Complete specifications may be found at: https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/contract-opportunities

This is Amendment Number One (1). The specifications in our invitation for bids on jacket 522-032, scheduled for opening at 11 a.m., April 5, 2021, are amended as follows.

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468,000 of Outer Envelope – Construction: Cover window with clear cello material securely glued to inside of the envelope. THIS REQUIREMENT IS DELETED. Envelopes are to have an open window for imaging.  

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In reference to the number of days that prior to production proofs are held, the number of workdays is changed from ten (10) workdays to three (3) workdays.

Bid opening date remains 11:00 am April 5, 2021.

All other specifications remain the same.

If amendment is not acknowledged on bid, direct acknowledgement to:

U.S. Government Publishing Office

Virginia Beach Regional Office

291 Independence Blvd., Suite 401

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Request is for 468,000 packages ** FIRM--NO OVERS.  Each package contains one (1) outer envelope, two (2) reply cards, and one (1) insert.  This is a Level I procurement for dated material; delivery schedule is critical and non-negotiable. *** This is a reprint and all components MUST match to the previously printed pieces.

PDF proof & Prior to production SAMPLES required.  Second round of proofs required and should be considered and included when bidding on project schedule Paper should not be purchased prior to approval of sample.

*** All colors must print in one pass *** PMS colors must not be built with four color process

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

Inside delivery to five locations must be made by May 3, 2021 by 2pm local time

Contractor MUST provide the following during Review and Confirm with GPO:

(1)  Press schedule, along with how many shifts this will be printed over.

(2)  Printing type, sheet fed or web.

468,000 of OUTER ENVELOPE:  PRINT face only with full coverage in four-color process + PMS 296 + PMS 187 + flood coat in gloss aqueous on 80# matte coated text.  Contractor must block out any bleeds to prevent interference for glue adhesion areas on top and sides. This envelope is printed flat sheet and then converted into envelopes. 

CONSTRUCTION: 5-1/4 x 8-1/2” Booklet with window. Open 8-1/2" side, side seams, with a 1-1/4” gummed flap with rounded corners.  DIECUT face with one 1-1/4 x 4-1/4" round cornered window at 15/16" from the left and 1-11/16" from the bottom.  COVER window with clear cello material securely glued to inside of the envelope.

468,000 each of two REPLY CARDS (2 CARDS: 1 BASE & 1 PASS ALONG): APPLIES EQUALLY TO BOTH VERSIONS:  PRINT head to head with full coverage in four-color process + PMS 296 + PMS 187 + gloss aqueous over the four-color process on 80# matte coated cover. 

CONSTRUCTION: Final size is 4 x 6”.  Right angle (L-Shaped) blind PERFORATION required for separation of Business Reply Card.

468,000 of INSERT: FACE prints with full coverage in four-color process + flood coat in satin aqueous.  BACK prints four-color process + PMS 296 + PMS 187 + flood coat in gloss aqueous on 80# matte coated text. 

CONSTRUCTION:  Flat Size: 16 x 18-3/4”. Map Fold to 4 x 8”

ASSEMBLY: INSERT folded insert and reply cards into envelope. Envelope should be sealed for imaging at lettershop. Prior to insertion an electronic insert should be sent for approval.

Version Universal Gender, OE Code TJGP21, Insert Code TJGPI21, Base Code TJGBP21, Pass Code TJGPP21