FY'26 SY27 3HSJ - YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CONTROL PACKAGE

Location:	Federal
Posted:	May 6, 2026
Due:	May 11, 2026
Agency:	U.S. Government Publishing Office
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	61 - Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment
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Program/Jacket Number: 460-794
Title: FY'26 SY27 3HSJ - YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CONTROL PACKAGE
Bid Opening Date: May 11, 2026
Contract Type: One-Time Bid
Scope: These specifications cover the printing 395,000 each of envelopes, (2) reply cards, and 12 page saddle stitch booklet. All parts print 4CP plus Pantone colors and coatings.
A partial shipment of a minimum of 500 pieces of each part and needs to be received at the Data Mail not later than June 10, 2026. Balance of material should be received at Data Mail not later than June 15, 2026.
Quantity: 1,580,000 total pieces (395,000 complete packages)
Ship/Deliver Date: June 15, 2026
Files: 460-794 RFB , FY26_3HSJ_You_Have_Questions_Control_OE_10-Mar , FY26_3HSJ_You_Have_Questions_Control_Brochure_R1_19-Mar

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Jacket 460-794

Requisition 6-60794

U.S. Government Publishing Office

Government Publishing & Print Procurement

General Terms, Conditions, and Specifications

For the procurement of

FY'26 SY27 3HSJ - YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CONTROL PACKAGE

As requested from U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) by the

Marine Corps Recruiting Command

BID OPENING: Bids shall be opened virtually at 11:00 AM, Eastern Time (ET), on May 11, 2026, at the U.S.

Government Publishing Office. All parties interested in attending the bid opening shall email bids@gpo.gov one

(1) hour prior to the bid opening date and time to request a Microsoft Teams live stream link. This must be a

separate email from the bid submission. The link will be emailed prior to the bid opening.

For information regarding the solicitation requirements prior to award, please contact Russ Ward 757-490-7940

Ext. 7 or wward@gpo.gov .

BID SUBMISSION: Bidders must email bids to bids@gpo.gov for this solicitation. No other method of bid

submission will be accepted at this time. The Jacket Number and bid opening date must be specified in the subject

line of the emailed bid submission. Bids received after the bid opening date and time specified above will not be

considered for award.

Bidders are to fill out, sign/initial, as applicable, Page 9.

ADDITIONAL EMAILED BID SUBMISSION PROVISIONS: The Government will not be responsible for

any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the emailed bid including, but not limited to, the

following:

1. Illegibility of bid.

2. Emails over 75 MB may not be received by GPO due to size limitations for receiving emails.

3. The bidder’s email provider may have different size limitations for sending email; however, bidders are advised

not to exceed GPO’s stated limit.

4. When the email bid is received by GPO, it will remain unopened until the specified bid opening time.

Government personnel will not validate receipt of the emailed bid prior to bid opening. GPO will use the

prevailing time (specified as the local time zone) and the exact time that the email is received by GPO’s email

server as the official time stamp for bid receipt at the specified location.

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 Publication 310.2,

effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 01-18)) and GPO Contract Terms, Quality Assurance Through Attributes

Program for Printing and Binding (GPO Publication 310.1, effective May 1979 (revised 9-19)).

GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2) –

https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/contractterms2018.pdf

GPO QATAP (GPO Publication 310.1) –

https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/qatap-rev-09-19.pdf

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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 pre-award 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. As part of the financial determination, the contractor in line for award

may be required to provide one or more of the following financial documents:

1) Most recent profit and loss statement

2) Most recent balance sheet

3) Statement of cash flows

4) Current official bank statement

5) Current lines of credit (with amounts available)

6) Letter of commitment from paper supplier(s)

7) Letter of commitment from any subcontractor

The documents will be reviewed to validate that adequate financial resources are available to perform the contract

requirements. Documents submitted will be kept confidential and used only for the determination of responsibility

by the Government. Failure to provide the requested information in the time specified by the Government may

result in the Contracting Officer not having adequate information to reach an affirmative determination of

responsibility.

NOTE: Prior to award the apparent low vendor must be able to show ability to produce the product in question

and may be asked to supply samples of similar items.

PAYMENT: PLEASE SUBMIT BILLING PACKAGES WITHIN 15 DAYS OF DELIVERY.

Submitting invoices for payment via the GPO fax gateway (if no samples are required) utilizing the GPO barcode

coversheet program application is the most efficient method of invoicing. Instruction for using this method can be

found at the following web address: http://winapps.access.gpo.gov/fms/vouchers/barcode/instructions.html

Invoices may also be mailed to U.S. Government Publishing Office, Office of Financial Management,

Attn: Comptroller, Stop: FMCE, Washington, DC 20401.

For more information about the billing process refer to the General Information of the Office of Finance web page

located at https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/how-to-get-paid

MODIFICATIONS: If any additional costs are incurred during the production of this job due to Government

action (i.e. AAs), contractor is REQUIRED to submit written request to the Printing Specialist for written

approval BEFORE proceeding.

Only a warranted GPO Contracting Officer acting within their appointed limits, has the authority to issue

modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the GPO

Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract, you shall not proceed

with the change and shall immediately notify the GPO Contracting Officer. Proceeding with any work not

authorized by the GPO Contracting Officer will be at the Contractor’s own risk.

SUBCONTRACTING: The predominant production function is printing. Must be printed on a press capable of

printing six colors (six printing units) in a single pass. Bidders who must subcontract this operation will be

declared non-responsible.

GOVERNMENT IN-PLANT INSPECTIONS: The Government reserves the right to have Government

representative(s) inspect any operation under this contract at the start of its production and at any time during

production. In addition to the inspections indicated, the Government reserves the right to inspect all stages of

production.

PRODUCT: These specifications cover the printing 395,000 each of envelopes, (2) reply cards, and 12 page

saddle stitch booklet. All parts print 4CP plus Pantone colors and coatings.

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TITLE: FY'26 SY27 3HSJ - YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CONTROL PACKAGE

QUANTITY: 1,580,000 total pieces (395,000 complete packages)

FOUR (4) Items– 395,000 each (1) Outside Code: TJC26

(2) Base Code: TJCB26

(3) Pass Code: TJCP26

(4) Inside Code: TJCI26

Envelope

Reply card

Booklet

TRIM:

Envelope:

Reply cards:

Booklet:

Converted/Folded Size: 5-1/4 x 8” plus 1-1/2” gummed flat

Flat: 4-1/4 x 6”

Flat:10 x 7” Finished Folded Size: 5 x 7”

PAGES:

Envelope:

Reply cards:

Booklet:

2 pages. One side only flat.

2 pages (Each version). Head-to-head

12 pages. Head-to-head.

DESCRIPTION: Request is for 395,000 of each part (4 parts) ** FIRM--NO OVERS OR UNDERS. This is a

Level I procurement for dated material; delivery schedule is critical and non-negotiable. GPO Imprint is not

required.

Envelope: Prints 4-color process + PMS 187 + PMS 134 + clear, non-yellowing spot matte varnish coating +

clear, non-yellowing spot gloss varnish coating. Prints 100% coverage. Contractor must block out address and

glue areas. All colors must print in one pass.

CONSTRUCTION: SCORE all folds and FOLD to 5-1/4 x 8”.

DIECUT with 1-1/2”fully gummed flap with rounded corners along the top 8” side, side seams.

Reply cards: Prints head-to-head in 4-color process + PMS 187 + clear, non-yellowing writable matte varnish or

aqueous coating on face over black. All colors must print in one pass. Bleeds 3 sides.

12-page Saddle stitched Booklet: Prints head-to-head in 4-color process + PMS 187+ PMS 134 + clear, non-

yellowing spot gloss varnish coating + clear, non-yellowing spot matte varnish coating. All colors must print in

one pass. All pages print full 100% coverage and bleed all sides with crossovers.

CONSTRUCTION: Collate, fold to 5 x 7", saddle stitch in 2 places, and trim three sides.

Printer to provide two (2) labeled final digital downloads along with a directory of what was printed.

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: Media consists of PDF files (bleeds not included) will be emailed upon award.

Contractor to resize/correct files for bleed at no added cost to the government.

CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH: All materials and operations, other than those listed under “GOVERNMENT

TO FURNISH,” necessary to produce the product(s) in accordance with these specifications.

ELECTRONIC PREPRESS: Prior to image processing, the contractor shall perform a basic check (preflight) of

the furnished media and publishing files to assure correct output of the required reproduction image. Any errors,

media damage, or data corruption that might interfere with proper file image processing must be reported to the

GPO contract administrator immediately.

The contractor shall create or alter any necessary trapping, set proper screen angles and screen frequency, and

define file output selection for the imaging device being utilized. Furnished files must be imaged as necessary to

meet the assigned quality level.

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When required by the Government, the contractor shall make minor revisions to the electronic files. It is

anticipated that the Government will make all major revisions.

Prior to making revisions, the contractor shall copy the furnished files and make all changes to the copy.

Upon completion of the order, the contractor must furnish final production native application files (digital

deliverables) with the furnished material. The digital deliverables must be an exact representation of the final

printed product and shall be returned on suitable storage media or e-mailed upon request. The Government will

not accept, as digital deliverables, PostScript files, Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) files, or any

proprietary file formats other than those supplied, unless specified by the Government. NOTE: Government will

accept Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) files as digital deliverables when furnished by the

Government.

PROOFS: PDF and High-Resolution proof, Digital Content proof, Ink drawdowns for each Pantone and Stock

sample.

PDF Proof:

Contractor to submit one Press Quality PDF soft proof (for content only) using the same Raster Image

Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the final printed product. PDF proof will be evaluated for text

flow, image position, and color breaks. Proof will not be used for color match. Include REMINDER that

agency can keep proof Three (3) workdays. Date of receipt is NOT considered first workday.

Email PDF to: jackie.mcgowan@wundermanthompson.com, wward@gpo.gov .

After approval of the PDF Proof, Contractor shall provide all below proofs.

High Resolution proofs:

Contractor MUST supply a proof sign-off sheet and a return airbill. Also, please include a reminder that the

agency can only keep proofs 5 working days.

3 sets of digital one-piece composite laminated halftone proofs on the actual production stock (Kodak Approval,

Polaroid PolaProof, CreoSpectrum, or Fuji Final Proof) with a minimum resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi for all

parts.

At contractor’s option, 3 sets of inkjet proofs that are G7 profiled and use pigment-based inks may be submitted

in lieu of digital one-piece composite laminated halftone proofs. A proofing RIP that provides an option for high

quality color matching such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles Technology, and meets or exceeds

industry tolerance to ISO 12647-7 standard for Graphic Technology (as of 2016 and future amendments) must be

utilized. Proofs must be ripped and sent at plate resolution (minimum of 2400 x 2400 dpi). If using a 1 bit tiff, the

tiff must be made at a minimum of 2400 dpi. Output must be a minimum of 2400 x 1200 dpi on a GRACoL or

SWOP certified proofing media. Proofs must contain both of the following to be evaluated for accuracy: 3-tier

color control strip: IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 2013(i1), and the GPO Resolution target found at:

www.gpo.gov/gporestarget.pdf. NOTE: If a contractor chooses this proof option, prior evaluation and approval

of this proofing method must be provided by GPO, Quality Control for Published Products, to ensure that the final

product will be produced in accordance with contract specifications. See instructions

at: https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for

vendors/qlsamples6f200c30b44a64308413ff00001d133d.pdf. Failure to obtain this evaluation and approval may

be cause for the job to be rejected should the final product not match the proofs for color.

Proofs must contain color control bars (such as Brunner, GATF, GRETAG, or RIT) for each color of ink on the

sheet. Control bars must be placed parallel to the press’s ink rollers and must show areas consisting of minimum

1/8 x 1/8” solid color patches; tint patches of 25, 50 and 75%; dot gain scale; and gray balance patches for process

color (if applicable). These areas must be repeated consecutively across the sheet.

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The make and model number of the proofing system utilized shall be furnished with the proofs. These proofs must

contain all elements, be in press configuration, and indicate margins. Proofs will be used for color match on press.

Direct to plate must be used to produce the final product with a minimum of 2400 x 2400 dpi.

Digital Content proofs:

3 set(s) of digital color content proofs. Direct to plate must be used to produce the final product with a minimum

resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi.

Proofs must be created using the same Raster Image Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the product.

Proofs shall be collated with all elements in proper position (not pasted up), imaged face and back, trimmed

and folded to the finished size of the product, as applicable. One set of proofs to be sent to the address provided

and one set to be held by contractor for reference, corrections and/or approvals.

Ink Drawdowns for each Pantone:

Pantone colors must be simulated on proofs and must be proofed separately on a digital color content,

overlay, or inkjet proof.

Contractor to submit ink draw downs on actual production stock of Pantone color(s) used to produce the product.

Half of draw down must show varnish or coating, as applicable.

Stock samples: At the same time as submission of the proofs, submit a minimum of 1 set, 8-1/2 x 11” blank

sheets to proof addressee of the actual paper to be used in the production of the contract requirements. Samples

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.

STOCK APPROVAL NOTE: Stock sample must be sent to the address provided below for customer review

PRIOR to any contractor stock procurement or use. The customer will not be held financially responsible for

any stock procurement for this job that was not previously provided to the customer for review and in

conformance to the paper specifications. The requested stock sample is for approval of the actual stock and

paper should not be purchased prior to approval of sample.

Should a second/corrected round of proofs be necessary, the delivery date for this print run is firm and cannot be

moved.

Ms. Jackie McGowan, 2 Maple St, Hartsdale, NY 10530

To receive: PDF Proof, (1) High Resolution Proof, (1) Digital Content Proof (folded to final construction size),

Ink Drawdowns for each Pantone, Stock samples.

Christopher Hill, 1130 Amhearst Oaks Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

To receive: (1) High Resolution Proof, (1) Digital Content Proof (folded to final construction size)

Marine Corps Recruiting Command (Code M), Captain Michael Robinson/Major Larry Boyd, Advertising Section;

2nd Floor, 3280 Russell Road, Quantico, VA 22134-5103

To receive: (1) High Resolution Proof, (1) Digital Content Proof (folded to final construction size)

In Plant Press Sheet Inspection (If required)

The printer selected must provide a production schedule incorporating possible Client

Schedule with an estimated press inspection date should the Agency/Client wish to attend.

Note: 72-hour notice is necessary for travel approvals.

Final makeready press sheets will 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, contractor is

charged with maintaining those standards throughout the press run (within QATAP tolerances when applicable)

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