36 -- Ink Jet Printing Systems

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Reference RFQ No. 51-SO-BC-7-00020. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-16. This action is an unrestricted action for business size. The applicable NAICS code is 333293. This actions is to acquire two (2) Kodak Versamark DS5300 printing systems or an equivalent. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, labor and transportation to install and test two new complete ink jet systems. Successful installation should be accomplished by July 2007. All units will be delivered to U.S. Census Bureau, Building 61, 1201 East Tenth Street, Jeffersonville, Indiana, 47132. The description of the proposed printing systems, the specifications for the systems, system performance specifications, related acquisition cluases and other administrative requirements are provided by attachment to this synopsis.