Thermal Imagesetter
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 Department of the Army, through W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT TYAD OFC, has issued a Solicitation (W51AA126QA030) for the procurement of a Thermal Imagesetter (Dry-Imaging Printer) for film used on metal tags at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD), PA. This is a Small Business Set-Aside acquisition. The requirement includes turn-key design, supply, delivery, installation, and training. Offers are due March 9, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks a new, brand name or equal, Thermal Imagesetter (Dry-Imaging) capable of integrating with existing Windows 10 computers. The contractor will be responsible for all materials, supplies, freight, delivery, tools, equipment, consumables, labor, and supervision. Key performance standards include a minimum resolution of 1200dpi, support for PDF, JPG, TIFF, and Postscript formats, a nominal print size width of 2 feet (minimum 48 inches), and a minimum imaging speed of 68 square feet per hour. The system must be compatible with TYAD's current use of full-scale PDF electronic files for transferring drawings to film. On-site machine operation and maintenance training for Government personnel is required within 30 days of delivery. The system is considered an IT asset and must comply with applicable security technical implementation guides (STIGs), security requirement guides (SRGs), and cyber requirements, including obtaining and maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (W51AA126QA030)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 333248 (Printing, Duplicating, And Bookbinding Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD), Tobyhanna, PA 18466
- Delivery: Expected 120 calendar days from the Date of Award. The final delivery date will be confirmed at award based on the offeror's lead time.
- Payment: NET 30 Days via Combination (COMBO) Invoice & Receiving Report submitted through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) at https://piee.eb.mil.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 9, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Full offer packages must be submitted via email to kaila.e.black.civ@army.mil.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13.5) and FAR 52.212-2.
- Technical Evaluation: Based on a written capability statement demonstrating compliance with salient characteristics and product data sheets. Offerors must indicate if they are quoting a BRAND NAME PRODUCT or an EQUAL PRODUCT, following specific evaluation criteria for "Equal Product" submissions.
- Pricing: Unit price, extended total, and delivery time must be provided for each line item, limited to two decimal places. Quotes must be submitted on a FOB Destination basis.
- SAM Registration: Required at the time of quote submission. Provisions/clauses already answered in an active SAM profile do not need to be resubmitted.
- Questions: Must be submitted in writing via email to kaila.e.black.civ@army.mil. Questions are not accepted within 3 days of the close date.
- Quote Acceptance: Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the quote receipt date. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions and make partial awards.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, including those for item unique identification and WAWF payment instructions. All amendments must be acknowledged by signing and submitting page one of each amendment. Delivery instructions for Tobyhanna Army Depot specify hours of operation (Mon-Thu, 0700-1530), driver requirements, vehicle entry gates, and the final delivery location at BUILDING 1C BAY 6 CENTRAL RECEIVING.