Amendment #01 Large format latex printer/cutter with white latex capability for the USDA, ARS, NCAH in Ames, IA
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0842
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 323111 Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
- Place of performance
- Ames, Iowa 50010, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks a 64-inch wide-format latex printer/cutter with white latex capability for the National Centers for Animal Health Visual Services in Ames, Iowa, with quotations due September 26 and questions due September 23 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside; only small businesses with 650 or fewer employees are eligible for award.
Place of performance is Ames, Iowa, with delivery required within 30 days of contract award to Building 20, Room 1030 at 1920 Dayton Avenue. The procurement consists of two line items: one unit purchase for the installed printer/cutter (CLIN 001) and a separate job purchase for installation and setup (CLIN 002). The equipment must support production of scientific posters, facility signage, outreach materials, and technical graphics on interior and exterior vinyl signs and graphic decals.
Minimum specifications include white latex ink capability (water-based, odorless, no UV white ink), user-replaceable printheads requiring no technician involvement, 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution, anti-scratch overcoat cartridge, minimum 10 GB built-in job storage, Adobe software compatibility, and a one-year hardware warranty. The delivered equipment must include a complete initial OEM ink set with white ink, optimizer, and overcoat. Installation and initial setup must be performed by factory-trained engineers or factory-trained/certified manufacturer-authorized dealer technicians; operator training is optional. A waiver of the Buy American Act has been approved, permitting quotes for foreign-origin products meeting or exceeding minimum specifications.
Evaluation follows FAR 12.203 and 12.204, with award to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance. Technical approach evaluation assesses ability to meet all specifications and delivery requirements. Price evaluation considers quantity and prompt payment discounts. NAICS code is 323111; PSC is 3610. Amendment #01 (RFI) was issued September 22.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
9/22/26 - RFI #01
Please note that quoters must acknowledge all amendments.
Amendment #01 is an RFI with questions and answers for this solicitation. Please see attachment C05 Amendment #01_RFI_1232SA26Q0842.
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0842 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a wide format latex printer cutter with white latex capability for the USDA, ARS, National Centers for Animal Health – Visual Services in Ames, IA.
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 323111. The small business size standard is 650 employees. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Update #2 ·
9/22/26 - RFI #01
The delivery location has a truck dock to facilitate delivery.
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0842 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a wide format latex printer cutter with white latex capability for the USDA, ARS, National Centers for Animal Health – Visual Services in Ames, IA.
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 323111. The small business size standard is 650 employees. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0842 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a wide format latex printer cutter with white latex capability for the USDA, ARS, National Centers for Animal Health – Visual Services in Ames, IA.
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 323111. The small business size standard is 650 employees. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C05 Amendment 01_RFI_1232SA26Q0842.docx | DOCX document | |
| C04_ TandCs with PandCs 1232SA26Q0842.pdf | ||
| C04 SPECIFICATIONS_1232SA26Q0842.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| SOURCES SOUGHT notice - Large format latex printer/cutter with white latex capability for the USDA, ARS, NCAH in Ames, IA | Pre-Solicitation |
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