SAM #041115-27-0002

Census Bureau procurement for 1,336 cartons of V-fold pressure-seal paper

The U.S. Census Bureau’s National Processing Center is seeking quotes for pressure-seal paper used in Census mailings and surveys. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau (also identified as the U.S. Bureau of the Census), National Processing Center (NPC), Document Services Branch (DSB). - Requirement: 1,336 cartons of 8.5 x 11-inch white V-fold pressure-seal paper, with 2,000 sheets per carton (2,672,000 sheets total). - Product specifications: Sub-28 lb. stock; duplex pressure-seal format; compatible with Seal-MOCR; one-color, 1/1 printing using a customer-preferred ink color; no block-out pattern; and a government-specified adhesive pattern. Maximum overrun is 10%; pallet quantity is capped at 108,000 sheets. - Delivery and evaluation: Delivery is required within 30 days after award. Price and delivery timeline are equally important; vendors are asked to provide earliest and latest delivery estimates. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM or vendor is named in the solicitation materials. No part number is provided. - Other notable requirement: The solicitation seeks quotes from small businesses.

Description

The purpose of this procurement is to award a delivery order for Pressure Seal Paper (PSP), which is required to support secure, envelope-free mailings for various U.S. Census Bureau survey and correspondence programs.

Specifications: 8.5" x 11" Pressure Seal Paper Sub-28 lb. white paper stock V-fold configuration Duplex pressure-seal format Seal-MOCR compatible One-color printing (1/1) using customer-specified ink color No block-out pattern Adhesive pattern as specified Packaged 2,000 sheets per carton Maximum allowable overrun: 10% Maximum 108,000 sheets per pallet

Please refer to the attached RFQ for detailed requirements and specifications.

Deadline for questions will be 12 EST Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Answers will be posted NLT COB October 29, 2026.

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