FAQ

Frequently Asked Invoice Questions for Printing and Related Services Orders Procured Commercially through GPO.

GPO’s Payment Program (EFT)

Our goal is to pay bills within 30 days after receipt or sooner, if a prompt payment discount was offered with the bid.

We are required to pay all contractors through the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) program. Under EFT, payments are in your account on the payment date. Accounting data is furnished electronically to your bank or financial institution, which is responsible for providing you with the data you need to settle your accounts.

To receive payment through EFT, you must complete the ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form (SF 3881).

For more information, email us at [email protected].

Payment for Acquisition Services Vendors

Step 1: Email your invoices

For payment, email to your assigned Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Step 2: Include information

All requested information should be on the invoice as outlined in your contract. 

Payment for Printing and Publishing Vendors

Step 1: Submit your invoices for payment:

  • through the GPO fax gateway (if no samples are required), this is the preferred method.
  • by mail (if samples are required):

    Comptroller – FMCE
    Office of Financial Management
    U.S. Government Publishing Office
    Mailstop: FMCE Room A-626
    Washington, DC 20401

Step 2: Include information

All requested information as outlined in GPO’s Billing Instruction (GPO Publication 300.3) should be included.

Your invoice should include the following:

  • Purchase order number
  • Jacket number
  • Print order and program number on term contracts
  • Evidence the shipment/delivery was made and that all contractual requirements have been met (including sample copies, negatives returned, sales copies, etc.)

Important: Non-compliance with these requirements results in a major portion of payment delays.