Government book orders, from a supplier that speaks procurement.
Your requirements are specific and your timeline is fixed. For more than 500 agencies and public libraries, we've made government bulk book orders simple: we're actively registered in SAM, we take government purchase cards and purchase orders, and we put everything your contracting office needs on one itemized quote.
Procurement factsFiscal year-end datesDownload our W-9 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)Call 866-522-6657
- SAM active · CAGE 49Y71
- Government purchase cards
- Purchase orders
The vendor file, up front.
What contracting offices ask for first. The full list is in the procurement facts.
- SAM
- Active
- UEI
- MHL1AJ8JKLH4
- CAGE
- 49Y71
- Payment
- Government purchase card, or PO (Net 30 from the invoice date for approved accounts)
- Sales tax
- Set up to match how your agency handles it
BookPal vendor credentials for government buyers
SAM-registered
- UEI
MHL1AJ8JKLH4- CAGE code
49Y71
Pay the way your agency buys
- Government purchase cardAbout three in four of our government orders are paid by card. Under the micro-purchase threshold (currently $15,000), most cardholders can buy directly; your agency's card policy sets your limit.
- Purchase orderFrom approved agencies, by email or fax.
- Net 30Net 30 from the invoice date for approved accounts.
Over your card limit or need a PO? Ask a specialist. Your specialist will reply personally within one business day.
Paperwork, handled
Our specialists prepare the quote, W-9 and paperwork your contracting officer needs.
Books for federal agencies, bases and libraries, in every state.
In the past three years alone we've filled government bulk book orders for training rooms, schoolhouses, courtrooms and library branches across the country. Here's who we've supported.
- 500+government agencies and public libraries
- 50+DCall 50 states and the District of Columbia
- 1,200+public-sector organizations, including more than 700 public school districts
01Federal
- Bureau of Prisons
- Federal Judicial Center
- U.S. Department of State (Foreign Service Institute)
- U.S. Postal Service
- National Archives
- Department of Energy national laboratories
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- NASA
02Military
- U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard
- U.S. Army schools
- U.S. Navy
- DoD Education Activity (DoDEA)
- National Defense University
- Defense Logistics Agency
03State & local
- Agencies in 38 states
- Counties and cities
- Public libraries
From human-services departments and courts to state legislatures and library systems.
Organizations that have ordered from BookPal since March 2023, named for reference only. Naming them doesn't imply that any agency endorses BookPal.
Leadership and strengths programs, at every level.
StrengthsFinder 2.0 is the title government teams order most, from federal agencies and military units to state and county offices. Supervisor academies add leadership reads such as Extreme Ownership, Turn the Ship Around! and Dare to Lead.
Spending year-end funds? Here's how late you can order.
The federal year closes Sep 30, and year-end funds go fast. The board shows the last day to order for each date, straight from our delivery planner; we plan every quote back from your date and tell you up front if it looks tight.
- 43%of federal and military spending with us falls in July to September
- 17.6%in September alone
- Delivered vs. obligated. If your funds only need to be obligated by the deadline, send the PO by then and we'll schedule delivery. Your contracting office can tell you which rule applies.
- Quote first, then the PO. Request the PDF quote in the summer so it can clear approval; prices hold for 30 days.
Our specialists are happy to confirm timing on your order with free ground. Confirm my timing
Free shipping works great: free ground on orders of $95 or more to the contiguous US.
FY2027 order-by datesDelivered by · order by
- Most state fiscal years end Delivered byWed, Jun 30 Order byWed, Jun 16
- Federal Q4, early Delivered byTue, Aug 31 Order byTue, Aug 17
- Federal Q4, mid-September Delivered byWed, Sep 15 Order byTue, Aug 31
- Federal fiscal year ends Delivered byThu, Sep 30 Order byThu, Sep 16
Business days skip weekends and carrier holidays such as Labor Day. Dates assume the titles are available at the publisher or our warehouse; your quote confirms the date.
Everything the contracting office asks, on one page.
Copy what you need into your vendor file. Where a detail depends on your agency or contract, we say "ask us" instead of guessing.
| SAM registration | ActiveAsk us for our SAM record to attach to your vendor file. |
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| CAGE code | 49Y71 |
| UEI (SAM.gov) | MHL1AJ8JKLH4 |
| NAICS codes | Ask usWe'll send the codes that fit your purchase with your quote and vendor paperwork. |
| GSA schedule | Not currently on a GSA scheduleMost agencies buy from us directly by government purchase card or PO, and our specialists prepare the paperwork your contracting officer needs. Ask a specialist |
| Government purchase cards | AcceptedPay online at checkout or by phone at 866-522-6657; the card can be charged against your quote. |
| Purchase orders | Accepted from approved agenciesEmail to sales@bookpal.com or fax to 866-522-1957. Terms are Net 30 from the invoice date for approved accounts. PO details |
| Other payment | ACH or wire (bank transfer), check or card |
| W-9 | Download our W-9 (PDF) (opens in a new tab) |
| Vendor address | BookPal, 3002 Dow Ave, Ste 112, Tustin, CA 92780 |
| Sales tax | Set up to match your agencyTell us how your agency handles sales tax and we'll set up the order to match; state and local buyers can upload their exemption certificate once, and we keep it on file after review. Upload a certificate |
| Quotes | Procurement-ready PDF, held 30 daysTitles, quantities, unit prices, freight and delivery points on one itemized PDF, with our W-9 and registration details. Prices hold for 30 days. |
| APO and FPO | We ship there regularlyThese orders route through our warehouse first, so please allow a little extra time; our specialists are happy to confirm timing. Ask a specialist |
| Delivery address | A street address, not a PO BoxOur carriers (UPS and FedEx) won't ship to a PO Box. Give each delivery point's street address and receiving contact. |
| Order cutoff | 12 pm PacificOrders received after 12 pm PT may not be processed until the next business day. |
Agencies, courts, bases and libraries, from one supplier.
The same quote, paperwork and delivery planning, whether the books go to one training room or a dozen installations.
- Federal departments & agenciesHeadquarters, bureaus and field offices
- Military units & the National GuardUnits, installations, schools and family programs
- Courts & judicial educationJudicial training programs and court staff
- Corrections & public safetyFacility programs, reentry reading, police and fire training
- State, county & city departmentsHuman resources, health, education and workforce offices
- Public librariesBranches, systems and Friends groups
What agencies order
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Leadership & supervisor training
One title for every new supervisor, or a full leadership-development reading list for the year.
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Technical & professional development
Reference and study titles for technical teams, certifications and continuing education.
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Onboarding & team reads
A shared book for a new cohort or an office-wide read, with CliftonStrengths available for team programs.
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Many delivery points
Split one order across offices, bases or branches, each with its own quantity and receiving contact.
Your deadline is fixed. We plan back from it.
Training dates and fiscal deadlines don't move. Order at least 10 business days before you need the books in hand; earlier is better. Every quote is planned around your date, and if it looks tight, we tell you up front.
- StartYou orderTitles, quantities, your date
- PlanWe confirmEditions in print, method, delivery plan
- ShipOn its wayTracking for every box
- Your dateIn handPlan for at least 10 business days; we confirm on your quote
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Free shipping works greatFree ground shipping on most orders over $95 in the contiguous US. Most orders arrive within an estimated 7–10 business days.
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Need it sooner?Expedited (est. 4–5 business days) and express (est. 3–4) are available for many titles. Call us and we'll find the fastest way to your date. Shipping options
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"In print", checked on your quoteWe confirm the edition, format and availability of every title before you order, including pre-orders and reprints.
What contracting officers ask us.
Need something for your vendor file that isn't here? Email sales@bookpal.com or call 866-522-6657 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm PT) and we'll send it with your quote.
Is BookPal registered in SAM?
Yes. BookPal's SAM registration is active. Our UEI is MHL1AJ8JKLH4 and our CAGE code is 49Y71. Ask us for our registration details to attach to your vendor file.
When should we order to spend this fiscal year's funds?
For books delivered by Thu, Sep 30, the last day of the federal fiscal year, order by Thu, Sep 16. If your funds only need to be obligated by Sep 30, send the PO by then and we'll schedule delivery; your contracting office can tell you which rule applies.
Do you accept government purchase cards?
Yes. We accept government purchase cards, along with purchase orders from approved agencies, ACH or wire (bank transfer) and checks.
Can we pay by purchase order?
Yes. We accept purchase orders from approved government agencies. Email your PO to sales@bookpal.com or fax it to 866-522-1957. Terms are Net 30 from the invoice date for approved accounts.
Can you send a quote our procurement office can file?
Yes. You get an itemized PDF quote with every title, quantity, unit price, freight charge and delivery point, sent with our W-9 and the registration details your contracting office asks for. Prices hold for 30 days.
What are your UEI and NAICS codes?
Our UEI is MHL1AJ8JKLH4 and our CAGE code is 49Y71. Ask us for the NAICS codes that fit your purchase and we'll send them with your quote and vendor paperwork.
Are you on a GSA schedule?
We're not currently on a GSA schedule. Most agencies buy from us directly by government purchase card or PO, and our specialists prepare the paperwork your contracting officer needs. Ask a specialist and your specialist will reply personally within one business day.
Are government orders exempt from sales tax?
Tell us how your agency handles sales tax and we'll set up the order to match. State and local buyers can upload their exemption certificate; once it's approved, we keep it on file for future qualifying orders.
Can you ship to APO or FPO addresses?
Yes, we ship to APO/FPO addresses regularly. These orders route through our warehouse first, so please allow a little extra time; our specialists are happy to confirm timing. Ask a specialist. Your specialist will reply personally within one business day.
Can you recommend titles for a training program?
Yes. Tell us the audience, the goals and the timing, and we'll suggest titles that fit. Start with title recommendations or mention it on your quote request.
Send us the requirement. We'll send a quote procurement can sign.
Titles, quantities, delivery points and your date. You'll get an itemized quote, our W-9 and the registration details your contracting office asks for.
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866-522-6657Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm PT
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sales@bookpal.comSend a title list, a PO or a question
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A named BookPal specialist on every quoteA real person who reads your whole request, including your date