The 101st Air Refueling Wing in Bangor, Maine, is purchasing a 64-inch large-format printer/cutter system under solicitation W50S83-26-Q-0007. This procurement is a total small business set-aside for a single unit using Piezo ink-jet technology and eco-solvent inks. The contract includes the hardware, operating software, initial consumables, and professional services. Award will be made on a best-value basis considering price, technical acceptability, delivery, and past performance. Recent amendments have set the delivery timeline at 90 days after award and clarified ink requirements. Quotes are due to the 101st MSG Contracting office by June 8, 2026. Technical requirements include Windows compatibility and delivery to the 101st Maintenance Group loading dock. The 101st Air Refueling Wing (ARW) is conducting a small business set-aside for a 64-inch wide-format color printer/cutter. This RFQ follows FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial products. The requirement includes the hardware unit, RIP software, initial consumables, and support services. The 101st Air Refueling Wing (ARW) needs a 64-inch wide-format color printer/cutter to create vinyl stickers, decals, and labels for aircraft and equipment. The purchase includes one unit using Piezo ink-jet technology and eco-solvent inks, Windows-based RIP software, and initial consumables. A two-year warranty for parts, labor, and on-site service is required.
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Timothy Rexrode
ME 04401
USA
**** AMENDMENT 01 (Date: [5 June 2026]) ***** The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Provide answers to vendor Requests for Information (RFIs). (See attached Q&A Document). 2. Extend the required Delivery Time Frame from 60 days to 90 days after contract award. All other terms and conditions, including the quote due date, remain unchanged. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared...
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RFO FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
2. Item Description: 64-inch wide color Printer/Cutter.
The 101st Air refueling Wing in Bangor, Maine, has a requirement for a 64-inch wide color Printer/Cutter. Delivery will be F.O.B. Destination to the 101st Air Refueling Wing loading dock.
3. Salient Characteristics: This printer/cutter must include operating software, initial ink and cleaning consumables, a two-year warranty, and professional services as specified herein.
The Printer/Cutter must meet the following technical specifications:
Technology & Ink Method: Must utilize a Piezo ink-jet printing method and Eco-Solvent ink.
Resolution: Must achieve a maximum print resolution of at least 1,800 dpi.
Color Configuration: Must support, at a minimum, a four-color CMYK configuration.
Media Capacity & Handling:
Accommodate media widths from 13.2 inches up to 64 inches.
Support a maximum media thickness of 39.3 mil (with liner).
Handle large media rolls with a maximum outer diameter of 9.8 inches and a maximum weight of 99 lbs.
Support both 2-inch and 3-inch media core sizes.
Operating Width: Must provide a total combined printing and cutting width of at least 62.9 inches.
Cutting Performance & Control:
Adjustable cutting speed ranging from 10 to 300 mm/s.
Adjustable blade force between 30 and 500 gf.
Connectivity: Equipped with an Ethernet port (100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T) for network integration.
Power Requirements: Must operate reliably on a standard 100-120V electrical system.
Environmental Tolerances: Designed to operate reliably within standard office/production environments
RIP / Print Management Software designed for Windows-based systems
Two-Year Warranty covering parts, labor, and on-site servicing.
6 Pouches
Eco-Solvent Ink Pouches/Cartridges Configured as: CMYK, Light Cyan (Lc), and Light Magenta (Lm), Yellow, Key (Black) - minimum 500ml per pouch/cartridge.
1 Pouch Eco-Solvent Ink Orange - minimum 500ml pouch/cartridge.
1 Pouch Eco-Solvent Ink Green - minimum 500ml pouch/cartridge.
1 Pouch Cleaning Cartridge/Pouch - minimum 500ml pouch/cartridge.
4. Delivery Location: (F.O.B. Destination)
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101st Maintenance Group MXG
104 Glenn Ave., Suite 499
Bangor, Maine 04401-8015
Delivery Logistics: Our facility is equipped with a loading dock; therefore, a lift gate is not required. The 101st ARW will be responsible for moving the equipment from the loading dock to its final designated installation location.
5. Quote Due Date: 08 June 2026
6. Instructions: RFO FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
To be considered for award, Offerors must submit a complete quotation package to [email protected] no later than June 8th, 2026.
The submission must contain the following distinct components:
1. Administrative Information
The solicitation number (W50S83-26-Q-0007).
Offeror’s name, address, telephone number, and email.
The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code.
Note: Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission.
A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation.
A statement that the quoted price is firm for at least 60 calendar days from the quote due date.
2. Technical Submission (Factor 1: Technical Acceptability)
Product Literature: Detailed manufacturer specification sheets, brochures, or technical data sheets for the proposed 64-inch Printer/Cutter.
The submittal must clearly state the Make and Model, of the proposed equipment.
The submittal must explicitly demonstrate compliance with all specifications listed in Salient Characteristics section (including the exact ink configurations, software, and the two-year parts and labor warranty).
3. Delivery Schedule (Factor 2: Delivery Time Frame)
A written statement confirming the ability to deliver all equipment and consumables F.O.B. Destination to Bangor, ME, within 90 days of contract award.
Offerors must state their exact anticipated lead time (in calendar days) from award to delivery.
4. Past Performance (Factor 3: Past Performance)
No separate past performance volume is required.
In accordance with RFO DFARS 204.7603, the Government will pull the vendor's quality and delivery records directly from the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) database using the provided CAGE code.
5. Price Quote (Factor 4: Price)
A firm-fixed-price quote broken down by line item (CLIN) for:
The 64-inch wide color Printer/Cutter (including RIP software and warranty).
The initial ink kit and cleaning pouches (as listed in Section 3).
Any shipping/freight costs to F.O.B. Destination
RFO FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
Evaluation Criteria (Basis for Award)
Evaluation will be based on Best Value to the Government, which will be determined by evaluating Price, Technical Acceptability, Delivery Time Frame, and Past Performance.
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:
Price:
The Government will evaluate the total quoted firm-fixed price (including the equipment, software, consumables, and shipping) for fairness and reasonableness.
Technical Acceptability:
The Government will evaluate the quote to determine if the proposed equipment meets or exceeds all the Salient Characteristics outlined in Section 3. To be evaluated, the Offeror must provide sufficient product literature/specifications clearly identifying the make and model being offered, and demonstrating compliance with all hardware, ink, software, and warranty requirements.
Delivery Time Frame:
The Government will evaluate the Offeror's proposed lead time for delivery to the F.O.B. Destination (Bangor, Maine). Offerors must clearly state their delivery schedule in their quote. All equipment must be delivered within 90 days of contract award. Quotes proposing delivery beyond 90 days may be excluded from consideration.
Past Performance:
The Government will evaluate the Offeror's past performance in accordance with DFARS 204.7603 and the provision at DFARS 252.204-7024, Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System.
The Government will retrieve and consider the supplier risk evaluation scores in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) for the Offeror's CAGE code.
An Offeror with an unfavorable SPRS performance classification or risk rating may be excluded from consideration.
In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available in SPRS, the Offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance and will receive a rating of "Neutral."
(Relative Importance Statement): Technical Acceptability, Delivery Time Frame, and Past Performance, when combined, are approximately equal to Price.