Barcodes for Surveillance programs

The Government Publishing Office (on behalf of USDA‑APHIS) seeks a single vendor to supply 60,000 specialty barcode labels (60 rolls of 1,000 labels each) for animal‑disease surveillance programs. Labels must be 1.5 in × 0.75 in polyester, permanent‑void acrylic adhesive, and printed with Code 128A barcodes meeting strict durability (ANSI Grade A smudge and scratch resistance, solvent rub‑cycle limits). The contractor must provide a press‑quality PDF proof for electronic approval before printing, adhere to a two‑week turnaround for production, and deliver the finished rolls to USDA APHIS in Ames, IA by July 31 2026. All quotes are to be submitted via GPO Publish by July 13 2026. • 60,000 labels (60 rolls) – polyester white face‑stock, permanent‑void acrylic adhesive. • Code 128A sequential barcodes; four‑label sets per number, printed on thermal‑transfer ribbon. • Strict durability testing (smudge, scratch, solvent rub cycles) and a 24‑month exterior life. • Mandatory electronic proof (“OK‑to‑Print”) before production; delivery inside USDA APHIS facility, Ames, IA.