ISS Planner 2025

This contract involves the production of 75,000 pamphlets titled ISS Planner 2025, along with an additional 50 QARC copies, to be printed, bound, and delivered according to specified standards. The project requires high-quality printing on 28 text pages plus a wrap-around cover, utilizing four-color process printing in landscape orientation with full or partial bleeds, which the contractor must extend as needed. The covers 1 and 4 will receive UV coating, while all text pages will be coated with a gloss aqueous finish, both applied evenly without defects such as trapped particles or air bubbles. The quality level adheres to Level II standards outlined in GPO PUB 310.1, ensuring consistent quality assurance through specific attributes. The contract is managed by the Office of Customer Services in Washington, DC, with responses due by November 12, 2024. Key contacts include Thomas Bacon and Jermaine Berryman, who can be reached via email or phone for further details. The scope also emphasizes precise registration, detailed artwork including line art and halftones, and the inclusion of all costs within the bid price, with the contractor responsible for extending bleeds beyond the provided files. The project aims to deliver a durable, high-quality printed product that meets strict specifications for color, coating, and registration standards.