The purpose of this request is to procure White Z
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 U.S. Census Bureau, under the Department of Commerce, is soliciting quotes for White Z Fold Pressure Duplex Paper for its National Processing Center (NPC). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition. Quotes are due by Friday, May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks 425 units of 8.5 x 14 sub 28lb White Z Fold Pressure Duplex Paper. The paper must feature Seal Microprint's 1/1, 1 ink Black with Block out and adhesive pattern. Offerors must meet all technical requirements outlined in Section 5 of the solicitation to be considered technically acceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: From the date of award through 30 days, with goods to be delivered within 30 days after the award effective date.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Submissions from other than small business concerns will not be accepted.
- Submission Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: May 13, 2026.
- Target Award Date: May 15, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on the basis of the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. Quotes will first be evaluated for technical acceptability, followed by an assessment of price reasonableness. Quotes with exceptions will not be accepted. Submissions must be in electronic media (MS Word, Excel, or PowerPoint formats) and delivered via email to Tanisha.L.Contee@census.gov.
Additional Notes
The solicitation number is 13ADFL26Q0003. The document incorporates various FAR and CAR clauses, including those related to electronic and information technology accessibility (Section 508) and prohibitions on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services/equipment (Section 889).