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U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE
Government Publishing & Print Procurement
GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS
For the Procurement of
SINGLE LABEL 3 & 4 PART LABEL LAN
as requisitioned from the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) by the
Defense Logistics Agency
Single Award
TERM OF CONTRACT: The term of this contract is for the period beginning August 1, 2026 and ending July 31,
2027, plus up to four (4) optional 12-month extension periods that may be added in accordance with the "OPTION
TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT" clause in SECTION 1 of this contract.
BID OPENING: Bids shall be opened virtually at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time (ET), on June 24, 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.
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 program 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, PLEASE NOTE: These specifications have been extensively revised; therefore, all bidders are
cautioned to familiarize themselves with all provisions of these specifications before bidding.
Abstracts of contract prices are available at: https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/contract-pricing.
For information of a technical nature, contact Thomas Ferguson at (312) 353-5783 or email tferguson@gpo.gov
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.

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.SECTION 1 - GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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 (Rev. 09-19)).
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.
DOING BUSINESS WITH GPO: Contractors wishing to do business with the GPO are referred to the GPO web
site http://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/programs-for-vendors, where one can register as a GPO
contractor using the 'GPO Contractor Connection' link in accordance with the furnished instructions on this page.
NOTE: Prospective and existing GPO contractors are to note that as of January 1, 2008, all contractors seeking to do
business with GPO must first complete and thereafter maintain the accuracy of their GPO Contractor Connection
registration with the following mandatory taxpayer information boxes: "EIN/TIN #" Employer Identification
Number of Taxpayer Identification Number): "Subject to Backup Withholding" (See IRS Form W-9, available for
download at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf). GPO will withhold payment of invoices for work completed
by any contractor who fails to provide this tax data in GPO Contractor Connection. Such invoices will be declared
ineligible for payment until all requirements for payment, including providing this tax data in GPO Contractor
Connection, have been satisfied.
PREDOMINANT PRODUCTION FUNCTION: The predominant production function is printing. The
predominant production function may NOT be sub-contracted.
GPO IMPRINT REQUIREMENTS: The GPO imprint requirement, GPO Contract Terms, Solicitation
Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, and Contract Clauses (GPO Publication 310.2), is waived.
QUALITY ASSURANCE LEVELS AND STANDARDS: The following levels and standards shall apply to these
specifications:
Product Quality Levels:
(a) Printing (page related) Attributes -- Level III.
(b) Finishing (item related) Attributes -- Level III.
Inspection Levels (from ANSI/ASQC Z1.4):
(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 Approved Proofs
OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT: The Government has the option to extend the term
of this contract for a period of 12 months by written notice to the contractor not later than 30 days before the
contract expires. If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this
clause, except, the total duration of the contract may not exceed five (5) years as a result of, and including, any
extension(s) added under this clause. Further extension may be negotiated under the "Extension of Contract Term"
Clause. See also "Economic Price Adjustment" for authorized pricing adjustment(s).

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EXTENSION OF CONTRACT TERM: At the request of the Government, the term of any contract resulting
from this solicitation may be extended for such period of time as may be mutually agreeable to the GPO and the
contractor.
ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT: The pricing under this contract shall be adjusted in accordance with this
clause, provided that in no event will any pricing adjustment be made that would exceed the maximum permissible
under any law in effect at the time of the adjustment. There will be no adjustment for orders placed during the first
period specified below. Pricing will thereafter be eligible for adjustment during the second and any succeeding
performance period(s). For each performance period after the first, a percentage figure will be calculated as
described below and that figure will be the economic price adjustment for that entire next period. Pricing
adjustments under this clause are not applicable to reimbursable postage or transportation costs, or to paper, if paper
prices are subject to adjustment by separate clause elsewhere in this contract.
For the purpose of this clause, performance under this contract will be divided into successive periods. The first
period will extend from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, and the second and any succeeding period(s) will extend
for 12 months from the end of the last preceding period, except that the length of the final period may vary. The
first day of the second and any succeeding period(s) will be the effective date of the economic price adjustment for
that period.
Pricing adjustments in accordance with this clause will be based on changes in the seasonally adjusted "Consumer
Price Index For All Urban Consumers - Commodities Less Food" (Index) published monthly in the CPI Detailed
Report by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The economic price adjustment will be the percentage difference between Index averages as specified in this
paragraph. An index called the variable index will be calculated by averaging the monthly Indexes from the 12-
month interval ending three (3) months prior to the beginning of the period being considered for adjustment. This
average is then compared to the average of the monthly Indexes for the 12-month interval ending
April 30, 2026 called the base index. The percentage change (plus or minus) of the variable index from the base
index will be the economic price adjustment for the period being considered for adjustment.
The Government will notify the contractor by contract modification specifying the percentage increase or decrease
to be applied to invoices for orders placed during the period indicated. The contractor shall apply the percentage
increase or decrease against the total price of the invoice less reimbursable postage or transportation costs and
separately adjusted paper prices. Payment discounts shall be applied after the invoice price is adjusted.
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. 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.

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POSTAWARD CONFERENCE: In order to ensure that the contractor fully understands the total requirements of
the job as indicated in these specifications, Government representatives reserve the right to conduct a conference
with the contractor's representatives via teleconference immediately after award. Contractor's preproduction
personnel should be in attendance to discuss preproduction related issues.
ASSIGNMENT OF JACKETS, PURCHASE AND PRINT ORDERS: A GPO jacket number will be assigned
and a purchase order issued to the contractor to cover work performed. The purchase order will be supplemented by
an individual print order for each job placed with the contractor. The print order, when issued, will indicate the
quantity to be produced and any other information pertinent to the particular order.
GOVERNMENT IN-PLANT INSPECTIONS: The Government shall have the right to send its officers and
employees into the offices and plants of the contractor for inspection of the facilities and operations provided for the
performance of any work under this contract. On the basis of such inspection, the Contracting Officer may require
specific measures in cases where the contractor is found to be noncompliant with contract safeguards.
ORDERING: Items to be furnished under the contract shall be ordered by the issuance of print orders by the
Government. Orders may be issued under the contract from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, plus for such
additional period(s) as the contract is extended. All print orders issued hereunder are subject to the terms and
conditions of the contract. The contract shall control in the event of conflict with any print order. A print order shall
be "issued", for purposes of the contract, when it is either deposited in the U.S. Postal Service mail or otherwise
furnished to the contractor in conformance with the schedule.
REQUIREMENTS: This is a requirements contract for the items and for the period specified herein.
Shipment/delivery of items or performance of work shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance
with the clause entitled "ORDERING". The quantities of items specified herein are estimates only, and are not
purchased hereby. Except as may be otherwise provided in this contract, if the Government's requirements for the
items set forth herein do not result in orders in the amounts or quantities described as "estimated", it shall not
constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment under this contract.
Except as otherwise provided in this contract, the Government shall order from the contractor all the items set forth
which are required to be purchased by the Government activity identified on page 1.
The Government shall not be required to purchase from the contractor, requirements in excess of the limit on total
orders under this contract, if any.
Orders issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that time shall be completed by
the contractor within the time specified in the order, and the rights and obligations of the contractor and the
Government respecting those orders shall be governed by the terms of this contract to the same extent as if
completed during the effective period of this contract.
If shipment/delivery of any quantity of an item covered by the contract is required by reason of urgency prior to the
earliest date that shipment/delivery may be specified under this contract, and if the contractor will not accept an
order providing for the accelerated shipment/delivery, the Government may procure this requirement from another
source.
Subject to any limitations elsewhere in this contract, the contractor shall furnish to the Government all items set
forth herein which are called for by print orders issued in accordance with the "Ordering" clause of this contract.
WARRANTY: The provisions of article 15, "Warranty", of Contract Clauses in GPO Contract Terms (Pub. 310.2,
effective December 1, 1987 (Rev. 1-18)) 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.

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PAYMENT:
Immediately upon completion of each order, the contractor shall submit an itemized statement of billing to the
ordering agency and GPO (tferguson@gpo.gov) for verification, approval, and signature. The contractor must email
their invoice along with all supporting documentation to the agency contact as specified on the print order.
After agency verification and approval, the contractor must submit the approved, signed billing invoice to the U.S.
Government Publishing Office.
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 receiving payment. 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/agency/billing-and-payment.
Contractor's billing invoice must be itemized in accordance with the items in the "SCHEDULE OF PRICES."

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SECTION 2 - SPECIFICATIONS
SCOPE: These specifications cover the production of single, 3 part and 4-part barcode labels printing in black ink
only, mounting on sheets and rolls, packing and distribution.
TITLE: Single Label, 3 & 4 Part Label LAN
FREQUENCY OF ORDERS: Up to approximately 4 to 7 orders per year.
QUANTITIES: Approximately 400,000 to 800,000 labels per order (each print order will have multiple items) on
occasion an order will be placed 1,000,000 labels.
NUMBER OF PAGES: Face only.
TRIM SIZES: Single: 1.75" x 0.375"
3 Part: 1.75" x 2.00"
4 Part: 1.75" x 2.375"
GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH: The number series to be printed will be indicated on the Form 2511.
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.
PROOFS:
PDF Proofs: Email PDF proofs to: diane.flores@dla.mil & brandon.ellis@dla.mil Proofs will be withheld not more
than 3 workdays from receipt in agency until contractor is notified of an "OK to print". Contractor must not print
prior to receipt of an "OK to print".
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.
Prior-to-Production Samples (when required): The sample requirement for this contract is not less than 2 printed and
constructed copies. Each sample must be constructed as specified using the form, ink, equipment, and methods of
production which will be used in producing the finished product. Paper used for samples must be of the size, kind,
and quality the contractor will furnish.
Deliver prior to production samples. The sample requirement for this contract is not less than 2 printed and
constructed copies. Each sample must be constructed as specified using the form, ink, equipment, and methods of
production which will be used in producing the finished product. Paper used for samples must be of the size, kind,
and quality the contractor will furnish.
Samples will be inspected and tested and must comply with the specifications as to kind and quality of materials,
and quality of reproduction. Prior to the commencement of production of the contract production quantity, the
contractor shall submit samples to the AGENCY in distribution section. The container and accompanying
documentation shall be marked PREPRODUCTION SAMPLES and shall include the GPO jacket and purchase
order. The samples must be submitted in sufficient time to allow Government testing of the samples and production
and shipment in accordance with the shipping schedule.
The Government will approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the samples within 2 workdays of the receipt
thereof. Approval or conditional approval shall not relieve the contractor from complying with the specifications and
all other terms and conditions of the contract. A conditional approval shall state any further action required by the
contractor. A notice of disapproval shall state the reasons therefore.

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If the samples are disapproved by the Government, the Government, at its option, may require the contractor to
submit additional samples for inspection and test, in the time and under the terms and conditions specified in the
notice of rejection. Such additional samples shall be furnished, and necessary changes made, at no additional cost to
the Government and with no extension in the shipping schedule. The Government will require the time specified
above to inspect and test any additional samples required.
Manufacture of the final product prior to approval of the sample submitted is at the contractor's risk. Samples will
not be returned to the contractor. All costs, including the costs of all samples shall be included in the contract price
for the production quantity.
All samples shall be manufactured at the facilities in which the contract production quantities are to be
manufactured.
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.
THE CONTRACTOR MUST NOT PRINT PRIOR TO RECEIPT OF AN "O.K. TO PRINT."
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. 13" (March 2019):
https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/vol_13.pdf
3.2 mil white polyolefin with ST95 adhesive and 40# liner - Must be suitable for use with plastic tubes that require
refrigeration.
PRINTING: Print face only with black thermal transfer ribbon. No duplicate or missing numbers are allowed. Bar
codes must be readable by a P Module and D Module analyzer machine as well as hand held scanners.
Single: 400 DPI, Bar Code 39 7.5 Mil 3:1, 9 digit alpha-numeric
3 Part: 600 DPI, Bar Code 39 7.0 Mil 2.5:1, 11 digit alpha-numeric
4 Part: 600 DPI, Bar Code 39 7.0 Mil 2.5:1, 11 digit alpha-numeric
MARGINS: Image should be centered horizontally and vertically.
BINDING: Single: Mounted on sheets of 20 labels, each. Perforation between each label. Waste removed.
3 & 4 Part: Kiss cut in 3 places to form 4 labels after detaching from backing sheet; 1st cut .8125" from top, 2nd
.375" from 1st cut, 3rd .375" from 2nd cut. Labels are mounted 150 per roll with a 3" fiber core, waste removed
with roll backing sheet perforated between each label; lowest number off roll first, head first, with rounded corners.
PACKING:
All shipments which fill less than a shipping container must be packaged with materials of sufficient strength and
durability and in such a manner which will guarantee that the product will not be damaged and the package will not
open nor split when processed through a small package carrier delivery system.
Pack in appropriately sized shipping container not to exceed 40 pounds when fully packed, unless otherwise
specified on the print order. Containers must be reinforced with adequate protection to ensure no damage occurs.
Multiple items ordered on one print order are to be packed separately and not to be mixed. When indicated on the
print order.
LABELING AND MARKING (package and/or container label):
Carton label should clearly show the product/title, program number, purchase order, print order, and jacket number,
and quantity of each item and total per container.
DISTRIBUTION: Deliver all copies f.o.b. destination to one address as indicated on the print order.
Deliver f.o.b. destination to:
ATTN: Commanding Officer, Navy Drug Screening lab

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2500 Rodgers Street, Building 5501
Great Lakes, IL 60088-2815
Phone: 847-688-2045 x142/133
All shipments must be via FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc. due to increased security measures.
All expenses incidental to picking up and returning materials, submitting proofs, digital deliverables, and furnishing
sample copies must be borne by the contractor.
SCHEDULE: Adherence to the schedule must be maintained. Contractor must not start production of any job prior
to receipt of the individual print order (GPO Form 2511).
No definite schedule can be predetermined.
The following schedule begins the workday after notification of the availability of print order and furnished
information; the workday after notification will be the first workday of the schedule.
The numbers under the column headed "WD After" represent the number of workdays allowed to complete that
certain part of the schedule after completion of the preceding part.
WD After
Contractor to submit proofs ....................................................................................... 3
Contractor to pickup proofs ....................................................................................... 5
If required (due to author's alterations):
Contractor submit revised proofs ............................................................................... 3
Contractor pickup revised proofs ............................................................................... 4
Contractor must complete distribution ..................................................................... 20
The ship/deliver date indicated on the print order is the date products ordered for delivery f.o.b. destination must be
delivered to the destination(s) specified.
Unscheduled material such as shipping documents, receipts or instructions, delivery lists, labels, etc., will be
furnished with each 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.
Upon completion of each order, the contractor is to notify the agency and U.S. Government Publishing Office of the
date of shipment (or delivery, if applicable). Contractor MUST email delivery verification information to
termcontracts@gpo.gov within 24 hours of delivery. Enter the Jacket number in the subject line and place method of
shipment and the delivery date in the body of the message. Failure to follow this procedure may result in delayed
payment after invoicing.

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SECTION 3 - DETERMINATION OF AWARD
The Government will determine the lowest bid by applying the prices offered in the "SCHEDULE OF PRICES" to
the following units of production which are the estimated requirements to produce one year's production under this
contract. These units do not constitute, nor are they to be construed as, a guarantee of the volume of work which
may be ordered for a like period of time.
This will be based on the following:
The following item designations correspond to those listed in the "SCHEDULE OF PRICES".
I. A. (1) 60
B. (1) 2,194
C. (1) 449
II.
(A) 2
(B) 2
(C) 2

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SECTION 4 - SCHEDULE OF PRICES
Bids offered are f.o.b. destination for all shipments.
Prices must include the cost of all required materials and operations for each item listed in accordance with these
specifications.
Bidder must make an entry in each of the spaces provided. Bids submitted with any obliteration, revision, or
alteration of the order and manner of submitting bids, may be declared nonresponsive.
An entry of NC (No Charge) shall be entered if bidder intends to furnish individual items at no charge to the
Government.
Bids submitted with NB (No Bid) or blank spaces for an item may be declared nonresponsive.
The Contracting Officer reserves the right to reject any offer that contains prices for individual items of production
(whether or not such items are included in the DETERMINATION OF AWARD) that are inconsistent or unrealistic
in regard to other prices in the same offer or to GPO prices for the same operation if such action would be in the best
interest of the Government.
All invoices submitted to the GPO shall be based on the most economical method of production.
Fractional parts of 1,000 will be prorated at the per-1,000 rate.
I. COMPLETE PRODUCT: Prices quoted shall include the cost of all required materials and operations
necessary for the complete production and distribution of the product listed in accordance with these specifications.
A. Single Labels:
(1) 20 label sheet... per 1,000 labels.......................... $________
B. 3 Part Labels:
(1) 150 label roll... per 1,000 labels.......................... $_________
C 4 Part Labels:
(1) 150 label roll... per 1,000 labels.......................... $_________
II. PDF PROOFS AND AUTHOR'S ALTERATIONS: Any charge made under "System timework" must be
supported by a statement outlining in detail the operation for which payment is claimed. In case of dispute, the
Contracting Officer reserves the right to be the final judge as to the operations and/or number of hours chargeable.
(A) PDF proofs..........................................per each ..........................,,,,,,,,,,,,... $________________
(B) Priors.................................................per each item........................,,,,,,,,,,,,,$________________
(C) System timework/typesetting (AA's)...........per hour..........................................$________________
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(Initials)