Carrie Guasto

Carrie Guasto serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Government Publishing Office, supporting the agency’s mission to produce, distribute, and preserve official federal publications in secure, standardized formats. She manages commercial printing acquisitions critical to citizen-facing documents including Social Security cards, IRS forms, immigration records, and Veterans Affairs certifications. Her work ensures compliance with federal printing standards and maintains the integrity of government-issued materials through rigorous contract administration and vendor oversight. Guasto specializes in sole-source and competitive procurements under the Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) NAICS code, handling high-volume, high-precision print services requiring strict quality controls and secure handling protocols. Her primary contractor relationships are centered on Liberty Communications, Inc. and THE SMEAD MANUFACTURING COMPANY, both long-standing vendors with proven capabilities in secure document production, binding, and specialized paper handling. These partnerships reflect a preference for established contractors with demonstrated expertise in federal printing requirements, including tamper-evident finishes, certified paper stocks, and compliance with GPO’s stringent security and archival standards. Guasto’s contracting approach emphasizes reliability, consistency, and adherence to technical specifications over frequent vendor rotation. Guasto’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside orientation, indicating a focus on technical capability and operational continuity rather than socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her awards, the nature of the work—requiring specialized equipment, high-volume throughput, and federal compliance certification—naturally limits the pool of qualified vendors to a select group with established federal credentials. Her industry focus is exclusively on NAICS 323111, encompassing commercial printing services for government-issued documents. This includes offset and digital printing, laminated security features, perforated forms, and binding systems tailored for mass distribution. Guasto’s expertise lies in managing complex print runs with exacting quality benchmarks, ensuring that every publication meets federal standards for durability, legibility, and authenticity.