2026-27 FSA COC Ballots and Postcards

The contract involves the production and distribution of a large volume of election-related printed materials for the 2026-27 cycle, including over 1.25 million nomination postcards, 1.8 million annual election ballot self-mailers, a similar quantity of reminder postcards, and a smaller batch of make-up election ballot self-mailers. The scope of work encompasses downloading electronic files, producing proofs, creating pre-production samples, and printing using both four-color process and Pantone color techniques. Additionally, the contract requires personalization, addressing, mailing, and distribution of these materials while adhering to strict Quality Level 3 standards and protecting personally identifiable information (PII). Issued by the United States Government Publishing Office under the Customer Services agency, the solicitation was posted in mid-May 2026 and has a response deadline of six days later. The contract falls under the NAICS code 323111, indicating a focus on commercial printing services. The primary point of contact for the contract is Katherine Brown, based in Washington, DC, where the office is located. The project is classified as a combined solicitation, although no specific set-aside is indicated. This contract underscores the importance of tight quality control, confidentiality, and timely delivery in managing critical election materials.