Medicare and You 2026 (Spanish Area-Specific Handbooks)
ID: MedicareandYou2026(SpanishArea-SpecificHandbooks)432-304(2025)Type: 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)
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 17, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The United States Government Publishing Office is seeking contractors for the production of the "Medicare and You 2026" Spanish Area-Specific Handbooks, with a total requirement of approximately 825,000 to 875,000 copies. The procurement involves various operations including electronic prepress, printing, binding, packing, and distribution across 11 different versions of the handbooks. These materials are crucial for providing essential Medicare information to Spanish-speaking beneficiaries, ensuring accessibility and understanding of healthcare options. Interested vendors can find complete specifications and details on the procurement process at the provided GPO link, and may contact Mary Newton at mnewton@gpo.gov or by phone at 202-512-2132 for further inquiries.

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