US v. Live Nation Entertainment Trial Binders
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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 Print/Binding Services to produce trial binders and related exhibit materials for the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, for the "US v. Live Nation Entertainment" case. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a firm fixed-price contract. Bids are due by February 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the production of approximately 500,000 total pages and 10,200 printed tab dividers. Key deliverables include:
- 10 sets of trial binder exhibits
- 1 folder set of trial exhibits (with 4 copies of each)
- 80 sets of witness binders (7 copies of each set)
Materials include 8-1/2 x 11" text pages, 9 x 11" tab dividers, 4-inch white "view" binders, manila folders, and 5-inch expandable Redweld folders. Printing must meet Quality Level III standards, with approximately 80% black and white and 20% color, printed double-sided. Binders require steel 3-D rings and view pockets. The contractor must also handle 24-hour turnaround print requests.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Firm Fixed-Price)
- Product Service Code: T011 (Print/Binding Services)
- Anticipated Conclusion: On or around April 17, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified. Subcontracting is NOT authorized.
- Response Due: February 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 2, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Bids must be emailed to bids@gpo.gov by the specified deadline; late bids will not be considered. The Government reserves the right to conduct an on-site pre-award survey to determine contractor responsibility, and apparent low bidders may be required to provide samples. A pre-award conference may be held via teleconference. Bids will be accepted for 60 calendar days.
Additional Notes
Contractors must adhere to strict security requirements regarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and submit a security control plan within one hour of a review call/email. GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2 and 310.1) apply. The assumed production area is within a 50-mile radius of zero milestone, 201 Varick St., New York, NY 10014. Shipments must be F.O.B. destination via traceable means.