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T -- CANCER RESEARCH: BECAUSE LIVES DEPEND ON IT SOL RFQ70019-NS DUE 012297 POC Patricia Haun, Contracting Officer, 301-402-4509. Title: "Cancer Research: Because Lives Depend on It, 6 die cut File Folders, 78 pages of text copy and 1 die cut and glued file box. Level 2 printing and finishing attributes are required for this specification. Reference GPO Publication 310.1 for attribute requirements. Quantity, 25,000 sets and the final films used in the production of printing. Trim Size, 6 file folders: diecut to 11-1/2" x 18-5/8", folded once to 11-1/2" x 9-5/8", file box: diecut to 15-1/2" x 20-7/8", fold & glued to 12" x 10" x (7/8"spine). 2 sets of Proofs: Provide laminated color proofs, (for all the diecut pieces), made only from 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 the proper position, folded and trimmed to the final size. NCI, Office of Cancer Communications shall retain a complete proof set. Paper: Folders & Box -- 100 lb. white #1 dull finish cover, target brightness of 87. (Centura, Signature, Vintage, or an approved equal) Text Leaves -- 70 lb. white #1 offset opaque text, target brightness of 89. (Hammermill, Simpson, Springhill, or an approved equal). Inks: PMS 1235 Orange, PMS 2727 Blue and Dense Black. 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 aqueous coat, satin finish, the outside box only. 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. (0351)

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