Jacket: Strapped Jacket's 604-790/791

Title: CRD UB0009100 UNIVERSAL EASY LOCK BINDER

Agency: DLA

Bid OpeninApril 9, 2019 at 2:00PM

Total Bid Terms Discounted Total

$294,820.00 1.0% 20 days $291,871.80

$321,583.50 0.0% 20 days $321,583.50

$453,378.00 0.5% 20 days $451,111.11

Sellco Industries

Contractor Name

Creative Vinyl Products

Unified Packaging
Specifications by MW Jackets: 604-790 and 604-791

Reviewed by: DR Dept: DLA

Page 1 of 9 Req: 9-970139G – 9-970149G 

BID OPENING: April 9, 2019

BIDS SHALL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AT 2:00 P.M., PREVAILING PHILADELPHIA, PA TIME.

ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE AWARD CONCERNING THESE SPECIFICATIONS CALL MELITA WEBB

AT (215) 364-6465 (Ext. 5). NO COLLECT CALLS.

SPECIFICATIONS

U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO)

Southampton Office Park

Suite A-190

928 Jaymor Road

Southampton, Pennsylvania 18966

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 8-02).

BIDDERS, PLEASE NOTE:

1) 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 of major revisions.

The GPO 910 “BID” Form is no longer required. Bidders are to fill out, sign/initial, as applicable, page 5.

QUALITY LEVEL: 3 Quality Assurance Through Attributes (GPO PUB 310.1, effective May 1979 (Rev. 8-

02)) applies.

PRODUCT: Universal easy-lock binders printing one color in silk-screen ink with clear coat gloss varnish 

protective finish over all silk-screened areas.

TITLE: Jacket 604-790 - CRD UB0009100 UNIVERSAL EASY LOCK BINDER

 Jacket 604-791 - CRD NSI UB02091000 UNIVERSAL EASY LOCK BINDER

QUANTITY: Jacket 604-790 - 2,000 FIRM

 Jacket 604-791 – 50 FIRM

TRIM: Cover: 9-3/4 x 11-3/4”

 Backbone: 2-1/2 x 11-3/4”

 

TRIM SIZE: Cover: 9-3/4 x 11-3/4” - Backbone 2-1/2 x 11-3/4”

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: 1 Previous Sample Binder of each Jacket. Delivery Instructions Sheet Navy 

Forms Material. GPO 905 Sheet for Carton Labeling. Warehouse Unit-of-Issue Label. GPO Delivery 

Confirmation Fax Sheet.

Any discrepancies of the Government Furnished Materials (GFM) and these specifications, or

instances of missing files, fonts, instructions, etc. are to immediately be brought to the attention

of the GPO Philadelphia regional office prior to further performance. Email mwebb@gpo.gov
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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: 1 Pre-Production Sample of each Jacket to be delivered to:

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support

5450 Carlisle Pike

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Attn: Code 0091, B. Benson, Bldg. 06, (717) 605-1509

M/F: Proofs

Jacket 604-790 - CRD UB0009100 UNIVERSAL EASY LOCK BINDER

Jacket 604-791 - CRD NSI UB02091000 UNIVERSAL EASY LOCK BINDER

Proofs will be withheld not more than 6 workday.

The contractor must not print prior to receipt of an OK to Print.

FOLLOWING IS A DESCRIPTION 

Construction: Flanged, full length piano hinges; front and back covers riveted with four (4)

exposed rivets each; backbone riveted with eight (8) exposed rivets; rivets to match color of

cover material “Black”. Front and back covers to have rounded outside corners and edges.

Contractor to exactly match furnished sample stock, weight, color, locking mechanism, text and

rules.

Provide universal easy lock binder mechanism with opening and closing lever positioned at the

top/front, with compression angle back, manufactured by Loose Leaf Metals of St. Louis, MO,

or equal. Three (3) 1⁄4” diameter posts and sleeves on 4-1/4” centers. Posts are 2-3/16”

telescoping type, permitting 65% expansion to a width of 3-5/8”. Binder mechanism must

incorporate SEAMLESS tubes (see sample binder). Tubes with seam will not be acceptable. See

sample binder for male/female tube layout. On assembly, lubricate all moving parts with a

silicone spray. Match supplied sample binder.

Checkering: A 2” wide checkering zone (0.005” minimum depth) on hinge side of both covers.

See Attachment and sample of checkering pattern required.

Debossing: Front cover will have one debossed area 6-3/8 x 4-1/2” for placement of a label.

Backbone will have one debossed area 2-1/2 x 2-3/4” for placement of a label.

Printing: Front cover to have 18 lines of typematter and one heavy rule printing in solid PMS

873C Gold. Inside front cover to have “How To Operate” instructions centered all ways, printing

in PMS 873C Gold. Back cover has two lines of typematter printing in sold PMS 873C Gold.

Backbone has two lines of typematter printing in sold PMS 873C Gold. Silk-screened printing

required. Silk screening must be clean and solid with no pitting. All silk-screened areas to be

covered with clear coat gloss protective finish. Follow supplied sample binder for typesetting,

correct locations and margins.

NOTE: Binders do not print common image. Type of binder is the same.

STOCK: Modified Linear Polyethylene, 0.180 Gauge, 0.100 grain, Black.

INK: Pantone 873C (GOLD)

VARNISH: Spot clear gloss varnish over all silk-screened areas.
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MARGINS: Follow supplied sample binder. No bleeds.

PACKING: Pack binders in suitable and equal amounts in sturdy shipping cartons, with

protective paper sheets or equal between each binder to insure printed areas of covers and spines

do not scratch or chip during shipment. Contractor to insure no damage occurs to any binder

during shipping. Each shipping container must not exceed 45 pounds when full packed.

LABELING AND MARKING: Reproduce shipping container GPO Form 905 from furnished repro,

fill in appropriate blanks and attached to shipping containers.

SCHEDULE

Furnished material will be available for pick up at the U.S. Government Publishing Office, 928 Jaymor Rd., Suite 

A-190, Southampton, PA 18966 on April 15, 2019.

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

Deliver 2,050 binders (2,000 Binders for Jacket 604-790 and 50 Binders for Jacket 604-791) on/or before August 

30, 2019 to:

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support

5450 Carlisle Pike

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Attn: Code 0091, B. Benson, Bldg. 06, (717) 605-1509

M/F: CRD UB0009100 UNIVERSAL EASY LOCK BINDER

Jacket 604-790

Req. No. 9-970139G

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support

5450 Carlisle Pike

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Attn: Code 0091, B. Benson, Bldg. 06, (717) 605-1509

M/F: CRD-NSI UB02091000 UNIVERSAL EASY LOCK BINDER

Jacket 604-791

Req. No. 9-970149G

Note: MANDATORY – Call 24 hours in advance to confirm/arrange delivery. Immediately upon completion of 

this order, return all GFM to address above.

COMPLIANCE REPORTING: Contractors are to report information regarding each order for compliance 

reporting purposes and include date(s) of completion, in accordance with the contract requirements by via email at 

infophiladelphia@gpo.gov or via telephone at (215)364-6465. Personnel receiving the fax will be unable to 

respond to questions of a technical nature.

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

these specifications:

Product Quality Level:

(a) Printing Attributes – Level 3

(b) Finishing Attributes – Level 3

(c) Exceptions: None

Inspection Levels (from ANSI/ASQC Z1.4):

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

(b) Destructive Tests -- Special Inspection Level S-2.
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Specified Standards-- The specified standards for the attributes requiring them shall be:

ATTRIBUTE SPECIFIED STANDARD

P-7. Type Quality and Uniformity Approved Preproduction Sample

P-9. Solid or Screen Tints Color Match Approved Preproduction Sample

Special Instructions: In 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-9. Government furnished samples, OK’d preproduction sample.

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

these specifications. 

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

Government Publishing Office, 928 Jaymor Road, Suite A-190, Southampton, PA 18966. Facsimile bids in 

response to this solicitation are permitted. Facsimile bids may be submitted directly to Fax No. 215-364-6476.

The jacket numbers 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. 

All expenses incidental to picking up and returning materials, and furnishing samples must be borne by the 

contractor. Also, refer to Articles 5 and 6, Supplemental Specifications, GPO Contract Terms, Publication 310.2, 

revised June 2001

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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SHIPMENT(S): Shipments will be made from: City _____________________, State_______________

The city(ies) indicated above will be used for evaluation of transportation charges when shipment f.o.b. 

contractor’s city is specified. If no shipping point is indicated above, it will be deemed that the bidder has 

selected the city and state shown below in the address block, and the bid will be evaluated and the contract 

awarded on that basis. If shipment is not made from evaluation point, the contractor will be responsible for any 

additional shipping costs incurred.

JACKET NO: 604-790

Bid Price: $_______________________________ Additional Rate: $_____________ per _______________

JACKET NO: 604-791

Bid Price: $_______________________________ Additional Rate: $_____________ per _______________

 

 TOTAL $_____________________________

 

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. 

Failure to sign the signature block below may result in the bid being declared non-responsive.

_______________________________________________ ________________________________

 (Company Name) (GPO Contractor’s Code)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

(Street Address, City, State and Zip Code)

______________________________________________ _________________________________

 (Printed Name and Title) (Telephone number)

______________________________________________ _________________________________

(Signature) (Date)

______________________________________________ ________________________________

(E-Mail) (Facsimile Number)

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

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