Canon Printer Ink and Maintenance
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
Federal Prison Industries - UNICOR is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Canon Printer Ink and Maintenance services at its Sandstone Print Factory in Sandstone, MN. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The contract will cover maintenance and consumables for three Canon digital copiers on a "per click" basis. Offers are due by July 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
UNICOR requires ongoing maintenance and ink for three specific Canon printers: two 2021/2022 Image Press C910s and one 2021 Vario Print Copier DP. Services include manpower, all necessary parts, consumable inks (excluding paper), and operator training. Pricing must be provided on a per-click basis for both black and white and color prints. The contractor must provide an online service portal for requests and be able to respond on-site within 48 hours (excluding weekends/holidays).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years
- Guaranteed Minimum Quantity: 36,000 Each/Clicks
- Estimated/Not-to-Exceed Quantity: 180,000 Each/Clicks for the life of the contract
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 811310, size standard $12.5M)
- Place of Performance: UNICOR, 2300 County Rd 29, Sandstone, MN, 55075
Key Dates & Submission
- Mandatory Site Visit: July 8, 2026. NCIC forms for background checks must be submitted by June 26, 2026, to Michael Rote (Michael.Rote@usdoj.gov).
- Offers Due: July 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST.
- Submission Method: Email signed and dated offers on SF-1449 to wesley.newell2@usdoj.gov. Do not send via U.S. mail.
- Offer Acceptance Period: 60 business days.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on the best value to the Government, considering technical capability, price, lead time, and past performance (including references). Vendors must provide their best delivery time for evaluation.
Additional Notes
Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments or updates. Failure to provide all proposal requirements on the most up-to-date RFP may result in disqualification. All contractor employees working on-site must be U.S. citizens and pass NCIC background investigations.