64-inch Printer/Cutter
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 101st Air Refueling Wing in Bangor, Maine, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a 64-inch large-format Printer/Cutter. This opportunity, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, seeks one unit that meets detailed technical specifications, includes operating software, initial ink, and a two-year warranty. Quotes are due by June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for one 64-inch wide color Printer/Cutter to be delivered F.O.B. Destination to the 101st Air Refueling Wing loading dock in Bangor, ME. The required unit must feature:
- Technology & Ink Method: Piezo ink-jet printing with Eco-Solvent ink.
- Resolution: Maximum print resolution of at least 1,800 dpi.
- Color Configuration: Minimum four-color CMYK, with additional Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Orange, Green, and Cleaning ink pouches (minimum 500ml each).
- Media Capacity: Accommodates media widths from 13.2 to 64 inches, up to 39.3 mil thickness, and rolls up to 9.8 inches outer diameter/99 lbs weight, supporting 2-inch and 3-inch core sizes.
- Operating Width: Combined printing and cutting width of at least 62.9 inches.
- Cutting Performance: Adjustable speed (10-300 mm/s) and blade force (30-500 gf).
- Connectivity: Ethernet port (100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T).
- Software: RIP / Print Management Software designed for Windows-based systems.
- Warranty: A two-year warranty covering parts, labor, and on-site servicing.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: W50S83-26-Q-0007
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 3610 - Printing, Duplicating, And Bookbinding Equipment
- Agency: Department of the Air Force (via DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY, W7NC USPFO ACTIVITY MEANG 101)
- Place of Performance: 101st Air Refueling Wing, Bangor, Maine
- Quote Due Date: June 8, 2026
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit a complete quotation package via email to 101.MSG.MSC.Contracting@us.af.mil by the due date. The package must include:
- Administrative Information: Solicitation number, Offeror details (name, address, phone, email, UEI, CAGE Code), confirmation of active SAM registration, agreement to terms, and a statement that the quoted price is firm for at least 60 days.
- Technical Submission: Detailed manufacturer specification sheets, make and model, explicitly demonstrating compliance with all Salient Characteristics.
- Delivery Schedule: A written statement confirming delivery F.O.B. Destination to Bangor, ME, within 60 days of contract award, including the exact anticipated lead time.
- Past Performance: No separate volume required; the Government will retrieve Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) data using the provided CAGE code.
- Price Quote: A firm-fixed-price quote broken down by line item for the Printer/Cutter (including RIP software and warranty), initial ink kit, and shipping/freight costs.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on Best Value to the Government, considering Price, Technical Acceptability, Delivery Time Frame, and Past Performance. Technical Acceptability, Delivery Time Frame, and Past Performance, when combined, are approximately equal to Price.
- Technical Acceptability: Proposed equipment must meet or exceed all Salient Characteristics.
- Delivery Time Frame: Delivery must be within 60 days of contract award; quotes proposing longer delivery times may be excluded.
- Past Performance: Evaluated via SPRS data; unfavorable classifications may lead to exclusion.
Additional Information
Bidders must review the attached "Provisions_ClausesPrinterCutter.pdf" document, which contains critical regulatory and contractual requirements, including prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and unique item identification, governing any resulting contract.