Learn the Signs. Act Early. Multiple Items

Location:	Federal
Posted:	Jul 10, 2026
Due:	Jul 15, 2026
Agency:	U.S. Government Publishing Office
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	16 - Aircraft Components and Accessories
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Jacket 648-168 (R2)

CDC 4163-18; Req. 5-00516

BID OPENING:

Bids shall be opened virtually at 11:00 am, Eastern Time (ET), on July 15, 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 Jacket number (648-168 R2) and bid opening date (July 15, 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: July 10, 2026

ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE AWARD CONCERNING THESE SPECIFICATIONS, CALL (404) 605-9160,

EXT. 3 (CAREY JOSEPH). NO COLLECT CALLS.

SPECIFICATIONS

U.S. GOVERNEMNT PUBLISHING OFFICE

Government Publishing & Print Procurement

Purchase Division

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)).

PREDOMINANT PRODUCTION FUNCTION: The predominant production function for this procurement is

the printing of books.

PRODUCT: Consist of desktop publishing, proofing, printing, binding and/or construction, and shipping to 66

destinations.

QUALITY LEVEL: II Quality Assurance Through Attributes (GPO PUB 310.1, effective May 1979 (Rev. 9-

19)) applies.

QUANTITY: Nine (9) Items (see “TITLE” for each Item below) + QARC’s of each Item

TITLE: Learn the Signs. Act Early.

- Item 1: CDC's Milestone Tracker App Flyer SET, English & Spanish - Form – 1,323,000 copies + 50 QARC’s

- Item 2: Milestone Moments Booklet, English - Saddle Stitched Pamphlet – 143,399 copies + 50 QARC’s

- Item 3: Milestone Moments Booklet, Spanish - Saddle Stitched Pamphlet – 31,200 copies + 32 QARC’s

- Item 4: Where is Bear? A Terrific Tale for 2 Year Olds, English - Saddle Stitched Pamphlet – 95,965 copies +

50 QARC’s

- Item 5: Donde esta Osito? Un fantastico cuento para ninos de 2 anos, Spanish - Saddle Stitched Pamphlet –

32,400 copies + 32 QARC’s

- Item 6: Amazing Me It's Busy Being 3, English - Saddle Stitched Pamphlet – 67,783 copies + 50 QARC’s

- Item 7: Soy Maravilloso Hay tanto que hacer a los 3 anos, Spanish - Saddle Stitched Pamphlet – 16,080 copies

+ 32 QARC’s

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- Item 8: Milestones Brochure, English - Form – 400,750 copies + 50 QARC’s

- Item 9: Milestones Brochure, Spanish - Form – 27, 600 copies + 32 QARC’s

PAGES:

- Item 1: Face & Back

- Item 2: 56 Pages + Wrap-Around Cover

- Item 3: 56 Pages + Wrap-Around Cover

- Item 4: 20 Pages + Wrap-Around Cover

- Item 5: 20 Pages + Wrap-Around Cover

- Item 6: 36 Pages + Wrap-Around Cover

- Item 7: 36 Pages + Wrap-Around Cover

- Item 8: Face & Back

- Item 9: Face & Back

TRIM SIZE:

- Item 1: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2”

- Item 2: 5 x 7”

- Item 3: 5 x 7”

- Item 4: 9-1/2 x 8”

- Item 5: 9-1/2 x 8”

- Item 6: 9-1/2 x 8”

- Item 7: 9-1/2 x 8”

- Item 8: 11 x 8-1/2” Flat; 3-11/16 x 8-1/2” Folded

- Item 9: 11 x 8-1/2” Flat; 3-11/16 x 8-1/2” Folded

DESCRIPTION:

- Item 1:

Form prints full color matter via 4-color process inks on face and back with full and uncommon bleeds. Prints

head to head.

- Items 2 and 3:

Covers 1 thru 4 print full color matter via 4-color process inks, with full and/or uncommon bleeds on all

dimensions. Some images print to and align across the bind. Flood coat covers 1 thru 4 with a clear, non-

yellowing, Gloss Aqueous coating. Prints head to head.

Text prints full color matter via 4-color process inks, with full and/or uncommon bleeds on all dimensions. Prints

head to head.

- Items 4 and 5:

Covers 1 & 4 print full bleed, full color matter via 4-color process inks. Covers 2 & 3 are blank. Flood coat

Covers 1 & 4 with a clear, non-yellowing Gloss Aqueous coating.

Text prints full color matter via 4-color process with full bleeds on 16 pages, and no bleeds on 4 pages. Prints

head to head.

- Items 6 and 7:

Covers 1, 2 & 4 print full color matter via 4-color process with full and uncommon bleeds on covers 1 & 4, no

bleeds on cover 2. Cover 3 is blank. Flood coat Covers 1 thru 4 with a clear, non-yellowing Gloss Aqueous

coating.

Text prints full color matter via 4-color process with full and uncommon bleeds on 3 pages, cross over (images

print to and align across the bind) on 2 pages, no bleeds on remaining pages. Prints head to head.

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- Items 8 and 9:

Forms print full color matter via 4-color process inks on face and back with full and uncommon bleeds. Flood

coat face and back with a clear, non-yellowing, Satin Aqueous coating. Prints head to head.

NOTE: All Items must be printed via OFFSET printing at 200 minimum line screen. 4-color items must be run on

a minimum 4-color press with one single pass. Quality Level 2 must be maintained. Digital printing, direct

imaging (toner), and inkjet printing are not acceptable.

GOVERNMENT TO FURNISH:

- Purchase Order and print file (see "ELECTRONIC MEDIA") will be emailed to the contractor or uploaded to

the GPO filesharing site for contractor to retrieve upon award.

NOTE: GPO Imprint information does NOT print on any Item for this procurement.

ELECTRONIC MEDIA:

- PLATFORM: Unknown

- SOFTWARE: ADDITIONAL SYSTEM TIME WILL BE REQUIRED. PDF files provided for all items.

NOTE: Contractor to add blank page 36 for Items 6 and 7.

- COLOR: Identified as CMYK.

- FONTS: All fonts are embedded/embedded subset.

- OUTPUT: 200 minimum line screen.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

- Contractor must have the ability to edit PDF files (when furnished by the Government).

- Contractor is not to request that electronic files provided be converted to a different format. If contractor wishes

to convert files to a different format, the final output must be of the same or higher quality and at no additional

cost to the Government.

- The contractor is cautioned that furnished fonts are the property of the Government and/or its originator. All

furnished fonts are to be eliminated from the contractor's archive immediately after completion of the contract.

- Identification markings such as register marks, commercial identification marks of any kind, etc., except form

number and revision date, carried in the electronic files, must not print on the finished product.

- 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 your contract administrator.

- The contractor shall create/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.

- When PostScript Files are not furnished - prior to making revisions, the contractor shall copy the furnished files

and make all changes to the copy.

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

deliverable) and one "press quality" PDF file with the furnished media. Storage media must be MAC/PC

compatible. The digital deliverables must be an exact representation of the final product and shall be returned on

the same type of storage media as was originally furnished. 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.

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.

- Item 1:

JCP Code* A262, White, No. 2 Silk Coated Text, Basis Size 25 X 38"Basis Weight 70lb.

- Item 2 & 3:

Cover: JCP Code* L12, White, No. 2 Gloss-Coated Cover, Basis Size 20 X 26", Basis Weight 100lb.

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Text: JCP Code* A262, White, No. 2 Silk Coated Text, Basis Size 25 X 38"Basis Weight 70lb.

- Items 4, 5, 6 & 7:

Cover: JCP Code* L12, White, No. 2 Gloss-Coated Cover, Basis Size 20 X 26", Basis Weight 100lb.

Text: JCP Code* A262, White, No. 2 Dull-Coated Text, Basis Size 25 X 38"Basis Weight 80lb.

- Items 8 & 9:

Text: JCP Code* A262, White, No. 2 Dull-Coated Text, Basis Size 25 X 38"Basis Weight 80lb.

INK: See “DESCRIPTION” for specific ink colors required for this procurement.

MARGINS: See "DESCRIPTION".

PROOFS:

Deliver the following proofs to the department on or before July 27, 2026. Contractor is responsible for all costs

incurred in the delivery and pickup of proofs. All proofs will be withheld not longer than 5 workday(s) from date

of receipt by the Government** to date proofs are MADE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP by the contractor. It is the

responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to make the necessary pickup arrangements when notified that the reviewed

proofs are available.

An overnight delivery carrier (i.e. UPS or Fed Ex) MUST to be used, contractor MUST include a fully completed

return airbill (prepaid by the contractor) with the delivered proofs.

**NOTE: The date of receipt by the Government is NOT considered the first workday.

(*) CONTENT PROOF: One complete set of digital color CONTENT proofs for Each Item created using the

same Raster Image Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the final printed product. Proofs shall be collated

with all elements in proper position (not pasted up), imaged face and back (where applicable), trimmed and folded

(where applicable) to the finished size/format of the final product.

(*) G7 INKJET PROOFS: One complete set of inkjet proofs for Each Item that are G7 profiled and use pigment-

based inks. 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 3/19/09, and future amendments) must be utilized plus GRACoL 2006 Coated #1

specifications (CGATS TR006) must be achieved. Output must be a minimum of 720 x 720 dpi on a GRACoL or

SWOP certified proofing media. Proofs must contain the following color control strip to be evaluated for

accuracy: IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 Control Strip 2009 or 2013(i1).

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.

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.

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.

BINDING:

- Item 1: Trim 4 sides.

- Items 2 & 3: Saddle Stitch in 2 places on the 7" side. Trim 3 sides. Paper Covers wrap-around, stitch on, trim

flush, grain must run parallel to spine, score on folds to prevent cracking.

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- Items 4, 5, 6 & 7: Saddle Stitch in 2 places on the 8" side. Trim 3 sides. Paper Covers wrap-around, stitch on,

trim flush, grain must run parallel to spine, score on folds to prevent cracking.

- Items 8 & 9: Trim 4 sides. Letter-fold to 3-11/16 x 8-1/2" with title panel out. Score on folds as necessary to

prevent cracking.

PACKING:

Keep each Item separate and identify. Pack suitable per shipping container.

NOTE: All shipping cartons require a carton label. Noncompliance with the labeling and marking specifications

on this order may be cause for the Government to reject the shipment at destination and return it to the contractor

at his/her expense. The Government may, at its option, relabel and/or remark in accordance with the specifications

and charge all costs to the contractor. There will be a minimum charge of $50.00 per order (per Jacket) for all

labeling and marking corrections that are made by the Government due to the contractor's failure to label/mark all

cartons per specifications and Contract Terms.

SCHEDULE:

Furnished material will be available for pickup on July 20, 2026.

Deliver proofs on or before July 27, 2026.

F.O.B. Destination: Deliver all copies on/before September 28, 2026.

DISTRIBUTION:

Deliver proofs to: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3719 N Peachtree Rd, Bldg. 100, Dock #3, Attn:

Karnesha Slaughter (404-498-1461), MS S106-4, Cubicle 4116.14, Atlanta GA 30341.

Contractor to deliver multiple packaged items to 63 destinations. See Attachment #1 for addresses, item #s, and

quantities required for items.

NOTE: Contractor must notify the ordering agency on the same day that the product ships/delivers with tracking

for each location via e-mail sent to Melinda Blue (qzn8@cdc.gov), Nate Brown (wti5@cdc.gov) and GPO

Compliance Section (compliance@gpo.gov). The subject line of this message shall be “Distribution Notice for

Jacket 648-168 R2, Requisition No: 5-500516”. 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.

QUALITY ASSURANCE RANDOM COPIES: In addition to the Departmental Random Copies (Blue Label),

the contractor is required to submit QARCs to test for compliance against the contract. The purchase

order/specifications will indicate the number required. The contractor must divide the entire order into equal

sublots and select a copy from a different general area of each sublot. The contractor will be required to certify

that copies were selected as directed using GPO Form 917-Certificate of Selection of Random Copies (located on

GPO.gov). The certificate and a copy of the purchase order/specifications must be included with the QARCs.

Business Reply Mail label (GPO Form 915) for mailing the QARCs can be downloaded from GPO.gov. The

copies are to be mailed at the same time as the final shipment. A U.S. Postal Service approved Certificate of

Mailing, identified by Jacket and Purchase Order numbers must be furnished with billing as evidence of mailing.

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. GPO

Pub 310.1 is available at https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/qatap-

rev-09-19.pdf

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