Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-07670
State Department Seeks Input on Transition to Single-Sized 38-Page Passport Book
Buyer
State Department
Posted
April 20, 2026
Respond By
June 22, 2026
Identifier
2026-07670
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services, is seeking public input regarding a planned transition to a single-sized, 38-page passport book: - The Department intends to discontinue the current 26-page and 50-page passport books, moving to a single 38-page format with the next passport redesign - This change is designed to improve efficiency and reduce material waste in passport production at the Government Publishing Office (GPO) and streamline the Department's issuance process - The Emergency Passport will remain a 12-page book and is not affected by this change - The Department is specifically requesting comments on the impact of eliminating the 50-page book, especially for frequent international travelers, overseas applicants, and special-issuance passport holders - Stakeholder feedback is also sought regarding planned enhancements to the Online Passport Renewal platform - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, or quantities are identified in this notice - The notice is informational and does not solicit bids or proposals at this stage
Description
The U.S. Department of State currently issues two passport book sizes: a 26-page book and a 50-page book. A decision has been made to transition to a single-sized, 38-page passport book with the release of the next redesign, anticipated in 2028. This change aims to increase efficiencies and reduce waste in passport production and issuance. The Department seeks public comments on the potential impacts of eliminating the 50-page book option, with comments due by June 22, 2026.