ITIN/Foreign Certification Program InkJet Roll Paper (Form 9844)
ID: ITINForeignCertificationProgramInkJetRollPaper_2025Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICEUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICECustomer ServicesWashington, DC, 20401, USA

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

PSC

PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- PRINT/BINDING (T011)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2371b75e93c94da5adbc0bd3e61ce822/view
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    Description

    The United States Government Publishing Office is seeking bids for the procurement of InkJet Roll Paper (Form 9844) for the ITIN/Foreign Certification Program, which is essential for the Department of the Treasury/Internal Revenue Service. The contract requires the production of 100 rolls of special security paper, each containing at least 80,000 sheets, specifically formatted for IBM InfoPrint 5000 printers and incorporating various security features to prevent fraud. This procurement is critical for ensuring the integrity and security of printed forms used by the IRS, with a strict delivery deadline set for June 23, 2025, and bids to be submitted electronically by March 13, 2025. Interested bidders can contact Scoti Cox at scox@gpo.gov or Michael Szopo at mszopo@gpo.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Scoti Cox
    (707) 748-1972
    scox@gpo.gov
    Michael Szopo
    mszopo@gpo.gov
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    The document outlines the procurement specifications for the ITIN/Foreign Certification Program InkJet Roll Paper (Form 9844) required by the Department of the Treasury/Internal Revenue Service. Bids will be opened virtually on March 13, 2025, with requirements for email submissions. All bidders must comply with GPO contract terms and may face a pre-award survey. The contractor is responsible for producing 100 paper rolls, each containing at least 80,000 sheets printed on special security paper, formatted for IBM InfoPrint 5000 printers. Security features include specific color matches, embedded fluorescents, and a void security background. The project requires adherence to quality standards, with non-compliance leading to penalties. Additionally, a detailed delivery schedule stipulates that all products must be shipped by June 23, 2025, with various packing and labeling requirements. The document emphasizes strict controls on material handling to prevent unauthorized access and mandates specific items for contractor submission prior to production. The overarching aim is to ensure quality and security in the printed forms used by the IRS.
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    ITIN/Foreign Certification Program InkJet Roll Paper (Form 9844)
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