Q-A W912SV-24-Q-0021 03SEP24.pdf

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This document is a Q&A regarding solicitation W912SV-24-Q-0021 for a desktop publishing printer for the Massachusetts Army National Guard (MA ARNG). The solicitation is a request for quote (RFQ) set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 423420, with a size standard of 200 employees.

The key details include the delivery address, required printer features such as minimum 2400x4800 dpi resolution, 150,000 published recommended monthly volume, 450,000 published duty cycle, 120 second or less warm up time, oil-less belt fusing, and 40 beam laser printing. The government also requires support for hot folders, virtual printers, and color calibration for the EFI Color Controller E-22B print controller. Quotes must be submitted via email by the due date, and award will be based on price only.

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W912SV24Q0021

Q&A Updated 03SEP24

Q: Could you please confirm the complete delivery address for the mentioned contract, On SAM.gov it shows Hanscom AFB, MA 01731.

A: The correct delivery address is 2nd Floor O ice at Camp Curtis Guild (Reading, MA) which is in 28 Haverhill St, Reading, MA 01867.

Q: Does the government require a 20, 30, 35, or 50 sheet saddle stapling (for 80, 120, 140 and 200 page booklets respectively)?

A: 20 is su icient.

Q: If the requirement is 30, 35 or 50 sheets, do you require a face trimmer to prevent booklet creep?

A: N/A

Q: Is Hole Punching such as 2 or 3 Hole, or Interchangeable GBC such as Coil or Plastic Bind required?

A: No.

Q: Is CAC required for this Unit?

A: No.

Q: Do you need a True PDF Print Engine capability of the Print Controller to process native end-to-end PDF workflow?

A: We currently have the EFI Color Controller E-22B. If that current one has it, then yes, we need it on the new one, as well.

Q: Do you need support for Hot Folders or Virtual Printers of job submission to the Print Controller?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you need a Device to help with Color Calibration of the Print Controller?

A: We currently have the EFI Color Controller E-22B. If that current one has it, then yes, we need it on the new one, as well.

Q: In order to ensure the government retains their current capabilities, can the government please confirm the following features are required:

• Q: Minimum 2400x4800 dpi resolution:

A: Yes.

• Q: Published Recommended Monthly Volume of no less than 150,000 images:

A: Yes.

• Q: Published Duty cycle of no less than 450,000 images/month:

A: Yes.

• Q: Printer Warm Up time (time to first page output): 120 sec or less:

A: Yes.

• Q: Limitless Paper Supply via on-the-fly paper loading:

A: Yes.

• Q: Oil-less belt fusing method:

A: Yes.

• Q: Printing Processing via 40 beam laser – VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting LASER):

A: Yes.

• Q: Media capability of 360 gsm duplex:

A: Yes

• Q: True PDF Print Engine capability of the Print Controller to process native end-to-end PDF workflow:

A: We currently have the EFI Color Controller E-22B. If that current one has it, then yes, we need it on the new one, as well.

• Q: Support for Hot Folders or Virtual Printers of job submission to the Print Controller:

A: Yes.

• Q: Device for assistance with Color Calibration of the Print Controller?:

A: We currently have the EFI Color Controller E-22B. If that current one has it, then yes, we need it on the new one, as well.

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