Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) issued a small‑purchase RFQ for 53,533 full‑color 8½ × 5½ in printed postcards supporting the 2026 Retiree Appreciation Day celebration. The contractor must print the cards, clean and standardize a provided address list, apply USPS‑permit bar‑coding, and mail the cards through the USPS Presorted Standard program, delivering all mail by August 21 2026. The solicitation requires a soft‑proof PDF submission, adherence to specific paper specifications, and inclusion of all postage costs in the quote.
• Print 53,533 full‑color postcards (8½ × 5½ in) on 100 # gloss‑coated cover stock (JCP L12).
• Process a provided Excel address list (~53,533 NC retiree addresses) using CASS, PAVE, and NCOA certified software; exclude undeliverable addresses.
• Apply USPS permit bar‑coding, mail via Presorted Standard rate, and deliver by August 21 2026; provide cost estimate for postage and mailing receipts.