Annual SECVA Anti-Harassment Policy Distribution to Veterans
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Qualification Details
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 U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is soliciting bids for the Annual SECVA Anti-Harassment Policy Distribution to Veterans. This opportunity requires the printing, folding, personalization, assembly, and mailing of approximately 6,066,383 informational sets for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Print/Binding Services (T011). Bids are due February 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will produce informational sets, each comprising one printed letter, one printed brochure, and one non-window #10 envelope with personalized addressing and a barcode. Key requirements include:
- Printing: Four-color process, black, and Pantone 541 (blue) inks, utilizing specific paper types and weights for each component.
- Assembly: Folding, inserting, and sealing components, including specific letter folds and tri-fold brochures.
- Mailing: Presorting and mailing using the Government-furnished permit at Marketing Mail rates, adhering to CASS/PAVE certification and bar-coding standards. Contractor must provide postage estimates and mailing receipts.
- Security: Strict compliance with Government security and privacy requirements for Personally Identifiable Information (PII), including safeguarding PII and maintaining a security control plan.
- Schedule: A time-critical weekly mailing schedule from March 13, 2026, to April 24, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (implied Invitation for Bid).
- Period of Performance: Mailing activities from March 13, 2026, to April 24, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Product/Service Code: T011 (Print/Binding Services).
- Bid Opening: February 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
- Published Date: February 5, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Submission: Bids must be emailed to
bids@gpo.gov. The subject line must include the Jacket Number and bid opening date. Emails exceeding 75 MB may not be received. Bidders must fill out and return Page 9. - Virtual Attendance: To attend the virtual bid opening, email
bids@gpo.govone hour prior to the opening time for a Teams link. - Evaluation: Award will be based on the apparent low vendor demonstrating the ability to produce the product, with potential requests for samples and a pre-award survey.
Additional Notes
All operations must comply with GPO Contract Terms (Publications 310.1 and 310.2), Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program (QATAP) requirements, and U.S. Postal Service regulations. The contractor is responsible for all materials and operations not explicitly listed as Government-furnished. This is a time-critical order, and schedule extensions do not apply. Digital files will be provided by February 16, 2026.