Description
The U.S. Government Publishing Office is soliciting bids to produce custom, high‑cut, windowed envelopes (BC‑1325) in three variants for shipment to the Census Bureau’s National Processing Center in Indiana. The work includes printing black‑ink type, text, rules, and logos on the face of each envelope, supplying a transparent polystyrene window, black security lining, fully gummed flaps, and meeting strict GPO quality and inspection standards. Delivery of the finished, palletized product must occur by July 24 2026, with all shipments accompanied by government‑provided mailing labels and documented random‑copy sub‑lot certification.
• Total envelope quantity: 300,000 (120,000 AT, 120,000 CH, 60,000 LA).
• Technical specs: 4‑1/8 × 9‑1/2 in, 24‑28 lb white bond, black‑ink face‑only printing, 1‑1/2 × 5 in window, black security lining, fully gummed flap.
• Packaging: cartons ≤40 lb, pallets for >5 cartons (42″ W × 48″ L, max height 48″), shrink‑wrapped, government label on each jacket.
• Compliance: Mandatory W‑9, GPO Forms 905/917/2678, 200 random‑copy sub‑lots, proof‑approval within 2 workdays, pre‑flight PDF verification.