Optical Mark Forms

The Government Publishing Office is soliciting proposals for the production of optical mark forms, which are machine-readable forms used in federal operations. This civilian agency procurement encompasses the complete forms lifecycle, including design, design verification, composition, electronic prepress, printing, binding, packing, and distribution services. Interested vendors should review the complete specifications available on the GPO's vendor portal at https://www.gpo.gogv/how-to-work-with-us/vendors/contract-opportunities. The solicitation was posted on February 3, 2026, with a proposal due date of February 18, 2026, providing potential bidders with a 15-day response window. While the notice does not specify detailed evaluation criteria in this summary, interested parties should consult the full solicitation document for assessment methodology and technical requirements.

This solicitation does not utilize any federal small business set-asides, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors regardless of business size or ownership status. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS 323111 (Commercial Printing except Screen and Books) and PSC T011 (Photo/Map/Print/Publication-Print/Binding), indicating the procurement focuses on commercial printing and binding services. No incumbent contractor information, specific award values, quantity projections, or performance timelines are disclosed in this notice summary. Vendors should contact the Government Publishing Office directly or access the complete solicitation documentation for details regarding budget ranges, expected form volumes, delivery schedules, and place of performance specifications.