U.S. Government Printing Office, Attn: Bid Section, Room B104, Stop: PPSB, North Capitol & H Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20401

T -- PRINTING, CENSUS 2000 DRESS REHEARSAL -- LONG FORM QUESTIONNAIRES SOL 430-533 POC Jon Carr, 202-512-0307 One time bid for Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. Approximately 23 items with individual quantities ranging from approximately 4,200 copies to approximately 300,800 copies. Items include questionnaires (8-1/2 x 11", 32-page self-covered saddle stitched publications), letters (flat forms -- 8-1/2 x 11"), return window envelopes (8-3/4 x 11-1/4"), and outgoing window envelopes (9 x 12"). Operations include two-color web offset printing of the questionnaires, two-color printing of the letters and outgoing window envelopes, assembly into various mailing packages, and producing proofs and prior to production samples. Variable computerized imaging required on the questionnaires consisting of a mailing address including a 22-digit Interleaved 2 of 5 bar code (Census I.D. Number) and an additional 10-digit Interleaved 2 of 5 bar code with human readable interpretation to be imaged on one side of each 17 x 11" processing signature (Document Intergrity bar code). Bulk shipping and mailing required. Contractor to arrange for staging of mail with the U.S. Postal Service. Predominantly Quality Level III required. Pre-Award Survey at contractor's facilities and Post-Award Conference required. Approximate Schedule: Award late October 1997; Begin bulk shipping middle of January 1998; Initial Mailing to be middle of March 1998; Replacement Mailing to be early April 1998. Request invitation for bid on firm's letterhead or call toll free 1-800-368-5762. (0258)

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