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General Information

  • Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Nov 20, 2023 02:20 pm CST
  • Original Date Offers Due: Dec 04, 2023 01:00 am CST
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
  • Original Inactive Date: Dec 19, 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

R1: THIS ORDER IS RE-ADVERTISED WITH AN EXTENDED SCHEDULE, ADDITIONAL CHANGES TO ALLOW SUBCONTRACTING FOR SEVERAL ITEMS. VENDORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ SPECIFICATION IN ENTIRETY PRIOR TO SUBMITTING BID.

These specifications cover the production of six different items, packing and mailing to various government addresses. The items are various quantities of Item 1: 3-panel display board image, Item 2: Bookmark, Item 3: Banner stand kit, Item 4: Trifold form, Item 5: QR Code form and Item 6: Sidewalk A-Frame. All Items print 4-color process.

SUBCONTRACTING: The predominate function for this contract is the printing of Item 2: Bookmarks, Item 4: Trifold forms and  Item 5: QR code forms.

Contract Clause 6, "Subcontracts," of GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 01-18)), is modified to permit subcontracting of the complete product for Item 1: 3-panel display board, Item 3: banner stand and Item 6: sidewalk A-frame. See Atch 9-11. Must be equal to items found at: https://globalpromotionalsales.com/

WARRANTY:  The provisions of article 15, "Warranty", of Contract Clauses in GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 6-01)) are amended for orders placed under this section to the effect that the warranty period is extended from 120 days to ONE (1) calendar year from the date the check is tendered as final payment.  All other provisions remain the same.

SCHEDULE: Adherence to this schedule must be maintained. See "Notice of Compliance with Schedules”, in GPO Pub. 310.2. 
•    Purchase Order and Government furnished material will be available on December 6, 2023. 
•    Deliver soft proof (PDF) of all items on or before December 8, 2023.
•    Prior to production samples for Items 1, 3 & 6 on or before December 27, 2023. 
•    Deliver Items 2, 4 & 5 on or before December 29, 2023.
•    Deliver Items 3 & 6 on or before January 26, 2024.
•    Deliver Item 1 on or before March 1, 2024.

Item 1: 3-Panel Display Board (See Atch 9)

  • Frameless display made of sturdy gray plastic with rounded corners, display face is covered in loop fabric that is compatible with hook (hook-and-loop-style) fasteners.
  • Panels are connected with double-acting fabric hinges to allow it to fold for transport.
  • Stock: White, Gloss Coated Cover, basis weight: 80 lbs. per 500 sheets, 20 x 26", equal to JCP Code L10.
    • After printing, laminate both sides with  a 1-3 mil satin finish laminate, trim flush.
  • Each laminated graphic is attached to each panel using the hook and loop fasteners. See Atch 9.
  • Must be equal to item found at: https://globalpromotionalsales.com/4859.html
    • Product Dimensions
  • Product Size: 54" W x 24" H
  • Collapsible dimensions: 18" W x 24" H
  • Product Weight: approximately 5 lbs.
  • Includes
    • Hardware with soft case and three installed graphics.
    • Soft case is gray, made of 600 denier polyester with handles suitable sized to carry display boards and graphics.

Quantity: Varies per 198 addresses = 342 total

Stock: White, Gloss Coated Cover, basis weight: 80 lbs. per 500 sheets, 20 x 26", equal to JCP Code L10.

Panels print face only, four color process and permanently mounted to display board.

Copy is text, line art illustrations, solids and reverses.

Item 2: Bookmarks

Quantity: Varies per 198 addresses = 18,000 total

Trim Size: 2 x 7”

Stock: White, Gloss Coated Cover, basis weight: 100 lbs. per 500 sheets, 20 x 26", equal to JCP Code L10.

Bookmarks print face and back in 4-color process, bleeds all sides.

Copy is text, reverses, color logos and line art illustrations.

Shrink-wrap in units of 50 or suitable for quantities less than 50.

Item 3: Banner Stands (See Atch 10)

Quantity: Varies 198 addresses = 630 total

Product: 83 x 15 x 32", Trim Size: 83 x 32”

Stock: White, Gloss, Smooth Vinyl, 13-15 mil

Banners print face only in 4-color process, bleeding left edge using UV inks.

Copy is text, reverses, color logos and line art illustrations.

After printing install into banner stands, pack in carry case along with all hardware.

Banner stand includes banner, stand and carry case.

Item 4: Trifolds

Quantity: Varies per 198 addresses = 60,000 total

Trim Size: 8-1/2 x 11”, folds to 8-1/2 x 3-2/3” title out

Stock: White, No. 1 Gloss Coated Text, basis weight: 80 lbs. per 500 sheets, 25 x 38", equal to JCP Code A181.

Forms print face and back in 4-color process, bleeds all sides, both pages.

Copy is text, reverses, color logos and line art illustrations.

After printing fold from 8-1/2 x 11” to 3-2/3 x 8-1/2”, title out. Score folds if required.

Shrink-wrap in units of 50 or suitable for quantities not divisible by 50.

Item 5: QR Code

Quantity: Varies per 198 addresses = 256,425 total

Trim Size: 3-1/3 x 2”

Stock: White, Gloss Coated Cover, basis weight: 100 lbs. per 500 sheets, 20 x 26", equal to JCP Code L10.

Form prints face and back in 4-color process, face bleeds all sides. No bleeds on back.

Copy is text, line art illustrations, solids and reverses.

Shrink-wrap in units of 50 or suitable for quantities less than 50.

Item 6: Sidewalk signs - A-frame (See Atch 11)

Quantity: Varies per 198 addresses = 334 total

Product size: 27 x 38-1/2 x 19”, PDF trim size: 24 x 36”

Stock: White, adhesive-backed white 3-5 mil vinyl.

Posters print in four color process using UV inks.

Copy is text, line art illustrations, solids and reverses.

After printing, permanently install on both sides of the A-frame.

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

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

Primary Point of Contact

Secondary Point of Contact

History

  • Dec 19, 2023 10:55 pm CSTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)