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Jacket 546-935 Specifications by JAR

Requisition 9-90030 Reviewed by KJC

U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

DALLAS REGIONAL PRINTING PROCUREMENT OFFICE

ROOM 731, DALLAS, TX 75242

Bids will be received until June 24, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. prevailing Dallas, Texas time, and no later.

The bidder agrees that any contract resulting from the bidder’s offer shall be subject to all terms and conditions of U. S. Government Printing Office (GPO Pub. 310.2) and USGPO Quality Assurance Through Attributes, revised August 2002 (GPO Pub. 310.1). In case of conflict the provisions of this specification will prevail.

B0220 QUALITY LEVEL FOR THE PRINTING AND FINISHING ATTRIBUTES OF THE PRODUCTS SPECIFIED HEREIN IS: PRINTING – LEVEL III FINISHING – LEVEL III WARRANTY: The warranty period for this order is extended from 120 days to one calendar year.

PRODUCT: <Prod> 4-1/8 x 9-1/2” window envelopes. Copy consists of type and rules in black ink and a security tint. Delivers FOB Destination.</Prod> TITLE: Earning Statement Envelope - WNFC-0088-1 QUANTITY: 8,113,280 +/- none. The contractor must also deliver 5 samples, from each shipment, to GPO, Dallas, TX.

NUMBER OF PAGES: See Printing.

TRIM SIZE: 4-1/8 x 9-1/2”

MATERIAL FURNISHED:

One piece of camera copy, a mechanical, and Pitney Bowes USDA - APS Engine/Sealer/Takeaway module specifications and a previously printed sample as a general guide.

GPO Forms 2678 (Blue Label) and 917 Selection Certificate. Contractor must reproduce as necessary to accomplish all blue label requirements furnished with labels and included in this specification.

PRINTING: Window envelopes printing type and line matter in black ink on the outside front and one line of type on the flap. Security tint is required, color and design is at contractor option. Envelopes to be open side, high cut, side seam with a full gummed, machine sealable flap. Flap must be 2" deep. Die cut a 1-5/8 x 4-1/2" window, with round corners, located 3/4" from the left and 1/2" from the bottom. Cover window with a suitable transparent window glued to the inside. All envelopes must be cut exactly the same and stacked in the same direction within each box.

MARGINS: Adequate gripper.

INK: Black 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 Specifications Standards No. 11” dated February 2008. NOTE: ALL STOCK MUST BE OF A UNIFORM SHADE.L0160 JCP Code* V20, Writing Envelopes, White, Basis Size 17 X 22", Basis weight 24 lb.

CONVERTING: Envelopes have a square flap and a unique throat cut. Envelope must match design and cut per Pitney Bowes USDA - APS Engine/Sealer/Takeaway module specifications for side seam envelopes. See Attachment A for standard #10 (side seam) envelope specifications. Complete Pitney Bowes specifications can be requested by calling Julia Russ 214-767-0451 (13) or emailing request to jruss@gpo.gov. Bidders are advised to review the specifications listed before placing bid.

Product must function properly on the Pitney Bowes series APS and FPS inserting systems.

The current Pitney Bowes USDA - APS Engine/Sealer/Takeaway module specifications will be used to evaluate any complaints.

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

Inspection Levels (ANSI/ASQC Z1.4):

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

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

Product Quality Levels (GPO Pub 310.1):

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

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

Specified Standards (Items P-7 and P-9, GPO Pub. 310.1)

Attribute Specified Standard

P-7. Type Quality and Uniformity Furnished Camera Copy PACKING AND MARKING: Refer to Articles 3 and 4, Supplemental Specifications, GPO Contract Terms, effective December 1987, revised June 2001.

Pack in units of 500 envelopes per carton and 2,500 envelopes per shipping container. Palletize 36 shipping containers per pallet. Pallet height not to exceed 68”. Blue label copies and samples pack suitable.

DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS: Deliver f.o.b. destination. Also, refer to Article 5, Supplemental Specifications, GPO Contract Terms, effective December 1987, revised June 2001.

DISTRIBUTION:

USDA - NFC

MF: Stock # WNFC-0088-1

4301 Poche Court West

New Orleans, LA 70129--------------8,110,000 envelopes. Contractor MUST contact Lynne Chaplain for delivery appointment (504) 426-0240.

USDA – NFC

Attn: Lynne Chaplain MF: Blue Label Copies #WNFC-0088-1

4301 Poche Court West

New Orleans, LA 70129--------------3,200 total blue label copies (200 per shipment).

USDA – NFC

Attn: Cindy Arsenaux MF: Customer Samples #WNFC-0088-1

13800 Old Gentilly Road, MAF - Bldg. 350, Post J-8

New Orleans, LA 70129-------- 80 total customer samples (5 per shipment). All furnished materials when job is complete. Inside delivery required.

USGPO

1100 Commerce St., Rm. 731

Dallas, TX 75242-----------5 envelopes per shipment marked for 546-935/jar/samples SCHEDULE: See “Notice of Compliance with Schedules”, Article 12, Contract Clauses, GPO Contract Terms, effective December 1, 1987, revised June 2001.

Material will be available for pick up from the Dallas, RPPO on June 26, 2009.

Deliver 450,205 envelopes on July 13, 2009. Partial quantities must deliver every two weeks thereafter until complete. Last delivery date no later than January 25, 2010. See delivery dates and quantities below:

July 13, 2009 – 450,205 + 5 samples to GPO.

July 27, 2009 – 450,205 + 5 samples to GPO August 10, 2009 – 450,205 + 5 samples to GPO August 24, 2009 – 450,205 + 5 samples to GPO September 8, 2009 – 450,205 + 5 samples to GPO September 21, 2009 – 450,205 + 5 samples to GPO October 5, 2009 – 450,205 + 5 samples to GPO October 19, 2009 – 450,205 + 5 samples to GPO November 2, 2009 – 450,205 + 5 samples to GPO November 16, 2009 – 450,205 + 5 samples to GPO November 30, 2009 – 450,205 + 5 samples to GPO December 8, 2009 – 1,360,205 + 5 samples to GPO December 14, 2009 – 450,205 + 5 samples to GPO December 28, 2009 – 450,205 + 5 samples to GPO January 11, 2010 – 450,205 + 5 samples to GPO January, 25, 2010 – 450,205 + 5 samples to GPO QUOTATIONS: In addition to quoting a price for the quantity called for in these specifications, a quotation must also be submitted for each additional 1,000 pamphlets printed at the same time as the initial order. The price quoted for additional quantities must be exclusive of all basic or preliminary costs.

FACSIMILE BIDS ARE PERMITTED. In accordance with GPO Publication 310.2, Contract Terms revised June 2001, Solicitation Provisions, 6. Facsimile Bids. Submit facsimile bids to FAX number 214-767-4101, one bid per facsimile.

Questions regarding this solicitation may be addressed to Julia Russ at 214-767-0451 (13) or jruss@gpo.gov .

Attachment A

3.5 Side Seam Envelopes