TM 9-1005-319-10

The Government Publishing Office is soliciting bids for printing of TM 9-1005-319-10, a 224-page military technical manual, with proposals due September 3, 2026, with delivery required by December 15, 2026.

The procurement carries a fixed price of $470,780.00, with award based on maximum quantity achievable at that price. The bidder must submit the maximum number of copies possible; ties are broken by lowest per-unit cost after prompt payment discounts and Buy American Act factoring. Separate unit pricing for each additional 1,000 copies is required.

Place of performance and delivery is St. Louis, Missouri (Media Distribution Division, Army Publishing Directorate). The manual consists of 224 text pages printed in black ink on White Uncoated Text (50 lb), with PDF page 198 requiring 4-color process printing and four additional pages printed full-bleed. A separate 2-piece cover is printed in black ink on High-Finish Manila Tag (125 lb). The printed book is side-wire stitched in two places along the left 9-1/2" side with five drilled round holes (three at 7/16" diameter and two at 3/8" diameter); trim size is 6-1/2" by 9-1/2". Quality assurance is Level 3 for both printing and finishing attributes per ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, with General Inspection Level I for non-destructive tests and Special Inspection Level S-2 for destructive tests. Bidders must submit PDF proof by September 11, 2026. The contractor bears all packing, shipping, and labeling costs on an F.O.B. Destination basis. NAICS is 323111, Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books); PSC is T011, Photo/Map/Print/Publication–Print/Binding.