What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe U.S. Government Publishing Office is procuring Department of Energy envelopes. The contract term is December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, with four optional 12-month extensions. Bids must be emailed to [email protected] by 11:00 a.m. ET on November 16, 2026. Bidders interested in attending the bid opening must email [email protected] one hour prior for a Microsoft Teams link.
Scope of work
- Manufacture of White Writing or Wove envelopes (No. 9, No. 10, No. 11)
- Manufacture of Kraft envelopes (9-1/2 x 12-1/2 and 10 x 13 inches)
- 10 x 13 inch Light Brown Kraft button and string closure envelopes with 8-hole drill
- Electronic prepress, typesetting, and final PDF digital deliverables
- Printing in single, multi-color, or 4-color process, including security tints
- Standard and non-standard window cutting and covering
- Inner boxing, bulk packing up to 45 lbs per container, and GPO Form 905 labeling
- F.o.b. destination delivery to various locations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest bid based on Schedule of Prices applied to estimated annual production units | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must perform either envelope manufacturing or printing in-house; subcontracting both declares bidder non-responsible
- May be required to pass an on-site preaward survey
- May be required to provide financial documents and supplier or subcontractor commitment letters
- Must comply with GPO Contract Terms (Pub. 310.2) and QATAP (Pub. 310.1)
Documents to include with your response
- SECTION 4. – SCHEDULE OF PRICES (all pages, completed, initialed, and signed)
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Email all pages of Section 4 - Schedule of Prices (initialed and signed) to [email protected]. Specify the program number and bid opening date in the subject line. Emails over 75 MB may not be received. No other submission method is accepted.