# SOURCES SOUGHT: 36 MXS Wide-Format Printer/Cutter System (Andersen AFB, Guam) Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa524026s0028 - Solicitation number: FA524026S0028 - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was August 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: FA5240 36 Cons LGC (FA5240) - NAICS: 333248 All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing - Product or service code: 3610 Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment - Place of performance: Yigo, Guam - First posted: August 4, 2026 - Last posted: August 5, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/109cd66d1c264ed89d2ba70e49e7da98/view ## Description **Anticipated NAICS:** 333248 – All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Response Deadline: August 12, 2026, at 1300 (1:00 PM) Chamorro Standard Time (ChST) Disclaimer & Important Notice This is a Market Research and Sources Sought Notice issued solely for information and planning purposes. This announcement does NOT constitute a Solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Quote (RFQ). The Government is under no obligation to award a contract based on this notice. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response. All submissions are strictly voluntary, and respondents should not anticipate individual feedback. Mission Objective & Scope of Work The Government requires the procurement, delivery, installation, and training for one (1) commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) Wide-Format Printer/Cutter system. This equipment is essential for producing mission-critical decals, aircraft markings, and safety signage. The contractor shall provide all hardware, software, shipping, installation, and training required to deliver a fully functional, turnkey system. Minimum Salient Characteristics include: - Device must combine wide-format printing and contour-cutting capabilities in a single unit to eliminate multi-device workflows and prevent alignment errors. - Must support a continuous media width of no less than 54 inches for full-size roll processing without manual paneling. - Must utilize durable, UV-resistant, and weather-resistant eco-solvent inks suitable for long-term outdoor exposure on aerospace equipment. - Must feature an advanced hardware/software color management engine for strict color accuracy on standardized signage. - Must incorporate automated printhead maintenance, ink circulation, and self-cleaning cycles engineered for high-humidity, high-salinity maritime environments. - Must provide automated optical/sensor-based registration-mark tracking for high-precision contour cutting. - Must include a fully compatible Raster Image Processor (RIP) software package (minimum 2-year license) for job queuing, color profiling, and workflow automation. - Must support premium vinyl, reflective sheeting, heat-transfer films, banner media, and industrial specialty substrates. - Must feature selectable draft, standard, and high-quality print speeds. - Must feature sealed ink delivery systems and corrosion-resistant internal components. **Delivery Coordination:** The contractor must coordinate delivery dates with the designated government Point of Contact (POC) at least 14 days prior to arrival to ensure facility access and staging capability. **Installation and Setup:** The contractor shall perform complete on-site assembly, uncrating, and physical setup of the printer/cutter system at the designated 36 MXS facility. The contractor shall install the initial ink set, configure the RIP software on the designated government-provided standalone (non-NIPR) workstation and perform all manufacturer-required calibrations. A successful test print and cut sequence using operational substrates must be completed and verified by the government POC before installation is considered complete. **Training:** The contractor shall provide a minimum of one (1) session of on-site, hands-on training for up to four (4) 36 MXS personnel immediately following installation. Training shall cover: Routine operation, media loading, and unloading. RIP software basics (job queuing, scaling, color profiling). Print-and-cut workflow operations. Preventative maintenance, automated cleaning cycles, and basic troubleshooting. Submission Requirements Interested business should provide a capability statement addressing your capacity to fulfill the scope, alongside the following structured administrative details: Company Name CAGE Code & Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Primary Point of Contact (Name & Title) Email address & Phone Number Business Size Status (e.g., 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HubZone, Large) Submission Restrictions To ensure an efficient review process, please strictly adhere to the following constraints: **No Proposals:** Do not submit formal proposals, pricing schedules, or offers. **No Award Requests:** Do not request to be considered for an immediate award or ask for automatic notification of future solicitations. **No Distribution Lists:** Do not submit requests to be added to mailing or vendor lists. **No Telephone Inquiries:** All communication must be conducted via email. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. **How to Submit Responses:** Compile the requested administrative and capability information into a single PDF document. Send the email to the designated Points of Contact (POCs). Ensure the Email Subject Line reads exactly: "SOURCES SOUGHT – FA524026S0028 36 MXS Wide-Format Printer/Cutter System". Submit any questions or feedback regarding this notice directly within the email. **Responses to Questions:** 1. Is the government open to equivalent commercial solutions, or is this requirement intended to replace a specific existing printer/cutter platform? The government is open to commercial solutions in accordance with the salient characteristics. 2. Will manufacturer-authorized installation and training be required, or would qualified third-party service providers be acceptable? Qualified third-party service providers will be acceptable. 3. Is the equipment expected to be installed in a climate-controlled facility? Equipment will be installed in a climate controlled facility. ## Publications - August 4, 2026: Sources sought, due August 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT. Notice 3b425763dcf44836ab7bbb5f93e64cc1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3b425763dcf44836ab7bbb5f93e64cc1/view - August 5, 2026: Sources sought, due August 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT. Notice 109cd66d1c264ed89d2ba70e49e7da98. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/109cd66d1c264ed89d2ba70e49e7da98/view ## Points of contact - Lauren Reyes, lauren_renee.reyes.2@us.af.mil, 6713666612 - Louella Navarrete, louella.navarrete@us.af.mil, 6713666598 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa524026s0028.