Wizard CMC Model Z1 Mat Cutter

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is soliciting quotes for a Wizard CMC Model Z1 Mat Cutter, a computerized mat cutting system essential for creating framed certificates, photos, letters, coins, and insignia for officials in the Secretary of Defense's office. This procurement represents a sole source acquisition based on market research conducted through NASA SEWP in July 2025, which confirmed that this is a proprietary product with no competing functional replacement available. The mat cutter must be TAA-compliant and will connect to a standalone, non-networked computer similar to DISA's current Wizard 9000 Switchblade mat cutter setup. Due to technical difficulties preventing attachment uploads on SAM.gov, interested vendors must email marlene.j.adams.civ@mail.mil to submit quotes. The solicitation was posted on September 11, 2025, with a response deadline of September 18, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 332216 (Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing). The procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for the DISA/J6 Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) Directorate, with performance taking place in Alexandria, Virginia. The agency currently operates a Wizard 9000 Switchblade mat cutter, indicating an existing relationship with similar Wizard equipment. DISA emphasizes the critical nature of this procurement, noting that without the new mat cutter, their graphics department would lose the ability to provide direct support for senior officials and face increased operational risk due to aging equipment. The solicitation requires a single unit of the specialized mat cutting equipment to maintain continuity of operations for high-level government presentation materials.