Media Press, Inc.

"This case comes before the court on cross-motions for summary judgment on the issue of contractual liability. The case has been submitted on the briefs and oral argument of counsel.

"The present dispute arises out of a contract for the procurement of certain printed forms by the Government Printing Office (hereinafter referred to as "GPO”) on behalf of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Multiple awards were made because it was anticipated that no single printing firm would be able to meet all of the agency’s needs. The solicitation asked for bid prices on four variables, one of…