How to bid on pressure-seal V-fold mailers for the US Census Bureau

What the Census Bureau is buying

The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking a delivery order for pressure-seal paper used in secure, envelope-free survey and correspondence mailings. The requested product is 8.5-by-11-inch white paper, under 28 lb., in a V-fold duplex pressure-seal format, with one-color printing in a customer-specified ink color.

Other stated requirements include Seal-MOCR compatibility, no block-out pattern, an adhesive pattern as specified, and packaging of 2,000 sheets per carton. The maximum allowable overrun is 10%, and pallets may contain no more than 108,000 sheets. The RFQ has the detailed requirements and specifications.

Key date and deadline

The opportunity was published October 26, 2026. Responses are due November 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Plan to submit before the deadline. The supplied information does not state what happens after the deadline or give a submission method, so check the RFQ for those instructions.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFP may suit paper manufacturers, commercial printers, and suppliers that can provide pressure-seal paper matching the listed format, printing, adhesive, packaging, and pallet limits. Firms should be comfortable reviewing detailed product specifications and confirming that their offering meets them.

How to access the opportunity

Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid.

A free account may be needed to view the documents, although many bids can be viewed without one. Review the RFQ for the detailed requirements and instructions for responding.

Prepare a clear, compliant response

Compare your product against every specification in the RFQ, including paper weight, V-fold configuration, duplex pressure-seal format, Seal-MOCR compatibility, printing color, adhesive pattern, carton quantity, overrun limit, and pallet limit. Flag any uncertainty early and confirm it from the RFQ rather than assuming.

Make your response easy to evaluate: describe the product you are offering in the same terms used in the requirements, verify quantities and packaging, and check that all requested documents and submission steps are complete before the deadline.