SPECIAL NOTICE
36 -- Notice of Intent to purchase brand name Canon Printer
- Notice Date
- 2/2/2021 11:02:29 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 333316
— Photographic and Photocopying Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Response Due
- 2/8/2021 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 02/23/2021
- Point of Contact
- Susan Hashemi
- E-Mail Address
-
susan.hashemi@us.af.mil
(susan.hashemi@us.af.mil)
- Description
- NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURCHASE NAME BRAND PRINTER � The Space Force�s SAM-D/PK at Peterson AFB has received a BRAND NAME justification for the purchase of a new CANON Image Press C910 Multi-functional PRINTER.� This printer will be purchased as a brand name requirement unless evidence of other products meeting the specifications is provided through market research.� This commercial purchase shall be made using FAR Part 13 procedures.� � The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 333316 Photographic and Photocopying Equipment Manufacturing.� The business size standard is 1000 employees.� Only one brand will satisfy this Joint Command requirement. The Canon ImagePress C910 printer is the sole brand of robust, multi-funtional printer that is supported by a H350 server and has a small footprint.� The H350 server is required, as other printers in the office are supported by H350 servers.�� Likewise, the Canon software is currently used in the office.� Like servers and software reduce compatibility issues and simplify training and troubleshooting.� Using like servers and software in an office environment is a time saving measure.� Additionally, the space for a new printer is small.� The requirement's owner requires high-volume printing capabilities in a small space.� The Canon ImagePress C910 is the only brand of printer that satisfies these requirements. This request is issued on behalf of Fort Bliss, TX.� Canon is the only known brand that meets the Joint Command�s requirements.� Canon imagePRESS C910 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS THE PROPOSED MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PRINTER SHALL FIT IN A SPACE WITH THE DIMENSIONS OF W 228�, D 131�, H 63� ImagePRESS C910 Marking Engine Must be new equipment and not remanufactured or used Must run at a minimum of 90 letter ipm on stocks up to 80 lb. Cover Must have the ability to switch to a �productivity mode� that allows printing at rated speeds on uncoated stocks up to 130 lb. Cover Must have three standard feeding sources that hold up to 550 sheets (20 lb. Bond) each and support stocks from 3.94"" x 5.83"" to 13"" x 19.2"" and 14 lb. Bond to 110 lb. Cover Must support stocks up to 13 x 19.2"" in size and 130 lb. Cover in weight Must have the ability to auto duplex stocks up to 130 lb. Cover in weight Must have a minimum paper capacity of 7,650 sheets from 6 different paper drawers Must be able to use various brands of media (not proprietary) including uncoated, coated, envelopes, textured, specialty, and synthetic stocks Must have the ability to detect and prevent multiple sheets from entering the press Must be able to replace toner and paper without stopping the press (on the fly) Must have a print resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi Tab Attachment Kit Must use a RED VSCEL Laser to create images on the drum Must use a 32-beam imaging laser where every dot is imaged twice on the drum Developer unit must precisely control internal environment (humidity) and airflow to help maintain consistent, high-quality images across print runs Toner level gauges must be displayed in one-percent increments Must utilize a flexible transfer belt that aids in proper toner laydown helping ensure full coverage on textured and embossed stocks Must have the ability to print all transfer voltage settings on multiple sheets to quickly and easily locate the optimal secondary transfer media parameter Must utilize a translucent toner that allows the properties of the media to show through and help match the quality of the toner across the entire sheet Must have a front to back registration of +/- 1.0 mm Must utilize a compact registration method where the paper buckle is moved forward and is slowly released to help prevent misregistration Must have a way to scan a test sheet on the copy glass to quickly adjust front to back registration Must have the ability to manipulate any corner individually to improve front to back registration Must incorporate an advanced twin belt fusing method that utilizes induction heating and cooling technology helping to allow high efficiency when switching for mixed media jobs Fusers must not use oil Must have the ability to automatically match the gloss level of the media to the printed image Must measure 20 different color patches (5 of each color channel) at least between every 86 sheets to ensure color consistency � this must not require operator intervention Must have an automated method to preform press calibration (linearization) Must have a duty cycle of 500,000 letter impressions and an average monthly volume of 157,000 letter impressions First copy output time for a color print must be 7.7 seconds or faster The warm up time after turning the press On must be 6 minutes or faster Must have the ability to have common parts be easily replaced by an operator Must be restricted of hazard substances (RoHS Compliant) Toner bottle must be recyclable Must not have any VOCs in consumables Must meet ENERGY STAR standards with reduced power consumption Must be rated EPEAT Gold Copying & Scanning Must have a minimum scan speed of 230 opm (B&W) and 150 opm (color) at 300 dpi Must have the ability to scan originals at least 600 dpi Automatic Document Feeder must have a minimum paper capacity of 300 sheets Automatic Document Feeder must scan both sides of the sheet in a single pass Must have a double sheet detection feature that will halt scanning if more than one sheet is fed at one time Automatic Document Feeder must support up to 80 lb. Cover (220 gsm) and 12"" x 17"" originals for simplex and duplex scanning Must have the ability to create scan templates that can retrieve commonly used parameters Must have the ability to scan to a USB as a PDF, TIFF, or JPG file Must have the ability to scan and send files via email Must have the ability to scan and send files to a FTP or SMB server imagePRESS C910 Finishing Accessories All vendor owned and third-party accessories must communicate back to main engine on its status Must have an inserter that holds 400 sheets (2 trays) to add inserts and book covers post fusing Must have a professional puncher with simple swapping of interchangeable punch dies Professional puncher must have a crease die that can be interchangeable with the punch dies Include 3 [Crease Die] Loose Leaf 3 Hole LTR, Loose Leaf 5 Hole LTR, Plastic Com 19-Hole Punch LTR Must have the ability to punch 11� x 17� sized paper twice Must have the ability to twin loop punch and create wire bound booklets up to 80 sheets (20 lb. bond) automatically Must have the ability to produce multiple types of folds in-line, including Z-fold, C-fold, letter fold out, and half fold Must be equipped with a finisher that can stack up to 5,000 sheets with inline joggers for neat straight or offset stacking Must have the ability to corner or double side staple up to 100 sheets Must have the ability to 2- or 3-hole punch stocks up to 110 lb. Cover (300 gsm) in weight Must have an in-line booklet maker that can create 100-page booklets (25 sheets) on paper sizes up to 13"" x 19.2"" and support weights up to 110 lb. Cover (300 gsm) [Booklet Finisher-W1] Booklet maker must have saddle press technology to help flatten booklets before stacking ImagePRESS Server H350 Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz up to 3.6GHz W/ Turbo Memory: 8 GB Hard Drive: 2 TB OS: Windows 10 Must process jobs using the Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) RIP then print, print while RIP, streaming multi job processing Streaming - ability to print, receive, and erase jobs all at the same time Must support PostScript level 3, PDF 1.7, PDF/X, PPML, and PDF/VT PDLs Must have the ability to manage jobs in a hold and print queue, edit job parameters, and optimize system and color settings from a single application Must have the ability to have multiple PDF files dropped into marked folders where a predefined job template is automatically applied and sent to the digital press Must have the ability to configure specific �File-Print� submission process for an output device so users don�t have to specify print settings for multiple jobs Must have the ability to create, edit, and optimize spot and named colors Must have the ability to impose a booklet via an intuitive step by step wizard Must offer on-the-fly correction of individual images � without the need to go back to the original design files Must have the option to provide expert tools for soft proofing, color correction, and file troubleshooting [Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition] Must securely overwrite a deleted job at least three times preventing further access Must have the ability to view the engines interface (LUI) directly on the monitor connected to the front end controller (Unity Display) 10 Hours of Professional Services for services associated with Integrating technology and processes within a production environment including specific target areas as color standards, digital/offset integration, data transformation, color management, variable data printing and web to print. Start-up Supplies- 1-each of black, cyan, magenta and yellow Toner � Warranty for all equipment � Removal of Cannon ImagePRESS C6000, Cannon/Fiery ImagePRESS Server A2100 (old printer) to be relocated to customer�s warehouse This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals.� DO NOT submit a bid/quote at this time. Any offeror believing they can provide non-Canon brand equipment with all of the features and functions of the requirement described above may provide evidence for consideration.� Evidence must support the offeror's claim that the non-Canon brand equipment identified meets all of the specifications.� All qualified sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by this agency.� Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement can be conducted.� A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.� Responses must be received NLT 12:00 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST) on 8 Feb 2021.� Responses received after this will be considered late IAW FAR 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated.������ The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this announcement.� Contractors must have a current registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.� The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract processed IAW FAR 13. Questions should be addressed to the Primary POC Susan Hashemi, Contracting Officer, at susan.hashemi@us.af.mil. � 5352.201-9101 USSF Ombudsman 10/1/2019 (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, for USSF (United States Space Force) acquisitions (excluding SMC acquisitions) please contact the Director of Contracts, Air Force Installation Contracting Center, Operating Location - Space (AFICC/KS OL-SPC) via the following e-mail workflow address: afica.ks.wf@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer. (End of clause)
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- Place of Performance
- Address: El Paso, TX 79916, USA
- Zip Code: 79916
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 79916
- Record
- SN05905740-F 20210204/210202230114 (samdaily.us)
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