Digit-Trax Zebra ZT410 Label Printer

Sources Sought Number: 18-00612, Digit-Trax Zebra ZT410 Label Printer for use and proper interoperability with Mediware HCLLTM and LifeTrakTM Notice Type: Sources Sought 1. Synopsis This sources sought, in accordance with FAR 10, is to conduct Market Research on Industry's Capabilities in providing Digit-Trax Zebra ZT410 Label Printer for use and proper interoperability with Mediware HCLLTM and LifeTrakTM. Other brands of Label Printers or Digit-Trax Zebra ZT410 Label Printer not setup for use and proper interoperability with Mediware HCLLTM and LifeTrakTM will not be considered for this requirement. 2. Scope This is a requirement to procure Digit-Trax Zebra ZT410 Label Printer for use and proper interoperability with Mediware HCLLTM and LifeTrakTM. 2.1. Standard Features - Print Methods: Thermal transfer and direct thermal - Construction: Metal frame and bi-fold metal media cover with enlarged clear viewing window - Side-loading supplies path for simplified media and ribbon loading - Element Energy EqualizerTM (E3TM) for superior print quality - Communications: USB 2.0, high-speed, RS-232 Serial, 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1, USB Host - Back-lit, multiline graphic LCD display with intuitive menu and easy-to-use keypad for quick operation - Bi-colored status LEDs for quick printer status - ENERGY STAR qualified 2.2. Printer Specifications - Resolution: 300 dpi/12 dots per mm - Memory: 512 MB Flash memory (64 MB user available) - Maximum Print Width: 4.09"/104 mm - Maximum Print Speed: 14 ips/356 mm per second - Media Sensors: Dual media sensors: transmissive and reflective - Media Characteristics: Media web width (label and liner): 1.00"/25.4mm to 4.5"/114mm tear/cutter: o Maximum non-continuous label length: 39"/991 mm - Print Length: 300 dpi: 73"/1854 mm - Maximum Media Roll Size: 8.0"/203 mm O.D. on a 3"/76 mm I.D. core - Media Thickness: 0.0023"/0.058 mm to 0.010"/0.25 mm - Media Types: Continuous, die-cut, notch, black-mark - Ribbon characteristics: o Outside diameter: 450 m: 3.2"/81.3 mm O.D. on a 1.0"/25.4 mm I.D. core o Standard Length: 1476'/450 m o Width: 2.00"/51 mm to 4.33"/110 mm o Ribbon Setup: Ribbon wound ink-side out; ribbon wound ink-side in can be used with the optional ribbon spindle 2.3. Operating Characteristics - Environmental: o Operating Environment: ? Thermal transfer: 40 to 104'F/5 to 40'C ? Thermal direct: 32 to 104'F/0 to 40'C ? 20% to 85% non-condensing R.H. o Storage/Transportation Environment: ? -40 to 140'F/-40 to 60'C ? 5% to 85% non-condensing R.H. - Electrical: o Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, rated at 100 Watts o ENERGY STAR qualified - Agency Approvals o IEC 60950, EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 o CTUVus, CE Marking, FCC-B, ICES-003, VCCI, C-Tick, NOM, S-Mark (Arg), CCC, CU, BSMI, KCC, SABS, IN-Metro 2.4. Physical Characteristics (ZT410 closed) - Width: 10.6"/269 mm - Height: 12.75"/324 mm - Depth: 19.5"/495 mm - Weight: 36 lb./16.33 Kg 2.5. Included Options and Accessories - Communication: o Parallel (Bi-directional interface) o Wireless: ZebraNet Printer Server - supports 802.11 a/b/g/n networks via an internally integrated option that enables the use of Webview and Alert features 2.6. Link-OS Solutions - Software Tools: o Document Design: Quickly design a customized print solution using your business data and Zebra's intuitive, plug-and-print design tools. o Device Integration: Zebra offers apps and products designed to help you integrate Zebra devices into your existing systems. o Device Management: Manage your print operations locally and globally with Zebra's suite of device management tools. o Developer Tools: Provides you the tools you need to create your own apps, including documentation, source code, programming languages, templates and more 2.7. Firmware - Resident ZPL, ZPL II, EPL and Digi-Trax SP programming languages, selectable through software or front panel. - XML-enabled Printing - allows XML communications for barcode label printing. 2.8. Barcode Symbologies - Linear Barcodes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 with subsets A/B/C and UCC Case Codes, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2- or 5-digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar, Planet Code - 2-Dimensional Barcodes: Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, TLC 39, MicroPDF, RSS-14 (and composite), Aztec 2.9. Fonts and Graphics - 16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap and two resident scalable ZPL fonts - Asian and other international scalable and smooth bitmapped fonts - Unicode: For multi-language printing - Downloadable objects include graphics, scalable and bitmap fonts, label templates and formats - IBM Code Page 850 international character sets are available in the fonts A, B, C, D, E, F, G and 0 through software control - Code Page 1250, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255 Support with font 0 *Digi-Trax Zebra Printer Model: BB-ZT410E for use with Mediware HCLLTM and Mediware LifeTrakTM applications. The contractor shall not perform any inherently governmental functions under the resultant contract. 3. NAICS Code The NAICS Code for this action is 334111 - Electronic Computer Manufacturing. 4. How to Respond This is a Sources Sought ONLY and all interested and capable offerors are encouraged to respond. It is not a request for competitive proposals. It is issued solely for Information and Planning Purposes - It does NOT constitute a Solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate Acquisition Approach. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Should your firm desire to submit a capability statement, it should demonstrate the Offeror's commensurate experience, capacity to meet the scale/complexity of the proposed requirement and relevant expertise to provide the services on equipment identified in the attached equipment list within the time frame required and without substantial duplication of cost to the Government. The response shall include business size, ability to deliver the required Digit-Trax Zebra ZT410 Label Printer for use and proper interoperability with Mediware HCLLTM and LifeTrakTM, and any other information indicating a legitimate ability to meet these specific requirements. Response should not exceed 5 pages in length. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought. All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought are at the responders own expense. The formal closing date for this Sources Sought is 1600 (4:00 pm CST) Central Standard Time (San Antonio, TX local time) on Friday 16 February 2018. All Responses are to be submitted electronically, with Subject "Company Name, 18-00612, Digit-Trax Zebra ZT410 Label Printer for use and proper interoperability with Mediware HCLLTM and LifeTrakTM." to the following emails: Contract Specialist: Charles Wang (Contract Support); peichang.wang.ctr@mail.mil Contracting Officer: David T. Guillory; david.t.guillory.civ@mail.mil