Choose VA Postcard Campaign

The United States Government Publishing Office (GPO) is soliciting bids (Jacket 450‑971) for the “ChooseVA Postcard Campaign,” requiring the proofing, printing, variable‑data imaging, addressing, coating, binding and mailing of 3,880,000 two‑sided 6 × 4‑¼‑in. postcards (3,060,500 male version and 819,500 female version). Each postcard must be printed in four‑color process with full‑color photos, solids, line art, a QR code and variable address data supplied via Microsoft Excel files; both sides receive a dull aqueous coating with knockout areas for the variable address and QR code. Secure handling of personally identifiable information (PII) is mandatory, and all shipments must be reported the same day of dispatch to matthew.sigurdson@va.gov, tbacon@gpo.gov, and compliance@gpo.gov with tracking details. Bids must be submitted by email to bids@gpo.gov, with “Jacket 450‑971” and the bid‑opening date (April 30, 2026) in the subject line; bids are opened virtually at 11:00 a.m. ET on that date via Microsoft Teams (request link one hour prior). Offers must include the total cost and a price for each additional 1,000 printed postcards (price for additional quantities will not affect award). The contract will be governed by GPO Contract Terms (Pub 310.2) and Quality Assurance Through Attributes (Level III, Pub 310.1), with required inspection levels, financial‑responsibility documentation, and applicable payment‑discount terms.

Notice ID

dbf2fd0e93c14ba58c8e04d4fe9fbfaa

Solicitation Number

450-971

NAICS Code

323111

Classification Code

T011