Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMb) Printing & Verification

The contract entails the printing and verification of USPS-compliant Intelligent Mail barcodes on A1 and A2 envelopes, with strict adherence to ANSI grading standards requiring no worse than a 'D' grade and full compliance with Quick Service Guide 507a. All work must ensure accurate barcode generation and verification to meet USPS operational requirements for mail sorting and tracking efficiency. The performance location is designated as Jeffersonville, Indiana, with a zip code of 47130, and the contract is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to bid as defined by the SBA and FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code is 323111, indicating the work falls under the commercial printing industry. The solicitation was posted on June 22, 2026, and the response deadline is June 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting agency is the Associate Director Field Operations under the Department of Commerce, though specific point of contact details are not provided. The contract is exclusively open to small businesses, and bidders must demonstrate capability in high-volume, precision barcode printing and verification systems capable of consistently achieving the required ANSI standards. Compliance with USPS specifications is non-negotiable, and failure to meet the grading or procedural requirements could result in contract non-performance or termination.