Sources Sought - Color Printer Plotter

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VISN 4) is conducting a sources sought notice for a large format color printer/scanner/copier for the Wilmington VA Medical Center. Specifically, the agency seeks a Cannon-T60 2-Roll Color Printer/Scanner/Copier or equivalent unit with precise technical specifications including 90" width x 40" depth dimensions and capability to print on multiple media types. The procurement requires a printer with 600 x 600 dpi print quality, full color printing, Adobe Postscript driver, and Energy Star certification. Potential vendors must submit detailed information about their company, including size status (such as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business), Federal Supply Schedule availability, manufacturing details, and pricing information. Responses must be emailed to Contract Specialist Olivia Osborne by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on April 14, 2025, with the understanding that this is a market research request and not a formal solicitation.

This sources sought notice does not have a specific small business set-aside designation, and the anticipated procurement is for one printer unit. The contract falls under NAICS Category 334118 for Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing and PSC Category 7B20 for IT and Telecom High Performance Compute Hardware. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement includes requirements for start-up supplies and installation services. The market research phase is designed to identify qualified and verified businesses capable of meeting the technical requirements for this specialized printing equipment. The notice indicates the VA is conducting comprehensive market research to understand potential vendor capabilities before issuing a formal solicitation, suggesting a thorough approach to identifying the most suitable vendor for their specific printing needs.