FY'26 SY27 3HSJ - YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CONTROL PACKAGE
Overview
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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 production of 395,000 "YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CONTROL PACKAGE" materials for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command. This opportunity, identified as FY'26 SY27 3HSJ, involves comprehensive printing and finishing services for envelopes, reply cards, and a 12-page saddle-stitched booklet. Bids are due by May 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for producing 395,000 complete packages, each comprising:
- Envelope: 4-color process plus PMS 187 and PMS 134, with clear spot matte and gloss varnish coatings; scored, folded, and die-cut with a 1-1/2" gummed flap.
- Reply Cards (2): Head-to-head, 4-color process plus PMS 187, with clear writable matte varnish or aqueous coating.
- 12-Page Booklet: Head-to-head, 4-color process plus PMS 187 and PMS 134, with clear spot gloss and spot matte varnish coatings; collated, folded, saddle-stitched, and trimmed.
All parts require 4-color process printing along with specified Pantone colors and coatings. Key requirements include critical and non-negotiable delivery, provision of two labeled final digital downloads, and contractor responsibility for resizing/correcting Government-furnished PDF files for bleed. Prepress checks, file imaging, and various proofs (PDF soft, high-resolution, digital content, ink drawdowns) are mandatory. Stock samples and final makeready press sheets require GPO approval. Specific JCP codes for paper stock, detailed packing requirements (bursting strength, weight limits), and GPO Contract Terms for labeling/marking apply. Quality Assurance Level I for Printing and Finishing Attributes is required, along with specific procedures for Departmental Random Copies (Blue Label).
Contract Details
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, implying a firm-fixed-price procurement for dated material. The period of performance is tied to the critical delivery schedule. The procurement is designated as "FIRM--NO OVERS OR UNDERS." GPO Publication 310.2 (Contract Terms) and 310.1 (Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program) are applicable.
Eligibility & Submission
There is no specific set-aside for this opportunity; however, bidders who must subcontract the predominant production function (printing) will be declared non-responsible. Bids must be submitted via email to bids@gpo.gov. The subject line must include the Jacket Number and bid opening date. Bids received after the deadline will not be considered. Email size limits (over 75 MB may not be received) apply. The Government reserves the right to conduct a pre-award survey, potentially including financial documents. Payment requires billing packages within 15 days of delivery. The bid acceptance period is 60 calendar days.
Key Dates
- Bid Opening & Submission Deadline: May 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. The bid opening will be virtual via Microsoft Teams; request the link via email to
bids@gpo.govone hour prior to opening. - Published Date: May 6, 2026.