Thomas Bacon is a Publishing Specialist. Thomas is associated with 32 contracts. Activity spans Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) and Books Printing.
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The United States Government Publishing Office is soliciting bids for the production of VCL Gun Cleaning Mats under solicitation number 500-219. The awarded contractor must perform full color printing using either digital printing or dye sublimation to produce high resolution photos, solids, and line art with uncommon bleeds on all edges. The final product must feature a high quality soft polyester fabric surface with a non skid neoprene backer, a total thickness between 1/8 and 3/16 of an inch, and rounded corners.
This combined contract opportunity is managed by the Customer Services agency in Washington, DC, with Thomas Bacon serving as the primary point of contact. The solicitation was posted on October 26, 2026, and requires responses by October 29, 2026. There is no specific set aside for this procurement, which falls under NAICS code 32311.
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,
PSC
T099
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
Solicitation 500032, issued by the United States Government Publishing Office on behalf of the IRS, is an invitation for bids for the proofing, printing, binding, and distribution of approximately 1,260,648 copies of the Instructions for Forms 1040 and 1040-SR (Rev. 2026). The project requires the production of saddle-stitched, self-cover pamphlets with a trim size of 8-3/8 x 10-7/8 inches using conventional offset printing and black ink. In addition to the primary quantity, the contractor must provide 200 blue label copies and 10 agency copies. Key milestones include the delivery of soft proofs by December 30, 2026, and a phased distribution schedule starting January 15, 2027, with the bulk of shipments occurring on January 22, 2027.
The contractor must be an approved USPS Full Service Intelligent Mail Package Barcode provider and adhere to strict packaging standards, including the use of corrugated containers with specific bursting and edge crush strengths and a maximum weight of 32 pounds per carton. Required deliverables include daily production and electronic shipping reports using IRS Forms 9659 and 2040. Bids must be submitted via email to the GPO by October 27, 2026, and must include total costs for the ordered quantity, as well as rates for additional copies and page count adjustments. Award determination will be based on the total cost, while additional and page count rates will not be factors in the selection process.
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,
NAICS
323117
Books Printing
PSC
T011
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
The United States Government Publishing Office is soliciting bids for the digitization of approximately 6,504,300 pages of paper records, consisting of roughly 5,913,000 sheets across 1,971 banker boxes. The project requires the contractor to handle the pickup, palletization, and transportation of materials from USASAC IMC in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. A critical component of the scope includes the replacement of approximately 800 worn banker boxes and the maintenance of a strict chain of custody for records, some of which involve active litigation. Deliverables must be provided as text-searchable PDF/A images with OCR and accompanying TXT files, stored on FIPS 140-3 compliant encrypted hard drives.
The contractor must adhere to rigorous security and quality standards, including NARA guidelines, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and NIST SP 800-88r2 for media sanitization. Because records may contain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), the contractor must utilize a Federal accredited moderate boundary network and ensure personnel undergo Tier 2 background investigations. Quality assurance is governed by GPO Publication 310.1. The period of performance extends from a purchase order issuance by September 30, 2026, to a project completion date of March 31, 2028. Bids are due by September 25, 2026, and must include unit pricing for scanning, packed cartons, and hard drives.
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,
PSC
T003
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
The United States Government Publishing Office, on behalf of the IRS, is soliciting bids under solicitation 451829S for the production, assembly, and mailing of two tax payment voucher packages: Jacket 451-829 (Form 1041-ES OCR) and Jacket 451-830 (Form 1040-ES/V OCR). The scope of work involves electronic prepress, printing, variable imaging, binding, and mailing of approximately 800,000 packages for Jacket 451-829 and 750,000 packages for Jacket 451-830. Each package consists of payment vouchers, instruction booklets, and return envelopes. The contractor must ensure all products meet USPS regulations, including the use of Intelligent Mail Barcodes and adherence to Domestic Mail Manual packaging and palletization standards.
Award will be based on the lowest total cost for both jackets combined. A critical requirement for eligibility is that bidders must possess an IRS pre-approved security clearance at their production facilities prior to the bid opening date of September 17, 2026. The contract mandates strict data protection for Sensitive But Unclassified information, requiring personnel to undergo mandatory security and privacy training and sign non-disclosure agreements. Performance timelines include a mailing window starting February 12, 2026, with a final completion deadline of March 5, 2026. Quality assurance is governed by GPO Publication 310.1 and 310.2, requiring a 99 percent accuracy rate for test samples.
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,
USA
NAICS
323111
Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
PSC
T011
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
Bids for Publication 4012 (Rev. 10-2026), Catalog Number 34183E, the VITA/TCE Volunteer Resource Guide, must be submitted via email to [email hidden] with the Jacket Number 451-206 and the bid opening date of July 16, 2026, clearly stated in the subject line; no other submission method is accepted, and late bids will not be considered. The bid opening will occur virtually at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day, and interested parties must request a Microsoft Teams live stream link by emailing [email hidden] one hour prior to the opening, using a separate email from the bid submission. The contract requires 65,206 shrink-wrapped sets, each consisting of a 404-page loose-leaf book, 19 tab dividers, a two-piece cover, a 2-inch re-closeable metal O-ring, and a piece of chipboard or equivalent material, with trim sizes specified for covers, text, and tabs. Quality standards are governed by GPO Publication 310.1, effective May 1979 (Rev. 09-19), enforcing Level III Quality Assurance through Attributes. The solicitation, issued by the U.S. Government Publishing Office in Washington, D.C., has no set-aside designation and falls under NAICS Code 323117, with Thomas Bacon as the primary point of contact.
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,
USA
NAICS
323117
Books Printing
PSC
T012
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
The contract is for the production and mailing of 3,880,000 postcards—3,060,500 male and 819,500 female versions—as part of the ChooseVA Postcard Campaign, managed by the U.S. Government Publishing Office under solicitation number 450-971. Work includes four-color process printing with dull aqueous coating, variable data imaging using government-furnished Excel files containing names and addresses, trimming, binding, packaging per USPS guidelines, and mailing via VA Presorted Standard Mail Permit #1090. All handling of personally identifiable information (PII) is subject to strict security protocols, including encryption, accountability for every piece, immediate breach reporting, and complete deletion of government-provided files after contract completion. Contractors must develop and submit a Government-approved Security Control Plan prior to award and ensure no defective pieces enter the mail stream. Production must adhere to GPO Publication 310.1 for Level III Quality Assurance Through Attributes and comply with USPS DMM, CASS, PAVE, and NCOA Link standards, requiring ZIP+4 coding and PostNet barcodes on all mailings.
Bids must be submitted electronically by April 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to [email hidden], with the subject line clearly stating Jacket 450-971 and the bid date; no other submission methods are permitted. The bid opening will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams, and interested parties must request a live stream link by email one hour prior. Proof submissions, including press-quality PDFs, are due by May 7, 2026, and printing cannot begin until written “OK TO PRINT” authorization is received. Performance is scheduled to conclude by June 26, 2026, with mailing occurring in ten scheduled batches across May and June. Delivery is F.O.B. the contractor’s location, and postcards must be packaged and labeled in full compliance with USPS standards. Contractors are also required to provide same-day shipment notifications with tracking details and all mailing documentation upon delivery. The award is anticipated for May 5, 2026, with payment processed via GPO fax gateway or mail, and the solicitation does not employ any set-asides, making it open to all eligible bidders regardless of size or socioeconomic status.
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,
USA
NAICS
323111
Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
PSC
T011
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
This contract involves the production of the MOVE! Veteran Workbook IB 10-1234, scheduled for December 2024. The work includes proofing, printing, binding, and delivery of spiral-bound books with a trim size of 8-1/2 by 11 inches. The book consists of 244 pages plus a separate two-piece cover, with four-color process printing for covers and text pages, followed by a clear, non-yellowing satin aqueous coating on certain cover pages. The contract is a fixed-price indefinite quantity agreement, with a total maximum cost of $308,600. Bidders must include all costs associated with materials, operations, and delivery.
The solicitation number is 450-235, issued by the Customer Services office in Washington, DC, under NAICS code 323117. The deadline for submission is December 29, 2025. The contract requires compliance with specified quality standards (Quality Level III) and includes detailed printing specifications, such as head-to-head four-color printing with uncommon bleeds. Contact for this solicitation is Thomas Bacon, who can be reached via email or phone as provided. The contract documentation and bidding instructions are available online through the Government Publishing Office.
This contract involves the production of 75,000 pamphlets titled ISS Planner 2025, along with an additional 50 QARC copies, to be printed, bound, and delivered according to specified standards. The project requires high-quality printing on 28 text pages plus a wrap-around cover, utilizing four-color process printing in landscape orientation with full or partial bleeds, which the contractor must extend as needed. The covers 1 and 4 will receive UV coating, while all text pages will be coated with a gloss aqueous finish, both applied evenly without defects such as trapped particles or air bubbles. The quality level adheres to Level II standards outlined in GPO PUB 310.1, ensuring consistent quality assurance through specific attributes.
The contract is managed by the Office of Customer Services in Washington, DC, with responses due by November 12, 2024. Key contacts include Thomas Bacon and Jermaine Berryman, who can be reached via email or phone for further details. The scope also emphasizes precise registration, detailed artwork including line art and halftones, and the inclusion of all costs within the bid price, with the contractor responsible for extending bleeds beyond the provided files. The project aims to deliver a durable, high-quality printed product that meets strict specifications for color, coating, and registration standards.
United States Government Publishing OfficeDC,
NAICS
323111
Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
PSC
T011
Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
