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Sources Sought Synopsis This is a Sources Sought Synopsis published by the United States Air Force (the Government or USAF). There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitatio... Sources Sought Synopsis This is a Sources Sought Synopsis published by the United States Air Force (the Government or USAF). There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research to determine whether there are businesses available capable of providing a product that meets the characteristics below. The Air Force anticipates procuring this product as a FY20. Responses to this sources sought notice will assist a determination of whether it is in the best interest of the Government to conduct a sole-source acquisition or to proceed with a competition. FSC: 7050 NAICS: 334118 Size Standard: 1000 employees Product description: Tradeshow and Displays UV Ink Wide Format Printer Printer Specifications: “All-in-One” Printer & Custom Die-cut Graphics Cutter At least 54” wide format UV-LED Inks Instant ink drying times UV ink for indoor and outdoor graphics Double-sided printing Ultra-durable UV inks White Ink printing, with the ability to print on clear media Required Specifications: Maximum print width: 53.6 inches (1,361 mm) Maximum media width: 54.0 inches (1,371 mm) Ink colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, White Maximum media thickness: up to 0.04” (1 mm) Maximum media weight: 88.2 lbs. (40.0kg) Cutter Types: Eccentric cutter, Blade for small character, Blade for reflective sheet, Blade for fluorescent sheet, Blade for PVC with low-pressure, Ball point pen Interface: Ethernet, USB Operational environment: Temperature 68 degrees – 86 degrees F, Humidity: 35-65% Rh (non-condensing) Needs to have capabilities to print on the following print media: Regular Paper Media Wall mural, wall covering media such as Mactac Wall Noodle print media Window Cling Media Clear Media and backlit graphics Media Banner Media, which includes vinyl and fabric Adhesive Vinyl Capabilities for producing the following applications: Wall graphics/murals Vehicle graphics Banners including fabric Die-cut Decals/labels Window Cling graphics Backlit graphics which includes white ink Floor graphics for tile/carpet/concrete/asphalt Printed Reflective Material Fabric printing for fabric banners As well as posters and signage The Government will consider responses received within 9 calendar days of issuance of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set aside competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement. If the Government competes this requirement, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in FAR 12.603. If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply. Therefore, small businesses that want to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they intend to comply. A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is an administrative decision by the Government that is solely within its discretion. Contractors should be aware of the following information: A. Contractors must include the following information: Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers. Identification as a large U.S. business, a small U.S. business, or a foreign business. Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above. Identification of any other socioeconomic status including: Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business or HUBZone. Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number. B. This requirement is not intended for specific brand name products. Responses must address how alternate product meet the product characteristics specified above. C. In your response, you must address how your product meets the product characteristics specified above. D. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED. E. Responses are limited to of 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not reimburse the respondents for any costs associated with their response. This synopsis does not constitute a Request for Proposals nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government reserves the right to contact the submitting parties, on an as required basis, for further clarification on material provided. Respondents should not construe this notice as a commitment by the Air Force for any purpose. Responses should be emailed to Robin Marks at robin.marks@us.af.mil and Stephen Wharton at stephen.wharton@us.af.mil no later than 1 March 2020, 11:59 PM EST. Any questions should be directed to Robin Marks through email. All responses should be received no later than 1 March 2020, 11:59 PM (Eastern).