SOURCES SOUGHT: 36 MXS Wide-Format Printer/Cutter System (Andersen AFB, Guam)

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Contract Opportunity

Anticipated NAICS: 333248 – All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Response Deadline: August 12, 2026, at 1300 (1:00 PM) Chamorro Standard Time (ChST)

Disclaimer & Important Notice

This is a Market Research and Sources Sought Notice issued solely for information and planning purposes. This announcement does NOT constitute a Solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Quote (RFQ).

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  The Government is under no obligation to award a contract based on this notice.

  
  


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  The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response.

  
  


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  All submissions are strictly voluntary, and respondents should not anticipate individual feedback.

  
  

Mission Objective & Scope of Work

The Government requires the procurement, delivery, installation, and training for one (1) commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) Wide-Format Printer/Cutter system. This equipment is essential for producing mission-critical decals, aircraft markings, and safety signage.

The contractor shall provide all hardware, software, shipping, installation, and training required to deliver a fully functional, turnkey system.

Minimum Salient Characteristics include:

- Device must combine wide-format printing and contour-cutting capabilities in a single unit to eliminate multi-device workflows and prevent alignment errors.

- Must support a continuous media width of no less than 54 inches for full-size roll processing without manual paneling.

- Must utilize durable, UV-resistant, and weather-resistant eco-solvent inks suitable for long-term outdoor exposure on aerospace equipment.

- Must feature an advanced hardware/software color management engine for strict color accuracy on standardized signage.

- Must incorporate automated printhead maintenance, ink circulation, and self-cleaning cycles engineered for high-humidity, high-salinity maritime environments.

- Must provide automated optical/sensor-based registration-mark tracking for high-precision contour cutting.

- Must include a fully compatible Raster Image Processor (RIP) software package (minimum 2-year license) for job queuing, color profiling, and workflow automation.

- Must support premium vinyl, reflective sheeting, heat-transfer films, banner media, and industrial specialty substrates.

- Must feature selectable draft, standard, and high-quality print speeds.

- Must feature sealed ink delivery systems and corrosion-resistant internal components.

Delivery Coordination:

The contractor must coordinate delivery dates with the designated government Point of Contact (POC) at least 14 days prior to arrival to ensure facility access and staging capability.

Installation and Setup:

The contractor shall perform complete on-site assembly, uncrating, and physical setup of the printer/cutter system at the designated 36 MXS facility.

The contractor shall install the initial ink set, configure the RIP software on the designated government-provided standalone (non-NIPR) workstation and perform all manufacturer-required calibrations.

A successful test print and cut sequence using operational substrates must be completed and verified by the government POC before installation is considered complete.

Training:

The contractor shall provide a minimum of one (1) session of on-site, hands-on training for up to four (4) 36 MXS personnel immediately following installation.

Training shall cover:

Routine operation, media loading, and unloading.

RIP software basics (job queuing, scaling, color profiling).

Print-and-cut workflow operations.

Preventative maintenance, automated cleaning cycles, and basic troubleshooting.

Submission Requirements

Interested business should provide a capability statement addressing your capacity to fulfill the scope, alongside the following structured administrative details:

1. Company Name


2. CAGE Code & Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)


3. Primary Point of Contact (Name & Title)


4. Email address & Phone Number


5. Business Size Status (e.g., 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HubZone, Large)

Submission Restrictions

To ensure an efficient review process, please strictly adhere to the following constraints:

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   No Proposals: Do not submit formal proposals, pricing schedules, or offers.

   
   


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   No Award Requests: Do not request to be considered for an immediate award or ask for automatic notification of future solicitations.

   
   


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   No Distribution Lists: Do not submit requests to be added to mailing or vendor lists.

   
   


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   No Telephone Inquiries: All communication must be conducted via email. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

   
   

How to Submit Responses:

1. Compile the requested administrative and capability information into a single PDF document.


2. Send the email to the designated Points of Contact (POCs).


3. Ensure the Email Subject Line reads exactly: "SOURCES SOUGHT – FA524026S0028 36 MXS Wide-Format Printer/Cutter System".


4. Submit any questions or feedback regarding this notice directly within the email.

Responses to Questions:

1. Is the government open to equivalent commercial solutions, or is this requirement intended to replace a specific existing printer/cutter platform?

The government is open to commercial solutions in accordance with the salient characteristics.

2. Will manufacturer-authorized installation and training be required, or would qualified third-party service providers be acceptable?

Qualified third-party service providers will be acceptable.

3. Is the equipment expected to be installed in a climate-controlled facility?

Equipment will be installed in a climate controlled facility.

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