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General Information

  • Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Jul 28, 2023 05:21 pm CDT
  • Original Published Date: Jul 26, 2023 10:28 am CDT
  • Updated Date Offers Due: Aug 08, 2023 02:00 pm CDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: Aug 08, 2023 02:00 pm CDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
  • Updated Inactive Date: Aug 23, 2023
  • Original Inactive Date: Aug 23, 2023
  • Initiative:
    • None

Classification

  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: T011 - PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- PRINT/BINDING
  • NAICS Code:
    • 323111 - Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
  • Place of Performance:

Description

See Amendment 1.

This is Amendment No. #1. The specifications in our invitation for bids on Jacket 747-620, scheduled for opening at 2 p.m., August 8, 2023, is amended as follows:

1. On page 2 under “TRIM SIZE”, change the trim size to 12 x 16.758”.

2. The bid opening date/time remains the same. All other specifications remain the same

FIXED PRICE-INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT:

This is a fixed-price contract. The bidder submitting a response shall bid the maximum quantity, inclusive of all costs (including non-reimbursable mail or freight, if applicable), that shall be delivered to the Government per the specification requirements for a total of $185,175.00.

Bids shall include the cost of all materials and operations for the total quantity ordered. Bids shall be prepared in conformance with the Schedule of Prices.

DETERMINATION OF AWARD: Award shall be made to the responsible bidder submitting a bid, whose bid specifies the most copies to be delivered to the Government for an all-inclusive, fixed-price total of $185,175.00. Bidders submitting responses to this solicitation shall submit a total quantity - for the fixed price. In the event of a tie quantity, award shall be determined by the lowest, total per-unit price after application of prompt payment discount and Buy American Act factoring (if applicable). In the event there is still a tie, the contract will be awarded in accordance with the GPO Printing Procurement Regulations, Chapter XII.

Additionally, the bid shall include separate unit pricing for each additional 1,000 Take One boxes.

If author’s alterations are made during the proofing stage, the total quantity may be decreased in accordance with the contractor’s submitted additional rate to offset the cost of the author’s alterations.

PAGES: Face only

TRIM SIZE: 12-1/4 x 16-3/8". See pages 10-11.

DESCRIPTION: Prints face only in four-color process. Copy is line art illustrations, text, solids, reverses and a QR code. Bleeds to all edges. After printing, laminate face only (flat) with 1-3 mil matte laminate, trim all edges flush. Ensure no debris is present between printed area and laminate.

NOTE: Contractor MUST verify the accuracy of ALL furnished files to ensure the relationship between the tabs and slits will form a secure box. Contractor is responsible for accuracy for all die cutting.

At contractor's option, the product may be produced via conventional offset or digital printing provided that Quality Level 3 standards are maintained. Final output must be wet ink, pigment-based with a minimum of 175-line screen. Dry ink/toner and inkjet printing are not acceptable. Output must be at a minimum resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi plus a RIP that provides an option for high quality color matching such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles. Resolution that is enhanced or simulated by software will not be acceptable.

BINDERY: Blind score all folds to prevent cracking. Die cut per furnished digital files, trim ALL waste removed.

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

  • 732 N. Capitol Street NW
  • Washington , DC 20401
  • USA

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