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This is a Quality Level 3 job. Check with GPO QA.

Specs are Approx. See www.gpo.gov for final specifications.

SCOPE: These specifications cover the production of a newsletter brochure, requiring such operations as material pickups, proofs, printing in four-color process, folding, packing and delivery.

 TITLE:  THE DECLARATIONS NEWSLETTER.

 Although this is an option year contract, all the estimates, averages, etc. are based upon one year's production.

 FREQUENCY OF ORDERS:  Approximately 12 orders per year (Monthly).

 QUANTITY:  Approximately 402 copies per order, including two GPO inspection copies.

 NUMBER OF PAGES:   Approximately 10 pages (5 leaves) per order.

TRIM SIZE:   8 x 10".