FY25 SY26 3HSJ "you've got questions"

The Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking a commercial printing contract for Marine Corps recruiting materials, specifically procuring 500,000 units each of four distinct print components: envelopes, reply cards, and 12-page booklets. This Level I procurement demands precise production specifications, including 4-color process printing with two Pantone colors (PMS 187 and PMS 134), non-yellowing spot gloss and matte varnish coatings, and 100% color coverage with bleeds. Contractors must possess a press capable of six-color single-pass printing and be prepared to submit detailed proofs, stock samples, and digital files. The solicitation requires email-only bid submissions to bids@gpo.gov, with a bid opening scheduled for March 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST. Evaluation criteria appear to emphasize technical capability, production quality, and strict adherence to the specified delivery schedule.

The solicitation does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, making the opportunity open to all qualified commercial printers. The total production volume spans 2,000,000 pieces, with a critical delivery timeline requiring 500 pieces of each component delivered by April 30, 2024, and the balance delivered by May 7, 2024. Distribution will include multiple locations, with Data Mail in Newington, CT serving as a primary delivery point. The contract falls under NAICS category 323111 for Commercial Printing and PSC category T011 for Photo/Map/Print/Publication printing and binding. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive printing requirements suggest a significant contract opportunity for a qualified commercial printing provider capable of meeting the Marine Corps Recruiting Command's exacting production and delivery specifications.