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FY26 Annual Member Newsletter- 2025 Year in Review

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE.UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE.Customer Services · Response deadline: Tue, 27 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking a contractor to produce its FY26 Annual Member Newsletter: 2025 Year in Review. This is a recurring publication for members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, summarizing GPO activities and accomplishments from the prior fiscal year.

Under NAICS 323111 (Commercial Printing, except Screen and Books), this work falls squarely into commercial printing services. The newsletter likely involves design, layout, printing, finishing, and distribution of a periodical-style publication for congressional recipients. GPO's member newsletters are typically multi-page, professionally printed documents that may include photography, infographics, and consistent branding aligned with GPO's congressional publishing mission.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is open to all responsible sources—there is no small business set-aside, meaning large and small businesses compete directly. However, small commercial printing firms with congressional or federal publication experience should not self-exclude. Eligible bidders include:

• Commercial printers with web or sheet-fed offset/digital capabilities suited to newsletter production
• Firms with direct mail or distribution logistics for Capitol Hill delivery
• Businesses with GSA Schedule 36 (Office, Imaging, and Document Solutions) or other relevant contracting vehicles, though see the solicitation for required vehicle status
• Joint ventures or teams combining design, print, and fulfillment capabilities

Note: The small business size standard for NAICS 323111 is 1,000 employees; verify your status at SAM.gov before bidding.

How to put together a competitive bid

Without set-aside restrictions, differentiation matters. Focus on these elements typical for GPO publication work:

Technical approach: Detail your prepress, proofing, and quality control workflows. GPO historically demands high color accuracy and print consistency for congressional materials. Specify equipment (press type, resolution, ink systems) and substrate options.

Past performance: Emphasize comparable federal or legislative printing contracts—newsletters, annual reports, or periodicals with similar volume, frequency, and audience sensitivity. Include CPARS ratings or customer testimonials.

Schedule and logistics: Propose realistic production timelines from file receipt through delivery. Address Capitol Hill delivery requirements, potential for secure handling, and peak-avoidance strategies during congressional recess calendars.

Price competitiveness: In full-and-open competition, incumbent advantage and scale economies matter. Small bidders should scrutinize whether teaming with a larger printer—or proposing a lean, digital-first workflow—improves competitiveness. See the solicitation for precise evaluation criteria and any price breakdown structure.

Sustainability credentials: GPO has emphasized environmental stewardship; include FSC-certified paper options, soy-based inks, or carbon-neutral shipping if applicable.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 441207 to obtain detailed specifications, deliverables, evaluation factors, and any amendments
2. Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active and your NAICS 323111 registration is current
3. Note the deadline: October 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time—late submissions typically are not accepted
4. Contact the contracting officer listed in SAM.gov with any clarification questions; allow adequate time for responses before deadline pressure builds
5. Assess teaming needs early if your firm lacks in-house design, fulfillment, or large-run print capacity

View the official notice on SAM.gov →