Aircraft Nose Art Gerber/Plotter Printer
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- FA462526Q1050
- Agency
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Global Strike Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325992 Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri 65305, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base seeks supply, installation, and training for a Roland TrueVIS XG-640 Printer/Cutter or equivalent to produce aircraft nose art, with proposals due August 10, 2026 (extended from August 6 via Amendment 1 posted August 5). This procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to firms meeting the 1500-employee size standard.
Place of performance is Whiteman AFB, Missouri. The contractor must supply and install the plotter at the corrosion control facility (second floor, requiring forklift transport from the Logistics Readiness Squadron loading dock) and provide a single 1–2 hour training session for corrosion control personnel and select others covering basic functions, software updates, and operating skills for creating, printing, and cutting graphics. Installation must occur during regular weekday working hours (0730–1600), excluding federal holidays and base down days.
Technical specifications require piezoelectric inkjet printing with CAMM-1 series blade cutting, print and cut widths up to 63 inches, maximum media width 64 inches, 1200 dpi maximum resolution, and cutting speeds of 10–300 mm/s. The system must include TrueVIS TR2 eco-solvent ink in eight colors, VersaWorks 6 RIP software (Windows 11, i5 processor or better, 8 GB RAM minimum, 128 GB free disk space), ethernet connectivity, automated take-up system, and heater and blower drying. Media handling must accommodate self-adhesive vinyl, banner, poster paper, canvas, and magnetic materials up to 1.0 mm thickness from 3-inch cores.
Vendor technicians must provide names, driver's license information, and birthdates for the Entry Access List prior to delivery. The contractor must obtain base identification and vehicle passes and comply with Air Force security and safety requirements. Work must be completed 120 days after receipt of order. Questions are due August 4 at 10:00 AM CST. NAICS code is 325992; PSC is 3610.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 1 - 05 August 2026
The purpose of Amendment 1 is to:
1. Extend the solicitation date from 06 August to 10 August
2. Provide questions and answer attachment
509th Contracting Squadron
WHITEMAN AFB, MO 65305
GENERAL OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION
- Notice ID: FA462526Q1050
- Related Notice: N/A
- Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Product Service Code (PSC): 3610
- NAICS Code: 325992 Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing
- Small Business Size Standard: 1500 Employees
- Set-Aside:100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Place of Performance: Whiteman AFB, MO 65305
- Date Offers Due: 06 August 2026 at 13:00 PM EST
- Contact Information:
- Primary Point of Contact (Contract Specialist): Najee Holland, najee.holland@us.af.mil, 660-687-5466
- Secondary Point of Contact (Contracting Officer): Tiffany Driskill, tiffany.driskill@us.af.mil, 660-687-5417
DESCRIPTION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Roland TrueVIS XG-640 Printer/Cutter or Equal to produce Aircraft Nose Art. Gerber Plotter must meet the specifications in the attached PWS. A training session on the equipment is required per the PWS.
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions.
1. PLACE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
- Place of Delivery/Performance: Whiteman AFB, MO 65305
- FOB Point: Destination
- Period of Performance (PoP) / Delivery Timeline: Work must be completed 120 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
2. NOTICE TO OFFERORS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION (FAR 52.212-1 ADDENDUM)
- System for Award Management (SAM): Offerors must be registered and active in the SAM database at the time of quote submission. Failure to be registered will result in the quote being deemed ineligible for award.
- Request for Information (RFIs) / Questions: The Government will accept questions concerning this solicitation until 04 August 2026 at 10:00 AM CST. Email all questions to najee.holland@us.af.mil and tiffany.driskill@us.af.mil. Questions must be submitted on a .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx document. Answers will be posted publicly as an amendment to this solicitation.
- Quote Submission Instructions: Quotes must conform to the requirements of this solicitation and be received no later than 06 August 2026 at 13:00 PM EST
- Submit quotes electronically via email to: najee.holland@us.af.mil and tiffany.driskill@us.af.mil
- The email subject line must contain: "RFQ FA462526Q1050 Gerber Plotter Printer".
- The entire quotation must be contained in a single email and must not exceed 3 Pages.
- Quote Expiration: Quotes must remain firm and valid for a period of 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.
- Required Documentation for Submission: To be considered responsive and eligible for award, the offeror must submit the following as part of their quote package:
- A firm-fixed-price quote.
- Technical Capability Narrative: A detailed description of the products/services to be provided to prove compliance with the specifications in the PWS/SOW. (Quotes containing pricing only with no technical details will not be accepted).
4. BASIS FOR AWARD & EVALUATION CRITERIA
The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:
FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY
Quotes will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail (Acceptable/Unacceptable) basis. Technical acceptability is defined as meeting all requirements in the PWS/SOW.
FACTOR 2: PRICE
The Government will evaluate the total contract price for reasonableness. Evaluation of price will include the aggregate total of the basic requirement and all option periods (if applicable).
Update #1 ·
509th Contracting Squadron
WHITEMAN AFB, MO 65305
GENERAL OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION
- Notice ID: FA462526Q1050
- Related Notice: N/A
- Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Product Service Code (PSC): 3610
- NAICS Code: 325992 Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing
- Small Business Size Standard: 1500 Employees
- Set-Aside:100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Place of Performance: Whiteman AFB, MO 65305
- Date Offers Due: 06 August 2026 at 13:00 PM EST
- Contact Information:
- Primary Point of Contact (Contract Specialist): Najee Holland, najee.holland@us.af.mil, 660-687-5466
- Secondary Point of Contact (Contracting Officer): Tiffany Driskill, tiffany.driskill@us.af.mil, 660-687-5417
DESCRIPTION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Roland TrueVIS XG-640 Printer/Cutter or Equal to produce Aircraft Nose Art. Gerber Plotter must meet the specifications in the attached PWS. A training session on the equipment is required per the PWS.
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions.
1. PLACE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
- Place of Delivery/Performance: Whiteman AFB, MO 65305
- FOB Point: Destination
- Period of Performance (PoP) / Delivery Timeline: Work must be completed 120 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
2. NOTICE TO OFFERORS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION (FAR 52.212-1 ADDENDUM)
- System for Award Management (SAM): Offerors must be registered and active in the SAM database at the time of quote submission. Failure to be registered will result in the quote being deemed ineligible for award.
- Request for Information (RFIs) / Questions: The Government will accept questions concerning this solicitation until 04 August 2026 at 10:00 AM CST. Email all questions to najee.holland@us.af.mil and tiffany.driskill@us.af.mil. Questions must be submitted on a .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx document. Answers will be posted publicly as an amendment to this solicitation.
- Quote Submission Instructions: Quotes must conform to the requirements of this solicitation and be received no later than 06 August 2026 at 13:00 PM EST
- Submit quotes electronically via email to: najee.holland@us.af.mil and tiffany.driskill@us.af.mil
- The email subject line must contain: "RFQ FA462526Q1050 Gerber Plotter Printer".
- The entire quotation must be contained in a single email and must not exceed 3 Pages.
- Quote Expiration: Quotes must remain firm and valid for a period of 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.
- Required Documentation for Submission: To be considered responsive and eligible for award, the offeror must submit the following as part of their quote package:
- A firm-fixed-price quote.
- Technical Capability Narrative: A detailed description of the products/services to be provided to prove compliance with the specifications in the PWS/SOW. (Quotes containing pricing only with no technical details will not be accepted).
4. BASIS FOR AWARD & EVALUATION CRITERIA
The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:
FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY
Quotes will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail (Acceptable/Unacceptable) basis. Technical acceptability is defined as meeting all requirements in the PWS/SOW.
FACTOR 2: PRICE
The Government will evaluate the total contract price for reasonableness. Evaluation of price will include the aggregate total of the basic requirement and all option periods (if applicable).
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Nose Art Gerber/Plotter Printer | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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