RFI- Inkjet Printer Dual-Capable Legend Ink and Solder Mask

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION INKJET PRINTER DUAL-CAPABLE LEGEND INK AND SOLDER MASK CAUTION: The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that are authorized by the OEM to provide a new CPT6151 CraftPix Direct Legend Printing System manufactured by MicroCraft, Inc. or equal machine with dual capability in a single machine to print both legend ink and solder mask onto printed wiring boards, including components and options described in the attached Purchase Description. The Government does not own or have access to the data for this system. The Government has determined that this system is a commercial item. Commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalog or price lists, or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply. INSTRUCTIONS: The document(s) below contain a description of the printer system requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company's capability. NOTE: Purchase Description is attached. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company's capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. - 4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the Program Manager, Laura Faith, laura.faith@us.af.mil. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION INKJET PRINTER DUAL-CAPABLE LEGEND INK AND SOLDERMASK PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that are authorized by the OEM to provide a new CPT6151 CraftPix Direct Legend Printing System manufactured by MicroCraft, Inc., or equal machine, with dual capability in a single machine to print both legend ink and solder mask onto printed wiring boards. Contractor shall provide associated hardware and software, on-site setup and configuration, operator familiarization training, and a minimum one-year parts and labor warranty with technical support. This is a one-time requirement for supplies to meet growth and mission requirements. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY Part I. Business Information Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners: - Company/Institute Name: - Address: - Point of Contact: - CAGE Code: Phone Number: E-mail Address: Web Page URL: - Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 333249. Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is: Small Business (Yes / No) Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No) Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No) A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). Please email responses to Laura Faith, laura.faith@us.af.mil. Responses must be received no later than close of business Thursday, 6 July 2017. NOTE: Ensure data is in a readable electronic format. Ensure electronic data can be received through a firewall. Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to laura.faith@us.af.mil. Part II. Capability Survey Questions - A. General Capability Questions: - 1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure. - 2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). - 3. Describe your company's capability to provide the printer system requirement described above. - 4. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.). - B. Commerciality Questions: - 1. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? - 2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? - 3. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences. - 4. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement. - C. Manufacturing Questions - 1. Describe your capabilities and experience in manufacturing with regard to the requirements of this effort. - 2. Demonstrate your ability and experience in the manufacture of the same or similar components, which are currently utilized in the commercial or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items: - a) Contract Number - b) Procuring Agency - c) Contract Value - d) Number of assets shipped - 3. State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort.