Annual SECVA Anti-Harassment Policy Distribution to Veterans

The Government Publishing Office (GPO), on behalf of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is soliciting bids for the printing, folding, personalization, assembly, and mailing of approximately 6,066,383 informational sets containing anti-harassment policy materials for veterans. The contract requires printing of a letter, tri-fold brochure, and personalized #10 envelope using four-color process and Pantone 541 blue inks, with all work performed in compliance with GPO quality and security standards, including the Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program (QATAP) at Level III per ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 standards. Key requirements include CASS and NCOA certification, duplicate address removal, ZIP+4 sorting, laser or high-quality inkjet addressing (minimum 240 x 240 dpi), and compliance with U.S. Postal Service regulations and personally identifiable information security protocols. The evaluation will be based on total bid price for all 6,066,383 sets plus an additional rate per 1,000 sets, with quality assurance assessed through attributes for both printing and finishing operations. Bids must be submitted via email to bids@gpo.gov by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on February 11, 2026, with virtual bid opening occurring at that same time.

No set-aside designations apply to this procurement, and no incumbent contractor is identified in the available documentation. The contract involves a time-critical, weekly mailing schedule beginning March 13, 2026, with all mailings required to be completed by April 24, 2026, and the contractor must provide daily shipment notifications to the government point of contact. The total quantity of 6,066,383 sets represents the full scope of work, with sample copies included in total quantities and delivery required to destination while other items ship free on board from the contractor's location. Payment will be processed through GPO's Office of Financial Management within 30 days of shipping, and the bid acceptance period defaults to 60 calendar days unless otherwise specified. Performance of all work must occur within the United States, and the contractor is prohibited from subcontracting the predominant production function of printing.