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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

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B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

AMENDMENT CONTROL NUMBER : 040ADV-25-R-0038

SUMMARY OF CHANGES : The purpose of this amendment is to post responses to vendor questions, remove the requirement for SAM registration at the time of proposal submission, and modify Sections H, I, and L. See page 2.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

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040ADV-25-R-0038

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12/22/2025

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

01/28/2026

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PR-25-GPO-1753

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW Washington, DC, 20401, US

N/A

Nataliya A. Holl

040ADV-25-R-0038-C0002

Summary of Changes

1. The purpose of this amendment is to post responses to vendor questions, eliminate the requirement for SAM registration at the time of proposal submission, and modify Sections H, I, and L.

2. In the Cover Letter, delete “Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov at the time of proposal submission.” and replace with “Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov at the time of award.”

3. In Section H – Special Contract Requirements: Remove Subsection H.7 Consent to Subcontracts in its entirety.

a. Delete the following language:

“In accordance with Contract MMAR clause 52.244-2, Subcontracts, the Contracting Officer consents to award of subcontracts as proposed in the Contractor’s proposal, which resulted in the award of this Contract to the following firms for the products or services specified here:

Contractor Name Services to be Performed

TBD TDB

The Contractor must request Contracting Officer consent and submit the information required by the aforementioned clause for any subcontracts requiring consent not listed here. If the Contractor has an approved contracting system, they must follow MMAR 52.244-2 requirements for a Contractor with an approved contracting system subsequent to providing evidence of their approved contracting system to the Contracting Officer.”

4. In Section I – Contract Clauses, Subsection I.1: Remove the following clauses:

a. 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JUL 1995)

b. 52.244-2, Subcontracts (AUG 1998)

c. 52.244-5, Competition in Subcontracting (DEC 1996)

d. 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (MAY 2002)

5. In Section L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors, Subsection L.7: Remove the following parts:

a. Part 6 - Consent to Subcontractors

b. Part 7 - Letters of Commitment (Subcontractors)

c. Part 8 - Information to Support Consent to Subcontractor(s)

6. The responses to vendor questions are as follows:

No. RFP Section

Section Number Question Response to Question

1. Section C C.4

Can GPO provide detailed technical specifications for the TWIC PIN mailers, including exact dimensions, paper weight/type (e.g., 24 lb., 60 lb. text), paper finish, fold configuration, and window specifications?

DESCRIPTION: Form prints text/rule matter and illustrations including an agency logo in Pantone 534 Blue on one side only. Form has an integrated 7 mil plastic card that is digitally printed via laser at time of personalization.

The card is printed face and back, head-to-head in Pantone 534 Blue. The card is centered in a die-cut area 3-3/4 x 2-9/16" vertically along the 11" dimension and 3/4" from the right edge of the form. The form does not bleed. The face of the card does bleed. The card MUST be integrated within the digital text stock (no backing sheet) and laser printable. The ink used to print the form must be laser safe. One (1) PDF file for production, Mac based Adobe InDesign 15.0.

One seal on artwork must be converted from Black to Pantone 534. PAPER: Must be in accordance with JCP Paper Specification Standards in effect on date of this order JCP Code* A61, No. 1 Smooth-Finish White Text, Basis Size 25 X 38" Basis Weight 80 lbs.Card:

White Polyester 7 mil.COLOR OF INK: Pantone 534 Blue.

2. Section C C.4

What specific security features are required for the mailers (e.g., microprinting, UV-reactive ink, security warning bands, tamper-evident seals, opacity requirements)? None. This is not a secure document.

3. Section C C.4

Will GPO provide print-ready artwork, templates, color specifications (PMS colors), and layout files, or is the contractor responsible for design, pre-press, and file preparation services? GPO will provide a print ready PDF.

4. Section C C.4

Are there specific ink types required (e.g., offset, digital, security inks) or any coating/finishing requirements (e.g., aqueous coating, varnish)?

Offset inks used to print the form should be laser printable safe for further imprinting.

5. Section C C.4

What quality control and inspection protocols does GPO require beyond standard commercial printing practices?

Are there specific acceptance criteria or defect tolerances?

None. Latent defects and runnability issues will be addressed as they occur.

6. Section C C.4

What security certifications or clearances are required for the production facility (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, FBI CJIS compliance, facility security clearance)? None.

7. Section C C.4

Are there requirements for secure storage, handling procedures, or chain-of-custody documentation during No.

production and fulfillment?

8. Section C C.4

Does the contractor need to maintain any specific cybersecurity standards or data protection protocols? No.

9.

Section F/Section J

F.4, F.8, Attachment J.1

What is the estimated total annual quantity of TWIC PIN mailers anticipated for the base year and each option year under this IDIQ contract?

See Attachments J.1 and Section F. The maximum order quantity for both locations (Stennis, MS and Washington, DC) combined is 600,000 TWIC PIN mailers in the base year and each subsequent option year. The COR anticipates a requirement for delivery of approximately 100,000 TWIC PIN Mailers every two months, beginning in February 2026.

10. Section F F.4

What are the anticipated minimum and maximum order quantities per individual Delivery Order?

See Section F.4 for minimum and maximum annual order quantities.

11. Section B B.3

Is there a minimum guaranteed order quantity under this IDIQ, or is this a requirements-type contract with no minimum commitment?

As stated in Section B.3, the minimum guarantee will be provided at the time of award and will be met with the first Delivery Order.

12. Section F F.8

What is the expected frequency of Delivery Orders (e.g., weekly, monthly, quarterly)?

Annual Delivery Orders are anticipated.

However, additional Delivery Orders may be placed if additional PIN Mailers are required based on GPO's customer demand.

As stated in Section F.8 - Delivery Schedule Timeline: The COR anticipates a requirement for delivery of approximately 100,000 TWIC Pin Mailers every two months, beginning in February 2026. One or more FFP Delivery Orders will be issued for the expected annual quantity. The delivery schedule shall be confirmed with the COR and the supplies shall be delivered throughout the year according to the agreed upon schedule.

13. N/A N/A

What is the estimated total contract value or range over the five-year period of performance? The estimate is not provided.

14. Section F F.7

What is the required delivery timeline (number of days after receipt of order - ARO) for standard Delivery Orders?

As stated in Section F.7, The supplies shall be delivered, F.O.B. destination to Location 1 and Location 2. The COR shall be notified in writing 14 calendar days prior to the shipment of the TWIC PIN Mailers. The Contractor shall submit a Delivery Plan to the COR that includes the following: (i) delivery timeframe; (ii) delivery logistics and the plan is subject to GPO approval.

15. Section F F.5

Are all deliveries to a single location (Martinsburg, WV), or should offerors anticipate multiple delivery destinations? See Section F.5 for two delivery locations.

16. Section F F.7

Are expedited or emergency delivery requirements anticipated? If yes, what response time would be required?

There should not be emergency delivery requirements. It is expected that a single annual order will be placed. GPO will manage orders to allow for typical lead time.

17. Section D D.1 - D.5 What packaging and labeling requirements apply to shipments? See Section D: Packaging and Marking.

18. Section B B.7

Should pricing include separate line items for setup charges, unit price per mailer, packaging, and delivery, or should offerors provide an all-inclusive unit price?

All-inclusive unit price.

As stated in Section B.7, Price is inclusive of all Contractor Overhead, General and Administrative Costs, Profit, and Delivery.

Complete Attachment J.1 in terms of U.S.

dollars.

19. N/A N/A

How should offerors structure pricing for the base year and four option years?

Should pricing be the same across all years, or may offerors propose escalation factors?

Offerors need to provide pricing per the requirements of the RFP.

20. Section I I.1

Are economic price adjustments permitted during option year exercises to account for material cost fluctuations (e.g., paper, ink)?

MMAR Clause 52.216-2 Economic Price Adjustment - Standard Supplies (JAN 1997) is incorporated by reference.

21. Section J

Attachment J.1 Price Template

Should offerors provide pricing for multiple quantity tiers or breaks? No. Offerors should follow Attachment J.1.

22. Section M M.2

Under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology referenced in the solicitation, what are the specific "acceptability standards for non-price factors" that proposals must meet or exceed?

See Section M.2 TECHNICAL EVALUATION

CRITERIA AND RATING METHODOLOGY.

23. Section M M.2

Can GPO clarify the technical evaluation criteria and what constitutes "technically acceptable" for this procurement?

See Section M.2 TECHNICAL EVALUATION

CRITERIA AND RATING METHODOLOGY.

24. Section L L.4

Will GPO conduct discussions or negotiations with offerors, or does the LPTA process preclude discussions?

See Section L.4, part (g) - The Government intends to evaluate offers and may award contracts without discussions with offerors.

Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

25. Section I I.1

Are subcontractors permitted for production, fulfillment, or delivery services? If yes, are there any limitations, approval requirements, or percentage restrictions? Subcontracting is not allowed.

26. Section I I.1

If subcontracting is allowed, what portions of the work may be subcontracted? Subcontracting is not allowed.

27. Section I I.4

Is this procurement set aside for a specific small business category (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business)? If so, which category? See Section I.4.

28. Section I I.4

Are there any small business subcontracting goals or requirements under this contract? See Section I.4.

29. Section L L.4, L.5, L.6, L.7

Beyond the requirements stated in Section L, are there any mandatory submission formats, page limits, font size requirements, or specific proposal organization requirements? See Section L.

30. Section L L.5 Should technical and price proposals be submitted in separate volumes or files? See Section L.5(b).

31. Section L L.6

Can GPO confirm whether past performance information should be submitted via the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) or included directly in the proposal?

Past performance information needs to be received by GPO before the deadline of the proposal submission. See Section L.6(b) and Attachment J.2

32. N/A N/A

Can GPO provide physical samples of current TWIC PIN mailers or reference samples to ensure accurate understanding of the required product? No.

33. N/A N/A

Are there any incumbent contractor specifications or historical documents available for reference? Please review the RFP's requirements.

34. N/A N/A

Are there any anticipated changes or amendments to the solicitation that offerors should be aware of?

The RFP was posted on SAM.gov together with Amendment C0001, which extended the proposal submission due date to February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST.

35. N/A N/A

Will GPO conduct a site visit or facility inspection as part of the evaluation process? No.

36. N/A N/A What is the anticipated contract award date? Mid-February 2026.