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Brand Name - Ink & Pads for Inkjet Printers (Ricoh InfoPrint 5000)
Contract Overview
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The Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is conducting market research through a sources sought notice to identify small business vendors capable of supplying brand name Ricoh InfoPrint 5000 printer supplies, including black ink, ink waste tanks, and ink collection pads. This effort supports the IRS Corresponding Production Services Branch, with an anticipated firm-fixed-price contract. Vendors must be authorized distributors or resellers of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) supplies and able to meet a delivery timeframe of 15 to 30 days after order receipt. The notice uses the NAICS code 423420 for Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers, and feedback on this classification is welcomed. Interested small businesses are invited to submit capability statements, including company information such as UEI, CAGE code, socioeconomic status, and confirmation of SAM registration, along with responses to specific technical questions about their distribution authorization, delivery schedules, and relevant contract vehicles like GSA Schedules. Responses are due by March 16, 2026, and must be sent via email to designated IRS contacts; no proposals or pricing should be submitted, as this notice is strictly for market research and acquisition planning and does not guarantee a contract award or solicitation. The place of performance is Detroit, Michigan, and the government will not reimburse costs incurred in responding.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Detroit, MI, 48226, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Department of the Treasury – Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Market Research Purposes Only
1. Notice Type
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP), REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ), OR INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB). NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
This notice is issued in accordance with FAR Part 10 for market research and acquisition planning purposes only.
The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses to this notice.
2. NAICS Code
The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is:
423420 – Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
The Government welcomes industry feedback regarding the appropriateness of this NAICS code.
3. Requirement Description
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of the Treasury, is conducting market research to identify capable small business sources to provide brand name Ricoh InfoPrint 5000 supplies to include but not limited to black ink, ink waste tank and ink collection pad in support of the IRS Corresponding Production Services Branch.
The anticipated requirement may result in a Firm-Fixed-Price contract
The contractor shall provide brand name supplies to ensure continued operation of Ricoh InfoPrint 5000.
A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached for review.
The Government seeks vendors capable of providing brand name supplies with a delivery period of 15-30 days after receipt of order.
4. Capability Statement Requirements
Interested vendors shall submit a capability statement (not to exceed 10 pages) including:
A. Company Information
- Organization name
- UEI number
- CAGE Code
- Business size under NAICS
- Socioeconomic status (SB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.)
- SAM registration confirmation
- Technical and administrative points of contact
B. Technical Capability Questions
- Are you an authorized Ricoh distributor?
- Are you an authorized reseller of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) supplies?
- What is your standard delivery period?
- Identify any contract vehicles (e.g., GSA Schedule, SINs) supporting this requirement.
5. Submission Instructions
Responses are due:
March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time)
Submit via email to:
Ingrid.a.harris@irs.gov – Ingrid A Harris
tanya.r.burnett@irs.gov – Tanya R. Burnett
Subject Line: “Ricoh InfoPrint 5000 Supplies”
6. Disclaimer
This notice is issued for market research purposes only and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
The Government will not reimburse costs incurred in responding to this notice.
DO NOT SUBMIT PROPOSALS OR PRICING.
