Chief Administrative Office, Office of Procurement and Purchasing, O'Neill House Office Building, Room 207, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515

70 -- PAYROLL CHECK INSERTER, PRINTER, CUTTER/BURSTER, SIGNING EQUIPMENT SOL IFIN990058 DUE 050599 POC Kathy Evans, 202-226-2237 E-MAIL: Kathy.Evans@mail.house.gov, Kathy.Evans@mail.house.gov. This sources sought announcement is issued for the purpose of identifying sources providing check inserter, printer (laser or impact), cutter/burster, signing equipment. Printer must have a MICR encode capability for amount only and print on Treasury form W-2 (multiple part-minimum 4 per single, perforated, sheet). Printed sample must pass fraud testing by Treasury. Printer and inserter must be adjustable to allow for changes in size of document inserted, must accommodate inserted stock of varying thickness and must be capable of handling Treasury Check stock (responses should indicate the types of treasury stock manufacturer's machines accommodate), W-2 forms and inserts of varying sizes. Federal Financial System (FFS) printing function must be accomplished by laser printer. Date audit function must be Y2K compliant and system must have capability to audit items received by printer at printer level. Check number, date, amount, user ID and passwords, administration configuration modifications on printer, and data files printed during each session must be auditable. Software must allow user to print summary report, detailed report or ability to reset the audit. Printer must accept pre-printed stock and have sequential check counter that provides a report that can be compared to a manual. Must have capability for digitally encoded signature and require a minimum of 2 separate password levels to gain access. Security features must be inherent to the printer. System specification requires an encryption process. The printer encryption standard must be compatible with the encryption standard used on the originating system. The financial data must be encrypted from the originating source and decrypted only upon reaching the end destination. Inserting machine must be compact and operable by a single individual with minimum training. Inserter must be capable of making 3 horizontal folds necessary for the W2 statements and must allow for a cutoff and restart capability in case of damaged checks. Machine should allow for a testing process to determine correct set up. Printer should be equipped with a visible and audible alarm that is activated upon completion of job. Machine must allow for either on-line or off-line operation with an automated (disk file) input data file and should have an encryption process to allow only for entry of properly encrypted check data. Printer and inserter must accommodate Treasury Check Stock Format "G" and blank Treasury Stock, 8 " X 11", earning statement paper and W2 paper of varying dimensions. Printer must print a minimum of 24 pages per minute (PPM) and have a split file capability that allows use of two printers with 48 PPM cability. Security functions must be configurable and not preset. Folder/inserter must generate a minimum of 2,500 pieces per hour and have the capability to insert 2 sheets in addition to the check. In addition, folder/inserter must have an envelope sealing capability. The system must be based on common standards so that backup machines can be identified in the Washington, DC area within the Federal Government and must have a pre-program function that will hold at least 5 applications. The system must have a minimum monthly duty cycle of 35,000 checks with one resettable and one non-resettable counter. System must include a forms cutter for Treasury Check Stock Format "G". Forms cutter must have the following specifications as a minimum: tractor feed, operator safety cut out, auto load system, adjustable edge trimmers, and a dust collection system. Inserter must have the ability to weigh the contents of each assembled piece to guard against multiple checks being inserted into a single envelope. This announcement is only an expression of interest. Future requirements and procurements are uncertain. The U.S. House of Representatives does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this announcement. For further information contact Kathy Evans at Kathy.Evans@mail.house.gov. Responses must include the following: (1) name and address of firm, (2) number of years in business, (3) manufacturer, part number, description of equipment required services and an estimated price of equipment and required services, and (4) two points of contact: name, title, phone, fax and e-mail. All information supplied should be e-mailed to Kathy.Evans@mail.house.gov or mailed to U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Procurement and Purchasing, O'Neill House Office Building, Room 206, Washington, DC 20515 no later than May 5, 1999. Posted 04/27/99 (W-SN324629). (0117)

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