Offset Plate Processor - Sources Sought

I. OVERVIEW: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This Sources Sought notice is for market research purposes in determining interest and capability of potential small business vendors for this type of requirement only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any actual procurement of supplies or services. This notice does not constitute a solicitation (e.g. Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice are solely at the responding party's expense. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The BEP will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative as a result of this notice. Responses to the notice will not be returned. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. II. PURPOSE: The Bureau of Engraving and Printing ("BEP") has interest in and is seeking vendors that can provide a commercial off the shelf Offset Plate Processor along with associated installation and training and maintenance services. The Offset Plate Processor shall be capable of processing analog plates and be able to be easily converted to the processing of thermal-lasered digital plates. Plate sizes range from 335mm x 485mm x .012 to 800 mm x 1030 mm x .016. Auxiliary items include built-in chiller, developer filter, feed table, delivery table, a second developer brush, integrated water-saving system, stacker, conveyor, post-baking oven, and connectivity to any platesetter. III. Submission Requirements: Responses to the notice shall include the following: a. Company Information and Point of Contact ("POC"): • Company's Name • Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code • Contact information for identified POC, including e-mail, telephone number and facsimile number. b. Product Information: • Product Literature and other supporting documentation that demonstrates your company's ability to provide the subject product and associated services. • Warranty • Maintenance Service(s) options and description of what is included • Delivery date after award IV. NOTICE POINT OF CONTACT INFORMATION: The point of contact for this notice is: Name: Casey Meng, Phone: 202-874-9763 E-mail: [email protected] V: DUE DATE: Responses to this notice are due no later than 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time, March 22, 2012 and shall be sent via e-mail to the attention of individual listed above.