Enlisted Booklet - A Guide To Becoming A Marine
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Government Publishing Office (GPO) is soliciting bids for the procurement of 100,000 copies of the "Enlisted Booklet - A Guide To Becoming A Marine" for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for printing and binding services. Bids are due by April 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the printing of 100,000 copies of a 44-page, self-cover, saddle-stitched booklet, 7 x 8-1/2 inches trim size. Key specifications include:
- Printing: 4-color process (Pantone 187C Red, Pantone 296C Blue) with matte aqueous coating, full bleed, and heavy ink coverage, utilizing offset printing on a minimum 6-color press.
- Paper: JCP Code A181, White No. 1 Gloss-Coated Text, Basis Size 25 X 38" – 100#.
- Binding: Trimmed on three sides and bound with two saddle wire stitches on the 8-1/2 inch left side.
- Packaging: Shrink-wrapped in packs of 25, with cartons not exceeding 40 lbs, clearly marked. Pallets must be wooden, stretch-wrapped, and not exceed 48"x40"x48".
- Deliverables: 100,000 booklets to be delivered to Suwanee, GA 30024.
- Government Furnished: PDF files will be provided via FTP upon award.
- Proofs: Press Quality PDF (soft proof) for content, and one set of digital one-piece composite laminated halftone proofs or approved inkjet proofs are required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Implied Firm Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Purchase order and files available by May 1, 2026. Proofs due by May 11, 2026. Final delivery required by July 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Published Date: April 21, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Submission: Bids must be emailed to bids@gpo.gov. The subject line must include the Jacket Number and bid opening date. Bids received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Bid Opening: Virtual, April 28, 2026, 1:00 PM ET. Email bids@gpo.gov for the Microsoft Teams link.
- Evaluation Criteria: Implied to be based on price and adherence to specifications. Bidders must complete and sign Page 7 of the solicitation.
Additional Notes
Bidders are required to furnish all materials and operations. GPO Contract Terms (Publication 310.2) and Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program (Publication 310.1) apply. A pre-award survey may be conducted. The bid acceptance period is 60 calendar days.