USMC 4" CHROME DECALS

Location:	Federal
Posted:	Jan 12, 2026
Due:	Jan 20, 2026
Agency:	U.S. Government Publishing Office
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	99 - Miscellaneous
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U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO)

Midatlantic Region

General Terms, Conditions, and Specifications

For the procurement of

USMC 4" CHROME DECALS

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

US Army / Army Materiel Command

BID OPENING: Bids shall be opened virtually at 11:00 AM, Eastern Time (ET), on January 20, 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 Theresa Nagel 757-490-

7940 Ext. 3 or tnagel@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 7.

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.

BIDDER’S NAME AND SIGNATURE: Unless specific written exception is taken, the bidder, by signing and

submitting a bid, agrees with and accepts responsibility for all certifications and representations as required by

the solicitation and GPO Contract Terms – Publication 310.2. When responding by email, fill out and return

one completed copy of all applicable pages (pgs. 9) that include the Jacket Number, Bid Price, Additional Rate,

Discounts, Amendments, Bid Acceptance Period, and Bidder’s Name and Signature, including signing where

indicated. Valid electronic signatures will be accepted in accordance with the Uniform Electronic Transactions

Act, § 2. Electronic signatures must be verifiable of the person authorized by the company to sign bids.

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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

PREAWARD SURVEY: In order to determine the responsibility of the prime contractor, 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)

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: 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

Vendors are expected to submit invoices within 15 days of job shipping/delivery.

MODS: 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.

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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. Bidders who must subcontract this

operation will be declared non-responsible.

PRODUCT: USMC 4" CHROME DECALS

QUANTITY: 450,000

PAGES: Face Only

TRIM: 4-1/4" X 4-1/4" finished size, kiss-die cut to 4" diameter (scalloped edge).

DESCRIPTION:

Prints White, Black, PMS 186 (red) and metallic gold.

All images butt and trap to each other.

ADHESIVE AND PROTECTIVE LINER: The adhesive must be a permanent type. Protect the adhesive entirely

with an easy release, siliconized backing sheet.

EMBOSSING: Create embossing plate.

LAMINATION: After printing and embossing, laminate over the entire face side with a .003 thick, clear

polyethylene terephthalate.

DIE CUTTING: Kiss die cut 4" diameter stickers, scalloped style on outer edge of Rope border to match supplied

sample.

***Contractor to create dies***

STOCK: 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, dated September

2019.

4 Mil. Chrome Metalized Polyethylene Terephthalate (Mylar)

INK: White, Black, PMS 186 (red) and metallic gold.

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 Two (2) workdays. Date of receipt is NOT considered first workday.

Contractor must call Buffy Torres at 404-790-6266 to confirm receipt.

Email PDF to: buffy.torres@wundermanthompson.com; dink.byers@marines.usmc.mil and tnagel@gpo.gov.

After PDF is approved:

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

can only keep Samples 2 days.

The Prior to Production Samples must be produced as specified using the format, ink, stock, equipment, and

methods of production that will be used in producing the final product. Do not print the entire quantity until

receipt of the OK from the Government.

Prior to the commencement of production of the contract production quantity, the contractor shall submit samples

to:

Buffy Torres

6105 Lakeaires Drive,

Cumming GA 30040

404-790-6266

Samples will be tested for conformance of material(s). (10) Samples will be tested for usage on the specified

equipment and/or for construction. The container and accompanying documentation shall be marked

PREPRODUCTION SAMPLE and shall include the GPO jacket, purchase order, and program numbers. 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 therefor.

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 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.

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PACKING/PALLETIZING: Shrink-wrap in sets of 50. Pack in uniform quantities in shipping containers with a

minimum bursting strength of 275 psi. Boxes must be filled to capacity without air. Each shipping container must

not exceed 45 pounds when fully packed.

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 during delivery process.

Pack to ensure no damage occurs to product during transit prior to receipt by agency. Pack to ensure no shifting of

product in transit, using spacers if necessary. Product should arrive with no abrasions, dog-ears, etc.

Packing to be in accordance with GPO Contract Terms (GPO Pub. 310.2). Noncompliance with the packing

instructions will be cause for the Government to take corrective action in accordance with GPO Pub. 310.2.

Palletizing: Pallets must be in accordance with GPO Contract Terms (GPO Pub. 310.2).

DISTRIBUTION: Deliver f.o.b. destination. Ship by traceable means. All expenses incidental to picking up and

returning materials and samples must be borne by the contractor.

Inside deliver order to:

Staci Americas

195 Sawmill Drive

Suwanee, GA 30024

Attn: Raidis Luis & Victoria Perkins

To schedule delivery appointment

email: buffy.torres@wundermanthompson.com and dink.byers@marines.usmc.mil.

• Appointments must be secured and confirmed to accept delivery of material.

• Appointments must be secured a minimum of three (3) business days in advance of the requested date.

• Agency will provide confirmation or alternate delivery dates within one (1) business day of the request.

NOTIFICATION OF SHIPMENT: Contractor must notify the ordering agency on the same day that the product

ships/delivers via e-mail sent to buffy.torres@wundermanthompson.com, dink.byers@marines.usmc.mil and

tnagel@gpo.gov. The subject line of this message shall be Distribution Notice for Jacket 460-125. The notice must

provide all applicable tracking numbers, shipping method, and Title. Contractor must be able to provide copies of all

delivery, mailing, and shipping receipts upon agency request.

SCHEDULE: Adherence to this schedule must be maintained. See "Notice of Compliance with Schedules”, in

GPO Pub. 310.2.

Purchase Order and furnished material will be emailed no later than January 22, 2026.

Deliver complete (to arrive at destination) by April 30, 2026. F.O.B. destination.

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEVELS AND STANDARDS: The following levels and standards shall apply to these

specifications:

Product Quality Levels:

(a) Printing Attributes -- Level II

(b) Finishing Attributes -- Level II

Inspection Levels (from ANSI/ASQC Z1.4):

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