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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on June 16, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Photographic Printer

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W6369-26-X006International

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The Department of National Defence is seeking a turnkey photographic printer system to replace existing equipment, with an immediate requirement for three units and an option to acquire up to twelve additional units over the next four years under an five-year contract. Each printer must meet stringent technical specifications including a minimum print resolution of 720x720 dpi and a processing speed of at least 300 four-by-six-inch prints per hour at that resolution, all while operating on standard 110-120v AC power. The system must support networked operations via Ethernet or Wi-Fi to handle print queues from multiple Mac and PC workstations and must integrate with third-party or embedded ICC color profiles for accurate color reproduction. Printers must be capable of handling roll paper from 4 to 12 inches in width, producing prints on glossy, matte, and lustre finishes, and must include automated cutting and stacking functionality along with a back-printing unit for customizable annotations. The total cost per four-by-six-inch color print must not exceed $0.50, and the physical footprint must be no larger than 9 to 12 square feet to fit existing spaces. Each delivery must include a full start-up kit of ink and paper, and the vendor is responsible for installation coordinated with DND’s imaging team, provision of bilingual English and French documentation covering setup, operation, and maintenance, and one hour of on-site training for at least two DND technicians. Upon successful installation and acceptance, the contractor must provide a three-year technical support certificate and a two-year software upgrades maintenance certificate. This procurement is subject to multiple international and domestic trade agreements including the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement, CPTPP, CETA, and CFTA. Only suppliers who submit a written statement of capabilities demonstrating compliance with all mandatory requirements by the June 16, 2026 deadline will be considered, and if no other qualified offers are received, award may proceed to a pre-identified supplier. The estimated value of the initial purchase is $263,373.06 plus HST.

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Procure three high-speed, high-resolution photographic printers with optional replacements, networked, turnkey delivery.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of National DefenceView Agency

NAICS

423410 - Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant WholesalersView NAICS

Place of Performance

*Canada, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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W6369-26-X006 - Préavis d’adjudication de contrat pour imprimantes photos numériques

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W6369-26-X006 Advance Contract Award Notice for Photographic Printers

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence
Contacts1 person available
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Government of Canada → Department of National Defence
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Blaine EdwardsPoint of Contact

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The Department of National Defence has an immediate requirement for three (3) photographic printers capable of producing high quality photographic prints, including start-up kit of ink and paper. The intent is then to replace up to quantity twelve (12) photographic printers on “as and when requested” basis the next four (4) additional years. The photographic printer of choice must be delivered and installed as a turnkey system. Therefore, the photographic printer of choice must meet the following minimum specification requirements: a. Output (products): must be capable of producing high quality photographic prints at a resolution of at least 720x720dpi when set to high resolution option; b. Output (speed): must have a minimum processing speed of 300 (4" x 6") prints per hour when using high speed option at 720 dpi; c. Power: must be configured to run on 110-120v AC as the systems that are targeted for replacement are presently running on 110-120v AC; d. Networking: must be able to connect to more than one computer at a time (able to manage jobs in a queue) via interface with a Local Area Network (LAN) using Ethernet card, similar connection Wi-Fi that will provide a digital image input capability from various Macintosh and PC workstations configured with the latest versions of their operating systems; e. Color Management: must be capable of accepting third party colour management software which could be assigned as the primary colour management software of the digital photographic printer and/or the printer software recognizes embedded International Colour Consortium (ICC) profiles and allows user to assign a profile (including camera and scanner profiles); f. Photo Paper Magazine or Spindle Unit: must be capable of accommodating rolls of paper of several sizes from 4in to 12in. Systems that are equipped to print using only sheets of paper, are not acceptable as it increases the cost of consumables over the limit desired cost per print as per following sub-para “J”; g. Photo Paper: must be able to print on different finishes of photo paper, including glossy, matt, lustre, etc; h. Print handling: must be able to cut and stack finished prints; i. Back printing: must be equipped with a back printer unit to annotate the back of each print with customizable information; j. Cost Per Print: must be able to print at a maximum cost per print of $0.50 each or less for 4x6 colour print size; and k. Foot Print: must be equal or smaller than 9-12 sq/feet in order to fit the existing limited space of the sections selected for replacement.

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