Universal Easy Lock Binder
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 647-644
- Agency
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Government Publishing Office
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 323111 Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The Government Publishing Office is soliciting binders known as Universal Easy Lock Binders through this commercial printing opportunity posted on March 11, 2026, with proposals due by March 23, 2026. The procurement requires contractors to manufacture specialized binders featuring silkscreen printing in PMS 873C Gold on the front panel, inside panel, back cover, and backbone, along with debossed areas on the front cover and backbone for label placement. Key construction requirements include flanged full-length piano hinges, exposed rivets in black to match the cover material, rounded corners and edges, and seamless metal tubes with a 4-1/4" center spacing that telescope to expand the internal spine width. The binder must incorporate an Easy-Lock mechanism with the lever positioned at the top front to prevent shelf abrasion and incorporate checkering near the backbone. Contractors must exactly match the furnished sample stock in terms of weight, color, locking mechanism, text, and design specifications, with all silk-screened areas receiving a clear gloss varnish coating and silkscreen work meeting quality standards with no pitting.
This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and is open to all eligible contractors in the commercial printing industry. The solicitation does not specify an award value, budget range, or quantity of units to be produced, nor does it identify any incumbent contractors or current contract holders. Performance of the work will take place within the United States, and the contract falls under NAICS code 323111 (Commercial Printing except Screen and Books) and PSC code T011 (Photo/Map/Print/Publication-Print/Binding). Interested contractors should carefully review Exhibits A, B, C, and D referenced in the solicitation, which contain the supplied sample manuscript copy, layout guide, and detailed specifications necessary for accurate bid preparation and contract performance.
Notice text
Printing: Outside front panel has 18 type lines and one heavy rule in solid PMS 873C Gold. Inside panel has "How to Operate ... " Instructions centered all ways, printing in PMS 873C Gold. Back cover has two lines of type matter printing in solid PMS 873C Gold. Back bone has two lines of type matter printing ins solid PMS 873C Gold. Silkscreen method directly on the binder. Use the supplied sample as manuscript copy and layout guide. Contractor to typeset with matching fonts. type, style, and weight and size. Silkscreen must be clean and solid with no pitting. Apply a clear coat gloss varnish over all silk-screened areas. See Exhibits C/D
Debossing: Front cover will have one debossed area 6-3/8 x 4-1/2” for placement of a label. Backbone will have one debossed area 2-1/2 x 2-3/4” for placement of a label. Depth of debossed (recessed) areas is 0.0010".
Construction: Flanged, full length piano hinges; front and back covers riveted with four (4) exposed rivets each; backbone riveted with eight (8) exposed rivets; rivets to match color of cover material “Black”. Hinges must be lubricated with silicone spray on assembly. Front and back covers to have rounded outside corners and edges. Contractor to exactly match furnished sample stock, weight, color, locking mechanism, text and rules. SEE EXHIBITS A/B.
Seamless Tubes: Three (3) ¼” diameter posts and sleeves on 4-1/4” centers. Each post in the seamless tube set must telescope enough to expand the internal spine from a width of approx... 2-1/8” to a width approx... 3-5/8”. Easy-Lock binder material mechanism must incorporate seamless metal tubes. Tubes with seams are not acceptable. Each set of seamless tubes should be about 4-1/4” inches apart. NOTE: the lever for opening and closing the mechanism is to be positioned at the top/front of the binder to prevent abrasion on shelves and possible bending or breakage of trigger.
Checkering: A 2” wide checkering zone (0.005” minimum depth) near the backbone shall extend full height on the front and back covers to enhance gripping. This checkering (cross-hatching, pattern of checks or square) shall be similar to that used on a riffle stocks and pistol grips.
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