SV0222-26 Amendment 0002 Q and A.pdf

PAGE OF PAGES AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/ MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

FACILITY

CODE

X

(x)

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

08/12/2026

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

1 2

CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

Amendment #0002

6. ISSUED BY CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

UNICOR, FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC.

400 First St NW Washington, DC 20534

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, State and Zip Code)

UNICOR, FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC.

400 First St NW Washington, DC 20534

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

SV0222-26

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08/12/2026

CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and the 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 number. 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 you 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

E. IMPORTANT : Contractor is not X is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

A0002: This Amendment includes vendor submitted questions and Unicor’s answers.

See Attachment A.

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)

Wesley Newell, Contract Specialist

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE

SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

Signature of the person authorized to sign) (Signature of contracting officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE 30-105

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-

83) Prescribed by GSA

(X) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, Appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103 (b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF :

X D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

FAR 15.206 Amending the Solicitation.

Attachment A:

08/12/2026

1. Is the overlaminate applied in line with the printer or the blanking line?

Yes. We print onto laminate then move to a different line for application of metal and laminate.

2. Would UNICOR please provide the anticipated production volumes (hourly, daily, and annually) for the Digital License Plate Printer?

600,000 plates per year, 5 hrs per day/ 5 days a week, all year

3. Are there any minimum throughput or production rate requirements that the proposed system must achieve?

Between 1200 and 1800 plates printed per hour depending on the plate image.

4. Can UNICOR identify the reflective license plate sheeting intended for use with the proposed Digital License Plate Printer, including the manufacturer, product series, type of sheeting, roll length, core diameter, material thickness, and any other material specifications?

3M Tick and Clear. 12” wide, 3” core

5. What is the maximum roll width?

11.5” from edge to edge

6. What is the maximum print width needed?

12”

7. Certain reflective sheeting manufacturers require approved printing systems and consumables in order to maintain warranty coverage. Are there any compatibility or warranty requirements that vendors must meet?

This may be determined by the printer we select; no predetermined decision.

8. Can UNICOR identify the manufacturer and model of the Digital License Plate Printer currently in use?

3M Condor

9. Can UNICOR provide the reason for procuring a new Digital License Plate Printer? For example, is the replacement intended to address technology obsolescence, equipment reliability, throughput limitations, maintenance concerns, or other operational requirements?

Better quality images and newer machines due to breakdowns

10. Does UNICOR expect the successful vendor to supply the reflective sheeting required for operation of the printer, or will UNICOR procure and supply the sheeting independently?

11. The solicitation does not identify responsibility for consumables. Will UNICOR procure and supply consumables (such as UV inks, thermal transfer ribbons, cleaning supplies, maintenance kits, printheads, and spare parts), or should these items be included in the vendor's proposal?

12. Can UNICOR provide installation site information including available floor space, available power requirements, compressed air specifications, loading access, and any prison security restrictions affecting installation?

Everything needed is available; vendors on site must pass NCIC background check.

13. Can UNICOR confirm whether the proposed Digital License Plate Printer must be new, unused, and of current manufacture, or whether refurbished, remanufactured, or previously used equipment will be considered acceptable, provided it meets all technical requirements of the solicitation?

New

14. Is the new printer expected to be delivered by 9/30/2026? If so, when does UNICOR expect it to be fully operational?

Within 2 weeks of delivery

15. Will the new printer require additional facility upgrades, or will it operate in its existing location?

Operate in its existing location

16. If new printer technology requires facility modifications for ventilation and hazardous waste storage and disposal, will these costs be included in the price of the printer or will they be considered separately in the evaluation of this Solicitation?

Separate

17. What are UNICOR’s requirements for reflective license plate sheeting?

We use tick and clear from 3M

18. How does UNICOR plan to complete the design conversion process to the new printer?

We would complete the process utilizing our existing systems and software but would also look for guidance from the awarded vendor. The formatting requirements for the new printer would dictate what needs to be done, if anything. We will define the process after understanding the requirement, and the need for conversion (or lack thereof).

19. After the warranty period end, is UNICOR expecting the cost of service to be included in the price of the digital printer, or will there be a separate service contract, or a line item to show this cost?

Separate service contract

20. When does UNICOR plan to announce contract award and publish the contract award information?

We plan to award within 30 days of the solicitation closing.

21. Will UNICOR allow remote access for technical support?

No, as the network that the printer will reside on has no external connectivity.

22. Will UNICOR's closed network requirement accommodate Adobe Suite's need for online connectivity every 90 days to maintain subscription licensing and updates?

UNICOR uses Isolated Network subscription license activation and manual updates for Adobe products. There is no 90-day connectivity requirement.

23. Will the devices be allowed to reach certain external resources i.e., Windows Update?

The network has no external connectivity. Windows updates are provided by moving the Windows update server from the air gapped network offsite to a separate network connection for updates, then moving the server back to the air gapped network.

24. There are Multiple references to, no external network access, that said, what is the expected or approved process for external data sync/order retrieval?

Any sharing/upload/download of data is done by copying files with removable media between the air gapped network, and the UNICOR enterprise network, and there are no expected/planned changes to that process.

25. Please clarify what is meant by "automated workflow initiation" in the RIP software requirement?

This is a feature that is described in the sentence immediately preceding the one referenced. The phrase “automated workflow initiation” refers to the functionality where the “watch” or “RIP” folder/directory that has been configured to be monitored for files to be placed therein. When a file (the design file to be printed) is placed into the identified directly, the software for the printing system will automatically begin to process the file for printing. There may be actions required by the end user before or after the file is placed into to the directory, but the system should be able to take that file and initiate the workflow processes used for printing.