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The Marine Corps Installations, National Capital Region – Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA is seeking information on behalf of Headquarters Marine Corps, Commu... The Marine Corps Installations, National Capital Region – Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA is seeking information on behalf of Headquarters Marine Corps, Communication Directorate CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: Marine Corps Installations – National Capital Region, Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR RCO), located on Marine Corps Base, 2010 Henderson Road, Quantico, VA. INTRODUCTION: Headquarters Marine Corps Communication Directorate plans, coordinates and implements communication strategies designed to facilitate the instantaneous flow of information that is generated through multiple communication avenues. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this requirement is to lease of (1) high performance dual phase printer for COMMSTRAT to print and create high and ultra-high definition print and reproduction products at a 25% increased speed, (1) complimentary printer system to serve as a backup and secondary print resource and (1) prism system that enables computer generated graphics products to be converted to instructions for print. REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION: Minimum Specifications: Main Printer: Maintain print engine speed of 100 ppm regardless of media type and media weight. Support up to 150 lb. stock including synthetics. Generate consistent front to back registration automatically and with active registration system Capable of delivering quality with 2400 x 2400 dpi print resolution. Ultrasonic multi-sheet detection and automatic sheet purging to an escape tray. In-line Spectrophotometric Sensors that provide automatic color calibration, media profiling and profile verification. Multi DAT to help maintain consistent color across long runs automatically. Flexible image transfer belt and simple transfer adjustment combine to help produce brilliant solids. Provide registration of +/- .5mm and ability to adjust all corners for front to back registration Provide the ability to edit jobs at the page level on the user interface Capable of integration with make ready software (i.e. Fiery or Prisma) Secondary Printer: Production print engine speed up to 70 ppm Maintain rated speed up to 80 lb. cover Capable of delivering quality with 2400 x 2400 DPI print resolution Possess a calibration process that measures patches for consistent color in real time. Supports paper weights up to 130 lb. cover Make Ready Driver and Software: Composition Make Ready (Document preparation with WYSIWYG view) Content Make Ready (Adjusts text and images) Image Make Ready (Optimize photos and/or images) Color Make Ready (Adjusts and changes colors as needed) Layout Make Ready (Refines layout including finishing options and visualizes changes) Media Make Ready (Selects media for every page of the job and integrates Media Catalog with Make Ready) Production Make Ready (Optimizes settings for the speed of the total production process) Please refer to the attached draft Performance Work Statement for details. INDUSTRY FEEDBACK: This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to obtain industry’s feedback on the anticipated technical specifications, potential cost, and performance risks, as well as any other related considerations for the required item. Please provide feedback on the following: Can you meet this requirement? Please include capability statement in response to this RFI demonstrating the ability to meet each task above. Do you have Government experience providing similar services? Do you sell these services on GSA or any existing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) or Government-Wide Multiple Award Contracts (GWAC)? What is your size-status (e.g. Large Business, Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, etc.)? Is there anything else you think we should know? SUBMISSION DETAILS: Submissions shall reference RFI No. “M00264-22-RFI-0227 Printer Lease” in the subject line. Interested vendors who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses via email no later than 2 September 2022, 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) to melissa.chabot@usmc.mil. Interested vendors should respond to the questions cited under the “INDUSTRY FEEBACK” section of this document. Questions and comments regarding this requirement will be accepted, reviewed and answered if the Government determines responses are warranted. Submissions must include: Business name and address Name of company representative and their business title Type of Business Cage Code PROPRIETARY INFORMATION: Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government personal reviewing RFI responses understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified. DISCLAIMER: THIS RFI IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS POSTING. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS POSTING. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY