Photographic Developing And Finishing Equipment

PSC Category 6740 encompasses photographic developing and finishing equipment, encompassing a diverse range of imaging and printing technologies. This category includes advanced 3D printers, large format printers, color printers, scanners, profilometers, coordinate measuring machines, and related peripheral equipment. The products support critical functions across federal agencies, including research and development, manufacturing, quality control, public affairs, and administrative operations.

Federal contract awards in this PSC category demonstrate significant diversity in procurement, with contract values ranging from $225 to $242,230, and typical performance periods spanning 3-12 months. Frequently awarded entities include JTF Business Systems Corporation, Keyence Corporation of America, Stratasys Inc., and Xtec Incorporated. The Drug Enforcement Administration, Naval Sea Systems Command, and National Institutes of Health are prominent funding agencies. Most awards are unrestricted, though some utilize small business, total small business, and specific socioeconomic set-asides like Indian Economic Enterprise. Performance locations span military bases, research centers, and federal facilities across the United States.

Recent federal contract opportunities include a Letterkenny Army Depot solicitation for a specialized 54" UV Printer/Cutter system with specific technical requirements for the Public Affairs Office, set aside for small businesses. Another opportunity from the Department of the Navy seeks a sole-source procurement of a Keyence Handheld Probe Coordinate Measuring Machine for the NAVAIR Guns Medium Caliber Lab. NASA Shared Services Center has also posted an opportunity for an Export Control Classifier to support the SOFIA Project, involving research and classification of hardware, software, and technology. These opportunities reflect the category's broad application across scientific, military, and administrative domains.