later than Oct 18, 2023. 

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. 

Delivery Schedule for Philadelphia Location: 42 rolls delivered each month on November 3, 2023, January 5, 

2024, April 5, 2024, June 7, 2024, September 6, 2024. 

Delivery Schedule for Kansas City Location: 42 rolls delivered each month on March 8, 2024, April 5, 2024, June 

7, 2024, July 5, 2024, September 6, 2024. 

NOTIFICATION OF SHIPMENT: Immediately after the order has shipped/delivered, the contractor must 

email tracking# to ronald.blackwell@treasury.gov, Dirk.Dean@fiscal.treasury.gov, and wward@gpo.gov on same 

day product ships. Ensure all rolls contain title, job#, and box# of total shipment. 

DISTRIBUTION: Shipping costs need to be included in the bid price. 

F.O.B. DESTINATION – CONTRACTOR PAYS THE FREIGHT TO DELIVER. INSIDE DELIVERY MUST 

BE MADE BY 2PM LOCAL TIME TO THE BELOW DESTINATION. 

Philadelphia Financial Center, 13000 Townsend Road, 

Philadelphia, PA 19154 

Attn: Administrative Officer/Maryanne McDonald (215-516-8138) 

Kansas City Financial Center, 4241 NE 34th St. 

Kansas City, Missouri 64117 United States 

Blake Brown (310) 874-8812, David Fritz (816) 414-2071, Chuck Light (816) 414-2309, or Sherilyn Villegas 

(Administrative Officer) (816) 414-2054 

Call at least 24hrs prior to delivery. 
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QUALITY ASSURANCE LEVELS AND STANDARDS: The following levels and standards shall apply to 

these specifications: 

Product Quality Levels: 

 (a) Finishing Attributes -- Level II 

 

Inspection Levels (fromANSI/ASQC 21.4): 

 (a) Non-destructive Tests - General Inspection Level I. 

 (b) Destructive Tests - Special Inspection Level S-2. 

Prior to award, contractor may be required to provide information related to specific equipment that will be used 

for production. 
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Bidders must fill out this page and return it. 

TOTAL BID PRICE $_______________________ ADDITIONAL RATE $______________PER_Roll 

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) ____________________________ 

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) 

COMPLETE THIS PAGE AND SUBMIT AS YOUR BID 

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