Common use of Printing and Publications Clause in Contracts

Printing and Publications. It is NIH’s policy that printing and publication of hard copy materials be consistent with HHS and NIH missions, objectives and existing policies; represent the efficient and effective use of taxpayer funds; and withstand public scrutiny, while not creating barriers for the public in obtaining NIH information. Information should now be presumed to be provided in an electronic form, whenever practicable, permitted by law, and consistent with applicable records and retention requirements. The contractor should therefore limit the publication and printing of hard copy documents for internal and external use. This policy is in addition to existing statutory and regulatory requirements for Printing and Publications. When the printing of hard copy documents is required in performance of the contract, the contractor shall adhere to the requirements of FAR Clause 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) in solicitations and contracts.