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T -- DBS ANNUAL RESEARCH DIRECTORY, 1997 ISSUE SOL RFQ70044-ns DUE 031397 POC Patricia Haun, Contracting Officer 301-496-8613 Title "DBS Annual Research Directory, 1997 Issue" 566 page text plus a separate 8 page cover. (See binding requirements). Level 2 printing and finishing attributes are required for this specification. Reference GPO publication 310.1 for attribute requirements. Quantity; 4,400 copies and the final films used in the production of printing. Trim size; 8-3/8" x 10-7/8". Furnished materials; Final film negatives and laminated color proofs in 4 page printer spreads for the text protion. Eighteen reflective illustrations together with electronic mechanicals are provided for the cover and spine. 2 sets of Proofs provided laminated color proofs, (for the entire publication), made only from the furnished films, stripped to show the full press sheet imposition, indicating guide, gripper and ruled-up for all the bindery trim-outs of each form, plus dylux proofs, with all elements in proper position, folded and trimmed to the final size. The Government shall retain 1 complete proof set. Paper; Covers -80 lb. white #1 dull finish cover, target brightness of 87. (Celesta, Centura, Signature, Vintage, or an approved equal), Text -100 lb. white #1 dull finish text, target brightness of 87. (Celesta, Centura, Signature, Vintage, or an approved equal). Inks; 4 color process, PMS Warm Gray #2, PMS Warm Gray #9 and Black Ink. Solid inks required, no builds allowed. Inks shall contain minimum percentages of vegetable oil in compliance with federal procurement mandates as follows: Heat-set litho/10%, sheet-fed litho/20%, forms/20%. Coating; Overall satin finish aqueous coat covers 1-8 with except for the inside spine area to ensure proper adhesion during binding operations. Margins; Bleeds, follow trim marks on furnished camera copy. Display Examination; Examination of the camera copy is an integral part of these specifications. No additional payment will be allowed due the contractor's failure to examine the copy and thoroughly understand the nature and extent of the work to be performed. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. See number Note 1. No collect calls will be accepted. (0056)

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