016-0510 (03/26) 2026-2027 Large Planning Calendars

The Government Publishing Office, on behalf of the Defense Logistics Agency and Navy Recruiting Command, is soliciting bids for the production and delivery of 2026-2027 Large Planning Calendars. The procurement requires offset printing as the predominant production function—digital printing is explicitly not acceptable—with comprehensive prepress services, electronic proofs, and high-resolution proofs meeting 2400 x 2600 dpi specifications. Key requirements include compliance with Level I quality assurance standards for both printing and finishing attributes, submission of physical press sheet inspection samples, and adherence to specific color and coating specifications including 4-color process with Pantone 123c Yellow and 289c Blue spot colors and UV coatings. The government will evaluate bids based on price, contractor responsibility, and capability to meet technical specifications, with the contracting officer reserving the right to conduct pre-award surveys and require financial documentation. Bids must be submitted via email to bids@gpo.gov by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on April 20, 2026, with a virtual bid opening scheduled for that same time, and all bids must remain valid for 60 calendar days.

This solicitation contains no set-aside designations and does not identify any incumbent contractors. The contract quantity is 92,925 planning calendars plus 50 quality assurance random copies, with an additional 200 departmental copies required, manufactured to a trim size of 17 x 11-1/2 inches and collated with 50-point chipboard backing and padding along the top edge. The calendars must be delivered F.O.B. destination to 39 locations nationwide by June 11, 2026, with one delivery location requiring advance security clearance coordination with NSA Mid-South in Millington, Tennessee. While a specific contract value is not stated in the solicitation notice, bidders must provide pricing for the total quantity plus unit pricing for each additional 1,000 copies based on continuing run costs. The paper stock specified is JCP Code A240 White Matte Text at 100 pounds basis weight, capable of being written on and erased with standard pencil, and only binding operations may be subcontracted with prior disclosure and government approval of subcontractor capability.