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CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH. All materials and operations, other than those listed under "Government to Furnish," necessary to produce the products in accordance with these specifications. The contractor will host a secure FTP service with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transfer Layer Security (TLS) encryption. The servers must be redundant and located in a secure locked, climate controlled, fire-resistant facility. The contractor must provide website information allowing the ordering agencies to post and retrieve Government furnished materials from their secure website. Prior to image processing, the contractor shall perform a basic check (preflight) of the furnished media and publishing files to assure correct output of the required reproduction image. Any errors, media damage, or data corruption that might interfere with proper file image processing must be reported to the ordering agency. This preflight must identify any problem areas with digital file submission and must include but not be limited to missing or damaged fonts, damaged disks, missing bleeds, improper trim size, and improper color definition. The contractor is also responsible for creating or altering any necessary trapping, setting proper screen angles and screen frequency (unless indicated otherwise by the Government), and defining proper file output selection for the imaging device being utilized. Furnished files must be imaged as necessary to meet the specified quality level. When required, upon completion of each order, the contractor must furnish final production native application files (digital deliverables) with the furnished material. The digital deliverables must be an exact representation of the final printed product and shall be returned on the same type of storage media as was originally furnished. The Government will not accept, as digital deliverables, Postscript files, Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) files, or any proprietary file formats other than those supplied, unless specified by the Government. COMPUTER TIME-WORK: Will consist of minor repairs and/or corrections required by the ordering agency on electronic camera copy. Time work will be rounded up to closest 15 minute increments. Prior to work, the contractor will be required to inform the agency of the approximate time required for repairs or corrections. Prior to making revisions, the contractor will copy the furnished files and make all changes to the copy. Successful bidder may be required to furnish and underlay screens of various densities and to mend negatives when specified. All four-color process, duotones and monochromatic halftones must be screened with a suitable line screen. PROOF: Inkjet Proofs: Inkjet proofs that are G7 profiled and use pigment-based inks. A proofing RIP that provides option for high quality color matching such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles Technology, and meets or exceeds industry tolerance to ISO 12647-2 standard for Graphic Technology (as of 3/19/09 and future amendments) must be utilized. Output must be a minimum of 720 x 720 dpi on a GRACoL or SWOP certified proofing media. Proofs must contain one of the following color control strips to be evaluated for accuracy: IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 (2007 or later) Wedge or P2P25 Target. Inkjet Proofs must contain color control bars for each color of ink on the sheet. Control bars must be placed parallel to the press’s ink rollers. The control bars (such as Xxxxxxx, GATF, GRETAG, or RIT) must show areas consisting of minimum 1/8” x 1/8” solid color patches; tint patches of 25, 50 and 75%; dot gain scale; and gray balance patches for process color (if applicable). These areas must be repeated consecutively across the sheet. The make and model number of the proofing system utilized shall be furnished with the proofs. These proofs must contain all elements and indicate margins. Proofs will be used for color match on press. Content Proofs: Digital color one-off proofs created using the same output device/RIP that will be used to produce the final printed product on the actual production stock. Proofs shall be collated with all elements in proper position (not pasted up), imaged face and back, trimmed, folded and bound to the finished size/format of the product, as applicable. Proof will be used for color match on the press during the production run. If any contractor's errors are serious enough in the opinion of the GPO to require revised proofs, the revised proofs are to be provided at no expense to the Government. No extra time can be allowed for this reproofing; such operations must be accomplished within the original production schedule allotted in the specifications. When proofs are requested, the contractor must not print prior to receipt of an "OK to print." PRINTING: The use of lithographic printing film is optional; computer to plate or computer to press technology is encouraged. Approximately 91% of maps are double sided; approximately 9% of maps are single sided. 4 orders will require an average of 1 additional spot color in addition to black. Up to 3 additional spot-colors may be required. All colors will require close registration. INK: If newsprint ink is used in the production of this contract, it must consist of a minimum of 40% vegetable oil. If lithographic ink is used in the production of this contract, it must consist of a minimum of 20% vegetable oil. MARGINS: Adequate gripper margins unless indicated on print order. STOCK/PAPER: The specifications of all paper furnished must be in accordance with those listed herein or listed for the corresponding JCP Code numbers in the "Government Paper Specification Standards No. 12" dated March, 2011. xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/pdfs/customers/sfas/vol12/vol_12.pdf. Color of paper furnished shall be of a uniform shade and a close match by visual inspection of the JCP. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to reject shipments of any order printed on paper the color of which, in his opinion, materially differs from that of the color specified. Stock to be used will be indicated on each print order. White Newsprint with a brightness target of 78, basis size 24 x 36", 32 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code A10. White Newsprint with a brightness target of 78, basis size 24 x 36", 38 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code A10. White Offset Book, basis size, 25 x 38", 60 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code A60. BINDING: Fold according to folding dummy, reprint sample, or as specified on the print order. Folding could include half-folding; quarter folding; or folding to 4 x 9”, title out, map style accordion folding. When required map orders will be collated, inset, and folded. PACKING: Bundle or shrink wrap in suitable units or as specified on print order. Pack suitable quantities per shipping container. Each shipping container must not exceed 40 pounds when fully packed.

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CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH. All materials and operations, other than those listed under "Government to Furnish," necessary to produce the products in accordance with these specifications. The contractor will host a website with secure FTP service with using either Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transfer Layer Security (TLS) encryption. The servers must be redundant and located in a secure locked, climate controlled, fire-fire- resistant facility. This web site must allow the agency to post Government furnished material and print proofs from the site when required. The contractor must provide website information allowing the ordering agencies to post and retrieve Government furnished materials from their secure website. Prior to image processing, the contractor shall perform a basic check (preflight) of the furnished media and publishing files to assure correct output of the required reproduction image. Any errors, media damage, or data corruption that might interfere with proper file image processing must be reported to the ordering agency. This preflight must identify any problem areas with digital file submission and must include but not be limited to missing or damaged fonts, damaged disks, missing bleeds, improper trim size, and improper color definition. The contractor Contractor is also responsible for creating or altering any necessary trapping, setting proper screen angles and screen frequency (unless indicated otherwise by the Government), and defining proper file output selection for the imaging device being utilizedused. Furnished All furnished files must be imaged as necessary to meet the specified assigned Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program (QATAP) level. Contractor is responsible for converting images to an appropriate color space and file format for output. Contractor must also apply any and all necessary prepress functions to achieve best possible output quality levelof supplied files. COMPUTER TIME WORK: Will consist of repairs not listed above required by the ordering agency on electronic camera copy. Time work will be rounded up to the closest 15 minute increments. Prior to work, the contractor is required to inform the agency of the approximate time required for the repairs. Prior to making revisions, the contractor shall copy the furnished files and make all changes to the copy. When required, upon completion of each order, the contractor must furnish final production native application files (digital deliverables) with the furnished material. The digital deliverables must be an exact representation of the final printed product and shall be returned on the same type of storage media as was originally furnished. The Government will not accept, may request digital deliverables as digital deliverables, Postscript files, Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) files, or any proprietary file formats other than those supplied, unless specified by the Government. COMPUTER TIME-WORKFILMS/REPRODUCIBLES: Will consist of minor repairs and/or corrections required by the ordering agency on electronic camera copyFilm is not required. Time work Some orders will be rounded up to closest 15 minute increments. Prior to work, require the contractor will be required to inform the agency of the approximate time required for repairs or corrections. Prior to making revisions, the contractor will copy the furnished files and make all changes to the copy. Successful bidder may be required to furnish and underlay screens screen percentages of various densities densities. All halftones are to be 133 dpi or finer. COMPOSITION: The entirety of composition must be identical throughout the product(s) ordered under these specifications. Composition must be 1,200 DPI or finer. The contractor is required to furnish standard typefaces, fonts, sizes and weights. The GPO reserves the right to require samples and to mend negatives when specified. All four-color processjudge the suitability of any alternate typeface offered in order to make an award, duotones and monochromatic halftones must which is deemed to be screened with a suitable line screen. PROOF: Inkjet Proofs: Inkjet proofs that are G7 profiled and use pigment-based inks. A proofing RIP that provides option for high quality color matching such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles Technology, and meets or exceeds industry tolerance to ISO 12647-2 standard for Graphic Technology (as of 3/19/09 and future amendments) must be utilized. Output must be a minimum of 720 x 720 dpi on a GRACoL or SWOP certified proofing media. Proofs must contain one in the best interest of the following color control strips to be evaluated for accuracy: IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 (2007 or later) Wedge or P2P25 TargetGovernment. Inkjet Proofs must contain color control bars for each color Some orders may require the setting of ink on the sheet. Control bars must be placed parallel to the press’s ink rollers. The control bars (such as Xxxxxxx, GATF, GRETAGa few lines of type of a printed address in a same, or RITsimilar, typeface. It is expected that less than 5 orders will require up to 30 type-lines per order. PROOFS: When proofs are requested, the contractor must not print prior to receipt of an "OK to print." Emailed Proof: When requested contractor to submit one “Press Quality” PDF “soft” proof (for content only) must show areas consisting of minimum 1/8” x 1/8” solid color patches; tint patches of 25, 50 and 75%; dot gain scale; and gray balance patches for process color (if applicable). These areas must be repeated consecutively across the sheet. The make and model number of the proofing system utilized shall be furnished with the proofs. These proofs must contain all elements and indicate margins. Proofs will be used for color match on press. Content Proofs: Digital color one-off proofs created using the same output device/RIP Raster Image Processor (RIP) that will be used to produce the final printed product on the actual production stockproduct. Proofs shall PDF proof will be collated with all elements in proper position (not pasted up), imaged face evaluated for text flow and back, trimmed, folded and bound to the finished size/format of the product, as applicableimage position. Proof will not be used for color match on the press during the production runmatch. If any contractor's errors are serious enough in the opinion of the GPO to require revised proofs, the revised proofs are to be provided at no expense to the Government. No extra time can be allowed for this reproofing; such operations must be accomplished within the original production schedule allotted in the specifications. When proofs are requested, Proofs will be withheld not more than 2 workdays from receipt by the contractor must not print prior Government to receipt of an "OK to print." PRINTING: The use of lithographic printing film is optional; computer to plate or computer to press technology is encouraged. Approximately 91% of maps are double sided; approximately 9% of maps are single sided. 4 orders will require an average of 1 additional spot color in addition to black. Up to 3 additional spot-colors may be required. All colors will require close registration. INK: If newsprint ink is used in the production of this contract, it must consist of a minimum of 40% vegetable oil. If lithographic ink is used in the production of this contract, it must consist of a minimum of 20% vegetable oil. MARGINS: Adequate gripper margins unless indicated on print ordercontractor's plant. STOCK/PAPER: The specifications of all paper furnished must be in accordance with those listed herein or listed for the corresponding JCP Code numbers in the "Government Paper Specification Standards No. 12" dated March, 2011. xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/pdfs/customers/sfas/vol12/vol_12.pdf. Color of paper furnished shall be of a uniform shade and a close match by visual inspection of the JCP. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to reject shipments of any order printed on paper the color of which, in his opinion, materially differs from that of the color specified. Stock Color of paper furnished must be a uniform shade and a close match by visual inspection of the JCP color samples. The stock/paper to be used will be indicated on each print order. White Newsprint with a brightness target of 78Writing, basis size 24 17 x 36"22”, 32 20 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code A10D10. White Newsprint with a brightness target of 78Colored Writing, basis size 24 17 x 3622", 38 20 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code A10D10. White 25% Rag Content Bond, basis size 17 x 22”, 20 to 24 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code G45. White Offset Book, basis size, size 25 x 38", 60 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code A60. BINDINGWhite & Colored Smooth & Fancy Finish Text, basis size 25 x 38”, 70 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code A91. White High Quality Laser Text, basis size of 17 x 22”, 24 and 28 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code O61. White and Colored Vellum Cover, basis size 20 x 26”, 65 lbs. Per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code L20. White and Colored Index, basis size 25-1/2 x 30-1/2", 110 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code K10. White and Colored Chemical Transfer Bond, CF and CB, basis size 17 x 22", 20 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code O80. White and Colored Chemical Transfer Bond, CFB, basis size 17 x 22", 20 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code O80. Buff Colored Chemical Transfer Ledger, CF and CB, basis size 17 x 22", 30-35 lbs. per 500 sheets. White or Cream Artificial Parchment, basis size 17 x 22”, 24 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code H20. White or Colored Uncoated/Coated Label, basis size 25 x 38", 55-60 lbs. per 500 sheets. Construction: Fold according Back of labels are to folding dummybe coated with a permanent type, reprint samplepressure sensitive adhesive and mounted on a suitable backing sheet which is to be slit for easy removal. PRINTING: Orders print one side or face and back. Some orders print in a single ink color, some orders print in four- color process. Approximately 1 order in format “A”, 3 orders in format “B” and 1 order in format “C” will require one additional ink color, which may include metallic ink. Orders may print up to three additional spot ink colors. Approximately 4% of all orders per year will require four color process. All printing must comply with the ink requirements herein, and must be able to produce a suitable amplitude modulated (AM) halftone screen on all stock. The forms printed under these specifications may be used singly or in multiples of two or more parts per set. Therefore, the contractor must exercise every precaution to insure that all parts of a set will register accurately when used in conjunction with a complete set. Forms printed on carbonless paper must be printed on the proper side of the paper to insure that written or typed images transfer to each part of a multiple part set in a manner in which the form is intended. Sequential numbering may be required on approximately 7 orders. Numbering will be in either black or red, when so indicated on the Print Order. Crash numbering is O.K. on all chemical transfer stock. INK: Single, spot and four color process will be required. Match Pantone number(s) as specified indicated on the print order. Folding could include half-folding; quarter folding; MARGINS: Margins will be indicated on the print order(s) or folding furnished copy. Some orders will bleed up to 4 x 9”, title out, map style accordion foldingfour sides. When orders require a bleed, and the finished trim size does not allow adequate gripper in the format ordered, the contractor will be allowed to charge the pricing in the next largest format size. There will be no bleeds that include the full trim size (11 x 17”) in format “C”. BINDING: Cutting, drilling, padding, folding and/or perforating/scoring may be required. Trimming: Cut form to the size indicated on individual print order. Padding: Pad in 25's up to 100's as required map when so indicated on individual print orders. Suitable padding compound is required. Backboards must be minimum .020" chipboard, news-board or equal. Padding may include carbonless transfer sets which are edge bonded at the top and padded with suitable padding compound at the bottom. Approximately 11 orders per year will require padding. An occasional order may require folding from one to four parallel folds. It is anticipated that approximately 4 orders will be collatedrequire drilling of 1/4", inset5/16", and foldedand/or 3/8" diameter holes, as specified on each print order. PACKING: Bundle It is expected that 10 orders may require perforating and/or scoring (slit or shrink wrap in suitable units slot, with or without ink) along full dimension of product, as specified on print order. Pack suitable quantities 1 to 3 parallel perforation and/or scores per shipping containerform. Each shipping container must not exceed 40 pounds when fully packedAdditional charges will be allowed for perpendicular perforations and/or scores. Most orders that print on chemical transfer paper will require gathering into sets and edge bonding.

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CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH. All materials and operations, other than those listed under "Government to Furnish," necessary to produce the products in accordance with these specifications. The contractor will host a website with secure FTP service with using either Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transfer Layer Security (TLS) encryption. The servers must be redundant and located in a secure locked, climate controlled, fire-resistant facility. This web site must allow the agency to post Government furnished material and print proofs from the site when required. The contractor must provide website information allowing the ordering agencies to post and retrieve Government furnished materials and proofs from their secure website. Prior to image processing, the contractor shall perform a basic preflight check (preflight) of the furnished media and publishing files to assure correct output of the required reproduction image. Any If any errors, media damage, or data corruption that might interfere with proper file image processing are discovered during inspection by the contractor, work must be reported to discontinued and further instructions should immediately be requested from the ordering agency. This preflight must identify any problem areas with digital file submission and must include but not be limited to missing or damaged fonts, damaged disks, missing bleeds, improper trim size, and improper color definition. The contractor Contractor is also responsible for creating or altering any necessary trapping, setting proper screen angles and screen frequency (unless indicated otherwise by the Government), and defining proper file output selection for the imaging device being utilizedused. Furnished All furnished files must be imaged as necessary to meet the assigned Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program (QATAP) level. When required by the ordering agency, the contractor must furnish final production native application files (digital deliverables) with the furnished material. The digital deliverables must be an exact representation of the final printed product and shall be returned on the same type of storage media as was originally furnished. The Government will not accept, as digital deliverables, PostScript files, Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) files, or any proprietary file formats other than those supplied, unless specified quality levelby the Government. COMPOSITION: Composition must be laser or photo-composition; (minimum DPI of 1200). Common type faces and fonts will be required. The contractor will be required to set type from furnished manuscript copy consisting of names, addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers and e-mail addresses. Other small amounts of type may be required. The contractor will be required to store digital versions of logos that the agencies will require usage throughout the term of this contract. Storage of digital files will be for the life of the contract. COMPUTER TIME WORK: Will consist of minor repairs and/or corrections required by the ordering agency on electronic camera copy outside the scope of the contract. Time work will be rounded up to closest 15-minute increments. Prior to work, the contractor will be required to inform the agency of the approximate time required for repairs or corrections, allowing the agency the opportunity to correct and/or provide corrected files. The contractor must include agency approval of computer timework with the invoice. Prior to making revisions, the contractor shall copy the furnished files and make all changes to the copy. When required, upon completion of each order, the contractor must furnish final production native application files (digital deliverables) with the furnished material. The digital deliverables must be an exact representation of the final printed product and shall be returned on the same type of storage media as was originally furnished. The Government will not accept, as digital deliverables, Postscript PostScript files, Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) files, or any proprietary file formats other than those supplied, unless specified by the Government. COMPUTER TIME-WORKFILM/REPRODUCIBLES: Will consist of minor repairs and/or corrections required by the ordering agency on electronic camera copy. Time work will be rounded up to closest 15 minute increments. Prior to work, the contractor will be required to inform the agency of the approximate time required for repairs or corrections. Prior to making revisions, the contractor will copy the furnished files and make all changes to the copy. Successful bidder may be required to furnish and underlay screens of various densities and to mend negatives when specifiedFilm is not required. All four-color process, duotones and monochromatic halftones must be screened with a suitable line screen. PROOF: Inkjet Proofs: Inkjet proofs that are G7 profiled and use pigment-based inks. A proofing RIP that provides option for high quality color matching such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles Technology, and meets or exceeds industry tolerance to ISO 12647-2 standard for Graphic Technology (as of 3/19/09 and future amendments) must be utilized. Output must be a minimum of 720 x 720 dpi on a GRACoL or SWOP certified proofing media. Proofs must contain one of the following color control strips to be evaluated for accuracy: IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 (2007 or later) Wedge or P2P25 Target. Inkjet Proofs must contain color control bars for each color of ink on the sheet. Control bars must be placed parallel to the press’s ink rollers. The control bars (such as Xxxxxxx, GATF, GRETAG, or RIT) must show areas consisting of minimum 1/8” x 1/8” solid color patches; tint patches of 25, 50 and 75%; dot gain scale; and gray balance patches for process color (if applicable). These areas must be repeated consecutively across the sheet. The make and model number of the proofing system utilized shall be furnished with the proofs. These proofs must contain all elements and indicate margins. Proofs will be used for color match on press. Content Proofs: Digital color one-off proofs created using the same output device/RIP that will be used to produce the final printed product on the actual production stock. Proofs shall be collated with all elements in proper position (not pasted up), imaged face and back, trimmed, folded and bound to the finished size/format of the product, as applicable. Proof will be used for color match on the press during the production run. If any contractor's errors are serious enough in the opinion of the GPO to require revised proofs, the revised proofs are to be provided at no expense to the Government. No extra time can be allowed for this reproofing; such operations must be accomplished within the original production schedule allotted in the specifications. When proofs are requested, the contractor must not print prior to receipt of an "OK to print." PRINTING: The use of lithographic printing film is optional; computer to plate 133 dpi line or computer to press technology is encouraged. Approximately 91% of maps are double sided; approximately 9% of maps are single sided. 4 orders will require an average of 1 additional spot color in addition to black. Up to 3 additional spot-colors may be required. All colors will require close registration. INK: If newsprint ink is used in the production of this contract, it must consist of a minimum of 40% vegetable oil. If lithographic ink is used in the production of this contract, it must consist of a minimum of 20% vegetable oil. MARGINS: Adequate gripper margins unless indicated on print orderfiner. STOCK/PAPER: The specifications of all paper furnished must be in accordance with those listed herein or listed for the corresponding JCP Code numbers in the "Government Paper Specification Standards No. 12" dated March, 2011. xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/pdfs/customers/sfas/vol12/vol_12.pdf. Color of paper furnished shall be of a uniform shade and a close match by visual inspection of the JCP. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to reject shipments of any order printed on paper the color of which, in his opinion, materially differs from that of the color specified. Stock to All paper used in each copy must be used will be indicated on each print orderof a uniform shade. White Newsprint with a brightness target of 78Index, basis size 24 x 36", 32 weight: 140 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code A10. White Newsprint with a brightness target of 78, basis size 24 25-1/2 x 3630-1/2", 38 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code A10K10. White Offset Book, basis size, 25 x 38", 60 lbsPRINTING: Print face only or face and back in a single ink color and/or an additional ink color and/or four color process. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code A60. BINDING: Fold according to folding dummy, reprint sample, or as specified on the print order. Folding could include half-folding; quarter folding; or folding to 4 x 9”, title out, map style accordion folding. When required map orders The additional ink color(s) will be collatedindicated by the Pantone Matching System. Multi-colored printing may require close registration. INK: If lithographic ink is used in the production of this contract, inset, and folded. PACKING: Bundle or shrink wrap in suitable units or as specified on print order. Pack suitable quantities per shipping container. Each shipping container it must not exceed 40 pounds when fully packedconsist of a minimum of 20% vegetable oil.

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CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH. All materials and operations, other than those listed under "Government to Furnish," necessary to produce the products in accordance with these specifications. The contractor will host a website with secure FTP service with using either Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transfer Layer Security (TLS) encryption. The servers must be redundant and located in a secure locked, climate controlled, fire-resistant facility. This web site must allow the agency to post Government furnished material and print proofs from the site when required. The contractor must provide website information allowing the ordering agencies to post and retrieve Government furnished materials from their secure website. Prior to image processing, the contractor shall perform a basic check (preflight) of the furnished media and publishing files to assure correct output of the required reproduction image. Any errors, media damage, or data corruption that might interfere with proper file image processing must be reported to the ordering agency. This preflight must identify any problem areas with digital file submission and must include but not be limited to missing or damaged fonts, damaged disks, missing bleeds, improper trim size, and improper color definition. The contractor is also responsible for creating shall create or altering alter any necessary trapping, setting set proper screen angles and screen frequency (unless indicated otherwise by the Government)frequency, and defining proper define file output selection for the imaging device being utilized. Furnished files must be imaged as necessary to meet the specified assigned quality level. COMPUTER TIME WORK: Consists of repairs not listed above required by the ordering agency on electronic camera copy. System time-work will be rounded up to the closest 15 minute increments. Prior to work, the contractor will be required to inform the agency of the approximate time required for the repairs. Prior to making revisions, the contractor shall copy the furnished files and make all changes to the copy. When required, upon completion of each order, the contractor must furnish final production native application files (digital deliverables) with the furnished material. The digital deliverables must be an exact representation of the final printed product and shall be returned on the same type of storage media as was originally furnished. The Government will not accept, may request digital deliverables as digital deliverables, Postscript files, Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) files, or any proprietary file formats other than those supplied, unless specified by the Government. COMPUTER TIME-WORKPRINTING: Will Printing will consist of minor repairs and/or corrections required by the ordering agency on electronic camera copyone color of ink up to and including four color process. Time work Both one and two- sided printing will be rounded up to closest 15 minute incrementsordered on this contract. Prior to On all four color process work, the contractor a minimum of a four unit press is required. Approximately 57% of all orders will be required to inform the agency of the approximate time required for repairs or corrections. Prior to making revisions, the contractor will copy the furnished files and make all changes to the copy. Successful bidder may be required to furnish and underlay screens of various densities and to mend negatives when specified. All require four-color process, duotones and monochromatic halftones must process while 43% will be screened with a suitable line screenspot colors. PROOF: Inkjet Proofs: Inkjet proofs that are G7 profiled and use pigment-based inks. A proofing RIP that provides option for high quality color matching such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles Technology, and meets or exceeds industry tolerance to ISO 12647-2 standard for Graphic Technology (as of 3/19/09 and future amendments) must be utilized. Output must be a minimum of 720 x 720 dpi on a GRACoL or SWOP certified proofing media. Proofs must contain one Approximately 17% of the following spot color control strips to be evaluated for accuracy: IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 (2007 or later) Wedge or P2P25 Target. Inkjet Proofs must contain color control bars for each color of ink on the sheet. Control bars must be placed parallel to the press’s ink rollers. The control bars (such as Xxxxxxx, GATF, GRETAG, or RIT) must show areas consisting of minimum 1/8” x 1/8” solid color patches; tint patches of 25, 50 and 75%; dot gain scale; and gray balance patches for process color (if applicable). These areas must be repeated consecutively across the sheet. The make and model number of the proofing system utilized shall be furnished with the proofs. These proofs must contain all elements and indicate margins. Proofs will be used for color match on press. Content Proofs: Digital color one-off proofs created using the same output device/RIP that will be used to produce the final printed product on the actual production stock. Proofs shall be collated with all elements in proper position (not pasted up), imaged face and back, trimmed, folded and bound to the finished size/format of the product, as applicable. Proof will be used for color match on the press during the production run. If any contractor's errors are serious enough in the opinion of the GPO to require revised proofs, the revised proofs are to be provided at no expense to the Government. No extra time can be allowed for this reproofing; such operations must be accomplished within the original production schedule allotted in the specifications. When proofs are requested, the contractor must not print prior to receipt of an "OK to print." PRINTING: The use of lithographic printing film is optional; computer to plate or computer to press technology is encouraged. Approximately 91% of maps are double sided; approximately 9% of maps are single sided. 4 orders will require an additional ink. Those orders requiring additional spot- color have an average of 1 one additional spot ink. Imaging per square foot on Format “D”: Imaging equipment must be digital in nature and maintain fidelity with a minimum of 600 DPI for gray scale and all color in addition to blackimages, one side only. Up to 3 additional spot-colors may be Clear sharp reproduction is required. All colors Reproduction must be with no appreciable visible shift or drift in color from the Government furnished materials. 60 lbs., white offset will require close registrationbe required on all orders requiring over-sized printing. Tabbed dividers will print one or two sides, tab only. INK: If newsprint Lithographic ink is used in the production of this contract, it contract must consist of a minimum of 40% vegetable oil. If lithographic ink is used in the production of this contract, it must consist of contain a minimum of 20% vegetable oil. MARGINS: Adequate gripper margins unless indicated on print order. STOCK/PAPER: The specifications of all paper furnished must be in accordance with those listed herein or listed for the corresponding JCP Code numbers in the "Government Paper Specification Standards No. 12" dated March, 2011. xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/pdfs/customers/sfas/vol12/vol_12.pdf. Color of paper furnished shall be of a uniform shade and a close match by visual inspection of the JCP. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to reject shipments of any order printed on paper the color of which, in his opinion, materially differs from that of the color specified. Stock to be used will be indicated on each print order. White Newsprint with a brightness target of 78, basis size 24 x 36", 32 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code A10. White Newsprint with a brightness target of 78, basis size 24 x 36", 38 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code A10. White Offset Book, basis size, 25 x 38", 60 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code A60. BINDING: Fold according to folding dummy, reprint sample, or as specified on the print order. Folding could include half-folding; quarter folding; or folding to 4 x 9”, title out, map style accordion folding. When required map orders will be collated, inset, and folded. PACKING: Bundle or shrink wrap in suitable units or as specified on print order. Pack suitable quantities per shipping container. Each shipping container must not exceed 40 pounds when fully packed.

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CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH. All materials and operations, other than those listed under "Government to Furnish," necessary to produce the products in accordance with these specifications. The contractor will host a website with secure FTP service with using either Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transfer Layer Security (TLS) encryption. The servers must be redundant and located in a secure locked, climate controlled, fire-resistant facility. This website must allow the agency to post packaged InDesign folders and print from the site when required. The contractor must provide website information allowing the ordering agencies to post and retrieve Government furnished materials and proofs from their secure website. Contractor to make color separations and set traps. Prior to image processing, the contractor shall perform a basic preflight check (preflight) of the furnished media and publishing files to assure correct output of the required reproduction image. Any If any errors, media damage, or data corruption that might interfere with proper file image processing are discovered during inspection by the contractor, work must be reported to discontinued and further instructions should immediately be requested from the ordering agency. This preflight must identify any problem areas with digital file submission and must include but not be limited to missing or damaged fonts, damaged disks, missing bleeds, improper trim size, and improper color definition. The contractor Contractor is also responsible for creating or altering any necessary trapping, setting proper screen angles and screen frequency (unless indicated otherwise by the Government), and defining proper file output selection for the imaging device being utilizedused. Furnished files must be imaged as necessary to meet the specified quality level. When required, upon Upon completion of each order, the contractor must furnish final production native application files (digital deliverables) with the furnished material. The digital deliverables must be an exact representation of the final printed product and shall be returned on the same type of storage media as was originally furnished. The Government will not accept, as digital deliverables, Postscript files, Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) files, or any proprietary file formats other than those supplied, unless specified by the Government. COMPUTER TIME-WORK: Will consist of minor repairs and/or corrections required by the ordering agency on electronic camera copy. Time Time-work will be rounded up to closest 15 15-minute increments. Prior to work, the contractor will be required to inform the agency of the approximate time required for repairs or corrections. Prior FILM/REPRODUCIBLES: Film is not required. STOCK/PAPER: The specifications of all paper furnished must be in accordance with those listed herein or listed for the corresponding JCP Code numbers in the "Government Paper Specification Standards No. 12" dated March, 2011. xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/pdfs/customers/sfas/vol12/vol_12.pdf. Color of paper furnished shall be of a uniform shade and a close match by visual inspection of the JCP. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to making revisionsreject shipments of any order printed on paper the color of which, in his opinion, materially differs from that of the contractor will copy the furnished files and make all changes to the copy. Successful bidder may be required to furnish and underlay screens of various densities and to mend negatives when color specified. All fourWhite Dull Coated Book; basis weight: 80 lbs. per 500 sheets, 25 x 38", equal to JCP Code A260. PRINTING: Print head-to-head in four color process, duotones and monochromatic halftones must be screened with a suitable line screen. PROOFMARGINS: Inkjet Proofs: Inkjet proofs that are G7 profiled and use pigment-based inks. A proofing RIP that provides option for high quality color matching such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles Technology, and meets or exceeds industry tolerance to ISO 12647-2 standard for Graphic Technology (as of 3/19/09 and future amendments) must be utilized. Output must be a minimum of 720 x 720 dpi on a GRACoL or SWOP certified proofing media. Proofs must contain one The majority of the following color control strips to be evaluated for accuracytime at least three pages will bleed. PROOFS: IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 (2007 or later) Wedge or P2P25 Target. Inkjet Proofs must contain color control bars for each color of ink on the sheet. Control bars must be placed parallel to the press’s ink rollers. The control bars (such as Xxxxxxx, GATF, GRETAG, or RIT) must show areas consisting of minimum 1/8” x 1/8” solid color patches; tint patches of 25, 50 and 75%; dot gain scale; and gray balance patches for process color (if applicable). These areas must be repeated consecutively across the sheet. The make and model number of the proofing system utilized shall be furnished with the proofs. These proofs must contain all elements and indicate margins. Proofs will be used for color match on press. Content Proofs: Digital color oneProduce one set of inkjet proofs that are G7 profiled and use pigment-off proofs created using the same output device/based inks. A proofing RIP that provides option for high quality color matching such as Device Links Technology and/or ICC Profiles Technology, and meet or exceed industry tolerance to ISO 12647-2 standard for Graphic Technology (as of 3/19/09 and future amendments) must be utilized. Output must be a minimum of 720 x 720 dpi on a GRACoL or SWOP certified proofing media. Proofs must contain one of the following color control strips to be evaluated for accuracy: IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 (2007 or later) Wedge or P2P25 Target. Full Color Digital proofs will be used withheld not more than 2 workdays from receipt by the Government to produce the final printed product on the actual production stock. Proofs shall be collated with all elements receipt in proper position (not pasted up), imaged face and back, trimmed, folded and bound to the finished size/format of the product, as applicable. Proof will be used for color match on the press during the production run. If any contractor's errors are serious enough in the opinion of the GPO to require revised proofs, the revised proofs are to be provided at no expense to the Governmentplant. No extra time can be allowed for this reproofing; such operations must be accomplished within the original production schedule allotted in the specifications. When proofs are requested, the contractor Contractor must not print prior to receipt of an "'OK to print." PRINTING: The use of lithographic printing film is optional; computer to plate or computer to press technology is encouraged. Approximately 91% of maps are double sided; approximately 9% of maps are single sided. 4 orders will require an average of 1 additional spot color in addition to black. Up to 3 additional spot-colors may be required. All colors will require close registration. INK: If newsprint ink is used in the production of this contract, it must consist of a minimum of 40% vegetable oil. If lithographic ink is used in the production of this contract, it must consist of a minimum of 20% vegetable oil. MARGINS: Adequate gripper margins unless indicated on print order. STOCK/PAPER: The specifications of all paper furnished must be in accordance with those listed herein or listed for the corresponding JCP Code numbers in the "Government Paper Specification Standards No. 12" dated March, 2011. xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/pdfs/customers/sfas/vol12/vol_12.pdf. Color of paper furnished shall be of a uniform shade and a close match by visual inspection of the JCP. The Contracting Officer reserves proof will not be returned to the right to reject shipments of any order printed on paper the color of which, in his opinion, materially differs from that of the color specified. Stock to be used will be indicated on each print order. White Newsprint with a brightness target of 78, basis size 24 x 36", 32 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code A10. White Newsprint with a brightness target of 78, basis size 24 x 36", 38 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code A10. White Offset Book, basis size, 25 x 38", 60 lbs. per 500 sheets, equal to JCP Code A60contractor. BINDING: Fold according to folding dummy, reprint sample, or as specified on the print orderFinished trimmed signatures must measure 11 x 17”. Folding could include half-folding; quarter folding; or Approximately 2,600 newsletters per order will require folding to 4 5-1/2 x 9”, title out, map style accordion folding8-1/2” and tabbed with clear tabs. When required map orders will be collated, inset, Location of tab(s) and foldednumber of tab(s) must meet United States Postal Service Mailing requirements. PACKING: Bundle or shrink wrap Pack the newsletters that are not quarter folded in suitable units or as specified on print orderof 50. Pack suitable quantities per the newsletters that are quarter folded suitably. No addressing required. Use GPO form 905 to mark all shipping containercontainers. Each shipping container Pack in cartons. DISTRIBUTION: Deliver f.o.b. destination to: Portland VA Medical Center ATTN: Xxxxx Xxxxxx (000)000-0000 PVAMC 0000 XX XX Veterans Hospital Rd – P3PADRECC, 7D1551 Portland, OR 97239 Upon completion of each order, all originals must be returned to the ordering Department. All expenses incidental to picking up Government furnished material, returning materials, submitting proofs, and furnishing sample copies must be borne by the contractor. SCHEDULE: Adherence to this schedule must be maintained. The schedule starts the day after the agency notifies the contractor the available of a print order and/or GFM. Contractor must not exceed 40 pounds when fully packedstart production of any job prior to receipt of the individual print order (GPO Form 2511). Government furnished material must be picked up from and delivered to the ordering Department (f.o.b. destination). The contractor has 10 workdays to deliver to the agency. Unscheduled material such as shipping documents, receipts or instructions, delivery lists, labels, etc., will be furnished with each order or shortly thereafter. In the event such information is not received in due time, the contractor will not be relieved of any responsibility in meeting the shipping schedule because of failure to request such information.

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