Russ Ward is a Printing Specialist. Russ is associated with 69 contracts. Activity spans Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books), Books Printing, and Other Commercial Printing.
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The United States Government Publishing Office is soliciting bids for the production and distribution of Vet Center Outreach Material, consisting of 447,539 total pieces across six unique products. The deliverables include posters, pocket folders, brochures in English and Spanish, referral cards in English and Spanish, and two types of retractable banners. While the paper printed materials must be completed onsite by the awarded contractor, the banner products may be subcontracted. The contractor is responsible for all materials and operations, including a preflight check of government-furnished PDF files, and must deliver the final products to 277 specific addresses on an F.O.B. Destination basis.
The award will be based on the bid price, with the apparent low vendor required to demonstrate production capability and potentially provide samples. Strict quality assurance standards apply, including Level 3 attributes for printing and finishing, and adherence to GPO Publication 310.1 and 310.2. Packaging requirements specify cartons not exceeding 45 lbs with 275 psi bursting strength, and pallets must be 40 by 48 inches with a maximum height of 55 inches. All shipments must utilize GPO Form 905 for labeling and marking. Bids must be submitted via email to [email hidden] by October 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET, and include a total bid price as well as a rate for additional quantities per 1,000 copies.
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,
NAICS
323111
Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
PSC
T011
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
The United States Government Publishing Office is seeking a contractor to produce two types of magnets for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, specifically 3x3 and rectangle sizes. Both products must feature full process color printing and unique artwork, with the final items delivered shrink-wrapped in packs of 10.
This combined contract opportunity, managed by the Customer Services office in Washington, DC, prohibits the subcontracting of printing services. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 9, 2026, under NAICS code 323111.
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,
NAICS
323111
Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
PSC
T011
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
The United States Government Publishing Office is soliciting bids for a fixed-price contract to print and deliver side-stitched books titled TM 9-1005-319-10 for the U.S. Army and Army Materiel Command. The project requires books with 224 text pages and separate covers, featuring black ink for the cover and text pages, with the exception of PDF page 198, which must be printed using a four-color process. Each book must include five drilled holes along the left 9.5-inch side. The contract is awarded to a responsible bidder who can provide the maximum quantity of books possible for a total fixed cost of $470,780.00.
Deliverables must be shipped F.O.B. Destination to the Army Publishing Directorate in St. Louis, Missouri, with a final delivery deadline of December 15, 2026, by 2:00 PM local time. The contractor must adhere to GPO Publication 310.1 and 310.2 standards, including specific packaging requirements such as 275 psi bursting strength cartons not exceeding 45 lbs and 40 by 48 inch pallets. Quality assurance is governed by ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 standards with Level 3 attributes for printing and finishing. Bidders may be required to provide financial documentation, including profit and loss statements and bank statements, and samples of similar work to demonstrate production capability. Invoicing should be completed within 15 days of delivery, preferably via the GPO barcode coversheet program.
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,$471Kest.
NAICS
323111
Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
PSC
T011
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
The United States Government Publishing Office is soliciting bids for the production of two unique full-process color magnet products, JKT 460-892 and JKT 460-894, each requiring 1.5 million units printed on 30 mil magnetic sheeting with white vinyl facing and UV coating for durability in indoor and outdoor environments. Printing must be performed in-house with no subcontracting permitted without prior approval, in strict compliance with GPO Publication 310.2, which governs contract terms and production standards. Each magnet must be shrink-wrapped in packs of ten with no commingling, packaged in containers with a minimum bursting strength of 275 psi, and each shipment must not exceed 40 pounds. Packaging and labeling must include specified stock numbers—PEP26-988-001 for JKT 460-892 and PEP24-988-013 for JKT 460-894—and all packages must include GPO Form 2678 on blue paper for departmental random copies, accompanied by GPO Form 917 certification. Digital color proofs at 2400×2400 dpi must be submitted by May 25, 2026, using the same RIP as the final product, and production may not commence until authorized.
Deliveries are scheduled in two phases: 375,000 units of each magnet must be delivered by July 1, 2026, with the remaining 1.125 million units delivered by August 21, 2026. All shipments are F.O.B. Destination to the USGPO Laurel Publications Distribution Center in Laurel, Maryland, and deliveries must be scheduled in advance with confirmed appointments between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Federal business days. Invoicing is required through GPO’s internal barcode system, with submissions via fax or mail within 15 days of delivery, and no use of WAWF or IPP is permitted. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF not exceeding 75 MB by email to [email hidden] by May 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, with each jacket type submitted in separate proposals. Pricing is required for base quantities and additional increments of 1,000
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,
NAICS
323111
Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
PSC
T011
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
The contract mandates the production of 395,000 complete packages, each consisting of an envelope, two reply cards, and a 12-page saddle-stitched booklet, totaling 1,580,000 printed pieces. All components must be printed in four-color process plus two Pantone spot colors with aqueous coatings, adhering strictly to GPO’s technical standards including GPO Paper Specification Standards No. 13, ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, and GPO Pub. 310.2. Printing must be executed on a six-color press in a single pass with no subcontracting permitted, and all prepress, production, binding, and finishing operations must be performed in-house. The contractor is required to submit press-quality PDF proofs, digital content proofs, Pantone ink drawdowns on production stock, and final native application files, all under a rigorous quality assurance framework governed by GPO QATAP and controlled using Brunner, GATF, and GRETAG bars under ISO 3664:2009 and ISO 12647-7:2013(i1) lighting and tolerance standards. Delivery is structured in two phases: a partial shipment of at least 500 units per component by June 10, 2026, with the full balance due by June 15, 2026, under F.O.B. Destination terms. Shipments must be packed in containers with a minimum 275 psi bursting strength, not exceeding 45 pounds each, filled to capacity with no air, and labeled with white-on-black 1/4-inch text including title, quantity, jacket number, and total box count, using GPO Form 905 and GPO Form 2678 for Departmental Random Copies. No barcodes are required on shipping boxes, but invoicing must use GPO’s barcode coversheet program via fax gateway. Evaluation prioritizes technical compliance with print quality standards, adherence to an unyielding schedule, proven ability to perform demonstrated through sample submission and pre-award survey, and financial responsibility verified by P&L statements, balance sheets, and bank records. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET to [email hidden] with a specified subject line, and bid opening will occur virtually via Microsoft Teams. No unit pricing is provided in the
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,
NAICS
323111
Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
PSC
T011
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
The contract involves the printing of booklets titled "Enlisted Booklet - A Guide To Becoming A Marine," using a head-to-head four-color process with specified Pantone colors 187C (Red) and 296C (Blue). The prints are to be finished with a matte aqueous coating applied overall, featuring heavy to 100% ink coverage and full bleeds on all sides. The contractor must strictly follow the provided files and laser prints for accurate color breaks and templates.
Issued by the United States Government Publishing Office under the Customer Services agency, the solicitation number is EnlistedBookletAGuideToBecomingAMarine460679. The contract was posted on April 21, 2026, with a response deadline set for April 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM. This task falls under the NAICS code 323111, related to printing, and is categorized as a combined-type contract. The primary point of contact for this project is William Ward, reachable via email, and the place of performance details are not specified beyond the agency’s Washington, DC office.
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,
NAICS
323111
Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
PSC
T011
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
This contract involves the production of 560,000 self-mailers classified as Quality Level 1, with tasks including electronic prepress, proofing, printing, and delivery. Each self-mailer will be printed using four-color process printing plus two Pantone colors and coatings. The procurement requires dated material, and vendors must provide electronic content, high-resolution proofs, and stock samples before completion. Delivery terms specify that items must be delivered f.o.b. destination.
The contract is titled "FY’26 SY27 2HSJ – BRING YOUR FIGHT Test Self-Mailer" and is managed by the United States Government Publishing Office, under the Customer Services agency in Washington, DC. The solicitation was posted on March 16, 2026, with a response deadline of March 18, 2026. The NAICS code for the contract is 323111, indicating commercial printing. The main point of contact for the contract is William Ward, reachable via email and phone.
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,
NAICS
323111
Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
PSC
T011
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
This contract pertains to the production of direct mail packages featuring two different versions, intended for a test related to hometown control and image. The solicitation is titled "FY’26 SY27 1HSJ – HOMETOWN CONTROL & IMAGE TEST SELF-MAILERS" and carries the solicitation number FY26SY271HSJHOMETOWNCONTROLIMAGETESTSELFMAILERS460066. It was posted on December 16, 2025, with a response deadline set for December 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
The contract is categorized as a combined type under NAICS code 323111, which relates to commercial printing. It is managed by the Customer Services agency, specifically their office located in Washington, DC, postal code 20401. Key contact for the contract is Russ Ward, reachable by email at [email hidden] or by phone at 757-490-79407. The exact place of performance is not specified, emphasizing flexibility in the location of service delivery.
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,
NAICS
323111
Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
PSC
T011
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
The contract entails the production of full-process color magnets, specifically square and rectangle jackets, printed on 30 mil magnetic base sheeting with a white vinyl facing and UV coating, ensuring durability for both outdoor and indoor use. These magnets are to be shrink-wrapped in packs of 50, and a PDF proof must be provided before final production.
This solicitation, identified by the number 988SuicideCrisisLifelineSquareMagnetRectangleMagnet460054460055, is issued by the Customer Services office located in Washington, DC. The contract falls under the NAICS code 323111, which pertains to printing services. The deadline to respond to this solicitation is December 22, 2025, with the announcement posted on December 16, 2025. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Russ Ward, reachable via email and phone.
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,
NAICS
323111
Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
PSC
T011
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
This contract involves the printing and delivery of 7,000 black plastic spiral-bound books titled the U.S. Coast Guard Incident Management Handbook 2025, to be produced on white synthetic stock with four-color printing for covers and text pages, and black ink only for tabs. The specifications emphasize high-quality printing standards, including full bleed covers, die-cut tabs with rounded corners, and a QR code on the back cover, all conforming to GPO's quality and packaging standards. The completed books are to be shipped FOB destination to a single specified location, with all shipping costs included in the bid. The contract mandates strict adherence to government inspection rights at all production stages, with final acceptance occurring upon delivery at the designated distribution center. Digital proofs must be submitted for approval before printing, and labeling requirements include GPO forms and special labels for departmental random copies, which require signed certificates of selection.
The procurement is managed by the U.S. Government Publishing Office’s Customer Services division, with a response deadline of December 16, 2025. Bidders are instructed to submit proposals via email, including separate PDFs for covers, text pages, and tab titles, along with native application files for the final product. The contract emphasizes compliance with GPO's standard terms, quality assurance programs, and inspection procedures, but does not specify evaluation factors or award criteria. Payment is processed through GPO’s barcode coversheet system, with invoices due within 15 days of delivery. The contract also requires pre-award financial responsibility surveys, and the warranty period is extended to one year. While detailed contract clauses and specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined, the document references GPO’s standard policies and forms, ensuring a structured process for production, inspection, and delivery of the printed handbook.
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,
NAICS
323111
Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
PSC
T011
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
