LEASE OR PURCHASE OF A PRODUCTION PRINTER FOR THE PRINTSHOP IN US EMBASSY IN PARIS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
The U.S. Embassy in Paris, France, intends to issue a solicitation for the Lease or Purchase of a Production Printer for its Print Shop. This opportunity is for a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award, resulting in an IDIQ contract with one base year and three option years. Responses are due by July 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM Paris time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a production printer to support the Print Shop operations at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. The specific details regarding the printer's capabilities and requirements will be outlined in the forthcoming solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: One base year + three option years
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: July 17, 2026, 3:00 PM (Paris time)
- Published: June 2, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror who is also a responsible contractor. The Government reserves the right to award the contract based on initial offers without discussions.
Additional Notes
- All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at
https://www.sam.govprior to submitting an offer. Prospective offerors are strongly encouraged to register early. - Electronic submissions are permitted and should be sent to
ParisContracting@state.govby the response deadline. - This pre-solicitation notice indicates the solicitation is not yet ready but will be released on SAM.gov when available.