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Jacket 541-158 Specifications by BLR Department: DAPS-GL Reviewed by JM/MS Requisition: 2-022702G

BID OPENING: JUNE 18, 2012

Bids shall be publicly opened at 10:00 AM prevailing Columbus, OH time on June 18, 2012. Submit bids to: U.S. Government Printing Office, Columbus Regional Printing Procurement Office, 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 112-B, Columbus, OH 43215-7034. FACSIMILE

BIDS ARE ACCEPTABLE.

Any questions before or after award concerning these specifications call Becky Rottier at (614) 488-4616, Ext. 26. No collect calls.

SPECIFICATIONS

U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 112-B

Columbus, OH 43215-7034

FACSIMILE BIDS: Facsimile bids are permitted (see GPO Contract Terms, Pub. 310.2 (Rev.

6-01), Solicitation Provisions, “6. Facsimile Bids”). Submit facsimile bid to FAX: 614-488- 4577, or FAX 614-488-9618.

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 1000 copies. 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.

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 Pub. 310.2, effective 12/1/87, Rev. 6-01) and GPO Contract Terms, Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program (GPO Pub. 310.1, effective May 1979, Rev. 8/2002).

WARRANTY: Contract Clause 15, "Warranty", of GPO Contract Terms (Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 6-01)) 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.

REGULATIONS GOVERNING PROCUREMENT: The US Government Printing Office (GPO) is an office in the legislative branch of the United States Government. Accordingly, the Federal Acquisition Regulation is inapplicable to this, and all GPO procurements. However, the text of certain provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation as contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), are referenced in this solicitation. The offeror should note that only those provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation which are specifically incorporated by reference into this solicitation, are applicable.

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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 preaward 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.

PAYMENT: Submit all invoices to: Comptroller--FMCE, Office of Financial Management, US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20401.

SUBCONTRACTING: Contract Clause 6, "Subcontracts," of GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 6-01)), is modified to permit subcontracting of the printing of the form.

TITLE/PUBLICATION NUMBER: ASVAB Exploring Careers, DD Form 1304-5WB, July 2012

PRODUCT: These specifications cover the production of a 44-page book with a separate wraparound cover and saddle-stitched. All covers and text pages print 4-color process.

Outside covers require coatings. Also required, is a 3-part form with stub, which prints 4-color process with three spot carbonless areas. This form will be folded and inserted into the book.

QUANTITY: 1,200,000 copies

TRIM SIZE: Book: 8-3/8 x 10-7/8” to 8-1/2 x 11” Form: 16 x 10-1/2” flat, folded to 8 x 10-1/2” included is a 3/4” stub Detached size is 15-1/4 x 10-1/2”

NUMBER OF PAGES: 44-pages plus a separate wraparound cover.

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: For 44 page book plus cover: One CD-R disk containing all publication files, fonts, and production notes. Sample from a previous printing.

All cover and text files were created on an IBM Windows XP using QuarkXpress 6.1, Illustrator CS, and Photoshop CS with separate linked .TIFF and .EPS graphics. Files are supplied in native format. All fonts, bleeds, and coating folders are provided.

Contractor to update GPO imprint line.

For the form: One CD-R disk containing all publication files, fonts, and production notes for the previous version prime document along with the form. From this CD only use the files for the form. Sample from a previous printing.

All files were created on an IBM Windows XP using Illustrator 10 in native format and saved as .EPS files. All fonts, bleeds, and carbonless and template/guideline files are provided. The template files also include measurements for the carbonless process.

Contractor to update GPO imprint line.

It is recommended that the contractor output files on the same platform (i.e. PC); no additional time or compensation will be given for errors commonly associated with file output from a different platform (i.e. type substitution or reflow, errors associated with embedded graphics, etc.).

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Upon completion of the order, the contractor must return 2 sets of final production native application files (digital deliverables). The digital deliverables must be an exact representation of the final printed product, inclusive of all changes/edits (if any), and shall be returned on a CD-R disk. Send CD-R’s to HQ USMEPCOM, Attn: Jim Meyer J-3/MEOP-TDP, 2834 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064-3094

The contractor is responsible for creating or altering any necessary trapping, setting proper screen angles and screen frequency, and defining file output selection for the imaging device being utilized. All furnished files must be imaged as necessary to meet the assigned quality level. Minimum 150 l.p.i screens required.

PREFLIGHT: The contractor shall preflight the furnished disks prior to image processing (i.e.

verify completeness and presence of all components required to process image in accordance with the visuals provided such as fonts, graphic files, bleeds, trim size, etc.). It is further recommended that the contractor produce laser output or other acceptable digital proofing of files prior to imaging films/plates. Any discrepancies of the Government Furnished Materials (GFM) and these specifications, or instances of missing files, fonts, instructions, etc. are to immediately be brought to the attention of the GPO Contracting Officer prior to further performance.

Identification markings such as register marks, commercial identification marks of any kind, etc., except GPO imprint must not appear on finished product.

CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH: All materials and operations, other than those listed under "Government to Furnish”, necessary to produce the products in accordance with these specifications.

PROOFS: If any contractor's errors are serious enough in the opinion of the GPO to require revised proofs, the revised proofs are to be provided at no expense to the Government. No extra time can be allowed for this reproofing; such operations must be accomplished within the original production schedule allotted in the specifications.

Submit 4 sets of one-piece (composite) halftone dot quality color proofs of complete book and form. Color proofs must have illustrations and text matter composited. Low resolution proofs (less than 2400 dpi) that are not representative of final image quality (i.e. dye sub, inkjet, color laser, etc.), as well as film overlay type proofs are not acceptable (exception: spot varnish areas may be shown as either a digital content proof, or as an overlay on the one-piece color proof). Proofs are to be “contract quality” and be representative of image quality and color that will be matched by the printed press sheets. Any digital proof used as a “contract proof” must be imaged to predict the appearance of the press sheet, using the same Raster Image Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the finished product. The contractor is responsible for providing a control system that facilitates making the match between the approved proofs and the printed press sheets.

Also, submit 4 sets of composite layout/position proofs, of the complete book and form.

Note: The proof for the book must show spot coating areas and also the form must show carbonless areas. Proofs shall consist of a complete product with all elements in proper position (not pasted up), and all pages imposed in correct location, imaged face and back, trimmed, and bound to the finished size of the publication. In lieu of a film based proof, a digital layout proof may be furnished provided that the digital proof is imaged using the same Raster Image Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the finished product (at a minimum

Page 4 of 9 Jacket 541-158 of 600 dpi single color or minimum 300 dpi full color at Contractor’s option). Digital layout proofs must also be imaged on two sides and shall accurately predict front-to-back registration and all aspects of page layout/image assembly.

If digital proofs are provided, the make and model number of the proofing system utilized shall be furnished with the proofs.

PAPER SAMPLES: At the same time as submission of the proofs, submit blank sheets of actual paper to be used in the production of the contract requirements for EACH item. Each sample must be of the kind and quality required by the specifications. The Government will rely on the samples only as a reference to the general appearance of the stock that will be provided by the contractor in conformance to the specifications. The Government assumes no contractual obligation to perform any inspection and test for the benefit of the contractor. The Government’s failure to inspect and accept or reject the paper samples shall not relieve the contractor from responsibility, nor impose liability on the Government, for nonconforming paper.

Delivery of Proofs and Paper Samples: Submit 2 sets of color proofs, 2 sets of layout proofs, along with paper samples and GPO proof memo, to: HQ USMEPCOM, Attn: J- 3/MEOP-TDP, Attn: Jim Meyer, 2834 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064-3094 847- 688-3680 x7524

Submit 1 set of color proofs, 1 set of layout proofs, along with paper samples to: Oak Grove Technologies, Attn: Susan Stiles, 1330 Braddock Place, Ste. 200, Alexandria, VA 22314 703-519-4815 x784

Submit 1 set of color proofs, 1 set of layout proofs, along with paper samples to: GPO Columbus, 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 112-B, Columbus, OH 43215, ATTN: Becky Rottier

All packages containing proofs must be marked "Proofs, Jacket 541-158, Req. 2-022702G, ASVAB Exploring Careers, DD Form 1304-5WB July 2012”. All proofs must arrive no later than July 2, 2012, and will be withheld not longer than 3 workdays from date of receipt to date proofs will be made available for the contractor to pick up (see NOTE below). Contractor must not print prior to receipt of proof approval.

NOTE: The first workday after the proofs (or revised proofs, if required) are received at the specified addresses is day one. The contractor is responsible for timely pick up of the reviewed proofs from the USMEPCOM, North Chicago, IL address. If the contractor chooses to use a courier for pickup, a fully completed airbill (prepaid by the contractor) must be furnished to USMEPCOM with the proofs.

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. 12" dated March 2011. All paper used must be of a uniform shade. Cover paper must have the grain parallel to the spine.

Book Cover: White Litho (Gloss) Coated Cover, grammage 215 g/m2 (basis weight:

80 lbs per 500 sheets, 20 x 26"), equal to JCP Code L10.

Book Text: White Litho (Gloss) Coated Book, grammage 105 g/m2 (basis weight: 70 lbs. per 500 sheets, 25 x 38"), equal to JCP Code A180.

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Form: Part 1: White Carbonless Bond, Spot CB, grammage 75 g/m2 (basis weight: 20 lbs. per 500 sheets, 17 x 22"), equal to JCP Code O-80, with exception to weight.

Form: Part 2: White Carbonless Bond, Spot CF, grammage 75 g/m2 (basis weight: 20 lbs. per 500 sheets, 17 x 22"), equal to JCP Code O-80, with exception to weight.

Form: Part 3: White Bond, grammage 75 g/m2 (basis weight: 20 lbs. per 500 sheets, 17 x 22"), equal to JCP Code G-10. Contractor to match shade of white to carbonless as closely as possible.

PRINTING: Must be printed on a press capable of printing all ink colors in a single pass through the press (minimum four printing units). ALL INKS AND VARNISHES MUST BE

RECYCLABLE.

Covers: All cover pages print 4-color process (covers 1-4). All outside and inside covers will print full ink coverage with full bleeds on all sides. The last text page and Cover 3 print a common image that prints across the bind and must align. For covers 1 and 4 only: SPOT coat the background surface of the outside covers with a clear, DULL, varnish/aqueous. This will leave the smaller pictures open, as directed in the coatings folder on the furnished CD.

After the dull varnish/aqueous is applied, coat the entire surface of Covers 1 and 4 with a clear gloss varnish/aqueous coating (i.e. strike-through gloss). This will allow the small pictures to look glossy in comparison to the background.

Text: Text prints all 44 pages in 4-color process with bleeds throughout. Numerous full color images and graphics with charts and graphs throughout. Head-to-head. Text folios from 1 through 44; no blank pages.

Form: The form is a 3-part set; sets will be joined by a 3/4” stub at the right and firm glued at the left. Part 1 is the page that faces up when the document is open and the test side faces

up. Part 1 prints on carbonless bond, face only in 4-color process, no bleeds. Three spot carbonless areas, CB, to be on the back of “ASVAB_FY_test.ai” (part 1). Dimensions for the carbonless areas are 9/16 x 6-1/2” in 3 strips. See sample for placement.

Part 2 prints on carbonless bond, face only in 4-color process, bleeds at the bottom. Three spot carbonless areas, CF, to be on the front of “ASVAB_FY_score.ai” (part 2). Dimensions for the carbonless area are 9/16 x 6-1/2” in 3 strips. See sample for placement; must register to part 1 exactly. Transfer to be black in color. NOTE: Image transfer must be dark and clear. Each part in a set must be legible and characters clearly read, when written with pencil or pen. Images to be permanent. Transfer to last at least two years.

Part 3 prints on white bond, that matches the carbonless paper in color as close as possible, face and back in 4-color process, bleeds on the back head, foot, and right. Files are named “ASVAB_FYI_front.ai” for the outside cover (back) and “ASVAB_FYI_percentile.ai’ for the inside (face).

MARGINS: As indicated within the publication files. Covers 1, 2, 3, and 4 bleed all sides; text pages contain bleeds throughout. The form bleeds throughout. The contractor is responsible for establishing margins, for the final trim size selected, to ensure no loss of printed information. Maintain uniform margins for the page numbers within 3/8” to 1/2” from the page's

Page 6 of 9 Jacket 541-158 edge; the contractor shall adjust for creep (as necessary) to maintain uniform margins throughout.

BINDING: See “ADVANCE SAMPLE (PRIOR TO BINDING)” requirements herein.

Book: Saddle-wire stitch in two places along the 11” way and trim three sides. Score covers along the spine; ensure that the scored and coated covers do not crack or split at the spine.

Form: Form sets contain a 3/4” perforated stub along the 10-1/2” right dimension (when part 1 is facing up) and it must be firm glued along the 10-1/2” left dimension. The glue and stub must keep the 3 parts intact.

Fold form in half, to 8 x 10-1/2”, with Part 3 to the outside. The backside of Part 3 contains the cover artwork. Insert one form into each book between the last text page (44) and Cover 3.

Follow construction guides furnished.

The form must be inserted and adhered with a small amount of fugitive glue, can not be inserted loose.

PRESS SHEET INSPECTION: Final makeready press sheets may be inspected and approved at the contractor's plant for the purpose of establishing specified standards for use during the actual press run. Upon approval of the sheets, the contractor is charged with maintaining those standards throughout the press run (within QATAP tolerances when applicable) and with discarding all makeready sheets that preceded approval. See GPO Publication 315.3 (Guidelines for Contractors Holding Press Sheet Inspections) issued September 1991. Note: A press sheet inspection is for the purpose of setting specific standards that are to be maintained throughout the entire run. It does not constitute a prior approval of the entire run.

Press sheets must contain control bars for each color of ink on the sheet. Control bars must be placed parallel to the presses ink rollers. The control bars must show areas consisting of solid color patches; tint patches; dot gain scale (such as, BRUNNER, GATF, GRETAG, or RIT); and gray balance patches for process color (if applicable). These areas must be repeated across the entire press sheet.

NOTIFICATION: Call the Columbus RPPO at (614) 488-4616, Ext. 0 with a minimum notice of 7 workdays prior to availability of press sheets. This notification must provide the starting date and time of the first press form, as well as the tentative schedule for all subsequent press forms required for complete production. On site press inspections must be scheduled Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal holidays, and scheduled to begin between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time. It is the contractor’s responsibility to maintain and adjust inspection schedules, as required, to ensure all subsequent inspections are performed on following workdays. Inspection schedules must allow Government representatives to complete approval of all press forms within the day/time requirements. Inspections must not be scheduled on weekends, or to “carry over to the following week” without prior approval by the GPO Contracting Officer.

ADVANCE SAMPLES (PRIOR TO BINDING): Prior to binding of the total production quantity, the contractor must submit 15 fully completed advance sample copies of the book and form for final approval. These samples will be withheld not longer than 1 workday from date of receipt.

(Note: The first workday after receipt of these copies is day one).

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The contractor is cautioned that in the event of rejection or alteration of the advance samples the GPO will consider production costs only up to and including presswork. If the contractor continues production beyond presswork without approval of the GPO, he does so at his own risk.

Submit 10 advance samples to HQ USMEPCOM, Attn: J-3/MEOP-TDP, Attn: Jim Meyer, 2834 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064-3094.

Submit 5 advance samples to U.S. GPO, 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 112-B, Columbus, OH 43215, Attn: B. Rottier.

These samples must be identified as "Advance Samples (Prior to Binding), Jacket 541-158, Req. 2-022702G, ASVAB Exploring Careers, DD Form 1304-5WB July 2012”. Contractor must not bind prior to receipt of "OK to Bind".

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

Product Quality Levels:

(a) Printing Attributes - Level 2

(b) Finishing Attributes - Level 2

Inspection Levels (from ANSI/ASQC Zl.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 O.K. Press Sheets P-8. Halftone Match O.K. Press Sheets P-10. Process Color Match O.K. Press Sheets *In event that the Press Sheet Inspection is waived by the Government, the Approved Color Proofs shall become the specified standard for the printing attributes P-7, P-8, and P-10.

PACKING: Noncompliance with the packing instructions will be cause for the Government to take corrective action in accordance with GPO Pub. 310.2.

Pack 50 books, each with an inserted form, per shipping container. NOTE: Contractor is responsible for packaging product snug with no room for movement and damage. If necessary, cartons must be packaged with adequate filler materials to protect contents during shipping and storage.

Use only new corrugated or solid fiberboard containers made in accordance with ASTM D5118 and any amendments thereto, with minimum bursting strength of 1 800 kPa (275 pounds per square inch) or a minimum edge crush test (ECT) of 7 700 Newtons per meter width (44 pounds per inch width).

Packing List and Attachment: Each shipment shall contain a packing list. Each packing list shall provide the following data:

(1) name and address of consignor,

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(3) requisition and GPO jacket numbers,

(4) bill of lading number if any,

(5) description of the material shipped, including:

(a) publication number and title, if applicable, and date,

(b) quantity per container and total quantity,

(c) total number of containers,

(d) total number of pallets.

Each packing list must be sealed in a waterproof envelope, secured to the outside of the container on the upper left front of the pallet and, in the case of truckload shipments, be placed near the tailgate of the trailer.

Palletizing: The contractor will be required to furnish pallets for bulk shipments in shipping containers when the containers fill 2 layers or more on the pallet. Pallets must conform with Federal Specifications NN-P-71c and any amendments thereto. Reference GPO Contract Terms (Pub. 310.2), Article 8., page 8.

LABELING AND MARKING: Label and mark in accordance with GPO Contract Terms (GPO Pub. 310.2). Reproduce shipping container label from furnished repro, fill in appropriate blanks and attach to shipping containers.

All shipping labels for containers must include the following title: “ASVAB Exploring Careers, DD Form 1304-5WB, July 2012”.

DEPARTMENTAL RANDOM COPIES (BLUE LABEL): Reference GPO Contract Terms (GPO Pub. 310.2), Article 14., page 9 ; select 200 samples and ship to HQ USMEPCOM, Attn:

Jim Meyer, J-3/MEOP-TDP, 2834 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064-3094.

The cost of these random copies must be included in the total bid price, and proof of shipping must be submitted with the invoice for billing. The package containing these samples must be marked "DEPARTMENTAL RANDOM COPIES (BLUE LABEL), Jacket 541-158”.

SCHEDULE: Adherence to this schedule must be maintained. See "Notice of Compliance with Schedules”, in GPO Pub. 310.2. Furnished material will be available for pickup at the U.S.

Government Printing Office, Columbus Regional Printing Procurement Office, Suite 112-B, 1335 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 by June 20, 2012.

1,200,000 copies to deliveron or before August 17, 2012. (NOTE: See requirement for Advance Samples (Prior to Binding)).

Unscheduled material such as shipping documents, receipts or instructions, delivery lists, labels, etc., will be furnished with the order or shortly thereafter. In the event such information is not received in due time, the contractor will not be relieved of any responsibility in meeting the shipping schedule because of failure to request such information.

RECEIPT FOR DELIVERY: As applicable, the contractor must furnish their own receipts for deliveries. These receipts must include the GPO jacket number; total quantity delivered, number of cartons, and quantity per carton; date delivery made; and signature of the Government agent accepting delivery. The original copies of these receipts must accompany the contractor's voucher for payment.

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RETURN OF FURNISHED MATERIALS: Return all Government Furnished Materials, negatives (if used), plus 2 sample copies in separate package within 5 workdays after completion of all distribution. Return materials to DLA Document Services, Building 2A, 2530 Paul Jones Street, Great Lakes, IL 60088-5700, Attn: 2-022702G.

Save all final approved and corrected application files to 2 sets of CD-R’s for return to the Government upon completion of the job. Send these CD-R’s to HQ USMEPCOM, Attn: J- 3/MEOP-TDP (Jim Meyer), 2834 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064-3094.

DISTRIBUTION: Ship f.o.b. Destination in the quantities stated, as listed. Ship all destinations by traceable means. All expenses incidental to picking up and returning materials, proofs, advance samples (prior to binding), and random copies must be borne by the contractor. See page 8 for distribution of the 200 Departmental Random Copies (Blue Label).

Deliver 1,200,000 copies to: Army Publication Distribution Center, Attn: Receiving, 1655 Woodson Road, St. Louis, MO 63114-6181

The contractor, or the transportation carrier, must call Jim Meyer (847-688-3680 x7524) with a scheduled delivery date/time at least 48 hours prior to actual delivery.

VERIFICATION LIST: The day after all consignments have been shipped, or otherwise directed by GPO, the contractor must submit all memorandum copies of the freight bills, airbill numbers, etc. by overnight service to the HQ USMEPCOM, Attn: J-3/MEOP-TDP, Mr. Meyer, 2834 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064-3094. Mark package for “Attn: Shipping confirmation/memorandum, Jacket 541-158”.