Envelope Reprints: 20023; 20038; and 20042/552-S

The United States Government Publishing Office, under the agency name Customer Services, issued an award notice for solicitation 420-985 regarding the printing and construction of window envelopes for the Social Security Administration. This contract covers the production of three specific items, identified as reprints 20023, 20038, and 20042/552-S, totaling 3,845,030 envelopes. The required product is a 9-1/2 x 6-1/8 window envelope featuring a security tint and utilizing JCP Code V15 paper stock. The procurement process was conducted as an Invitation for Bid with a bid opening date of February 17, 2023. Strict technical requirements were established, explicitly prohibiting the use of digital printing and mandating adherence to GPO Contract Terms and Quality Assurance standards. The contract encompasses detailed specifications for electronic prepress, proof submissions, and contractor responsibilities to ensure the high-volume order meets government standards. Administration for the project is handled through the GPO office in Washington, DC, with primary points of contact being Steve Gaumer and Michael King.