3 STAR PLACE CARDS

The U.S. Government Publishing Office is soliciting bids for 2,000 thermographically printed 4×4‑in place cards featuring a 3‑Star flag logo for the Marine Corps. The contract requires a specific Pantone color match, scoring (no folding), use of JCP Code L24 vellum Bristol cover stock, and delivery of scored cards in shrink‑film‑wrapped cartons by November 20, 2026. The contractor must provide pre‑production samples, a press‑quality PDF proof, and a final optimized PDF, and comply with GPO quality‑assurance and labeling requirements. • Quantity: 2,000 place cards (including 50 “Blue‑Label” departmental copies) • Print method: Thermography only (digital printing prohibited) with Pantone 4505 gold and Pantone 185 red inks • Paper: JCP Specification L24, 110 lb vellum Bristol cover, grain parallel to score line • Deliverables: Scored cards, pre‑production samples, press‑quality proof PDF, final optimized PDF, shrink‑film‑wrapped packaging, labeling per GPO Form 905 • Key dates: Quote deadline 9/28/2026 11:00 ET; material pickup 9/30/2026; final delivery 11/20/2026