424120.pdf

Specifications by RM Jacket 424-120 Page 1 of 7 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Reviewed by DEE Requisitions 3-20008-GS

BID OPENING: Bids shall be opened at 11:00 AM., prevailing Eastern Standard Time (EST), on January 09, 2023, by the U.S. Government Publishing Office, in Washington, DC 204,01. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this will NOT be a public bid opening.

The vendor MUST BE ISO 12312‐2 international standard certified for this order, and properly accredited testing laboratory results prior to award.

BID SUBMISSION: NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the physical office will NOT be open.

Based on this, vendors MUST submit e-mail bids to bidsapsdc@gpo.gov for this solicitation. No other method of bid submission will be accepted at this time.

The Jacket Number 424-120 and bid opening date must be specified in the subject line of the e-mailed bid submission. Bids received after 11:00 AM EST on the bid opening date specified above will not be considered for award.

For information regarding the solicitation requirements prior to award please email rmankourous@gpo.gov.

Additional e-mailed Bid Submission Provisions:

The Government will not be responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the e-mailed bid including, but not limited to, the following—

(1) Emails over 75 MB may not be received by GPO due to size limitations for receiving emails.

(2) The vendor’s email provider may have different size limitations for sending e-mail, however vendors are advised not to exceed GPO’s stated limit.

(3) Illegibility of bid.

(4) When the email bid is received by GPO it will remain unopened until the specified bid opening time. Government personnel will not validate receipt of the e-mailed bid prior to bid opening. GPO will use the prevailing time (specified as the local time zone) and the exact time that the e-mail is received by GPO’s email server as the official time stamp for bid receipt at the specified location.

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 9-19)).

Proof of delivery must be emailed to tia.c.mccoy@nasa.gov upon completion.

NOTE: Prior to award, bidders must send a specification sheet, photo, or web link that clearly shows how the product offered complies with the features below (includes size, material type ...etc.). Government to approve/disapprove within 2 workdays from receipt. Additionally, GPO may require at time of award, a detailed production plan showing how this job will deliver to the end destination and by what method to meet a delivery date; and a letter stating all specifications and dates will be met

SUBCONTRACTING: The contractor may make contracts for the furnishing of all or any part of the supplies or work specified. Accordingly, Contract Clause 6, "Subcontracts," of GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 01-18), does not apply to this procurement.

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BUY AMERICAN ACT - NOTE: In compliance with Contract Terms 310.2 (Rev. 01-18), Contractor must state within [bid] submitted either that the end product is a Domestic end product or a Foreign end product as defined in Contract Clause 37 for the requested promotional item. Domestic end product or Foreign end product must be indicated on the face of the bid submitted for sealed bid procurements. The contractor shall indicate "product of unknown origin" when it is unknown if the product offered is a domestic end product; in that instance, GPO will consider the [quote] as a Foreign end product, in accordance with Contract Terms, Certifications C-2 (Buy American Certification), that components of unknown origin have been considered to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States.

PRODUCT: Eclipse 2023 Solar Glasses designed to be worn to safely look directly at the uneclipsed, or partially eclipsed, sun through special-purpose solar filters. Must meet the ISO 12312-2 international standard.

TITLE: Eclipse 2023 Solar Viewing Glasses (GSFC)

QUANTITY: 2,265,300 Eclipse Solar Viewing Glasses Plus 50 QARC's.

TRIM SIZE: Approximately 1-7/16 x 16"

PAGES: Face and back

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH (GFM): Receive via email after award.

Purchase order.

One (1) PDF file. Contractor to extend bleed as necessary.

GPO Form 892c (R. 12/17) Proofs.

GPO Form 915 (Business Reply Label).

GPO Form 917 (Certificate of Selection).

GPO Form 2678 (departmental random copies-blue label).

GPO Form 2686 QARC Random copies sampling & shipping instructions.

Contractor can download the "Labeling and Marking Specifications" form (GPO Form 905, R. 7-15) from gpo.gov, fill in appropriate blanks, and attach to shipping containers.

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.

ELECTRONIC PREPRESS: Prior to image processing, the contractor shall perform a basic check (preflight) of the furnished media and publishing files to assure correct output of the required reproduction image. Any errors, media damage, or data corruption that might interfere with proper file image processing must be reported to the contract administrator.

The contractor shall create or change any necessary trapping, set proper screen angles and screen frequency, and define file output selection for the imaging device being utilized. Furnished files must be imaged as necessary to meet the assigned quality level.

Minimum 175-line screens required.

PROOFS:

One (1) set of E-Mailed Electronic Page Proofs. Contractor to submit one "Press Quality" PDF "soft proof" (for content only) using the same Raster Image Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the final printed product.

PDF proof will be evaluated for text flow, image position, and color breaks. Proof will not be used for color match.

E-Mail proofs (marked with Jacket/Req. Number plus return name and E-Mail address) directly to the Agency at tia.c.mccoy@nasa.gov; and sherri.d.panciera@nasa.gov. Contractor must call GPO Contract Compliance Section at

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(202) 512-0520 immediately upon E-Mailing proofs and immediately upon receiving the returned proofs (or OK E- Mail) back from the Department. Proofs will be withheld not more than 3 workdays from receipt at the Department to receipt in the contractor's plant.

Note: PDF Proof must be approved before submission of digital color content proofs, inkjet and prior to production samples.

One set of digital color content proofs. Direct to plate must be used to produce the final product with a minimum of 2400 x 2400 dpi. Proofs must be created using the same Raster Image Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the product. Proofs shall be collated with all elements in proper position (not pasted up), imaged face and back, trimmed, folded, and bound to the finished size of the product. NOTE: Contractor MUST show on proof where drill hole will fall.

PLUS

One set (1) of inkjet proofs that are G7 profiled and use pigment-based inks. A proofing RIP that provides an option for high quality color matching (such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles Technology), and meets or exceeds industry tolerance to ISO 12647-7 Standard for Graphic Technology (as of 3/19/09, and future amendments) must be utilized plus GRACoL 2006 Coated #1 specifications (CGATS TR006) must be achieved.

Output must be a minimum of 720 x 720 dpi on a GRACoL or SWOP certified proofing media. Proofs must contain the following color control strip to be evaluated for accuracy: IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 Control Strip 2009 or 2013(i1).

The make and model number of the proofing system utilized shall be furnished with the proofs. These proofs must contain all elements, be in press configuration and indicate margins. Proofs will be used for color match on press.

Direct to plate must be used to produce the final product with a minimum of 2400 x 2400 dpi.

Send proofs together with the furnished media (visuals, electronic files) directly to: NASA GSFC Kristen Erickson HQ HQ-DO000, 202.358.1017 HQ:3N24 300 E St SW, Washington, DC 20546. Contractor must call GPO Contract Compliance Section at 202-512-0520, or e-mail information to compliance@gpo.gov immediately upon sending/delivering proofs and immediately upon notification that the proofs are available for pickup at the department. Proofs will be withheld not more than 3 workdays from receipt in the department to when they are made available for pickup at the department. CONTRACTOR MUST NOT PRINT PRIOR TO RECEIVING AN

"OK TO PRINT".

-PLUS-

PRIOR TO PRODUCTION SAMPLE: Prior to the commencement of production of the contract production quantity, the contractor shall submit two (2) samples to: NASA GSFC Kristen Erickson HQ HQ-DO000,

202.358.1017 HQ:3N24 300 E St SW, Washington, DC 20546. Two (2) samples will be tested for conformance of material(s). Two (2) samples will be tested for usage on the specified equipment and/or for construction. The container and accompanying documentation shall be marked PREPRODUCTION SAMPLES and shall include the GPO jacket, purchase order, and program numbers. The samples must be submitted in sufficient time to allow Government testing of the samples and production and shipment in accordance with the shipping schedule.

The Government will approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the samples within 3 workdays of the receipt thereof. Approval or conditional approval shall not relieve the contractor from complying with the specifications and all other terms and conditions of the contract. A conditional approval shall state any further action required by the contractor. A notice of disapproval shall state the reasons therefor.

If the samples are disapproved by the Government, the Government, at its option, may require the contractor to submit additional samples for inspection and test, in the time and under the terms and conditions specified in the notice of rejection. Such additional samples shall be furnished, and necessary changes made, at no additional cost to the Government and with no extension in the shipping schedule. The Government will require the time specified above to inspect and test any additional samples required.

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In the event the additional samples are disapproved by the Government, the contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the default clause in which event this contract shall be subject to termination for default, provided however, that the failure of the Government to terminate the contract for default in such event shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to deliver the contract quantities in accordance with the shipping schedule.

In the event the Government fails to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the samples within the time specified, the Contracting Officer shall automatically extend the shipping schedule in accordance with Contract Clause 12, "Notice of Compliance With Schedules," of GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 5-99)).

Manufacture of the final product prior to approval of the sample submitted is at the contractor's risk. Samples will not be returned to the contractor. All costs, including the costs of all samples shall be included in the contract price for the production quantity.

All samples shall be manufactured at the facilities in which the contract production quantities are to be manufactured.

STOCK/PAPER: The specifications of all paper furnished must be in accordance with those listed herein or listed for the corresponding JCP Code numbers in the “Government Paper Specification Standards No. 13” dated September 2019. https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-standards-pdf-files/vol_13..PDF.

Paper must be white and rigid enough to hold special-purpose solar filters and stand upright when earpieces are folded back.

PRINTING:

Eclipse 2023 Solar Glasses: Face and back prints type/rule, and illustrations in 4-color process. No bleeds. (see attachment)

CONSTRUCTION: Die cut, score, and mount special-purpose solar filters.

WARRANTY: Contract Clause 15, "Warranty", of GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 01-18)) is amended for the solicitation to the effect that the warranty period is EXTENDED from 120 days to one calendar year from the date the check is tendered as final payment. All other provisions remain the same.

INK:

4-color process

MARGINS:

Face: Inadequate gripper (bleeds all sides) – Back: Adequate gripper Follow Electronic File.

BINDING:N/A

PACKING:

Pack flat in suitable shipping containers NTE: 45 lbs.

Rubber band on each end in units of 50.

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

Product Quality Levels:

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(a) Printing (page related) Attributes -- Level II.

(b) Finishing (item related) Attributes -- Level II.

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

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

(b) Destructive Tests -- Special Inspection Level S-2.

Specified Standards: The specified standards for the attributes requiring them shall be:

Attribute Specified Standard

P-7. Type Quality and Uniformity OK Proofs, Electronic File P-10. Process Color Match OK Proofs, Electronic File

QUALITY ASSURANCE RANDOM COPIES: The contractor will be required to sign a statement furnished by GPO certifying that copies were selected as directed. Business Reply Mail labels will be furnished for mailing the quality assurance random copies. The copies are to be mailed at the same time as the first scheduled shipment. A U.S. Postal Service approved Certificate of Mailing, identified by Jacket and Purchase Order numbers, must be furnished with billing as evidence of mailing.

DISTRIBUTION: Contractor must notify the ordering agency on the same day that the product ships/delivers via e-mail sent to tia.c.mccoy@nasa.gov. The subject line of this message shall be Distribution Notice for Jackets 424- 120, Requisitions 23-20008-GS. The notice must provide all applicable tracking numbers, shipping method, and Title. Contractor must be able to provide copies of all delivery, mailing, and shipping receipts upon agency request.

Agency Copies (F.O.B Destination).

Deliver 20,000 Copies (includes 200 Departmental Random "Blue Label" Copies) via traceable means to: NASA GSFC Code 674, Leslie Garrison, 301.286.6940, Building 21, Room 047C, 8800 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20771-0001.

Note: For the "Blue Label" Copies -- A copy of the Government furnished certificate (GPO Form 917) must accompany the voucher sent to GPO, Financial Management Service, for payment. Failure to furnish the certificate may result in delay in processing the voucher. NOTE: Form is also available at https://www.gpo.gov/pdfs/vendors/sfas/Form917.pdf.

Deliver 500 Copies via traceable means to: NASA GSFC Code 160, Todd Toth, 301.286.2774, Building 28, Room N165, 8800 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20771-0001.

Deliver 12,000 Copies via traceable means to: NASA GSFC Code 618, Genevieve de Messieres, 301.614.6444 Building 33, Room A 113, 8800 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20771-0001.

Deliver 5,000 Copies via traceable means to: NASA GSFC Code 690, Staci Tiedeken, 301.614.6414, Building 34, Room S191, 8800 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20771-0001.

Deliver 2,500 Copies via traceable means to: NASA GSFC Code 670, Karen Lucas and Carolyn Ng. 301.286.1359, Bldg. 35 Shipping and Receiving, 8800 Greenbelt Rd. Greenbelt MD 20771-0001

Deliver 500 copies via traceable means to: NASA GSFC Code 271, Printing Management Office, S.Panciera, 301.286.4818, Bldg. 18 Room 110, 8800 Greenbelt Rd. Greenbelt MD 20771-0001.

Riders Copies (F.O.B Destination):

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Deliver 3,200 copies via traceable means to: NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Rd. Attn: Denise Ryant, Bldg. 6, room 212, Cleveland, Ohio 44135. Req.# 3-00014-GL, BAC 7510-04.

Deliver 24,500 copies via traceable means to: NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Rd. Attn: Wyatt Clark Bldg 14, room 155, Cleveland, Ohio 44135. Req.# 3-00016-GL REV, BAC 7510-04.

Deliver 2,500 copies via traceable means to: NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Rd. Attn: Debbie Welch MS3-13, Cleveland, Ohio 44135. Req.# 3-00018-GL, BAC 7510-04.

Deliver 2,000,000 copies via traceable means to: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Kristen Erickson 202-358- 1017, Receiving Bldg 35, HQ Storage SMD, 8800 Greenbelt Rd. Greenbelt MD 20771-0001.

Deliver 6,000 copies via traceable means to: Mike Badon, Printing Specialist (OSTEM), Rm 103, Bldg 8100 (8100 Trent Lott Blvd.), Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000.

Deliver 1,000 copies via traceable means to: Michele Borden for Dwight Mosby (256-961-2647), Mail Code: HP20 Bldg. 4221 rm. 3313, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812, M/F: Shipping & Receiving, Bldg.

4631. Req.# 23-00018MF, BAC 7510-06.

Deliver 24,900 copies via traceable means to: Drew for Belinda Bishop (256-544-5897), Mail Code: CS80 Bldg.

4631, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812. M/F: Shipping & Receiving, Bldg. 4631. Req.# 23-

00020MF, BAC 7510-06.

Deliver 100 copies via traceable means to: Yolanda Dial (256-544-9485), Mail Code: IS70 Bldg. 4485 rm. 112, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812. M/F: Shipping & Receiving, Bldg. 4631. Req.# 23-

00020MF, BAC 7510-06.

Deliver 2,135 copies via traceable means to: Mitzi Adams (256-961-7626), Mail Code: ST13 Bldg. NSSTC rm.

2048A, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812, M/F: Shipping & Receiving, Bldg. 4631. Req.# 23-

00040MF, BAC 7510-06

Deliver 1,019 copies vi traceable means to: Mitzi Adams (256-961-7626), Mail Code: ST13 Bldg. NSSTC rm.

2048A, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812. M/F: Shipping & Receiving, Bldg. 4631. Req.# 23-

00041MF, BAC 7510-06.

Deliver 562 copies via traceable means to: Mitzi Adams (256-961-7626), Mail Code: ST13 Bldg. NSSTC rm.

2048A, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812. M/F: Shipping & Receiving, Bldg. 4631. Req.# 23-

00042MF, BAC 7510-06

Deliver 1,284 copies via traceable means to: Mitzi Adams (256-961-7626), Mail Code: ST13 Bldg. NSSTC rm., 048A, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812. M/F: Shipping & Receiving, Bldg. 4631. Req.# 23-

00043MF, BAC 7510-06.

Deliver 13,000 via traceable means to: NASA/Johnson Space Center, Attn: Jessica Cordero 281.483.8252, Bldg.

2 Room 110Q, 2101 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058. Please provide tracking number when shipped -kathy.padgett-1@nasa.gov. Req.# 3-00022, BAC 7510-14.

Deliver 300 copies via traceable means to: NASA Langley Research Center, Attn: Whitney Gurganus (3-31009LA D. Allen), Building 1206, 4 S. Marvin Street, Hampton, VA 23681-2199. Req.# 3-31009LA, BAC 7510-03.

Deliver 140,500 copies via traceable means to: NASA Langley Research Center, Attn: Whitney Gurganus (3- 31011LA Alston), Building 1206, 4 S. Marvin Street, Hampton, VA 23681-2199. Req.# 3-31011LA, BAC 7510- 03.

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Deliver 2,000 copies via traceable means to: NASA Langley Research Center, Attn: Whitney Gurganus (3- 31012LATaylor), Building 1206, 4 S. Marvin Street, Hampton, VA 23681-2199. Req.# 3-31012LA, BAC 7510-03.

Deliver 500 via traceable means to: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Attn: Peter Falcon, 4800 Oak Grove Drive, MS Bldg. 264-370, Pasadena, CA 91109-8099. Req.# 3-31012LA, BAC 7510-03.

Deliver 1,000 via traceable means to: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Attn: Trena Ferrell, 8800 Greenbelt Rd Code 610, Greenbelt, MD 20771. Req.# 3-31012LA, BAC 7510-03.

Deliver 300 copies via traceable means to: Theresa Schwerin, 72 Shorewood Dr., Asheville, NC 28804. Req.# 3-

31012LA, BAC 7510-03.

All expenses incidental to returning materials, submitting/returning proofs, and furnishing samples must be borne by the contractor.

SCHEDULE: The Purchase Order and GFM will be available via e-mail or contractor’s FTP site after award no later than January 16, 2023.

Submit proofs as soon as the contractor deems necessary in order to comply with the delivery schedule. Proofs will be withheld not more than (3) workdays from receipt in the department to when they are made available for pickup at the department. CONTRACTOR MUST NOT PRINT PRIOR TO RECEIVING AN "OK TO PRINT

F.O.B. destination, delivery complete by 03/30/2023

Contractors are to report information regarding each order for compliance reporting purposes and include date of delivery (or shipment if applicable) for proofs and delivery schedules in accordance with the contract requirements by contacting Shared Support Services Compliance Section via e-mail to compliance@gpo.gov or by calling (202) 512-0520 or faxing (202) 512-1364. Personnel receiving the e-mail or call will be unable to respond to questions of a technical nature or transfer any inquiries.

OFFERS: Offers must include the cost of all materials and operations for the total quantity ordered in accordance with these specifications. In addition, a price must be submitted for each additional 1,000 copies of each package.

The price for additional quantities must be based on a continuing run, exclusive of all basic or preliminary charges and will not be a factor for determination of award.

PREAWARD SURVEY: In order to determine the responsibility of the prime contractor or any subcontractor, the Government reserves the right to conduct an on-site pre-award survey at the contractor's/subcontractor's facility or to require other evidence of technical, production, managerial, financial, and similar abilities to perform, prior to the award of a contract. As part of the financial determination, the contractor in line for award may be required to provide one or more of the following financial documents:

1) Most recent profit and loss statement

2) Most recent balance sheet

3) Statement of cash flows

4) Current official bank statement

5) Current lines of credit (with amounts available)

6) Letter of commitment from paper supplier(s)

7) Letter of commitment from any subcontractor

The documents will be reviewed to validate that adequate financial resources are available to perform the contract requirements. Documents submitted will be kept confidential, and used only for the determination of responsibility by the Government. Failure to provide the requested information in the time specified by the Government may result in the Contracting Officer not having adequate information to reach an affirmative determination of responsibility.

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.

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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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JACKET 424-120 BID PRICE:

ADDITIONAL/M $__________________

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).

AMENDMENT(S): Bidder hereby acknowledges amendment(s) number(ed) _____________________________

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.

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. When responding by fax, fill out and return one copy.

Bidder

(Contractor Name) (GPO Contractor’s Code)

(Street Address)

(City – State – Zip Code) By

(Printed Name, and Title of Person Authorized to Sign this Bid)

(Signature) (Date)

(Telephone Number) (Email Address)

Contracting Officer Review: __________ Date: __________ Certifier: __________ Date: ____________ (Initials) (Initials)