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74 -- INSERTER SYSTEM SOL 51-SO-BC-9-00015 DUE 072199 POC Gordon Randall, Contract Specialist; TEL. 812-218-3351/FAX. 812-218-3937 The Bureau of Census intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Gunther International, Ltd., to provide, install, and support a Gunther III Intelligent Inserting System. The system must have a means of feeding cut sheets in both 8.5 X 11 and 8.5 X 14 inch sizes. At a minimum, the feeder must accommodate both 20 lb and 24 lb paper weight. In read mode, the system must have a means of reading a 30 character interleaved 2 of 5 bar code printed on each sheet. The system must use a bar code that is 100% compatible with existing Gunther EP4000 system. The software must provide a non-read mode as well, in which the main feeder processes a preset number of sheets per machine cycle. The software must also provide an "inserts only" mode in which the main feeder and folder are not used. The system must have a means of accumulating the sheets into sets prior to folding. The system must have a means of adding up to four discrete supplemental inserts to each package. The insert station must be capable of handling pieces ranging in size from 2 X 4 to 6 X 8.5 inches and in thickness from .006 to .25 inches. Each insert station must have a means of detecting miss feeds and double feeds. The system must have a means of feeding outside envelopes ranging in size from 4 X 6 to 6.125 X 9.5 inches. The system must have a means of sealing the packages after assembly. It must provide for selective sealing of the packages. The system must have an accurate means of counting the assembled packages. System must have a minimum speed of 12,000 pieces per hour while reading Interleaved 2 of 5 bar code information on each piece and adding a single insert. The resultant contract shall be a firm fixed price contract. Notes 1 and 22 apply. Posted 06/06/99 (W-SN339700). (0157)

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