PRESSURE SEAL PAPER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Census Bureau is soliciting quotes for Pressure Seal Paper (PSP) under a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires the procurement of 8.4 million sheets of specialized paper for secure, envelope-free mailing. Quotes are due by Friday, April 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 8,400,000 sheets of 8 ½" x 11" / "V" fold White Pressure Seal Paper. Key specifications include sub 28lbs, duplex, Seal Mocr, 1/1 ink, blank based on customer perforations, with no block out and adhesive pattern. The total quantity will be delivered in three segmented orders, each consisting of 2,000 sheets x 4,200 cartons (2.8 million sheets per delivery). Deliveries are strictly scheduled for May 1, 2026; July 1, 2026; and September 1, 2026, to Jeffersonville, IN. Offerors must meet all requirements detailed in Section 5 of the RFQ.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Tied to the three segmented delivery dates (May 1, 2026; July 1, 2026; September 1, 2026)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Quote Due Date: Friday, April 24, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Target Award Date: April 28, 2026
- Published Date: April 22, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically in MS Word, Excel, or PowerPoint formats via email to both maria.l.harriell@census.gov and rhonda.m.talbert@census.gov. Quotes with exceptions will not be accepted. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable offers. Technical acceptability will be determined by clear adherence to all requirements outlined in Section 5 of the RFQ. Price reasonableness will be assessed on the total evaluated price.
Additional Notes
The Contracting Officer for this procurement is Rhonda Talbert. Invoicing and payment procedures will utilize the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) clauses are incorporated by reference, including those pertaining to telecommunications and video surveillance services/equipment (FAR 52.204-24, 52.204-25, 52.204-26) and electronic and information technology accessibility (CAR 1352.239-71).