C1 Mailer Packet

The Government Publishing Office seeks production and mailing of 70,723 promotional material packets on behalf of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, with sealed bids due September 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time via email to bids@gpo.gov.

Place of performance is at the contractor's city, with mail-ready completion required by October 30, 2026. Each packet contains a tri-fold letter (8.5" x 11", four-color process, face only), mailing card (7" x 5", four-color process, both sides with gloss aqueous coating), die-cut magnet (3.2315"W x 3.5"H irregular shape, four-color process), and mailing envelope (6" x 9", black return address imprint). Paper stocks are specified per Government Paper Specification Standards: G10 24lb bond for letters, L11 120lb gloss cover for cards, 30mil white magnet stock, and V20 28lb writing envelope stock. The contractor must print variable addresses from a provided Excel spreadsheet on envelope fronts, run addresses through NCOA software, assemble packets, and mail via U.S. Postal Service using the most economical method. All postage, material, and labor costs are included in the bid price; postage is not reimbursed separately. Subcontracting is permitted for die-cut magnet production only.

A Security Control Plan must be submitted and approved within two hours of award notification due to PII handling. Key milestones include October 6 for purchase order issuance, October 8 for proof submission, and October 13 for pre-production sample delivery. Quality is Level III for printing and finishing attributes, inspected per ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 General Inspection Level I for non-destructive tests and Special Inspection Level S-2 for destructive tests. Warranty extends one calendar year from final payment. Bidders must state domestic or foreign origin per Buy American Act requirements.