# Universal Easy Lock Binder

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/5477482024

- Solicitation number: 547748(2024)
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT
- Department: United States Government Publishing Office
- Contracting office: Customer Services (040897)
- NAICS: 323 Printing and Related Support Activities
- Product or service code: T011 Print/Binding Services
- First posted: September 10, 2024
- Last posted: September 16, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dbe37ff83f694e79a886012c9faa7186/view

## Description

**Amendment 1:**

1. The partial deliver of 200 binders is changed to October 21, 2024.

2. The delivery date for the balance (1,800 binders) is changed to March 26, 2025.

3. The remaining schedule as well as the bid opening date is unchanged. All other specifications remain the same.

**Printing:** Outside front panel has 18 type lines and one heavy rule in solid PMS 873C Gold. Inside panel has "How To Operate ... " Instructions centered all ways, printing in PMS 873C Gold. Back cover has two lines of type matter printing in solid PMS 873C Gold. Back bone has two lines of type matter printing ins solid PMS 873C Gold. Silkscreen method directly on the binder. Use the supplied sample as manuscript copy and layout guide. Contractor to typeset with matching fonts. type, style, and weight and size. Silkscreen must be clean and solid with no pitting. Apply a clear coat gloss varnish over all silk-screened areas.

**See Exhibits C/D Debossing:** Front cover will have one debossed area 6-3/8 x 4-1/2” for placement of a label. Backbone will have one debossed area 2-1/2 x 2-3/4” for placement of a label. Depth of debossed (recessed) areas is 0.0010".

**Construction:** Flanged, full length piano hinges; front and back covers riveted with four (4) exposed rivets each; backbone riveted with eight (8) exposed rivets; rivets to match color of cover material “Black”. Hinges must be lubricated with silicone spray on assembly. Front and back covers to have rounded outside corners and edges. Contractor to exactly match furnished sample stock, weight, color, locking mechanism, text and rules. SEE EXHIBITS A/B.

**Seamless Tubes:** Three (3) ¼” diameter posts and sleeves on 4-1/4” centers. Each post in the seamless tube set must telescope enough to expand the internal spine from a width of approx... 2-1/8” to a width approx... 3-5/8”. Easy-Lock binder material mechanism must incorporate seamless metal tubes. Tubes with seams are not acceptable. Each set of seamless tubes should be about 4-1/4” inches apart.

**NOTE:** the lever for opening and closing the mechanism is to be positioned at the top/front of the binder to prevent abrasion on shelves and possible bending or breakage of trigger.

**Checkering:** A 2” wide checkering zone (0.005” minimum depth) near the backbone shall extend full height on the front and back covers to enhance gripping. This checkering (cross-hatching, pattern of checks or square) shall be similar to that used on a riffle stocks and pistol grips.

## Publications

- September 10, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 8b38dc456f404874bb4591a6e396c4ff. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8b38dc456f404874bb4591a6e396c4ff/view
- September 16, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice dbe37ff83f694e79a886012c9faa7186. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dbe37ff83f694e79a886012c9faa7186/view

## Points of contact

- James Hunt, jhunt@gpo.gov, 214-767-0451 x5
- Jermaine Berryman, jberryman@gpo.gov, 214-767-0451 x2

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