Esko Automation Engine 10 Annual Maintenance Renewal

FBO Posting JOFOC BEP-SSR-14-108600 Post for 7 days NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) IT Section intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Esko Graphics of Miamisburg, OH, using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. BEP has two manufacturing facilities locations: the Eastern Currency Facility (EFC) located in Washington, DC. This contract will allow for annual services and maintenance of the Automation Engine 10 Equipment. This prepress production software is the central file and job processing software within the Computer Security Document Design System (CSDDS). File management, proofing, film output, and other processes are organized and through its user interface enabling Photoengravers and Engraver to complete their assignments. FlexRIP/Tiff-Grey Output module - this software product creates TIFF files in grey scale with resolution up to 10,000 dpi. It is used in the processing of digital banknotes. Flexproof/E multi-user license - the software product allows users within the CSDDS to queue and run proof to several different Epson output devices on the network using the Automated Engine 10 front-end interface. Photoengravers, Engravers, and Banknote Designers will have the ability to proof their assignments through the same image processing kernel to ensure the same image quality among the different proofing devices. The applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 423830. Vendors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, the IRS will consider all responses received by 22 November 2013 no later than 12:00 PM EST. The IRs will not be responsible for any cost incurred in preparation of quotations. A determination by the IRS not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the IRS. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a subsequent competitive procurement. All interested parties may submit a response for consideration to Donna Fudge, Contracts Specialist, via email [email protected] or phone (240) 613-8427.