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PREFLIGHT: The contractor shall preflight the furnished file prior to image processing (I.e. verify completeness and
presence of all components required to process image in accordance with the visual provided such as fonts, graphic files,
trim size, bleeds, etc.). It is further recommended that the contractor produce laser output or other acceptable digital
proofing of files prior to imaging production materials. Any discrepancies of the Government Furnished Materials (GFM)
and these specifications, or instances of missing files, fonts, instructions, etc. are to immediately be brought to the
attention of the GPO Contracting Officer prior to further performance.
Upon completion of the order, if requested by the Government, the contractor must return the final production native
application files (digital deliverables) with the furnished material. The digital deliverables must be an exact representation
of the final printed product and shall be returned on suitable storage media or e-mailed as directed.
CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH: All materials and operations, other than those listed under "Government to Furnish”,
necessary to produce the products in accordance with these specifications.
PRIOR TO PRODUCTION SAMPLES:
The sample requirement is 3 complete printed signs with stakes. Samples must be constructed as specified using the form,
ink, equipment, and methods of production which will be used in producing the finished products. Samples will be
inspected & must comply with the specifications as to kind and quality of materials & quality of reproduction.
Prior to the commencement of the contract production quantity, the contractor shall submit samples to the address
indicated under Distribution.
The package must be marked "PRE-PRODUCTION SAMPLES DO NOT DELAY"; and must include the GPO jacket #,
dept. req # & form title.
Samples must arrive not later than March 26, 2019, to allow Government inspection and production and shipment of the
final product. The Government will approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the samples within 2 WORKDAYS of
the receipt thereof. The date of receipt is NOT the first workday. Approval or conditional approval shall not relieve the
contractor from complying with the specifications and all other terms and conditions of the contract. A conditional
approval shall state any further action required by the contractor. A notice of disapproval shall state the reasons therefor.
If samples are disapproved by the Government, the Government at its option may require the contractor to submit
additional sample(s) for inspection and test, in the time and under the terms and conditions specified in the notice of
rejection. Such additional sample(s) shall be furnished, and necessary changes made, at no additional cost to the
Government, and with no extension in the shipping schedule. The Government will require the time specified above to
inspect and test any additional samples required.
In the event samples are disapproved by the Government, the contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery
within the meaning of the default clause in which event this contract shall be subject to termination for default, provided
however, that the failure of the Government to terminate the contract for default in such event shall not relieve the
contractor of the responsibility to deliver the contract quantities in accordance with the shipping schedule.
Manufacture of the final product prior to approval of the samples submitted is at the risk of the contractor. Samples are in
addition to the contract specified quantity. All costs, including the costs of all samples shall be included in the contract
price for the production quantity. All samples shall be manufactured at the facilities in which the contract production
quantity is to be manufactured.
Do not print prior to receipt of sample approval.