472085.pdf

Specifications by TS Jacket 472-085

Page 1 of 10 Department of the Army Reviewed by SG Requisition#6-00001

BID OPENING: Bids shall be opened virtually at 11 am Eastern Time (ET), on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the U.S. Government Publishing Office. All parties interested in attending the bid opening shall email bids@gpo.gov one (1) hour prior to the bid opening date and time to request a Microsoft Teams live stream link.

This must be a separate email from the bid submission. The link will be emailed prior to the bid opening.

BID SUBMISSION: Bidders must email bids to bids@gpo.gov for this solicitation. No other method of bid submission will be accepted at this time. The jacket number and bid opening date must be specified in the subject line of the emailed bid submission. Bids received after the bid opening date and time will not be considered for award.

Note: The GPO 910 “BID” Form is no longer required; bidders are to fill out, sign/initial, as applicable, and return page 9 to bids@gpo.gov.

For information regarding the solicitation requirements prior to award or after award please email at tsankey@gpo.gov or 202-512-0488.

ADDITIONAL EMAILED BID SUBMISSION PROVISIONS: The Government will not be responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the emailed 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. The bidder’s email provider may have different size limitations for sending email; however, bidders 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) – https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/contractterms2018.pdf

GPO QATAP (GPO Publication 310.1) – https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/qatap-rev-09-19.pdf.

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.

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

Product Quality Levels:

(a) Printing Attributes -- Level III.

(b) Finishing Attributes -- Level III.

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 Approved Priors P-9. Solid and Screen Tint Color Match Approved Priors P-10. Process Color Match Approved Priors

BIDS: This is a fixed-price contract. The bidder submitting a response shall quote 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 $123,113.00.

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 $123,113.00.

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 additional copies.

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.

----------------------------------------SCHEDULE OF PRICES----------------------------------------- Quantity (Sets) Price ______________________ $123,113.00

A cost must be submitted for additional copies $__________ each/hundred/thousand (specify).

SUBCONTRACTING: The Predominant Production Function is presswork (printing). Bidders Subcontracting the printing operations will be declared Non-Responsible (may subcontract the binding, laminating, or construction of game box, for example).

PRODUCT: Board Game.

TITLE: H-Hour Light Board Game with EPDS Expansion

QUANTITY: FIXED PRICE-INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT For H-Hour Board Game.

SIZES: Varies. Follow ‘SPECIFICATIONS’ herein and attachments.

PENDING AWARD INFORMATION: To be considered for award, GPO may require bidders to send the same day notified of pending award a specification sheet, photo, or web link that clearly shows how the product offered complies with the features below. Government to approve/disapprove within 2 workdays from receipt.

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Additionally, GPO will require specific information about the printing equipment utilized to perform these production requirements.

POST-AWARD CONFERENCE: GPO may require a post-award conference to be held within 2 days via Teams meeting at a date and time to be determined. The purpose of the conference will be to discuss and review with production personnel all aspects of the contractors internal and external operations required to complete this contract. Attending this meeting will be Government representatives to establish coordination of all required operations.

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH (GFM): Receive via email/GPO filesharing site after award.

One (1) Purchase order.

Multiple artwork files as notated in ‘SPECIFICATIONS’, see attachments for low res visuals for reference.

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

GPO Form 917 (Certificate of Selection).

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

For pickup at contractor option: One (1) Previously printed sample which is similar to the current procurement for reference only. If requesting, contractor must provide prepaid shipping label to pickup from zip 21010.

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.

Government will make all minor and major revisions as required. GPO imprint is waived and must not print on the finished product.

PROOFS:

E-MAIL PROOFS (indicate margins): CONTRACTOR MUST NOT PRINT PRIOR TO RECEIVING AN "OK TO PRINT". One 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-Mailed proofs (marked with Jacket/Req. Number plus return name and E-Mail address) directly to the Agency to:

stephanie.r.froberg.civ@mail.mil, daniel.e.boehm.civ@health.mil, jason.d.gitlin2.civ@army.mil and cc:

tsankey@gpo.gov. Contractor must call GPO Contract Compliance Section at (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.

AFTER PDF PROOF APPROVAL: PRIOR TO PRODUCTION SAMPLES

Prior to the commencement of production of the contract production quantity, the contractor shall submit one (1) sample via traceable means to: Stephanie R. Froberg, M.A., S6, Visual Information Manager, COR, Laulima Staff

Services Contract/Strategic Operational Solutions Inc., U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense

Building E2900, 8350 Ricketts Point Road, APG-EA, MD, 21010. (410) 436-1495. Samples will be tested for conformance of materials and for construction. Samples must be printed and constructed as specified using the form, materials, equipment, and methods of production, which will be used in producing the final product. All mailto:jason.d.gitlin2.civ@army.mil mailto:tsankey@gpo.gov

Page 4 of 10 Jacket 472-085 samples shall be manufactured at the facilities in which the contract production quantities are to be manufactured.

Samples must include all required elements, including hardware.

Samples will be inspected and tested and must comply with the specifications in all respects. The container and accompanying documentation shall be marked PREPRODUCTION SAMPLES and shall include the GPO jacket, and purchase order. 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.

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. 01-18)).

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.

NOTE: Preproduction proof must be an exact replica of the finished product, including the placement of items in bags, in the box, final shrink wrapping, etc.

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

Contractor must notify the ordering agency/GPO with tracking information on the same day that the proof ships via e-mail sent to stephanie.r.froberg.civ@mail.mil, daniel.e.boehm.civ@health.mil, jason.d.gitlin2.civ@army.mil and cc: tsankey@gpo.gov. The subject line of this message shall be "PROOF Notice for Jacket 472-085, Requisition Number 6-00001".

Note: Agency must approve electronic proof and prior to production samples before going to full production.

SPECIFICATIONS:

All the requirements of these specifications apply equally to all items unless otherwise indicated.

DIGITAL PRINTING IS ACCEPTABLE.

At contractor's option, the product may be produced via conventional offset or digital printing provided Quality Level III standards are maintained. Final output must be a minimum of 150-line screen and at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi x 1 bit or 600 x 600 dpi x 4-bit depth technology. NOTE: Contractor must produce the entire job either conventional offset or digital printing; split production methods are not acceptable without prior approval.

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Each game board set must include the following 7 items:

1. XL Main Box

Description: Game box consists of two parts, a top and bottom. Game box shall be sturdy enough to be reused multiple times. The game box shall be large enough to contain all game materials, including game boards. True size to be determined by contractor and adjustments made for correct fit. Contractor to adjust file size and contents as needed. If changes are needed, before preproduction samples are produced, contractor is to contact both GPO (Tim

Sankey, tsankey@gpo.gov) and the agency (stephanie.r.froberg.civ@health.mil AND daniel.e.boehm.civ@health.mil) with an explanation of necessary changes for approval.

Printing: Game box top prints face only with type/rule matter, illustrations, logo, tints and heavy solids in four-color process with some text reversing out to appear white. Bleeds all sides.

Size: 11.25” x 11.5” x 2” (with 2" Lid)

Artwork: One PDF file.

Stock/Paper: Printed Box: JCP Code* A260, Silk / Dull-Coated Text, White, Basis Size 25 X 38", 70-100 lbs.

Game board box material: JCP Code* R30, Book Cover Board, Basis Size 25.25 X 30.25", White, minimum 79 pt.

*For Game board box material, in lieu of JCP Code* R30, Book Cover Board, Basis Size 25.25 X 30.25", White, minimum 79 pt., contractor may use JCP Code*R30, Paper Board (chipboard), Basis Size 25.25 X 30.25", White, minimum 79 pt. The interior of the game board box does not have to be white. However, the same 70-100# silk/dull coated text shall be used for the sides and bottom of box.

Ink: Four-color process on face only. After printing, laminates (see binding).

Margins: Inadequate gripper, full bleeds all sides, follow electronic files.

Binding: After printing securely glue each printed sheet to the specified board material. Mounted products must have no distortion of printed matter and must remain clear and legible. *In lieu of printing and mounting, contractor has the option of printing directly onto the coverboard/paperboard. Matte/Satin laminate the entire printed surface, after printing, on the printed side, with nonyellowing 1.2-1.5 mil with polyesters (such as polyethylene terephthalate), polypropylene, vinyl or cellulose acetate. The laminate on the product must be evenly applied with no trapped foreign particles or air bubbles, have no distortion of the printed matter and must remain clear and legible. Laminate must not extend beyond the trim size. Die-cut, score, and glue as needed where the boxes will be folded to create gameboard box.

2. Double Sided Boards

Description: 8 boards per game – each has unique artwork.

Printing: Each game board has a different design that will be printed on each side. Gameboards print face and back

(head to head) with type/rule matter, photos, illustrations, logo, tints and heavy solids. Bleeds all sides. Gameboards print as follows:

Board 1 Files: Front, GameBoard1; Back, GameBoard2

Board 2 Files: Front, GameBoard3; Back, GameBoard4

Board 3 Files: Front, GameBoard5; Back, GameBoard6

Board 4 Files: Front, GameBoard7; Back, GameBoard8

Board 5 Files: Front, GameBoard9; Back, GameBoard10

Board 6 Files: Front, GameBoard11; Back, GameBoard12

Board 7 Files: Front, GameBoard13; Back, GameBoard14

Board 8 Files: Front, GameBoard15; Back, GameBoard16

Size: 10” x 10"

Artwork: One PDF file with 16 pages (8 boards front and back).

Stock/Paper: Printed Gameboard: JCP Code* A180, Gloss-Coated Text, White, Basis Size 25 X 38", 100 lbs.

Cover Board: JCP Code* R30, Book Cover Board, Basis Size 25.25 X 30.25", minimum 60 pt.

Ink: Four-color process. After printing, laminates (see binding).

Margins: Inadequate gripper, full bleeds all sides, follow electronic files.

Binding: After printing securely glue each printed sheet to a sheet of cover board backing over the entire back, set up to wrap around edges. Mounted products must have no distortion of printed matter and must remain clear and legible. Matte/Satin laminate the entire printed surface, after printing, on the both sides, with non-yellowing 1.2-1.5 mil with polyesters (such as polyethylene terephthalate), polypropylene, vinyl or cellulose acetate. The laminate on the product must be evenly applied with no trapped foreign particles or air bubbles, have no distortion of the printed matter and must remain clear and legible. Laminate must not extend beyond the trim size. Game board shall have the look of a commercial board game. (Monopoly style).

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3. Custom Size Cards - "Mini Cards"

Description: 84 cards per game – – consisting of various quantities of different versions.

Printing: Prints face and back (head to head) with type/rule matter, illustrations, logo, tints and heavy solids in four-color process with some text reversing out to appear white. Bleeds all sides.

Size: 1.63” x 2.5"

Artwork: One PDF file with 168 pages (84 cards front and back).

Stock/Paper: JCP Code* L10, Gloss-Coated Cover, White, Basis Size 20 X 26", 120 lbs.

Ink: Four-color process on face and back. After printing, apply a clear satin/dull: aqueous coating, varnish, or UV coating over the entire surface of both sides to prevent scratching and smearing.

Margins: Inadequate gripper, full bleeds all sides, follow electronic files.

Binding: Collate in sequence (follow previous sample). Trim 4 sides. Round all four corners, 1/8” radius. Each set must be placed into a suitable size clear poly reclosable bag (minimum 2 mil). While contractor is to determine appropriate size of bag, bag must not be so tight to cause the bag to rip or tear but also not be so big to have excessive space in the bag.

4. Rectangular Tokens

Description: 118 total tokens per game – consisting of various quantities of 11 different versions.

Printing: Prints face and back with type/rule matter, illustrations, logo, tints and heavy solids in four-color process with some text reversing out to appear white. Bleeds all sides.

Size: 1” x 2”

Artwork: PNG Files. Follow included spreadsheet for quantity per version.

Stock/Paper: Printed Tokens: JCP Code* A180, Gloss-Coated Text, White, Basis Size 25 X 38", 100 lbs. Board:

JCP Code* R30, Book Cover Board, Basis Size 25.25 X 30.25", minimum 70 pt.

Ink: Four-color process. After printing, apply a clear satin/dull: aqueous coating, varnish, or UV coating over the entire surface of the printed side to prevent scratching and smearing.

Margins: Inadequate gripper, full bleeds all sides, follow electronic files.

Binding: After printing securely glue each printed sheet to the specified board material. Mounted products must have no distortion of printed matter and must remain clear and legible. *In lieu of printing and mounting, contractor has the option of printing directly onto the coverboard/paperboard. Pieces insert into clear bags in varying amounts as specified on the attached excel sheet to equal 6 total bags. Bags must be a suitable size clear poly reclosable bag

(minimum 2 mil). While contractor is to determine appropriate size of bag, bag must not be so tight to cause the bag to rip or tear but also not be so big to have excessive space in the bag.

5. Square Tokens

Description: 212 total tokens per game – consisting of various quantities of 19 different versions.

Printing: Prints face and back (head to foot) with type/rule matter, illustrations, logo, tints and heavy solids in four-color process with some text reversing out to appear white. Bleeds all sides.

Size: .75 x .75”

Artwork: PNG Files (with some as PDFs for custom front/back configurations). Follow included spreadsheet for quantity per version.

Stock/Paper: Printed Tokens: JCP Code* A180, Gloss-Coated Text, White, Basis Size 25 X 38", 100 lbs. Board:

JCP Code* R30, Book Cover Board, Basis Size 25.25 X 30.25", minimum 70 pt.

Ink: Four-color process. After printing, apply a clear satin/dull: aqueous coating, varnish, or UV coating over the entire surface of both sides to prevent scratching and smearing.

Margins: Inadequate gripper, full bleeds all sides, follow electronic files.

Binding: After printing securely glue each printed sheet to the specified board material. Mounted products must have no distortion of printed matter and must remain clear and legible. *In lieu of printing and mounting, contractor has the option of printing directly onto the coverboard/paperboard. Pieces insert into two clear bag as indicated on the attached excel sheet. Bags must be suitable size clear poly reclosable bag (minimum 2 mil). While contractor is to determine appropriate size of bag, bag must not be so tight to cause the bag to rip or tear but also not be so big to have excessive space in the bag.

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6. Instruction Set

Description: 38 pages (19 leaves)

Printing: Prints face and back (head to head) with type/rule matter, illustrations, logo, tints and solids in four-color process with some text reversing out to appear white. No bleeds.

Size: 8.5” x 11"

Artwork: One PDF file. Contractor must shrink to fit (proportionally) the last text page.

Stock/Paper: JCP Code* L21, Smooth Cover; White, Basis Size 20 X 26", 80 lbs. Paper must be able to accept writing from a pen, pencil, etc.

Ink: Four-color process.

Margins: Adequate gripper, follow electronic files.

Binding: Trim 4 sides, collate pages in order, no binding. Shrink Wrap each set individually.

7. Custom Size Cards - "Event Cards"

Description: 10 cards per game – each has unique artwork.

Printing: Prints face and back (head to head) with type/rule matter, illustrations, logo, tints and heavy solids in four-color process with some text reversing out to appear white. Bleeds all sides.

Size: 2.5” x 3.5"

Artwork: One PDF file with 20 pages (10 cards front and back).

Stock/Paper: JCP Code* L10, Gloss-Coated Cover, White, Basis Size 20 X 26", 120 lbs.

Ink: Four-color process on face and back. After printing, apply a clear satin/dull: aqueous coating, varnish, or UV coating over the entire surface of both sides to prevent scratching and smearing.

Margins: Inadequate gripper, full bleeds all sides, follow electronic files.

Binding: Collate in sequence. Trim 4 sides. Round all four corners, 1/8” radius. Each set must be placed into a suitable size clear poly reclosable bag (minimum 2 mil). While contractor is to determine appropriate size of bag, bag must not be so tight to cause the bag to rip or tear but also not be so big to have excessive space in the bag.

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-and-standards-files-for-vendors/vol_13.pdf

See stock/paper requirements above for each item.

INK: See ‘SPECIFICATIONS’ herein.

MARGINS: See ‘SPECIFICATIONS’ herein.

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.

PACKING:

Place Item #2 at bottom of box with Item #6 on top of Item #2. Place Item #'s 3-5 and 7 on top of Item #6. By doing so, larger items will be on the bottom of the box with the smaller items on top. After placing all items in box, close box and shrink wrap each game set individually. Package with suitable packing material and use suitable cartons to prevent from damage during shipping. Pack suitably per shipping container.

MARK CARTONS WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

JOB TITLE: H-Hour Light Board Game with EPDS Expansion

REQUISITION: 6-00001

JACKET NO.: 472-085

QUANTITY:_______________

NUMBER OF BOXES: EX. Box 1 of 4, Box 2 of 4...

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DISTRIBUTION:

NOTIFICATION OF SHIPMENT TO AGENCY AND DELIVERY TO GPO:

Inform GPO of the actual delivery date (not the shipped date) as soon as known on all orders. Email the Jacket number and delivery date to compliance@gpo.gov with cc to tsankey@gpo.gov. Contractor must notify the ordering agency on the same day that the product ships/delivers via e-mail sent to stephanie.r.froberg.civ@mail.mil, daniel.e.boehm.civ@health.mil, jason.d.gitlin2.civ@army.mil and cc: tsankey@gpo.gov. The subject line of this message shall be "Distribution Notice for Jacket 472-085, Requisition 6-00001". 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.

(F.O.B Destination):

Deliver TBD game sets (includes TBD Departmental Random Blue Label copies) via traceable means to: Stephanie

R. Froberg, M.A., S6, Visual Information Manager, COR, Laulima Staff Services Contract/Strategic Operational

Solutions Inc., U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense Building E2900, 8350 Ricketts Point

Road, APG-EA, MD, 21010. (410) 436-1495. Location has a dock for freight delivery.

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/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/form917.pdf

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/GPO filesharing site after award no later than October 16, 2026. Contractor to submit proofs as soon as the contractor deems necessary in order to comply with the delivery schedule.

F.O.B. destination. Deliver complete by January 29, 2027.

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.

BIDS: Bids must include the cost of all materials and operations for the total quantity ordered in accordance with these specifications. The price for additional quantities must be based on a continuing run, exclusive of all basic or preliminary charges, (i.e., running rate not including makeready) and will not be a factor for determination of award.

Bids must be received by the exact date and time specified. Late bids will not be considered.

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.

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.

ATTACHMENT: Attachment(s) is/are part of the specification, click 'Download Attachment(s)' link below to view and print the attachments that are part of these specifications. Download Attachment(s):

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Bidders must fill out this page and return it. Bids must be received by the exact date and time specified.

BIDS: Bids must include the cost of all materials, delivery, and operations in accordance with these specifications.

Bid Amount for Jacket 472-085: $123,113.00 Quantity:_______________________

Additional Rate: $ ____________________ per each/hundred/thousand (specify)

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 email, fill out and return one completed copy of all applicable pages (pg. 9) that include the Jacket Number, Bid Price, Additional Rate, Discounts, Amendments, Bid Acceptance Period, and Bidder’s Name and Signature, including signing where indicated. Valid electronic signatures will be accepted in accordance with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, § 2. Electronic signatures must be verifiable of the person authorized by the company to sign bids.

Failure to sign the signature block below may result in the bid being declared non-responsive.

Bidder______________________________________________________________________________

(Contractor Name) (GPO State & Contractor’s Code)

(Street Address)

(City – State – Zip Code)

By_________________________________________________________________________________

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

(Person to be Contacted) (Telephone Number) (Email)

THIS SECTION FOR GPO USE ONLY

Certified by: ________ Date: _______ Contracting Officer: ________ Date:_________

(Initials) (Initials)

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