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Pre-Production Sample Submission and Approval

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The contract requires the fabrication and submission of ten pre-production samples—five with left-tab and five with right-tab configurations—for approval by the United States Government Publishing Office. Each sample must strictly adhere to specified color, material type, and folding requirements to ensure full compliance with government standards. The submission is a critical step in the procurement process, serving as a prerequisite for further production and official acceptance. All samples must be meticulously crafted to match the exact technical specifications provided, with no deviations permitted in finish, layout, or construction. Performance of this subcontract is designated for a location with a zip code of 39090, though the precise city or state is not indicated. The contract falls under NAICS code 323111, which corresponds to commercial printing, and was posted on May 5, 2026. While the solicitation number and point of contact are not provided, the contract is structured as a subcontract under the Customer Services division of the agency. Government approval of the submitted samples is mandatory before any subsequent phases of the project can proceed, making precision and adherence to requirements absolutely essential.

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Fabricate and submit ten compliant pre-production samples for U.S. Government approval before production.

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United States Government Publishing Office → Customer ServicesView Agency

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323111 - Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)View NAICS

Place of Performance

MS, 39090, USA

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AgencyUnited States Government Publishing Office → Customer Services

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Fabrication and submission of 10 pre-production samples (5 left-tab, 5 right-tab) for government approval, requiring exact color, type, and fold compliance.

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