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Complete specifications may be found at: https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/contract-opportunities DESCRIPTION: TEXT pages print head to head in four color process plus PMS 471 plus PMS 2... Complete specifications may be found at: https://www.gpo.gov/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/contract-opportunities DESCRIPTION: TEXT pages print head to head in four color process plus PMS 471 plus PMS 287 plus PMS 186 plus PMS 299 plus PMS 341 plus PMS 108. Build not acceptable of PMS. The majority of the pages require only printing in black. Many pages require only a combination of a few of the colors. Several pages bleed. TIP-IN MAP SHEET prints face only in four color process plus PMS 471 plus PMS 287 plus PMS 186 plus PMS 299. Build not acceptable of PMS. FOLD to 6 x 9” using a Z-fold to show full map across ~12” when book is open flat without extending the sheet to full flat sheet. ENSURE fold is not embedded in binding edge. Each volume has a different tip-in map sheet. Jacket 518-359: PERFECT BOUND COVERS 1 and 4 and SPINE print in four color process plus flood coat in gloss aqueous or varnish coating and requires PUR glue binding. Wrap around perfect bound cover to open with ease and LAY FLAT when open: flush trim, glued on, grain must run parallel to spine, score at bind to prevent cracking with an additional score 1/4" from bind on front and back covers. Trim covers and text 3 sides. All quantities of each perfect bound volume requires a separate ISBN Number and the "For Sale By..." line, at the bottom of the back side of the first printed page in the book. Additionally, the ISBN barcode must be printed in black ink at the bottom-right corner or bottom-center of Cover 4. PDF supplied. The ISBN number must be printed in Human-Readable interpretation and bar coded using 3 of 9 (code 39) Bar Code System, non-contact reading in accordance with ISO-2108:2005. SHRINKWRAP the two volumes together as one set. Jacket 518-359 Req: 1-01047 (GPO Sales): 25 copies of require label of ISBN Number and barcode, printed in black ink and place at the bottom-right corner or bottom-center of shrinkwrap over Cover 4. PDF supplied. The ISBN number must be printed in Human-Readable interpretation and bar coded using 3 of 9 (code 39) Bar Code System, non-contact reading in accordance with ISO-2108:2005. Jacket 518-359 GPO FDLP: Each volume of 453 sets require individual mailing cartons. PRINT individual full title on the spine of the IMC. Volume One title: “CMH 59-1-1, Modern War in an Ancient Land: The United States Army in Afghanistan, 2001–2014, Book 1” Volume Two title: “CMH 59-1-1, Modern War in an Ancient Land: The United States Army in Afghanistan, 2001–2014, Book 2” CONSTRUCTION: Top flaps when folded over inside tucks should meet "FLUSH" or have a gap of no more than one inch between them. Top Flaps should NOT overlap. Gummed reinforced tape should be 3” wide and must completely cover the edges of both of the top flaps and extend around both ends of the mailing container. Carton must hold publication snugly to avoid internal movement and damage to the publication. Jacket 518-360: BOX SLIP CASE dimensions cannot be determined until the two hard cover volumes are complete and spines are measured. Contractor to measure and construct a snug fitting Slip Case to accommodate publications: 59-1 Volumes 1 and 2 with dust jackets. Contractor must adjust file size and contents within each panel as needed. Slip case to be constructed with open end on the right opposite the printed spine. Open end to have suitable thumb notches; DIECUT two half circle thumb notches, one on each open side, centered approximately 1-1/4” in length and 1/2" in depth. Fine detail STAMP in Lustrofoil S-23 gold on ICG Kennett Navy 46901 book cloth, or best match. Contractor to create stamping dies from furnished media. Must have solid impressions - no picking, pin holes, filled letters, or double exposures will be accepted. Title centered lengthwise on the spine. CSA seal centered on bottom of the spine. CSA seal centered on front. Open end for books. ADHERE stamped ICG Kennett Navy 46901 book cloth to JCP R30 Book Cover board. Jacket 518-361: CASE BOUND COVER. Fine detail STAMP in Lustrofoil S-23 gold on ICG Kennett Navy 46901 book cloth, or best match. Contractor to create stamping dies from furnished media. Must have solid impressions - no picking, pin holes, filled letters, or double exposures will be accepted. Title centered lengthwise on the spine. CSA seal centered on front. End sheets are blank and will fuse with binder boards. ADHERE stamped ICG Kennett Navy 46901 book cloth to JCP R30 Book Cover board. CONSTRUCTION: Reinforce the end leaves and the first and last signatures with strips of ungummed, sized cotton cloth extending 1/4" on the inner side of the signatures and 1” on the end leaves. Smyth sew (no alternate methods) signature along the left 9” edge, trim 3 sides, round back, blue and yellow headbands. Reinforces back with crash and strong paper liner. Case bind with suitable squares. Hinge score covers. DUST JACKET: Print in four color process plus flood coat in gloss aqueous or varnish coating. Contractor to fit dust jacket to bound book to determine spine thickness and must adjust file size and contents within each panel as needed. Title must be centered on the width of the spine. SCORE on folds, fold with approximately 3-7/16”. Contractor to fit dust jacket to book cover.