# SAM #041115-27-0002

Supply of 1,336 cartons of V-fold pressure-seal paper for Census mailings

**Buyer:** DEPT OF COMMERCE CENSUS
**Posted:** October 26, 2026
**Respond By:** November 04, 2026
**Identifier:** 041115-27-0002
**NAICS:** 322220, 322230, 323111, 424110

The U.S. Census Bureau’s National Processing Center is seeking small-business 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).
- **Product requested:** 1,336 cartons of 8.5 x 11-inch white V-fold pressure-seal paper; each carton contains 2,000 sheets. No part number is provided.
  - Paper must be sub-28 lb, duplex pressure-seal, and compatible with Seal-MOCR.
  - Printing must be one color (1/1), with the ink color and adhesive pattern specified by the Government; no block-out pattern is required.
  - Maximum overrun is 10%; pallet quantity is limited to 108,000 sheets.
- **Delivery and evaluation:** Delivery is required within 30 days after award. Vendors are asked to provide their earliest and latest delivery dates; price and delivery timeline are equally important. A firm-fixed-price award is planned.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named in the available notice or attachments.

### Description

<p>The Government is currently reviewing vendor questions and coordinating responses with the requiring activity. Responses to submitted questions, along with any applicable amendment(s) to the solicitation, are anticipated to be posted <strong>next week (02 NOV-06 NOV)</strong>.</p>

<p>To provide offerors sufficient time to review the additional information, the quotation due date will be extended. The revised submission deadline will be included in the forthcoming amendment.</p>

<p>Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for amendments, notices, and other updates related to this solicitation. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged until formally amended.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

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

<p><strong>Please refer to the attached RFQ for detailed requirements and specifications.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Deadline for questions will be 12 EST Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Answers will be posted NLT COB October 29, 2026.</strong></p>

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