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SOURCES SOUGHT notice - Large format latex printer/cutter with white latex capability for the USDA, ARS, NCAH in Ames, IA

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1232SA26SS1169450Federal

Submission Closed07/06/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is conducting market research to identify qualified domestic suppliers capable of providing a large-format latex print/cut machine with white latex ink capability, sized for 64-inch wide prints, along with a comprehensive support package. This notice, issued under FAR Part 5.2, is not a solicitation and does not obligate the government to make an award or compensate respondents; its sole purpose is to determine the availability and capability of domestic sources. Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are required to submit a capabilities statement detailing their expertise, experience, business certifications—such as Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, or WOSB—and the country of origin for the equipment. The machine must meet strict technical requirements, including white latex ink (not UV ink), odorless water-based inks, an anti-scratch overcoat cartridge, user-replaceable printheads, 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution, built-in storage of at least 10 GB, and compatibility with Adobe software, all backed by a one-year hardware warranty. Delivery is anticipated within thirty days of any future award to the National Centers for Animal Health in Ames, Iowa, with installation to be performed exclusively by factory-trained engineers. Response deadline is July 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EDT, and any future solicitation is expected to be released on or after July 13, 2026, posted exclusively on SAM.gov. The procurement is intended for a total small business set-aside, and all responses must include verification of small business status. Security protocols require that technicians submit a government-issued photo ID at least one week prior to installation, and all access to the facility is contingent on compliance. No contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing, or packaging requirements are included in this notice, as it is strictly a pre-solicitation market research tool to inform the government’s acquisition strategy.

General Info

USDA seeks domestic small businesses with latex print/cut machines for animal health center, info only, no award.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

NAICS

323111 - Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)

Place of Performance

IA, 50010, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

Specifications for 64-inch Large-Format Latex Print and Cut Machine - 1232SA26Q0842

specifications

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 24

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJul 6

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/06/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Contacts

Shelley C Steen

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Sources are being sought to determine if there are manufacturers/contractors available offering a domestically sourced item that meets the minimum description outlined below. This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified domestic sources. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition.

Purpose:

ARS Acquisition and Property Division (APD), Acquisition seeks to determine the availability and capability of potential businesses offering a domestically available source of supply and service for the project below. The information received resulting from this market research will be considered for the purpose of determining domestically available sources.

Product Information:

The Government seeks information from qualified and experienced contractors capable of providing a domestically sourced latex printer/cutter also knows as a print/cut machine, large format, 64 inches, with related components and a domestically sourced support package for the latex printer cutter.

Current Known Source: TBD

Place of Performance: USDA, ARS, National Centers for Animal Health (NCAH), Visual Services, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

Anticipated Solicitation Release: July 13, 2026

Estimated Delivery: Delivery is expected within thirty days after award for the latex print/cut machine. The service contract is expected to be completed by the end of the performance period within the service year.

Description of Supply and Service

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS must meet or exceed the following:

Large format latex print and cut machine capable of 64” wide prints
Must include white latex ink capabilities (No UV white ink)
Odorless, water-based inks
Anti-scratch overcoat cartridge
User-replaceable printheads – no technician required
1200 x 1200 dpi resolution
Fast, high-quality output
Built in 10 GB of job storage or higher
Compatible with existing Adobe software
One-year warranty for hardware

Disclaimers:

This notice is posted in accordance with FAR Part 5.2.
In accordance with FAR Part 4.1102, Procedures, System for Award Management (SAM), potential contractors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting responses, proposals, bids, or quotes. Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.sam.gov.
Any potential future solicitations will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website for the release of solicitation and any updates or amendments.
Do NOT submit proposals, bids, or quotes at this time.
The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice.

Instructions For Interested Parties, Capabilities:

Companies who have experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business as well as the Country of Origin of the proposed instrument and accessories. Responses should be submitted by July 6, 2026, no later than 3:00 p.m. EDT to the attention of Shelley Steen at contact@example.gov.