APTL Promotion Items
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Government Publishing Office (GPO), on behalf of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for APTL Promotion Items. This opportunity seeks bids for the production of 19 distinct recruiting and promotional items. Bidders must provide PDF proofs, prior-to-production samples, and adhere to specific delivery and packaging requirements. Bids are due by February 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the production and delivery of 19 different promotional items for CBP. Key items include:
- Collapsible Silicone Pet Bowls
- Fold-Away Tote Bags
- Note Pad and Pen Sets
- Various Stress Relievers (Pig, Eggplant, Mango, Avocado, Flying Pig Slingshot)
- 16oz Silicone Pint Glasses
- Syringe-Shaped Pens and Highlighters
- Wooden Soccer Ball Puzzles
- Recycled Pet Cooling Sport Towels
- Cow Rubby Duckies
- Junior CBP Agriculture Specialist Badge Stickers
- Neoprene Can Coolers
- Magnetic Banana Pens
- Cardboard Jigsaw Puzzles
- Agriculture Canine Post-It Notes
Each item has specific requirements for color, imprint color, imprint lines (e.g., "CBP", "Protecting American Agriculture", www.CBP.gov), and quantity.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Implied Fixed-Price for goods.
- Period of Performance: Delivery required on or before May 29, 2026.
- Estimated Value: Not stated.
- Product Service Code: T011 (Print/Binding Services)
- Set-Aside: The "Predominant Production Function" is waived, allowing printing firms, manufacturers, dealers, or brokers to submit offers. Buy American Act compliance is required.
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 over 75 MB may not be received. - Required Forms: Bidders must complete and return pages 9, 10, 11, and 12 of the solicitation, which include the Schedule of Prices and bidder information. The GPO 910 "BID" Form is no longer required.
- Evaluation Criteria: Bids will be evaluated based on price and compliance with specifications. The government reserves the right to reject bids with inconsistent or unrealistic pricing. Pre-award surveys may be conducted.
Key Deadlines
- Bid Opening: February 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET (virtual, Teams link available upon request to
bids@gpo.gov). - Purchase Order & GFM Available: No later than March 13, 2026.
- Proofs Submission: No later than March 19, 2026.
- Pre-production Samples: On or before April 10, 2026.
- Final Delivery: On or before May 29, 2026.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Scoti Cox,
scox@gpo.gov, 707-748-1972.