GPO TWIC Pin Mailers
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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 United States Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking proposals for TWIC PIN Mailers, essential for the issuance of NexGen TWIC Cards by the Transportation Security Agency (TSA). This will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Delivery Orders. The acquisition is Unrestricted. Proposals are due February 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
GPO's Government Secure and Intelligent Documents (GSID) unit issues millions of secure federal smart card credentials annually. This opportunity requires TWIC PIN Mailers suitable for a high-volume secure credential issuance system. These mailers facilitate the postal delivery of Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) to cardholders, which are critical for activating and using TWIC cards, especially for biometric verification or PIN entry at facilities.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: IDIQ with FFP Delivery Orders.
- Period of Performance: Four years and nine months, from February 1, 2026, through September 30, 2030.
- Maximum Order Quantity: 600,000 TWIC PIN Mailers annually, totaling 3,000,000 over the five-year period.
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC.
Key Requirements
Offerors must provide TWIC PIN Mailers that meet specific technical specifications, including trim size, 7 mil white polyester card material, Pantone 534 Blue ink, digital printing via laser, and an integrated card within text stock. Compliance with JCP Paper Specification Standards and compatibility with HP M806 Laserjet, Entrust MXD folder, and Quadient MXI 610 inserter equipment are required. Packaging must include shrink-film wrap in units of 250 with clear labeling, adhering to ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 quality standards.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: February 2, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email proposals to lash@gpo.gov and cc: nholl@gpo.gov.
- Basis of Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Acceptability, Demonstrated Corporate Capacity, Past Performance, and Price.
- SAM Registration: Required by the time of award, not at proposal submission.
- Subcontracting: Subcontracting is no longer permitted under this solicitation (per Amendment 002).
Amendments & Notes
Amendment 002 provided responses to vendor questions and removed all clauses and sections related to subcontracting, explicitly stating that subcontracting is no longer permitted. It also clarified that SAM registration is required by the time of award. Amendment 001 extended the proposal submission deadline to the current date.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Lainey Ash at lash@gpo.gov.