Stamps Manufacturing

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking potential sources to manufacture stamps. The selected suppliers will be responsible for the fabrication and printing of both pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) and water activated gum (WAG), in panes, coils, and booklets. The combined annual requirement is for approximately 19 billion stamps in various formats and sizes. The USPS designed image is printed directly on the substrate inclusive of required taggants such as phosphor. These stamps are manufactured in various standardized sized to meet USPS specifications. The stamps are distributed nationally to post offices, government agencies, and distributors. The requirement is for indicia to be printed using gravure, intaglio, offset, combination offset with intaglio processes, and the potential for digital process. The suppliers must have the overall financial capacity to fully support and fulfill all anticipated requirements, including the full range of product types and volume demands. Supplier must have a manufacturing facility(ies) capable of meeting USPS requirements according to the security and quality standards set forth by the USPS. Supplier must be able to adhere to all the Quality Assurance requirements provided, in order to monitor and measure contract performance. Supplier must have the overall capability to fully support all engineering research and development enhancements, and produce First Article Testing (FAT) samples, which address the advancements in the substrates, and additive elements that best meet USPS operating and security requirements. Interested parties must submit an e-mail expressing interest to the point of contact at the address below. Instructions on how to register in the USPS eSourcing system will be provided thereafter. Primary Point of Contact: Carlos A. Vilches Purchasing & Supply Management Specialist carlos.a.vilches@usps.gov