Tabletop Multi-Media Printer- USDA, ARS, Tifton, GA
Overview
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), specifically the Crop Genetics and Breeding Research Unit in Tifton, GA, is soliciting quotations for a Tabletop Multi-Media Printer. This acquisition is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The printer is required for various agricultural applications, including printing on field and greenhouse stakes, tags, seed packets, and envelopes.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for a "Tabletop Multi-Media Printer to print on a variety of media." Detailed specifications are provided in "Attachment 2 - Specifications." Key functionalities include printing weather-resistant text and barcodes, creating custom print batch rules, supporting various formats (text, barcodes, images, QR codes), and featuring an adjustable conveyor system. The printer must offer high-speed precision printing and meet specific technical requirements such as 90-240VAC, 4 print heads, 1Gb internal memory, and various connectivity options (Ethernet, USB, RS232).
Contract & Timeline
This is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements Contract. Delivery is required within 60 days after award, with early deliveries accepted.
- Solicitation Number: 1232SA26Q0783
- Published Date: June 11, 2026
- Questions Due: June 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET
- Quotations Due: June 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotations electronically via email to Shalunda Mix at shalunda.mix@usda.gov. Quotations will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Evaluation factors include Price (fair and reasonable), Technical Acceptability (acceptable or unacceptable), and Past Performance (acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable). Offerors must provide a detailed explanation of their capability and technical/management approach to meet the Statement of Work requirements and hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Eligibility & Notes
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 334118 with a small business size standard of 1,000. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions by reference, which bidders should review carefully.