Department of the Treasury (DY), Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Procurement, 14th & C Sts., S.W., Room 708-A Washington, D.C. 20228, Efrain J. Fernandez, CO, 202/874-3142

36 -- SIX (6) COLOR OFFSET PRINTING AND FINISHING SYSTEM POC Contact Tina B. McQuire, 202/874-2451. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is seeking industry comments on a draft specification for a six (6) color offset printing and finishing system. The specification describes a turnkey installation of an offset press with the following capabilities: (a) web paper; (b) printing six colors with nonheatset inks; (c) two sided printing where turning bars are acceptable; (d) quality printing of 250 line screen (38.75 lines per square centimeter) and a 15% gain at 50% density; (e) printing on coated, highly calendered uncoated, and high quality commercial offset papers; and (f) automatic registration and web guides. Additionally, integrated with the press are finishing units capable of (a) sequential numbering of multiple documents in one repeat length; (b) slitting; (c) perforating; (d) die cutting; (e) sheeting; (f) marginal hole punching; (g) fan folding; and (h) batch stacking. The printing and finishing system controls will be digital and located in one central control console. Included in this specification is training for BEP operating and maintenance personnel; spare parts; technical documentation; and testing. All interested parties may request a copy of the draft specifications, in writing, at the address listed above, or by telefax at (202) 874-2200. All comments should be returned to the BEP no later than January 12, 1996. Industry comments will be reviewed for technical merit and possibly incorporated in the final specifications. The Government will not be obligated to pay for information generated as a result of this request. (0317)

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