Printed A1 9" X 12" w/window and A2 9 1/2" X 12 1/2" Envelopes

This solicitation seeks the procurement of printed A1 9" x 12" with window and A2 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" envelopes for the U.S. Census Bureau’s National Processing Center under a total small business set-aside, limiting eligibility to small business concerns registered with the Small Business Administration in accordance with applicable size standards at the time of proposal submission and award. All offerors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) throughout the procurement process, and failure to do so will disqualify the proposal. The contract is a firm-fixed-price arrangement with an estimated total quantity of 82,500 units for each envelope type, to be delivered within 30 days of award to the specified receiving location in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Technical acceptability is a mandatory pass/fail gate requiring strict compliance with all specifications outlined in Section 5, including exact dimensions, material composition, window specifications, security tinting, and compatibility with designated postal equipment. Offerors must submit a digital proof and a physical sample envelope for approval prior to production, with all associated costs borne by the offeror. Proposals must be submitted via email by the deadline of June 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST, and must conform to formatting requirements including clear organization, page numbering, and inclusion of the solicitation number. Award will be made to the technically acceptable offeror with the lowest evaluated price, which includes all discounts and contract line-item costs, and will be determined through comparison against market data and historical pricing under FAR 13.106-3. Contract compliance extends to adherence to federal statutes covering procurement integrity, whistleblower protections, kickbacks, and restrictions on covered telecommunications equipment, with mandatory disclosures required for any such equipment provided. Packaging must meet commercial standards with specific pallet dimensions and marking requirements that include agency stock number, quantity, purchase order number, and contractor name. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Treasury's IPP system unless a formal waiver is granted, and payments will be made via electronic funds transfer. All contract administration functions are managed by Contracting Officer Tanisha Contee, and no telephone inquiries will be accepted under any circumstance.