Jacket: 735-200s

Title: Navy DMs

Agency: DLA

Bid Opening: May 26, 2023 at 2PM

Bid Terms Discounted Total

$127,721.00 2.00% 20 days $125,166.58

$152,053.49 5.00% 21 days $144,450.82

$155,555.00 5.00% 20 days $147,777.25

$159,561.01 5.00% 20 days $151,582.96

$157,488.93 0.50% 20 days $156,701.49

$186,953.00 1.00% 20 days $185,083.47

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Contractor Name

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Advantage

Dreamworks
Specifications by MS Jacket 735-200 Strapped 10 JKS

Reviewed by CS

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BID OPENING: Bids shall be opened at 2:00 p.m., prevailing Central Standard Time (CST), on 

May 26, 2023 for the U.S. Government Publishing Office, Northcentral Region. This will NOT be a public bid 

opening.

STRAPPED JACKETS: THESE TEN JACKETS WILL BE AWARDED TOGETHER BASED ON THE 

LOWEST TOTAL COST. HOWEVER FOR BUDGETARY PURPOSES, CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE 

AN INDIVIDUAL BID PRICE FOR EACH JACKET AND THEN A TOTAL BID COST.

 

BID SUBMISSION: Bidders MUST submit email bids to bidsnorthcentral@gpo.gov for this solicitation. See 

also “ADDITIONAL EMAILED BID SUBMISSION PROVISIONS”.

No other method of bid submission will be accepted at this time. 

The Jacket number “735-200s” and bid opening date “May 26, 2023” must be specified in the subject line of the 

emailed bid submission. Bids received after “2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time” on the bid opening date specified 

above will not be considered for award.

 

All the requirements of these specifications apply equally to all items unless otherwise indicated.

Any questions before award concerning these specifications call Chuck Szopo, at 312-353-3916 x 6 or email at 

cszopo@gpo.gov

PRODUCT: Direct mailers – Folded brochures – 10 different versions. Bulk delivery. 

BIDDERS, PLEASE NOTE: GPO has issued a new GPO Publication 310.2, GPO Contract Terms - Solicitation 

Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, and Contract Clauses (Rev 1-18). Prospective bidders should carefully 

read this publication as the applicable terms within become an integral part of this contract. The document is 

posted at https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/forms-and-standards along with a list revisions.

PREDOMINANT PRODUCTION FUNCTION: The predominant production function is offset printing. This 

function may NOT be subcontracted. Contractors who subcontract this function will be declared not responsible.

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 10 MB may not be received by GPO due to size limitations for receiving emails. 

3. The bidder’s email provider may have different size limitations for sending email; however, bidders are advised 

not to exceed GPO’s stated limit. 

4. When the email bid is received by GPO, it will remain unopened until the specified bid opening time. 

Government personnel will not validate receipt of the emailed bid prior to bid opening. GPO will use the 

prevailing time (specified as the local time zone) and the exact time that the email is received by GPO’s email 

server as the official time stamp for bid receipt at the specified location. 

PREAWARD SURVEY: In order to determine the responsibility of the prime contractor or any subcontractor, 

the Government reserves the right to conduct an on-site preaward survey at the contractor's/subcontractor's facility 

or to require other evidence of technical, production, managerial, financial, and similar abilities to perform, prior 

to the award of a contract. As part of the financial determination, the contractor in line for award may be required 

to provide one or more of the following financial documents: 
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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.

TITLES: 

735-200: Direct Mailer - Navy HQR - STEM II 2023 Mailer - #HQRS23B

735-201: Direct Mailer - Navy HQR - STEM I 2023 Mailer - #HQRS23A

735-202: Direct Mailer - Navy Reserve - Prior Service 2023 Mailer - #RPS23A 

735-203: Direct Mailer - Navy Reserve - Entry 2023 Mailer - #RE23A

735-204: Direct Mailer - Navy Medical - Student 2023 Mailer - #MS23A

735-205: Direct Mailer - Navy Medical - Nurse 2023 Mailer - #MNC23A

735-206: Direct Mailer - Navy Diversity - Hispanic 2023 Mailer - #DH23A

735-207: Direct Mailer - Navy Diversity - HBCU 2023 Mailer - #DHBCU23A

735-208: Direct Mailer - Navy Chaplain - Student Seminarians 2023 Mailer - #CSS23A

735-209: Direct Mailer - Navy Chaplain - Practicing Minister 2023 Mailer - #CPM23A

QUANTITIES: 

735-200: 220,062 copies.

735-201: 220,062 copies.

735-202: 220,062 copies.

735-203: 110,062 copies.

735-204: 55,062 copies.

735-205: 82,562 copies.

735-206: 24,044 copies.

735-207: 82,562 copies.

735-208: 18,044 copies.

735-209: 18,044 copies.

Jacket Quantities Include: 

10 copies - Agency copies – 5 each to Glenda Carter & Teri Alfieri. 

2 copies GPO inspection copies each. 

735-200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 207: 50 copies GPO QARC copies. 

735-206, 208, 209: 32 copies GPO QARC copies. 
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TRIM SIZES:

735-200:

9 x 12" Folds in half to 9 X 6", Panel Sizes: 6", 6".

735-201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209:

9 x 23.75" Folds to 9 X 6", Panel Sizes: 5.875", 6", 6" 5.875"

NUMBER OF PAGES: Face and back, head to head.

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: Files will be available on the Agency's FTP site for download after award. PO 

to be emailed.

Electronic media generated on a Macintosh with operating system OSX, using InDesign CC, Illustrator CC, and 

Photoshop CC. Files are in native & PDF formats. All printer and screen fonts are included. Color system used is 

CMYK. Files provide for bleeds and graphics are properly linked.

BASIC CHECK OF FURNISHED MEDIA AND FILES: Prior to image processing, the contractor is 

responsible for performing a basic check (preflight) of the furnished media and files. If any errors, media damage, 

or data corruption that might interfere with proper file imaging are discovered during inspection by the contractor, 

work should be discontinued after the entire order has been inspected. Further instructions should be requested 

from the GPO Contract Administrator.

This preflight should identify any problem areas with the digital file submission and should include but not be 

limited to missing or damaged fonts, damaged disks, missing bleeds, improper trim size and/or margins, only low 

resolution files included for illustrations, and improper color definition. The contractor is also responsible for 

creating or altering any necessary trapping, setting proper screen angles and frequency, adjusting copy for trim 

size and folds, 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 through attributes program (QATAP) level.

RIGHTS ON DATA: The fonts provided (see GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH) are the property of the ordering 

agency and are provided for use on this contract only. Using the furnished fonts on any job other than the one for 

which the fonts were submitted violates copyright law. All fonts should be eliminated from contractor's archive 

immediately after completion of the production run.

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.

IDENTIFICATION MARKS: 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.

REPRODUCIBLES: The contractor must make all reproducibles required. All halftones are to be 175-line 

screen or finer. Minimum resolution for line copy and type is 2400 dpi. 

At the completion of the project, contractor will be required to provide the Government with a DVD-R or CD-R’s 

that contains the entire project suitable for reproduction. This must be returned with all of the Government 

furnished material. This is required regardless of the contractor’s method of production.
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PROOFS: 

Email PDF proofs to: 

glenda.carter@navy.mil ; Teri.alfieri@vmlyr.com ; Timothy.f.andrassy.civ@us.navy.mil ; 

Briana.Mason@vmlyr.com ; Brandon.Ellis@DLA.MIL & mszopo@gpo.gov

Call to confirm receipts: Brandon: 812-583-9544; and Teri: 630-222-4082.

Proofs will be withheld not more than 2 workdays from receipt in agency until contractor is notified of an "OK to 

print". Contractor must not print prior to receipt of an "OK to print". 

Contractor to submit one "Press Quality" PDF "soft" proof (for content only) 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.

After PDF proofs are approved.

Contractor must not proceed prior to receipt of an "OK to proceed to hard proofs". 

Note: Teri will return one set to the printer and keep one set for their files. 

Only Teri Alfieri or Glenda Carter can approve Proofs.

2 complete blank construction samples of each on the production stock.

2 sets each of digital color content proofs. Direct to plate must be used to produce the final product with a 

minimum resolution 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, as applicable.

 

2 sets each of digital one-piece composite laminated halftone proofs on the actual production stock (Kodak 

Approval, Polaroid PolaProof, CreoSpectrum, or Fuji Final Proof) with a minimum resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi.

Or at contractor’s option: 

2 sets each of inkjet proofs that are G7 profiled and use pigment-based inks may be submitted in lieu of digital 

one-piece composite laminated halftone proofs. A proofing RIP that provides an option for high quality color 

matching such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles Technology, and meets or exceeds industry 

tolerance to ISO 12647-7 standard for Graphic Technology (as of 2016 and future amendments) must be utilized. 

Proofs must be ripped and sent at plate resolution (minimum of 2400 x 2400 dpi). If using a 1 bit tiff, the tiff must 

be made at a minimum of 2400 dpi. Output must be a minimum of 2400 x 1200 dpi on a GRACoL or SWOP 

certified proofing media. Proofs must contain both of the following to be evaluated for accuracy: 3-tier color 

control strip: IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 2013(i1), and the GPO Resolution target found 

www.gpo.gov/gporestarget.pdf. NOTE: If a contractor chooses this proof option, prior evaluation and approval 

of this proofing method must be provided by GPO, Quality Control for Published Products, to ensure that the final 

product will be produced in accordance with contract specifications. See instructions at: 

https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-forendors/qlsamples6f200c30b44a64308413ff00001d133d.pdf. 

Failure to obtain this evaluation and approval may be cause for the job to be rejected should the final product not 

match the proofs for color.

Proofs must show spot coatings layers - either a digital content proof or as overlays on the color contract

proofs.
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If any contractor's errors are serious enough in the opinion of the GPO to require revised proofs, the revised 

proofs are to be provided at no expense to the Government. No extra time can be allowed for this reproofing; such 

operations must be accomplished within the original production schedule allotted in the specifications. 

Contractor must not proceed without an “OK to proceed to prior to production samples.”

STOCK: 

BIDDERS, PLEASE NOTE: GPO has issued a new Government Paper Specification Standards, No. 13, dated 

September 2019. Prospective bidders should carefully read this publication as the applicable standards within 

become an integral part of this contract. The document is posted at https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-withus/vendors/forms-and-standards along with a list of major revisions.

Stock: JCP Code* L50, White Matte Coated Cover, Basis Size 20 X 26" Basis Weight 80lb

PRINTING AND MARGINS: 

Direct Mailers – 10 jackets: 

Face & back, head to head, print 4-color process illustrations, tints/solids with reversing, and type & line matter. 

Bleeds uncommon.

Top coat the entire back and spot coat the face (excluding the mailing panel area) with a clear, non-yellowing dull

aqueous coating.

Folding: 

735-200:

9 x 12" Folds in half to 9 X 6", Panel Sizes: 6", 6".

Score and fold to 9 x 6” using one parallel fold with title panel out.

735-201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209:

9 x 23.75" Folds to 9 X 6", Panel Sizes: 5.875", 6", 6" 5.875"

Score and gate fold using 2 parallel folds and one additional fold with title panel out.

Cracking on the folds will not be acceptable and may result in rejection.

Spot glue or wafer seal closed to meet USPS regulations.

 

PACKAGING, LABELING AND MARKING: 

Pack each item sperate and identify.

Inner packaging must be sufficient to prevent damage in transit. 

Damaged items will be replaced at contractor's expense.

No loose items.

No shrink-wrapping.

Label each carton with the following information:

Title for each JK (include #code number)

Attn: P. Manade

Qty: within each carton
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Pack suitable in shipping containers not to exceed 40 lbs. when fully packed. 

Contractor will be required to furnish pallets for bulk shipments when the containers fill two or more layers on the 

pallet, in accordance with GPO Pub. 310.2. Pallets must not measure more than 48" in length and 42" in width.

Noncompliance with the packing and marking instructions will be cause for the Government to take corrective 

action in accordance with GPO Pub. 310.2. Label in accordance with GPO Contract Terms.

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

these specifications:

Product Quality Level:

(a) Printing (page related) Attributes-Level 1. 

(b) Finishing (item related) Attributes-Level 1. 

 

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 Approved proofs

P-8 Halftone Match Approved proofs

P-10 Process Color Match Approved proofs

QUALITY ASSURANCE RANDOM COPIES: The contractor will be required to submit 50 or 32 copies each 

– see above under QTY for random quality assurance copies to the Government Publishing Office, 

Washington, DC for inspection and testing for compliance to the product specifications. The following sampling 

plan is to be employed for selecting the samples:

1. Divide the entire lot into 50 and 32 (per above) sublots.

2. Choose one copy from each sublot. Do not choose copies from the same general area in each sublot. 

3. Sign and date the selection certificate and include in packages with the random copies and a copy of these 

specifications.

The cost of these random copies including shipping must be included in your total bid price, and proof of delivery 

must be submitted with your invoice. 

QUALITY ASSURANCE RANDOM COPIES

Program No. Jacket No. PO No.

Contractor

U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE 

Printing Procurement – Stop PPSQ

Quality Assurance Section

732 North Capitol St., NW, Rm. C848

 Washington, DC 20401
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DISTRIBUTION: Deliver f.o.b. destination.

All expenses incidental to picking up and returning materials, submitting and picking up proofs, and furnishing 

sample copies must be borne by the contractor. 

Deliver F.O.B. Destinations: 

5 copies of each item to: Navy Recruiting Command, 5722 Integrity Drive, Bldg. 784, Millington, TN 38054, 

Attn: Glenda Carter, 901-874-9375.

5 copies of each item and 2 sets of proofs of each item to a Downers Grove, Il 60515 address, Attn: Teri Alfieri, 

630-222-4082. Call for address.

Deliver the Balance of the copies of each Jacket to: 

Commdirect Inc.

Attn: P. Manade

4100 W Fillmore St

Chicago, IL 60624-3907

708-369-8203

NOTE: RECEIVING REQUIRES 24 HOUR ADVANCE NOTIFICATION FOR ALL SHIPMENTS

CONTACT LOGISTICS: MIGUEL LAZCANO CELL: 708-878-3053. 

See above - QARCS copies to U.S. Government Publishing Office, Printing Procurement – Stop PPSQ, Quality 

Assurance Section, 732 North Capitol St., NW, Rm. C848, Washington, DC 20401.

20 total copies, 2 samples of each item marked Inspection Copies and with GPO jacket number to U.S. GPO, 

Attn: Compliance -Mike Szopo, residential Chicago IL address to come. Email mszopo@gpo.gov for address 

after award.

NOTIFICATION OF SHIPMENT: Immediately after the order has been shipped, the contractor MUST furnish 

shipping information to Agency. Include the order title, GPO jacket number, requisition number, date of 

shipment, quantity (copies, # of cartons, etc.), and tracking information for deliveries. Email 

glenda.carter@navy.mil ; Teri.alfieri@vmlyr.com ; Brandon.Ellis@DLA.MIL & mszopo@gpo.gov

SMALL PACKAGE CARRIER SHIPPING RECEIPTS: Contractor is required to furnish the Army with the 

name of the small package carrier, date each destination shipped, and the tracking number for the agency and 

GPO destinations. Address for each destination must be complete including the RSID number and number of 

packages. At contractor’s option, this may be furnished in hard copy form or contractor can furnish a disk with the 

information. 

Contractor can perhaps make a copy of the Excel file furnished and add a column for the tracking number or may 

be able to download this information from the delivery service on a disk. This information must be sent to the 

Army within one workday of the completion of the shipping. Send via overnight delivery service at contractor’s 

expense.

SCHEDULE: See Notice of Compliance with Schedules in GPO Publ. 310.2.

Award will be made and Government furnished material and purchase order will be available by May 30, 2023. 

Email PDFs PROOFS for review on or before June 1, 2023. 

Agency hold time for proofs will be not more than 2 workdays.

Deliver PROOFS on or before June 7, 2023. 
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Agency hold time for proofs will be not more than 2 workdays.

Contractor must make complete delivery by June 30, 2023. 

Contractor MUST email delivery verification information to VerifyChicago@gpo.gov within 24 hours of 

delivery. Enter the Jacket number in the subject line and place method of shipment and the delivery date in the 

body of the message. Failure to follow this procedure may result in delayed payment after invoicing.

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 1,000 copies. 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.

PAYMENT: 

It is requested that the contractor invoice GPO within 10 workdays from the date of complete distribution for 

timely customer billing closeout.

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-withus/vendors/how-to-get-paid. 

CONTRACTOR’S INVOICE FOR PAYMENT MUST BE ISSUED TO GPO WITHIN 10 WORKDAYS 

AFTER COMPLETION OF ORDER. FAILURE TO ISSUED INVOICE TO GPO WITHIN 10 

WORKDAYS AFTER ORDER COMPLETION MAY RESULT IN DELAYED PAYMENT. 
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SHIPMENT(S): Shipments will be made from: City __________________________, State ___________.

TOTAL BID PRICE $_______________________ ADDITIONAL RATES: Mark below PER_1,000 sets

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).

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 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.

Bidder ___________________________________________________________________________________ 

(Contractor Name) (GPO State and 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)

 ____________ 

 (Initials)

(COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THIS PAGE WITH YOUR BID)

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THIS SECTION FOR GPO USE ONLY

Certified by:__________ Date:___________ Contracting Officer:__________ Date:___________

 (Initials) (Initials)

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See next page for specifying bid.
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 Bid ADDED RATE/M

Jacket 735-200: $_________________ $_____________

Jacket 735-201: $_________________ $_____________

Jacket 735-202: $_________________ $_____________

Jacket 735-203: $_________________ $_____________

Jacket 735-204: $ _________________ $_____________

Jacket 735-205: $_________________ $_____________

Jacket 735-206: $_________________ $_____________

Jacket 735-207: $_________________ $_____________

Jacket 735-208: $_________________ $_____________

Jacket 735-209: $_________________ $_____________

Total Bid Cost: $___________________

Note: Bidders must include this sheet with their submitted Bids.

____________ 

(Initials)