Heidelberg Model ST 350-8CFFHF Saddle Stitcher

The Government plans to award a sole source contract to Heidelberg USA, Inc. for the purchase of the Heidelberg ST-350 Stitcher, which will replace two machines that have been in use for 20 years. This new equipment will align with an existing Heidelberg ST-350 Stitcher acquired in 2008, enabling the Government to maintain a shared spare parts inventory. The Heidelberg ST-350 has been the exclusive stitcher used by the Government for handling long-run jobs with short-run hot work, thus increasing production efficiency. Notably, it is the only stitcher available within the Government Printing Office capable of producing Quality Level 2 output, and there currently is no backup machine of this type available. This procurement is not a request for quotations and does not obligate the Government to make a purchase. Interested parties are instructed to submit any inquiries via email by the specified deadline, with phone calls not being accepted. The contract, identified under solicitation number RW16649, is related to the NAICS code 323118 and the location of performance is Washington, DC. Contact points named include the Contracting Officer Reginald V Walker and Chief of Paper & General Procurement Sheree H. Young.