Canon image PROGRAF TZ-32000 large-format printer (or Equivalent)

NASA Shared Services Center is seeking to procure a Canon imagePROGRAF TZ-32000 large-format printer or an equivalent model for NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. The solicitation (number 80NSSC25889587Q) requires a multifunction printer with specific technical capabilities, including the ability to print 4 D-size drawings per minute, scan at 2400 x 1200 dpi resolution, and support dual 36-inch paper rolls. The procurement will follow a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, which means the government will select the most cost-effective quote that meets all specified requirements. Quotes are due by December 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with a 30-day performance period after order receipt. The solicitation demands a printer with advanced features such as automatic media cutting, simultaneous printing and scanning, hot-swappable ink tanks, and secure network printing capabilities.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses and falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) category 333248 for All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing. The contract will be delivered FOB Destination to NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, with specific mailing instructions provided for both USPS and non-USPS deliveries. While no specific award value is mentioned, the solicitation indicates a focused procurement for a single large-format printer with comprehensive technological specifications. The printer must include a 15.6-inch multitouch interface, Z36 sRGB Scanner with activation license, and a 5-color LUCIA TD pigment ink system. Compatible media types include engineering bond, vellum, and recycled bond papers, with a requirement for 100-drawing delivery tray capacity and the ability to print and scan in both color and black and white.