2026 Desktop Calendar
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Government Publishing Office (GPO) is soliciting bids for the procurement of 140,000 units of the 2026/2027 Desktop Calendar on behalf of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for printing and binding services. Bids are due via email by January 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. There is no specific set-aside, but bidders must perform the predominant printing function themselves.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the production of 140,000 desktop day planner pads. Key specifications include:
- Product: Desktop day planner pad, 4-color process with spot varnish, shrink-wrapped in units of 25.
- Dimensions: Day Planner Sheets: 21-3/4" x 15"; Base Sheet: 21-3/4" x 17-3/4"; Chipboard backing: 21-3/4" x 17-3/4".
- Materials: 60 lbs. White Uncoated Text for sheets, 12 pt. Litho White Coated One-Side Cover for base, 22pt. Chipboard backing, and 1-5/8" wide black book cloth strip.
- Printing: 4-color process plus spot varnish, requiring a press with a minimum of 5 printing units.
- Binding & Features: Day Planner Sheets (July 2026 - June 2027) with a 13th base sheet, padded at the top edge with black book cloth and chipboard backing. Includes horizontal perforation, four wire stitches, a die-cut for a business card, and two double-sided tape patches.
- Proofs & Samples: PDF proof and preproduction proof are required, along with preproduction samples for testing and approval.
- Packing: Shrink-wrapped in units of 25, boxed in new corrugated fiberboard cartons, and palletized for delivery to Staci Americas.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Quantity: 140,000 Desktop Planners
- Delivery Deadline: By March 20, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified; however, bidders must perform the predominant printing function.
- Bid Due Date: January 21, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
- Published Date: January 13, 2026
- Bid Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days from bid receipt.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Submission: Bids must be emailed to bids@gpo.gov. The email subject line must include the Jacket Number and bid opening date. Emails over 75 MB may not be received, and receipt will not be validated by Government personnel.
- Bid Opening: Virtually at 11:00 AM ET on January 21, 2026. Interested parties must email bids@gpo.gov to request a Microsoft Teams live stream link.
- Evaluation: The Government reserves the right to conduct a pre-award survey to determine contractor responsibility, which may include financial documentation. Bidders who must subcontract the predominant printing operation will be declared non-responsible.
Additional Notes
Offerors must fill out and return page 7 of the solicitation. Pricing must include the cost for the total quantity, plus a price for each additional 1,000 copies. Invoices are due within 15 days of job shipping/delivery. Quality Assurance Levels and Standards are specified.