T -- Direct Mail Materials Enlisted/Officer/Medical

This contract involves three combined orders for direct mail materials, including self mailers, letters, and envelopes, with precise printing and finishing requirements. The mailers and letters are printed on 114-lb white matte coated cover stock, while the envelopes use 80-lb white gloss coated text stock. Printing specifications vary: mailers require full 4-color process printing on both sides, letters are printed in 4-color on the front with black-only on the back, and envelopes feature 4-color printing with a clear varnish on the front. The mailers and letters measure 18 x 14 inches and must be computer punched on both sides, with mailers needing scores and perforations and letters only perforations. Envelopes are 4-1/8 by 9-1/2 inches and must include a clear patch window. Proofs are required for all items, and disks will be provided. Delivery is the responsibility of the contractor, to Warminster, PA. The quantities for the three items are substantial and broken down as follows: Item 1 requires 765,000 envelopes, 1,515,000 mailers (divided equally among three types), and 415,000 letters with varied quantities across types; Item 2 calls for 110,000 mailers and 90,000 letters distributed among three categories; Item 3 includes 90,000 mailers and 90,000 letters equally split among three types. All items require 5,000 fan-folded copies, with the remainder produced roll-to-roll. The contract specifications are yet to be finalized, and interested bidders must request a complete bid package on their firm’s letterhead via fax before submitting quotations, with only one bid allowed per request.