Serving the printing, binding,
and information dissemination
needs of the U.S. Government
The mission of the Government Printing Office is to inform the Nation by producing, procuring, and disseminating printed and electronic publications of the Congress as well as the executive departments and establishments of the Federal Government.
The Government Printing Office (GPO) began operations in accordance with Congressional Joint Resolution 25 of June 23, 1860. The activities of GPO are defined in the public printing and documents chapters of Title 44 of the U.S. Code.
The Public Printer, who serves as the head of GPO, is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Activities
The Government Printing Office produces and procures printed and electronic publications for Congress and the departments and establishments of the Federal Government. It furnishes printing supplies to all governmental activities on order. It catalogs, distributes, and sells Government publications in printed and electronic formats.
GPO invites bids from commercial suppliers on a wide variety of printing and reproduction services, awards and administers contracts, and maintains liaison between ordering agencies and contractors.
Printing processes used are electronic prepress, including networked on-demand printing systems; offset presswork, featuring direct-to-plate technology; and bookbinding. Electronic databases prepared for printing are premastered for CD-ROM replication and are used to provide online access.
GPO sells approximately 10,000 different printed and electronic publications that originate in various Government agencies. It administers the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) through which a comprehensive range of Government publications are made available for the free use of the public in more than 1,300 libraries throughout the country. GPO also provides online access to more than 80 applications of Federal Government publications, including the Congressional Record and the Federal Register. GPO's online information service, GPO Access, may be reached via GPO's home page or directly at http://www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess.
Sources of Information
General inquiries about GPO should be directed to the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs. Phone, 202-512-1991. Fax, 202-512-1293.
Contracts
Commercial printers interested in Government printing contract opportunities should direct inquiries to the Manager, Printing Procurement Department, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20401. Phone, 202-512-0327. Contract opportunities are also posted on GPO's Web site at http://www.gpo.gov/procurement/index.html, or contact one of the GPO Regional Printing Procurement Offices listed below.
Regional Printing and Procurement Offices--Government Printing Office
(R: Regional Printing Procurement Office; S: Satellite Printing
Procurement Office)
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Office Address Telephone
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ATLANTA, GA (R)................ Suite 110, 1888 Emery 404-605-9160
St., 30318-2542.
Charleston, SC (S)........... Rm. 122, 334 Meeting 803-723-9379
St., 29403-6417.
BOSTON, MA (R)................. 28 Court Square, 02108- 617-720-3680
2504.
CHICAGO, IL (R)................ Suite 810, 200 N. 312-353-3916
LaSalle St., 60601-
1055.
COLUMBUS, OH (R)............... Suite 112-B, 1335 614-488-4616
Dublin Rd., 43215-7034.
DALLAS, TX (R)................. Rm. 3D4, 1100 Commerce 214-767-0451
St., 75242-0395.
New Orleans, LA (S).......... Rm. 310, 423 Canal St., 504-589-2538
70130-2352.
Oklahoma City, OK (S)........ Suite 100, 3420 D Ave., 405-231-4146
Tinker AFB, OK 73145-
9188.
San Antonio, TX (S).......... Bldg. 1552, Door 2, 210-924-4245
Kelly AFB, TX 78241-
5000.
DENVER, CO (R)................. Rm. D-1010, Bldg. 53, 303-236-5292
Denver Federal Center,
80225-0347.
HAMPTON, VA (R)................ Suite 400, 11836 Canon 757-873-2800
Blvd., Newport News,
VA 23606-2555.
LOS ANGELES, CA (R)............ Suite 110, 12501 E. 562-863-1708
Imperial Hwy.,
Norwalk, CA 90650-3136.
San Diego, CA (S)............ Suite 109, 2221 Camino 619-497-6050
Del Rio S., 92108-3609.
NEW YORK, NY (R)............... Rm. 709, 201 Varick 212-620-3321
St., 10014-4879.
PHILADELPHIA, PA (R)........... Suite A-190, 928 215-364-6465
Jaymore Rd.,
Southampton, PA 18966-
3820.
Pittsburgh, PA (S)........... Rm. 501, 1000 Liberty 412-395-6929
Ave., 15222-4000.
RAPID RESPONSE CENTER.......... SE Federal Center, 202-755-2110
Building 136,
3rd & M Streets, SE,
Washington, DC 20403.
ST. LOUIS, MO (R).............. Rm. 328, 815 Olive St., 314-241-0349
63101-1597.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (R).......... Suite I, 536 Stone Rd., 707-748-1970
Benicia, CA 94510-1170.
SEATTLE, WA (R)................ 4735 E. Marginal Way 206-764-3726
S., Federal Center
South, 98134-2397.
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Suppliers of paper products and printing equipment and supplies; purchasers of surplus printing equipment, waste, and salvage materials; and freight carriers should contact the Director of Materials Management, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20401. Phone, 202-512-0935.
The booklet How To Do Business With the Government Printing Office, A Guide for Contractors is available upon request from the GPO Central Office or any GPO Regional Printing Procurement Office.
It is also available in PDF format from this site at http://www.access.gpo.gov/procurement/pub1050.pdf.
Employment
Office of Personnel Management registers are used in filling administrative, technical, crafts, and clerical positions. Inquiries should be directed to the Chief, Employment Branch, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20401. Phone, 202-512-1124. Employment information is also available via the Internet at http://www.gpo.gov/employment/index.html.
Government Publications
Orders and inquiries concerning publications and subscriptions for sale by GPO should be directed to the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Orders may be phoned in toll-free at 866-512-1800 or in the DC Metro area at 202-512-1800, or faxed to 202-512- 2250. Orders also may be placed via the Internet at the U.S. Government Online Bookstore.
To locate Government publications, the public is offered various lists for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, or they may be viewed via the Internet at http://bookstore.gpo.gov.
The Sales Product Catalog (formerly the PRF) provides author, title, and subject access to Government publications available for sale through the Superintendent of Documents.
The Monthly Catalog of U.S. Government Publications is the most comprehensive listing of Government publications issued by Federal departments and agencies.
There also are two free catalogs of new or popular publications available: U.S. Government Information, which lists best-selling titles, and New Products, a bimonthly list of all Government publications placed on sale in the preceding 2 months. These publications can be obtained by calling the Superintendent of Documents toll-free at 866-512-1800 or in the DC Metro area at 202-512-1800.
Remittance for all publications ordered from the Superintendent of Documents must be received in advance of shipment by check or money order payable to the Superintendent of Documents. Orders also may be charged to MasterCard, VISA, American Express, or Discover/Novus accounts or a GPO deposit account.
Depository Libraries
GPO distributes printed and electronic publications to more than 1,300 depository libraries nationwide where they may be used by the public free of charge. A list of depository libraries is available from the Superintendent of Documents. Phone, 202-512-1119. It may also be accessed on-line at http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/locators/findlibs/index.html.
Electronic Access
GPO Access provides online access to key Government publications through the Internet at http://www.gpo.gov/gpoaccess. For information about this service, contact the GPO Access User Support Team toll-free at 866-512-1800 or in the DC Metro area at 202-512-1530, or via e-mail at gpoaccess@gpo.gov.
Bookstores
Popular Government publications may be purchased at the GPO bookstores listed below.
Bookstores--Government Printing Office
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City Address Telephone
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Washington, DC, area:
Main Bookstore............... 710 N. Capitol St. NW.. 202-512-0132
Retail Sales Outlet.......... 8660 Cherry Ln., 301-953-7974
Laurel, MD.
Atlanta, GA.................... Suite 120, 999 404-347-1900
Peachtree St. NE..
Denver, CO..................... Suite 130, 1660 Wyncoop 303-844-3964
St..
Detroit, MI.................... Suite 160, 477 Michigan 313-226-7816
Ave..
Houston, TX.................... 801 Travis St.......... 713-228-1187
Jacksonville, FL............... Rm. 100, 100 W. Bay St. 904-353-0569
Kansas City, MO................ 120 Bannister Mall, 816-767-2256
5600 E. Bannister Rd..
Los Angeles, CA................ C-Level, 505 S. Flower 213-239-9844
St..
Milwaukee, WI.................. Rm. 150, 310 W. 414-297-1304
Wisconsin Ave..
New York, NY................... Rm. 110, 26 Federal 212-264-3825
Plz..
Pittsburgh, PA................. Rm. 118, 1000 Liberty 412-395-5021
Ave..
Portland, OR................... 1305 SW. 1st St........ 503-221-6217
Pueblo, CO..................... 201 W. 8th St.......... 719-544-3142
Seattle, WA.................... Rm. 194, 915 2d Ave.... 206-553-4270
Online maps showing locations and hours of operation of bookstores can be found at http://bookstore.gpo.gov/locations/index.html.
For further information, contact the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, Government Printing Office, 732 North Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20401. Phone, 202-512-1991. Fax, 202-512-1293. Internet, http://www.gpo.gov.