FY’25 1HSS – Reveal Brand Package

The Government Publishing Office (GPO) MidAtlantic Region is soliciting bids for printing services on behalf of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command under the "FY'25 1HSS – Reveal Brand Package" contract. The procurement requires printing 625,000 complete marketing packages consisting of three components: a Carrier with Pocket (13.5" x 8.75" flat, folded to 6.75" x 5"), Reply Cards in two versions (4" x 5.5"), and a 12-Page Self Cover Brochure (9" x 4.5" flat, folded to 4.5" x 4.5"). The printing specifications are complex, requiring six-color printing with specific color requirements including 4/C Process Color, Pantone 187C, Pantone 296C, and aqueous/gloss varnish on various paper stocks. Bidders must provide detailed proofs including PDF, high-resolution, and digital content proofs, as well as ink drawdowns and stock samples. The virtual bid opening is scheduled for July 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST, with email submissions required to bids@gpo.gov by the same date. The contract maintains strict quality assurance standards with specified inspection levels and standards for printing and finishing attributes.

This solicitation does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified commercial printing contractors. The printed materials must be delivered to multiple locations including Wunderman Thompson, Data Mail, and the Marine Corps Recruiting Command facilities, with inside delivery required by September 9, 2025. The contract involves printing 625,000 complete packages, representing a substantial volume printing project with tight quality control requirements. Performance will occur at the contractor's facilities with delivery to the specified government and contractor locations. The procurement falls under NAICS code 323111 (Commercial Printing except Screen and Books) and PSC code T011 (Photo/Map/Print/Publication- Print/Binding), indicating this is a standard commercial printing contract. The quick turnaround time from bid opening to delivery deadline of approximately eight weeks demonstrates the urgency of this Marine Corps recruitment marketing campaign.