040ADV-24-R-0008-C0004 final.pdf

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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040ADV-24-R-0008

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11/22/2023

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

040ADV-24-R-0008-C0004

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732 North Capitol St NW Washington, DC, 20401, US

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a)By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor X is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

AMENDMENT CONTROL NUMBER : 040ADV-24-R-0008

SUMMARY OF CHANGES : The purpose of this amendment is to respond to the questions received. See page 2.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Nataliya Holl

040ADV-24-R-0008-C0004

Summary of Changes

1. In SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK:

a. In Part C.4.2.1 the following language is deleted: “Dot gain shall be less than 10% using LED

UV or Traditional UV inks on polymer stock (PC, PVC, PETG etc..).”

b. In Part C.4.3.3 delete “The feeder shall have the ability to automatically adjust all guides, etc.

to change the sheet size to be produced” and replace with “The feeder shall have the ability to automatically adjust necessary guides, etc. to change the sheet size to be produced.”

2. In SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE, part F.5.8, delete “Engineering Drawings:

Drawings covering the entire SFOP, support equipment and any other equipment delivered under this contract shall be provided; mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic; and shall include individual parts, subassemblies, and assemblies. Drawings for all individual parts and detail drawings shall show the form, fit and function of the part, materials utilized and any manufacturing process information required for the GPO to reproduce the part in an emergency. Detail drawings shall reference their respective subassemblies and assembly drawings.” and replace with “Engineering Drawings: Drawings covering the entire SFOP, support equipment and any other equipment delivered under this contract shall be provided. The supplier will guarantee availability of all proprietary spare parts in a timely manner. If the supplier becomes unable to do so, the drawings of said parts will be made available to the GPO.”

3. In SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS, L.5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL, (b) (3) (b) Contractor Past Performance Information, (i) delete “past 96 months” and replace with “past 60 months.”

4. See the responses to the questions received below.

End of amendment C0004.

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We would like to request the deadline for submission of the RFP be moved to February 16, 2024.

Proposal submission deadline has been changed to February 14, 2024, 5:00 pm EST in Amendment 0003.

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C.4.5 1 8

A system yield of at least 99.5% acceptable work, with no more than 0.5% spoilage (mechanical issues with the press system independent of the operator)

Can the GPO please provide a definition for the term "Acceptable work"?

Acceptable work is defined as printed sheets that are within our quality specifications.

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E.6.10.7 4 40

Dot gain shall be less than 10% using LED UV or Traditional UV inks on polymer stock (PC, PVC, PETG etc..)

Dot gain is greatly affected by printing materials such as ink, dampening water, blanket, and substrate. In order to produce with appropriate dot gain, the dot gain curve is usually corrected during plate making. In our internal testing, we expect dot gains of 10-20%.

This is the result when using a 50%, halftone dot gain patch, and using a plate that was made without dot gain curve correction for that patch. Is it okay to correct the dot gain curve to obtain a 10% dot gain?

This requirement is removed. Plate curve correction is not necessary. The language is in section C.4.2.1.

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C.4.2.2 Printing 1 9

SFOP shall have a uniform solid print on each unit, using dry and wet inks, with no roller or gear streaks.

What is the criteria for "no roller or gear streaks"? Would a minor roller or gear streak of less than 2 delta E be acceptable?

Yes, that is acceptable.

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6.4.2.3 1 9

A maximum standard deviation of +/0.02 points of color density variation across the sheet.

Is this measured using oil based inks?

The normal commercial spec is within +/- 0.05 points allowing for substrate variations, Is this acceptable?

Yes, this is measured with oil based inks. The requirement will remain as written in the

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C.4.3.2 1 9

The feeder shall accommodate a load of material with a height of at least 51".

We can comply. However, the maximum weight is 557kg which depends on substrate character

The maximum weight is noted.

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C.4.3.3 1 9

The feeder shall have the ability to automatically adjust all guides, etc. to change the sheet size to be produced.

Please change "All" to " necessary

The word “all” shall be replaced with “necessary”.

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C.4.3.12 1 10

The feeder shall include an ink jet sheet number printing system and/or a 1D or 2D barcode format where the number data is either generated at time of printing and pushed to a database or pulled from a database and printed on the press sheet.

Where on the sheets will the ink jets print? The lead edge, operator side, gear side?

It doesn’t matter as long as the ink jet prints outside the artwork (there is a minimum of ¼” all the way around).

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C.4.4.12 1 11

The Ink curing system (UV energy or Oxidative) shall be capable of curing at full press speed.

Does the GPO accept the curing process provides a surface cure and requires a post-cure time following the UV exposure for complete drying?

It is understood that the curing process can vary depending on the UV exposure and ink formulations.

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C.4.5.5.

c 1 12 (C) controlled ductor timing Does the GPO use the ductor timing control to manage light inking?

No, light inking is managed using intermittent ink ducting.

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C.4.5.7 1 12 The SFOP shall contain ink misting extraction equipment for each printing unit.

Can the GPO provide location of the facility ducting hook-up?

Currently the ink mist is filtered and eventually vents into the room. Exhaust ducting can be provided in the necessary location.

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C.4.6 1 12 The SFOP shall have an independent dampening system per printing unit that;

Would the GPO consider a more efficient and cost effective solution?

The requirement for an independent dampening system per printing unit will remain as stated in the SOW.

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C.4.9.2.i 1 15

Be equipped with a closed-loop scanning spectro-densitometer color inspection and control subsystem.

Can the GPO make note that the density measurements in areas of rainbow printing will be undefined due to the inherent variability of the feature? It is understood that a scanning Spectro densitometer has limits when reading rainbow units.

It is understood that a scanning Spectro densitometer has limits when reading rainbow units.

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C.4.10.1 1 15

C4.10.1 (Core) In-line inspection equipment shall detect gross defects and registration alignment on opaque polymer substrates for the manufacturers (vendor) designed press speed range.

Can the GPO accept that performing print-to-substrate measurements on clear substrates is not possible.

The increased value requirement with the capability to inspect clear polymer substrates will remain as stated in the SOW (C.4.10.1_4).

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C.4.10.1 _3 1 16

C.4.10.1_3 (Increased Value, Highly Preferred) In-line inspection equipment shall inspect color, defects gross and micro, and registration alignment in the wavelengths 200 to 1100nm on opaque polymer substrates for the manufacturers (vendor) designed press speed range.

Automatic inspection systems illuminate the substrate in the UV and IR spectrum using narrow band LEDs where the light illuminates approximately 50 nms of the wavelength. Therefore, would it be acceptable for the UV spectrum to be illuminated centered around 365nm and the IR spectrum to be illuminated around the 850mm?

The proposed solution will not meet the increased value requirement stated in the SOW. Follow the SOW language.

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C.4.11.2 1 16

(Increased Value, Highly Preferred) The in-line system software shall allow the operator to set target areas for each print job which require higher inspection and controls in the visible and invisible light (200nm to 1100nm).

Automatic inspection systems illuminate the substrate in the UV and IR spectrum using narrow band LEDs where the light illuminates approximately 850 nms of the wavelength. Therefore, would it be acceptable for the UV spectrum to be illuminated centered around 365nm and the IR spectrum to be illuminated around the 850mm?

The proposed solution will not meet the increased value requirement stated in the SOW. Follow the SOW language.

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C.4.12.2 4 18 Line weight Can the GPO please define the evaluation criteria for this item?

Conduct a visual inspection and measurement to compare the plate image to the printed image.

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C.4.12.2 5 18 Line raggedness Can the GPO please define the evaluation criteria for this item?

Conduct a visual inspection and measurement to compare the plate image to the printed image.

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C.4.12.2 9 18 Bar Code/Sheet Number Reader

Can the GPO please define the evaluation criteria for this item?

The near line inspection system shall have the capability to read the bar code/sheet number.

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C.4.12.2 10 18 Position of print location relative to the sheet

Can the GPO please define the evaluation criteria for this item?

Conduct a visual inspection and measurement to confirm print image location is consistent.

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C.4.13.1 .b 1 19

Shall track the total number of sheets printed over the life of the SFOP via minimum nine

(9) digit non-resettable counter.

The press life count function of the press counts the total number of sheets fed into the grippers over the life of the SFOP. Is this acceptable?

Yes

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C.4.14.4 b 1 20 Key type protection or password protection shall Can the GPO confirm this requirement is to protect the security of passwords?

Yes

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C.4.17.6 1 22 Allow coating of the top side of the sheet after the last printing unit, What is the required specification of anilox roller?

Specification of anilox roller is to be determined.

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D.5 3 32 Loading dock opening is 7 feet 10 inches wide by 7 feet 9 inches tall.

Will the GPO allow installation through the side wall? If so, can the GPO change the maximum dimensions of the entrance to be 144"W x 144" H?

No, installation through the side wall is not an option. In DC the option to bring equipment in through the 14’ x 14’ door on the 3rd floor is available. Internal door sizes in DC (3rd floor) will be 12’ x 12’.

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F.5.7- F.5.8 1- 52-53

5.7 Technical Documentation:

The Contractor shall provide the GPO with accurate, complete and current technical documentation of the SFOP furnished, inclusive of all support equipment. The documentation shall include;

engineering drawings, bill of materials (BOM), operation and maintenance manuals, and purchased component literature.

5.8 Engineering Drawings:

Drawings covering the entire SFOP, support equipment and any other equipment delivered under this contract shall be provided; mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic; and shall include individual parts, subassemblies, and assemblies. Drawings for all individual parts and detail drawings shall show the form, fit and function of the part, materials utilized and any manufacturing process information required for the GPO to reproduce the part in an emergency. Detail drawings shall reference their respective subassemblies and assembly drawings.

We wish to stress that technical documentation including drawings and other related material contains proprietary information. Providing this information on the open market to competitively procure spare parts is of great concern. Many years of research and development have gone into the manufacturing of spare parts to ensure replacement parts are engineered and manufactured in a precise and identical manner to the parts provided in new equipment. Using spare parts from a third-party vendor introduces a variable and potential for problems caused by improperly designed or manufactured spare parts. Would the GPO consider the following alternative language?

"The supplier will guarantee availability of all proprietary spare parts in a timely manner. If the supplier becomes unable to do so, the drawings of said parts will be made available to the GPO."

Replace F.5.8 with the language below:

5.8 Engineering Drawings: Drawings

covering the entire SFOP, support equipment and any other equipment delivered under this contract shall be provided.

The supplier will guarantee availability of all proprietary spare parts in a timely manner.

If the supplier becomes unable to do so, the drawings of said parts will be made available to the GPO.

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C.4.4.7 10 What is the definition of Manual Coarse Adjustment of Register for the Plate Cylinder Range?

The requirement is referring to large manual register adjustments of the plate cylinders.

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C.4.4.13 11

How many of the six (6) Inter-Color Traditional UV Lamps do you intend to have curing at the same time, this is needed for configuring the correct number of power supplies?

The capacity to use all 6 lamps at the same time is required.

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C.4.13 11

How many of the six (6) Inter-Color LED/UV Sticks do you intend to have curing at the same time, this is needed for configuring the correct number of power supplies?

The capacity to use all 6 lamps at the same time is required.

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C.4.5.3 11 What is the thickness of plates you plan to use for dry offset printing?

To be determined.

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C.4.18 22

Are you requiring the application of both Cold Foil and Cast & Cure embellishment in one pass, or is one unit capable of doing both processes individually in two passes sufficient?

The expectation is to be able to use either cold foil or cast and cure (not both) in one pass.

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C.4.7.1.

C.4.3.2

Feeder and Delivery to have piles of 51-inches. Should the SFOP be raised or elevated to provide the ability to handle 51-inch or larger piles?

The ability to handle 51” pile heights is preferred. Provide pile height capability in proposal. If press needs to be raised to achieve 51” pile heights please include as an option.

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C.4.4.13

Requests the SFOP have both Mercury UV and LED UV lamps. Are both systems actually required or should the SFOP have the ability to convert over to LED lamps at some time in the future?

Both Mercury UV and LED UV lamps are required.

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E.6.10.5

The RFP states that the contractor will be required to provide all necessary materials for the FAT including the substates. As most European materials will be different than those found here in the US can the USGPO provide the materials they will be producing so that the FAT and SAT will be the same?

The contractor is required to provide the substrates for the FAT and the SAT.

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L.5 104

We would like to request it be possible to extend the acceptable window of references from 60 months to 96 months (8 years)?

Yes, the timeline for the past performance is extended from 5 years to 8 years in Section

L.5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION

OF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL (b) 3 (b)

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