STP 21-1-SMCT September 2025
ID: STP211SMCTSeptember2025619567Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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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)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/803c74ea9f5b4c7187ed8d5ccf4ba685/view
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    Description

    The United States Government Publishing Office (GPO) is soliciting bids for the procurement of "STP 21-1-SMCT September 2025," which involves the production of perfect-bound, 3-hole drilled books for the Army Materiel Command. The project requires specific printing specifications, including the use of PMS 4485 and Black inks for the covers, and Black ink for the text pages, along with precise trimming and binding requirements. This procurement is critical for ensuring the availability of high-quality printed materials for military operations, with a total fixed-price contract value of $518,309.40, reflecting an increase from the original bid amount. Bidders must submit their proposals via email by October 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET, and are required to acknowledge receipt of any amendments to avoid non-responsiveness. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Russ Ward at WWard@gpo.gov or by phone at 757-490-79407.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Russ Ward
    75749079407
    (757) 490-7950
    WWard@gpo.gov
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    619-567 Specifications.pdf
    The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is soliciting bids for the procurement of "STP 21-1-SMCT September 2025" for the Army Materiel Command. Bids, which must include all costs for materials and operations, are to be emailed to bids@gpo.gov by October 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET. The contract is fixed-price, with award based on the maximum quantity of perfect-bound, 3-hole drilled books provided for $387,616.34. Specifications detail the book's title, pages (508 text + 4-page cover), trim size (5-3/8 x 8-3/8"), ink colors (PMS 4485 + Black for covers 1 and 4, Black for covers 2, 3, and text), paper types (White Index 110 lbs. for cover, Uncoated Text 50 lbs. for text), and PUR adhesive perfect binding with 3-hole drilling. The government will furnish high-resolution files. Contractors must submit a Press Quality PDF soft proof and a prior-to-production sample for approval. Packing and shipping require specific container and pallet requirements, with all shipping costs included in the bid. Random copies with specific labeling (GPO Form 2678) are required. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination by January 15, 2026, to ATSC WAREHOUSE, Fort Eustis, VA, with a 24-hour advance notice and manual offload capability. Quality assurance levels include Printing Attributes Level 2 and Finishing Attributes Level 2. Bidders must complete and return Page 7, acknowledging bid price, quantity, additional rate, discounts, amendments, and a 60-day bid acceptance period.
    619-567_Admendment 1.pdf
    Amendment No. 1 to Jacket 619-567, issued by the U.S. Government Publishing Office on October 17, 2025, modifies the terms of an invitation for bids. The bid opening date remains October 22, 2025. The primary change is an update to the "DETERMINATION OF AWARD" section on page 3. The fixed-price total for the contract has been increased from $387,616.34 to $518,309.40. The award will still be made to the responsible offeror who specifies the most copies for this new fixed price. All other specifications of the original invitation remain unchanged. Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the bid opening to avoid their bid being declared nonresponsive.
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