M-672EB1 Expandable Non-Serialized Empty Jackets Left Tab Position EB1 AND M-672EB3 Expandable Non-Serialized Empty Jackets Right Tab Position EB3.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of M-672EB1 Expandable Non-Serialized Empty Jackets Left Tab Position EB1 and M-672EB3 Expandable Non-Serialized Empty Jackets Right Tab Position EB3. The total quantity required is 100,000 file jackets, with 50,000 of each type.

• Product: Expandable File Jackets with Tab.

• Trim Size: Left Tab and Right Tab: Finished Front Leaf 9-1/4" x 12-3/4", Finished Back Leaf 11-1/4" x 12-3/4", Total Expansion 6".

• Pages: Two printed leaves plus expansion strip.

• Paper Specifications: Must be in accordance with Government Paper Specification Standards No. 13, JCP Code* P20, High-Finish Folder Stock; Natural, Basis Size 24 X 36", 217 lbs. Grain must run parallel to the 9-1/4" dimension on the front leaf and across 11-1/4" on the back leaf.

• Printing: Digital printing is NOT acceptable. Jackets print in black ink only on Covers 1, 2, and 4. Cover 3 is blank. No bleeds. No printing on tab.

• Construction: Two-piece construction with a reinforced expansion strip providing 6" expansion capacity, or a one-piece material with a scored "W" fold. Fasteners must be rust-resistant metal (3-1/2" capacity) with a separate prong fastener compressor.

• Durability: Jackets must perform for a minimum of 100 years, meeting specific MIT Fold and Burst test standards.

• Packing: 75 file jackets per carton. Shipping containers must be suitable for re-shipping at least three times. Pallets should contain 36 cartons.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a firm-fixed-price contract based on the solicitation format.

• Period of Performance: Deliver complete by COB May 18, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated in the provided documents.

• Bid Opening: April 3, 2026, at 11:00 am Eastern Time (ET), virtually.

• Bid Submission: Bids must be emailed to bids@gpo.gov. No other method will be accepted. The Jacket Number and bid opening date must be specified in the subject line.

• Proposal Deadline: Bids received after the bid opening date and time will not be considered.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed, but will likely include price and technical compliance.

• Bid Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days (unless otherwise specified).

• Agency: DHS/USCIS.

• Set-Aside: Not specified.

• The GPO 910 “BID” Form is no longer required; bidders are to fill out, sign/initial page 9.

• Government to Furnish (GFM): Purchase order, three PDF print files, Exhibits A and B, GPO Form 892c, GPO Form 2678, GPO Form 917. Contractor to download forms from GPO.gov.

• Contractor to Furnish: All other materials and operations.

• Proofs: E-MAIL PROOFS required. "OK TO PRINT" must be received before printing.

• Pre-production samples are required and must be submitted to DHS/USCIS/IRIS/IIMD/Records Operations Branch.

• Pre-award survey may be conducted to determine contractor responsibility.

• Payment via GPO fax gateway or mail to U.S. Government Publishing Office, Office of Financial Management.

Solicitation

This solicitation is for the production of M-672EB1 and M-672EB3 Expandable Non-Serialized Empty Jackets. The government is procuring 100,000 total file jackets, with 50,000 for the Left Tab Position EB1 and 50,000 for the Right Tab Position EB3.

• Product: Expandable File Jackets with Tabs.

• Quantity: 100,000 total (50,000 Left Tab EB1, 50,000 Right Tab EB3).

• Trim Size: Left Tab and Right Tab: Finished Front Leaf 9-1/4" x 12-3/4", Finished Back Leaf 11-1/4" x 12-3/4", Total Expansion 6".

• Pages: Two printed leaves plus expansion strip.

• Paper: Must be in accordance with Government Paper Specification Standards No. 13, JCP Code* P20, High-Finish Folder Stock; Natural, Basis Size 24 X 36", 217 lbs. Grain must run parallel to the 9-1/4" dimension on the front leaf and across 11-1/4" on the back leaf.

• Printing: Black ink only on Covers 1, 2, and 4. Digital printing is NOT acceptable. No printing on tab.

• Construction: Two-piece construction with a reinforced expansion strip providing 6" expansion capacity, or one-piece material with a scored "W" fold. Specific dimensions for front and back leaves, reinforcement, and tab placement are detailed.

• Fasteners: "Fed through" prong type, two-piece, rust resistant metal fastener (3-1/2" capacity) with a separate prong fastener compressor (3-1/2" capacity). Specific quality and bend test requirements apply.

• Durability: Jackets must have a 100-year lifecycle, with specific performance requirements for active and retired phases, including MIT Fold test (4,000 cycles) and Burst test (120 pounds/square inch).

• Packing: 75 file jackets per carton. Shipping containers must be suitable for re-shipping at least three times. Pallets should contain 36 cartons (2,700 jackets per pallet).

• Labeling: Specific instructions for shipping labels, including barcodes, form numbers, and USCIS shipping label requirements.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a supply contract.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is due by COB May 18, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Bid Submission: Bids must be emailed to bids@gpo.gov. No other method will be accepted. The Jacket Number and bid opening date must be in the subject line.

• Bid Opening: Virtually at 11 am ET on April 3, 2026. Interested parties must email bids@gpo.gov one hour prior to request a Microsoft Teams live stream link.

• Proofs: E-mailed electronic page proofs are required. "OK TO PRINT" must be received before printing.

• Samples: 10 pre-production samples of each item must be submitted for testing and approval.

• Evaluation: Not explicitly detailed, but will include review of financial documents for pre-award survey.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Purchase Order furnished by April 8, 2026.
  • Furnished material available after April 8, 2026.
  • Deliver complete by COB May 18, 2026.

• Not specified.

• The GPO 910 "BID" Form is no longer required; bidders must fill out, sign/initial page 9.

• Emails over 75 MB may not be received by GPO.

• GPO Contract Terms (GPO Publication 310.2 and 310.1) apply.

• Warranty period is extended to one (1) calendar year from the date of final payment.

• Pre-award survey may be conducted to determine contractor responsibility.

• Invoices to be submitted via GPO fax gateway or mail.