Bookbinding Equipment for Print Shop

The Florida Army National Guard's print shop is seeking to procure bookbinding equipment to modernize and dramatically improve its current manual operations that have been in place for approximately ten years. The procurement consists of four specific items: an automatic high-speed document hole punch machine with feeder and reception tray, two different document puncher dies (45mm oval and 4.75mm round holes), and a table-top electric automatic coil inserter and crimper. The primary objective is to increase efficiency from the current rate of 450 booklets every 8 hours to 450 booklets per hour, representing a substantial productivity improvement that will allow the print shop to handle large binding jobs while maintaining other operational functions including mailroom services. This Request for Quote (W911YN25QA044) operates under a firm fixed-price procurement structure, with the original due date of September 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT extended to September 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 323117 (Books Printing), limiting participation to qualified small businesses. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges, though the agency has indicated they are seeking the most efficient solution while staying within their allocated budget. Delivery is required within 60 calendar days of contract award, with all equipment to be shipped to the W8AK FLARNG Element located in St. Augustine, Florida, which will also serve as the place of performance. The procurement will be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) electronic payment system, and the agency has emphasized that the current manual processes often require overtime hours to meet urgent requests, particularly from the CMD floor, making this equipment upgrade critical to operational efficiency.