Universal Easy Lock Binder

Location:	Federal
Posted:	Mar 11, 2026
Due:	Mar 23, 2026
Agency:	U.S. Government Publishing Office
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	17 - Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment
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Jacket 647-644

DLA (5041OE) Req 5-320805E

BID OPENING: Bids shall be opened virtually at 11:00 AM, Eastern Time (ET), on March 23, 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 submit email bids to bids@gpo.gov for this solicitation. No other method

of bid submission will be accepted at this time.

The Jacket number (647-644) and bid opening date (March 23, 2026) must be specified in the subject line of

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

considered for award.

ISSUE DATE: April 6, 2026

ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE AWARD CONCERNING THESE SPECIFICATIONS, CALL (214) 767-

0451, EXT. 4 (Deborah Buckey).

SPECIFICATIONS

U.S. GOVERNEMNT PUBLISHING OFFICE

Government Publishing & Print Procurement.

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)).

PRODUCT: Universal easy-lock binder printing one color using silk-screen ink with clear coat gloss varnish

over all silk-screened areas.

TITLE: Universal Easy Lock Binder

QUALITY LEVEL: III Quality Assurance Through Attributes (GPO Publication 310.1, effective May 1979

(Rev. 09-19)) applies.

QUANTITY: 1,400

TRIM SIZE: Cover: 9-3/4 x 11-3/4”

Backbone: 2-1/2 x 11-3/4”

DESCRIPTION:

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

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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.

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH:

- Purchase order.

- 2 sheets with text for binders

- 1 previously printed sample

- Delivery Instructions Sheet Navy Forms Material

- Agency Issued carton label

Any discrepancies of the Government Furnished Materials (GFM) and these specifications, or instances of

missing files, fonts, instructions, etc. are to immediately be brought to the attention of U.S. GOVERNMENT

PUBLISHING OFFICE, Government Publishing & Print Procurement prior to further performance. Email:

dbuckey@gpo.gov.

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.

STOCK: Modified Linear Polyethylene, 0.180 Gauge, 0.100 grain, black.

INK: Pantone 873C (GOLD)

VARNISH: Spot clear gloss varnish.

MARGINS: Follow supplied sample binder. No bleeds.

PROOFS: 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. Contractor must email

Deborah Buckey at dbuckey@gpo.gov to confirm receipt. Email the PDF proofs to

Michael.L.Simpson@dla.mil, ramel.d.miner.civ@us.navy.mil and dbuckey@gpo.gov, no later than April 10,

2026.

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Soft proofs will be withheld not longer than TWO (2) workdays from date of receipt by the Government to

date of proof approval and/or corrections from the ordering agency via email. NOTE: The date of receipt by

the Government is NOT considered the first workday.

Upon approval of the PDF proofs, the contractor must provide ONE (1) PREPRODUCTION SAMPLE.

The preproduction sample requirement for this contract is ONE (1) construction sample. Sample shall be printed

and constructed as specified and must be of the size, kind, and quality that the contractor will furnish. Samples

must be delivered on or before April 17, 2026.

Preproduction samples will be inspected and tested for conformance of materials and must comply with the

specifications as to construction, kind, and quality of materials.

Contractor is responsible for all costs incurred in the delivery of the proofs. The Government will approve,

conditionally approve, or disapprove the samples. 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 reason(s) therefore.

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.

In the event the additional samples are disapproved by the Government, the contractor shall be deemed to have

failed to make delivery within the meaning of the default clause in which event this contract shall be subject to

termination for default, provided however, that the failure of the Government to terminate the contract for default

in such event shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to deliver the contract quantities in accordance

with the shipping schedule.

In the event the Government fails to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the samples within the time

specified, the Contracting Officer shall automatically extend the shipping schedule in accordance with Contract

Clause 12, "Notice of Compliance with Schedules," of GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2, effective

December 1, 1987 (Rev. 01- 18)).

Manufacture of the final product prior to approval of the samples submitted is at the contractor's risk. SAMPLE

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.

Send preproduction sample to:

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support

Attn: Ramel Miner, Code 0091, (717-605-3335)

5450 Carlisle Pike, Suite 6

Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-2411

M/F: Preproduction Sample

Proof will be withheld for not more than TWO (2) workdays.

The contractor must not print prior to receipt of an OK to Print.

PACKING: Pack binders in suitable and equal amounts in sturdy shipping cartons, with protective paper sheets

or equal between each binder to ensure printed areas of covers and spines do not scratch or chip during

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shipment. Contractor to ensure no damage occurs to any binder during shipping. Each shipping container must

not exceed 45 pounds when full packed.

LABELING AND MARKING: Reproduce shipping container GPO Form 905 from furnished repro, fill in

appropriate blanks and attached to shipping containers. Each binder will have a warehouse unit-of-issue label

completed.

SCHEDULE:

• Purchase Order will be emailed to the contractor on or before April 6, 2026.

• Deliver PDF proof via email on or before April 10, 2026.

• Delivery Preproduction sample on or before April 17, 2026.

• Deliver a total of 200 advance copies on or before June 15, 2026.

• Deliver balance (1,200 copies) on or before August 1, 2026

DISTRIBUTION: Deliver F.O.B. Destination. Ship all destinations by traceable means. All expenses

incidental to picking up and returning materials and samples must be borne by the contractor.

Deliver both the preproduction sample and final balance binders to:

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support

Attn: Ramel Miner, Code 0091, (717-605-3335)

5450 Carlisle Pike, Bldg. 6

Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-2411

M/F: UNIVERSAL EASY LOCK BINDER

Jacket 647-644\Req. No. 5-320805E

Note: MUST Call 24 hours in advance to confirm/arrange delivery. Immediately upon completion of this

order, return all GFM to address above.

Return all GFM’s to within 7 working days of completion of order to:

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support

Attn: Ramel Miner, Code 0091, (717-605-3335)

5450 Carlisle Pike, Bldg. 6

Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-2411

All expenses incidental to returning materials and submitting proofs, must be borne by the contractor.

COMPLIANCE REPORTING: Contractor must notify the ordering agency on the same day that the

product ships/delivers via e-mail to Michael Simpson (Michael.L.Simpson@dla.mil), Ramel Miner

(ramel.d.miner.civ@us.navy.mil) , Deborah Buckey (dbuckey@gpo.gov) and compliance@gpo.gov. The

subject line of this message shall be "Distribution Notice for Jacket 647-644, Req 5-320805E. The notice

must provide all applicable tracking numbers, shipping method, and title. Contractors must be able to provide

copies of all delivery, mailing, and shipping receipts upon agency request.

QUALITY ASSURANCE THROUGH ATTRIBUTES: The bidder agrees that any contract resulting from

bidder’s offer under these specifications shall be subject to the terms and conditions of GPO Pub. 310.1 “Quality

Assurance Through Attributes – Contract Terms” in effect on the date of issuance of the invitation for bid.

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

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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:

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Attribute Specified

Specified Standard

P-7. Type Quality and Uniformity

P-9. Solid or Screen Tints Color Match

Approved Preproduction Sample

OFFERS: Offers must include the cost of all materials and operations for the total quantity ordered in

accordance with these specifications. In addition, a price must be submitted for additional copies (per each, per

hundred, or per thousand). The price of the additional quantities must be based on a continuing run, exclusive

of all basic or preliminary charges and will NOT be a factor for determination of award.

BID SUBMISSION: Bidders MUST submit email bids to bids@gpo.gov for this solicitation. No other method

of bid submission will be accepted at this time.

The Jacket number (647-644) and bid opening date (March 23, 2026) must be specified in the subject line of

the emailed bid submission. Bids received after the bid opening time/date specified above will not be considered

for award.

NOTE: Bidders are to fill out, sign/initial, and return pages 7-8.

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.

PRE-AWARD 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

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