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The primary purpose of this SS-RFI is to identify sources that currently have capabilities that can meet the technical requirements to deliver equipment with the following functional specifications: C... The primary purpose of this SS-RFI is to identify sources that currently have capabilities that can meet the technical requirements to deliver equipment with the following functional specifications: C4 NCAR Color Certificate Printer The NCAR program requires a single forensically consistent printer to be used for all sites. Forensically secure printing method Printing must be shown to permanently penetrate or bond with the security paper The color must be permanent and withstand chemical and mechanical attempts to change or remove the printing. Removal that results in the obvious damage to the document is considered successful. All text must be printed using separate black ink, not a combination of colors. Must have a high resistance to fading under long periods of exposure to sunlight Printing must not damage or obscure UV security features included in the certificate paper. Proposed unit shall pass testing by a USCIS selected forensic laboratory. Pigment based ink printing method Separate supplies per color Support for USCIS custom produced paper – Paper is a secure media and samples cannot be provided outside of USCIS control. ~28 Lb bond Paper is green tinged with security background. Vendor shall work with the USCIS development program to identify any required adjustments in the printer color management Paper includes raised printing Paper includes a raised gold embossed seal Driver is required to provide adjustments horizontally and vertically to allow for small variations in the preprinted information. Minimum 500 sheet paper tray capacity Minimum 28 ppm color print speed Duty cycle of sustained use of minimum 3,000 pages per month with surges up to a minimum 10,000 pages per month. Minimum USB 2.0 Interface Minimum 3m USB Interface cable, USB Type A on one end and compatible with the proposed device on the other. Multiple connected cables may be proposed for the total length, but must clearly identify how they interconnect. Fully support paper after printing Any supplies needed for preventive maintenance or cleaning shall be included with the device Average use of 2,000 certificates per month One year of supplies included with the initial delivery Replacement supplies for years 2-4 provided automatically (These may be provided with the printer, if they have a shelf life of at least 5 years) All ink shall have a minimum shelf life of 12 months from receipt by the government. Initial supply of ink 2 Largest capacity black 2 Largest capacity cyan 2 Largest capacity magenta 2 Largest capacity yellow 4Yr next day on site or advanced exchange warranty