FSA/ARC/PLC postcards

The Government Publishing Office is seeking bids for the production and mailing of FSA/ARC/PLC postcards on behalf of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The procurement requires bidders to produce approximately 3,753,960 postcards measuring 4 x 6 inches printed in 4-color process on dull-coated cover stock, with variable data imaging and postal compliance features including intelligent mail barcode generation and ZIP+4 coding. Contractors must possess capabilities in file manipulation, address standardization using USPS CASS-certified and PAVE-certified software, NCOA Link verification, prepress operations, color conversions, electronic proofing, and postal mailing services. The contract will be awarded to the apparent low bidder, with quality standards evaluated at Level III for both printing and finishing attributes under ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 inspection standards, and the winning contractor may be required to provide financial documentation and production samples prior to award. Sealed bids must be submitted via email to bids@gpo.gov by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on May 4, 2026, with virtual bid opening available through Microsoft Teams, and electronic proofs are due by May 11, 2026, with complete mailing required by June 1, 2026.

This procurement uses no set-aside designation and does not identify any current incumbents. The government has not disclosed a specific award value or budget range; however, all material, labor, and operational costs must be included in the bid price, with printing designated as the predominant production function and therefore not subcontractable. The contract encompasses approximately 3.75 million postcards to be produced and mailed within a compressed timeline, with the purchase order and government-furnished materials available by May 5, 2026. Performance of all work will occur in the United States, and the contractor must complete all prepress operations, proofing, imaging, postal compliance procedures, and final mailing through the government's paid permit by the June 1, 2026 deadline.