PRINTERS

Solicitation SP310009Q0066, issued by the DLA Distribution under the Department of Defense, is a small business set-aside for the procurement of Kyocera brand name or equal laser printers and network cards. The requirement includes various models, specifically equivalents to the Kyocera FS-9530DN, FS-4000DN, and FS-2000DN, to be delivered to multiple Defense Distribution Depots across the United States and potentially for use outside the continental United States. The printers must meet strict performance metrics regarding print speeds, monthly duty cycles, and communication interfaces, including support for PCL6 and Kyocera PRESCRIBE print languages. The contract mandates a minimum three-year warranty covering firmware, fonts, and upgrades, with a requirement for consumables and parts support for at least five years after product discontinuation. Delivery is desired within two weeks and required within 45 days after receipt of order. Throughout the solicitation process, several amendments were issued to clarify technical specifications for model codes, network card characteristics, and to extend the response deadline to March 20, 2009. All offerors were required to be registered in the CCR database and adhere to specific FAR and DFARS clauses.