Opportunity
SAM #202627FSACOCBallotsandPostcards460690
Production and Mailing of USDA Election Ballots and Postcards Nationwide
Buyer
GPO Customer Services
Posted
May 15, 2026
Respond By
May 21, 2026
Identifier
202627FSACOCBallotsandPostcards460690
NAICS
323111, 561431
This opportunity involves the production and nationwide distribution of election-related printed materials for the USDA, managed by the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), Customer Services, Purchase Division - For the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Products Requested: - 1,250,007 Nomination Postcards - 6 x 4-1/4 inches, white smooth cover, 80 lbs, 4-color process printing, personalized with direct address imaging - Must meet all postal regulations - 1,800,007 Annual Election Ballot Self-mailers - 10-1/2 x 21-1/4 inches flat, folded to 10-1/2 x 4-1/2, white uncoated text 60 lb, 4-color printing with Pantone colors - Includes piggy-back removable label, personalized imaging, 5 panels, perforations - Must meet postal regulations - 1,250,007 Reminder Postcards - Same specs as Nomination Postcards - 10,007 Make-up Election Ballot Self-mailers - Same specs as Annual Election Ballot Self-mailers - Services Requested: - Downloading electronic files, producing proofs and prior-to-production samples - Addressing, personalization, mailing, and distribution to approximately 2,315 counties across all states, DC, Puerto Rico, and US territories - Unique Requirements: - Strict production, proofing, and mailing schedules with no schedule extensions allowed - Quality Level 3 required - Handling of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) - All products must comply with postal regulations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Places of Performance and Delivery: - GPO Customer Services Office, 732 N. Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20401 - USDA Headquarters, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Room 0103, Washington, DC 20250 - Delivery to approximately 2,315 counties nationwide, including DC, Puerto Rico, and US territories
Description
Specifications cover the production of 1,250,007 Nomination Postcards; 1,800,007 Annual Election Ballot Self-mailer; 1,250,007 Reminder Postcards; and 10,007 Make-up Election Ballot Self-mailer. Operations include downloading of electronic files, proofs, prior to production samples, printing in 4-color process and Pantone colors, addressing, personalization, mailing, and distribution. Quality Level 3 and PII requirements.