Spot Ink

This request for information is for planning purposes only; it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. A contract may not be awarded as a result of this announcement. The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) is researching the market availability of vendors that can potentially provide the supplies described herein. The capability information provided in response to this market survey is not expected to be a proposal, but rather statements regarding the company’s experience and capabilities. Information is to be submitted by 9 Mar 2009. Capability packages must not exceed 5 pages and must be submitted electronically. Statement of Objectives Purpose: The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is engaged in the design, development, integration, test and evaluation, fielding, certification, maintenance, life cycle, and logistic support of a spot color digital large format print capability. Background and Scope or Mission: NGA uses large format plotters at remote sites to print map and charts to fulfill our mission. We are seeking information from vendors with experience or knowledge in developing or modifying large format Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (CMYK) printers to accept single color separates to be printed individually via a single spot color. The goal is to print red-light readable maps meeting military specification MIL-STD-2410(DMA) using single spot color on large format plotters. Objectives: To develop any or all of these technologies: - Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) compatible ultra violet (UV) spot ink cartridges as depicted by color and CIE values documented within NGA’s Standard Printing Color (SPC) catalog. - OEM compatible UV Spot ink print heads as depicted by color and International Commission on Illumination (CIE) CIE values documented within NGA’s SPC catalog. (Excerpts of the catalog provided hardcopy upon request). - OEM compatible firmware suitable to recognize third party Raster Image Processor (RIP) spot color separate submissions. - Inks must have the capability to print on various papers (coated and uncoated) recommended by the Joint Committee on Printing (JCP) Government Printing Office (GPO). http://www.gpo.gov/acquisition/paperspecs_vol12.htm 1) It is anticipated that this requirement falls within NAICS 325910, size standard is 500 employees. Provide your small business status information for this NAICS along with your qualification information under any other SBA program, such as SDB, Disabled-Veteran Owned, HUBZone, etc. 2) Please describe your experience in relation to the above stated objectives. While not required, you may also submit a sample printed product using of your company’s spot color. 3) Company name, Point of Contact, address, phone number, and email address SPC Catalog will be available for request on 18 February 2009. Request SPC catalog excerpt and/or submit the above information to Patricia Henson, Contracting Officer, at [email protected] or to the following address: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency ATTN: Pat Henson MS L-13/ACSS 3838 Vogel Road Arnold, MO 63010-6238. Technical point of contact is Craig Forrest who can be reached at [email protected].