RTC Fall Trainee Guides 2026

The U.S. Government Publishing Office is seeking a qualified printer to produce 5,000 perfect‑bound “RTC Fall Trainee Guides 2026” books, each 528 pages plus a wrap‑around cover, with PUR adhesive binding, gloss laminated covers, and strict GPO Quality Level III standards. The contractor must supply one set of digital files, handle pre‑production sample approval, and ship the finished books (including 80 “Blue‑Label” departmental copies) to Naval Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois by the end of October. • Quantity: 5,000 copies (including 80 random “Blue‑Label” copies) • Production specs: 5.5 × 8.5 in trim, 4‑color cover, black‑only interior, PUR perfect bind, gloss lamination, 150‑line screen, ≥1200 dpi quality • Delivery deadline: 30 Oct 2026, traceable UPS/FedEx to Great Lakes, IL, with pre‑production sample review (5 copies) and proof‑review (2‑day turnaround) required • Mandatory documentation: Completed W‑9, GPO Forms 892c, 917, 2678, 905, and compliance with packaging/labeling rules • Submission: Price and technical quote due 30 Sep 2026 11:00 a.m. ET via GPO online portal.