VA Mailers (Billing Statements) A-1
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE.UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE.Customer Services · Response deadline: Sat, 10 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is soliciting offers for VA Mailers (Billing Statements) A-1—a contract for printed materials supporting Department of Veterans Affairs billing operations. The GPO serves as the federal government's central printing authority, procuring printing and related services on behalf of client agencies.
NAICS code 323111 corresponds to Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)—encompassing establishments primarily engaged in commercial general printing using one or more common processes, such as offset lithography, flexography, gravure, letterpress, or digital printing. Typical products include business forms, financial documents, and direct-mail advertising materials. Billing statements fall squarely within this category: multi-part forms with variable data, often requiring barcoding, addressing, and USPS presort services for delivery efficiency.
Since this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, the notice streamlines the process—posting simultaneously as a sources-sought announcement and formal solicitation, allowing eligible vendors to submit offers without a separate presolicitation phase.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | VAMAILERS2733s(2026) |
| NAICS | 323111 — Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| Response deadline | October 10, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition—no set-aside restriction applies. Any responsible offeror, regardless of business size or socioeconomic status, may submit a bid. However, small businesses in commercial printing should note that they will compete directly against large firms and incumbent contractors with established GPO relationships.
GPO printing contracts typically require vendors to hold GPO Qualified Manufacturer or Qualified Dealer status, or to subcontract with a qualified facility. If you lack this designation, see the solicitation for registration requirements and the timeline for obtaining qualification before proposal submission.
How to put together a competitive bid
Establish GPO vendor credentials. Verify your qualification status in GPO's supplier network. If unqualified, determine whether expedited processing is possible given the compressed five-day window between posting and deadline.
Understand the production requirements. Billing statements for VA likely involve: variable data printing (veteran account numbers, billing amounts); postal presorting to achieve automated mailing discounts; potentially RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED addressing; and compliance with VA branding and accessibility standards. See the solicitation for exact specifications, paper stock, color requirements, and finishing.
Price strategically. GPO solicitations often use the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method for standardized printing. Scrutinize the statement of work for evaluation criteria—technical factors versus price weighting. Account for all costs: paper, ink, data processing, presort verification, postage, packaging, and delivery to GPO or direct to VA facilities.
Demonstrate track record. Highlight comparable federal or high-volume commercial billing statement contracts. Emphasize capacity for surge volumes, data security protocols (PII handling for veteran accounts), and mailing accuracy rates.
Review data handling requirements. VA billing statements contain sensitive personal information. See the solicitation for safeguard specifications, NIST controls, and any required cybersecurity attestations.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number VAMAILERS2733s(2026). The document posted October 5, 2026 contains complete specifications, evaluation factors, mandatory clauses, and delivery instructions.
Critical deadline: Submit your offer by October 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time—only five days from posting. Given this compressed schedule, prioritize immediate download of solicitation documents and confirm submission method (SAM.gov electronic offer, GPO's eCMS, or other platform as specified).
View the official notice on SAM.gov →