The Soldier's Green Book (TP 600-4)

The Government Publishing Office is procuring printing services for "The Soldier's Green Book (TP 600-4)," a publication requiring specialized printing and binding services. The contract involves printing approximately 179 text pages in black ink and 133 pages in four-color process, with covers featuring full-color printing and specific lamination requirements including 3 mil gloss laminate on both sides of all covers totaling 6 mil thickness. Cover specifications include full bleed four-color process printing for covers 1-3, with cover 4 requiring a full bleed process build for PMS 5415 blue, and all lamination must be flush cut without extending beyond trim size. The contractor must provide PDF proofs and preproduction samples, with delivery required by traceable means to one specified location. The solicitation was posted on September 30, 2025, with responses due by October 8, 2025, providing bidders with only eight days to prepare and submit proposals.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations, making it available to all qualified contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. The work falls under NAICS code 323111 for Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) and PSC category T011 for Photo/Map/Print/Publication- Print/Binding services. Performance will occur within the United States, though specific delivery locations are referenced in distribution lists contained within the associated specification document. No incumbent contractor information, award values, or budget ranges are disclosed in the solicitation notice. The tight timeline suggests this may be a time-sensitive publication requirement, with the contractor expected to manage the complete printing, lamination, and delivery process within the compressed schedule following contract award.