Large Format Printer

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is soliciting quotations for a large format printer to produce specialized radioactive labels that must withstand extreme temperature conditions, including cryogenic temperatures as low as -273°C. The procurement requires a minimum 54-inch printer/cutter with inkjet printing capability, minimum 900 dpi resolution, and compatibility with VersaWorks software to match NIST's current equipment configuration and maintain precise color quality for safety and regulatory compliance. The contract includes comprehensive support services encompassing on-site installation, user training sessions, two preventive maintenance visits annually, and unlimited on-site repair services within one business day response time. NIST will evaluate submissions using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, preferring complete offers covering all Contract Line Item Numbers but potentially considering partial offers if all technically acceptable quotes are incomplete. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2025, with quotations due by August 5, 2025, and a Questions and Answers document was added on July 29, 2025.

This unrestricted procurement operates under NAICS code 423830 with no set-aside designation and includes no identified incumbent contractors. The contract structure features a base year with options for up to four years total (three full years plus a six-month final option period), encompassing printer acquisition, installation, training, preventive maintenance, and repair services through multiple Contract Line Item Numbers. Delivery must occur within 16 weeks after receipt of order, with all services and equipment destined for NIST's Gaithersburg, Maryland facility at 20899. The procurement will result in a firm-fixed-price contract, with offerors required to submit their best and final pricing as no subsequent pricing revisions will be permitted. The specialized nature of the requirement focuses on producing high-performance vinyl labels capable of withstanding extreme storage temperatures while meeting stringent safety and regulatory compliance standards for radioactive materials labeling.