SHARP Reprints
ID: SHARPReprints519566Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICEUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICECustomer ServicesWashington, DC, 20401, USA

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

PSC

PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- PRINT/BINDING (T011)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7f940503b6404f50af2b7a3634293308/view
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    Description

    The United States Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking proposals for the procurement of SHARP reprints specifically for the U.S. Army, with a total requirement of 1,040,000 printed pieces, including tri-fold brochures and laminated touch cards. Bidders must adhere to strict quality standards, utilizing either digital or offset printing techniques on specified JCP-certified paper, and ensure that the finished products feature a matte laminate finish while following detailed packing and shipping guidelines. This procurement is crucial for providing high-quality informational materials for military use, with proposals due by October 11, 2024, and delivery of the finished products required by November 29, 2024, to Ironmark Warehouse in Maryland. Interested parties can contact Russ Ward at WWard@gpo.gov or by phone at 757-490-7941 for further details.

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    Russ Ward
    (757) 490-7941
    (757) 490-7950
    WWard@gpo.gov
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    The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of SHARP reprints, specifically for the U.S. Army, with bids due on October 11, 2024. Bidders must submit proposals via email and ensure they comply with strict guidelines for submission, including specifying the bid opening number in the subject line and maintaining a maximum email size of 75 MB. The contract will be governed by GPO’s standard terms and quality assurance standards. The project entails printing a total of 1,040,000 pieces, which include various tri-fold brochures and laminated cards, each requiring digital or offset production techniques up to specific quality standards. The brochures must have 6 panels and the touch cards 2 pages, and both need to be produced on specified JCP-certified paper. The finished products require a matte laminate finish, and specific packing guidelines must be followed for shipping, including the use of GPO forms for recording and certifying the selection of random quality assurance copies. Key deadlines involve the submission of preproduction samples and the delivery of the finished product by November 29, 2024, to Ironmark Warehouse in Maryland. The meticulous guidelines reflect the need for quality assurance and fiscal responsibility within government contracting processes.
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