SOURCES SOUGHT: 36 MXS Wide-Format Printer/Cutter System (Andersen AFB, Guam)
Air Force and Space Force · FA5240 36 CONS LGC
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation FA524026S0028 in this department, oldest first.
- Aug 4, 2026Sources SoughtOpen
- Aug 5, 2026 · this noticeSources Sought
Next steps for this stage
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- Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
- Contact the contracting officer named on the notice.
- Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.
What the notice says
Anticipated NAICS: 333248 � All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Response Deadline: August 12, 2026, at 1300 (1:00 PM) Chamorro Standard Time (ChST) Disclaimer & Important Notice This is a Market Research and Sources Sought Notice issued solely for information and planning purposes. This announcement does NOT constitute a Solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Quote (RFQ). The Government is under no obligation to award a contract based on this notice. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response. All submis… (show all)
sions are strictly voluntary, and respondents should not anticipate individual feedback. Mission Objective & Scope of Work The Government requires the procurement, delivery, installation, and training for one (1) commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) Wide-Format Printer/Cutter system. This equipment is essential for producing mission-critical decals, aircraft markings, and safety signage. The contractor shall provide all hardware, software, shipping, installation, and training required to deliver a fully functional, turnkey system. Minimum Salient Characteristics include: - Device must combine wide-format printing and contour-cutting capabilities in a single unit to eliminate multi-device workflows and prevent alignment errors. - Must support a continuous media width of no less than 54 inches for full-size roll processing without manual paneling. - Must utilize durable, UV-resistant, and weather-resistant eco-solvent inks suitable for long-term outdoor exposure on aerospace equipment. - Must feature an advanced hardware/software color management engine for strict color accuracy on standardized signage. - Must incorporate automated printhead maintenance, ink circulation, and self-cleaning cycles engineered for high-humidity, high-salinity maritime environments. - Must provide automated optical/sensor-based registration-mark tracking for high-precision contour cutting. - Must include a fully compatible Raster Image Processor (RIP) software package (minimum 2-year license) for job queuing, color profiling, and workflow automation. - Must support premium vinyl, reflective sheeting, heat-transfer films, banner media, and industrial specialty substrates. - Must feature selectable draft, standard, and high-quality print speeds. - Must feature sealed ink delivery systems and corrosion-resistant internal components. Delivery Coordination: The contractor must coordinate delivery dates with the designated government Point of Contact (POC) at least 14 days prior to arrival to ensure facility access and staging capability. Installation and Setup: The contractor shall perform complete on-site assembly, uncrating, and physical setup of the printer/cutter system at the designated 36 MXS facility. The contractor shall install the initial ink set, configure the RIP software on the designated government-provided standalone (non-NIPR) workstation and perform all manufacturer-required calibrations. A successful test print and cut sequence using operational substrates must be completed and verified by the government POC before installation is considered complete. Training: The contractor shall provide a minimum of one (1) session of on-site, hands-on training for up to four (4) 36 MXS personnel immediately following installation. Training shall cover: Routine operation, media loading, and unloading. RIP software basics (job queuing, scaling, color profiling). Print-and-cut workflow operations. Preventative maintenance, automated cleaning cycles, and basic troubleshooting. Submission Requirements Interested business should provide a capability statement addressing your capacity to fulfill the scope, alongside the following structured administrative details: Company Name CAGE Code & Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Primary Point of Contact (Name & Title) Email address & Phone Number Business Size Status (e.g., 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HubZone, Large) Submission Restrictions To ensure an efficient review process, please strictly adhere to the following constraints: No Proposals: Do not submit formal proposals, pricing schedules, or offers. No Award Requests: Do not request to be considered for an immediate award or ask for automatic notification of future solicitations. No Distribution Lists: Do not submit requests to be added to mailing or vendor lists. No Telephone Inquiries: All communication must be conducted via email. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. How to Submit Responses: Compile the requested administrative and capability information into a single PDF document. Send the email to the designated Points of Contact (POCs). Ensure the Email Subject Line reads exactly: "SOURCES SOUGHT � FA524026S0028 36 MXS Wide-Format Printer/Cutter System". Submit any questions or feedback regarding this notice directly within the email. Responses to Questions: 1. Is the government open to equivalent commercial solutions, or is this requirement intended to replace a specific existing printer/cutter platform? The government is open to commercial solutions in accordance with the salient characteristics. 2. Will manufacturer-authorized installation and training be required, or would qualified third-party service providers be acceptable? Qualified third-party service providers will be acceptable. 3. Is the equipment expected to be installed in a climate-controlled facility? Equipment will be installed in a climate controlled facility.
Who won similar work
11 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Air Force and Space Force), same NAICS 333248.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartech Group LLC | 2 | $2.0M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| NANO DIMENSION USA INC | 2 | $268K | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Amentum Technology, Inc. · $AMTM | 1 | $99.0M | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Quality Vision International Inc. | 1 | $222K | Apr 23, 2025 |
| ARHAB LLC | 1 | $162K | Sep 25, 2025 |
| SAVE AGAIN.COM Santa Clarita CA 91350 USA | 1 | $50K | Sep 30, 2025 |
| General Electric Company · $GE | 1 | $48K | Jun 23, 2025 |
| FED POINT SOLUTIONS INC | 1 | $34K | Sep 29, 2026 |
| LALANDERS LLC | 1 | $7K | Apr 15, 2025 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
- Sep 29, 2026FED POINT SOLUTIONS INC$34KUltiMaker Factor 4+ Secure and Accessories
- Mar 2, 2026Hartech Group LLC$544KStratasys F900 3D Printer
- Dec 19, 2025Amentum Technology, Inc.$99.0MFacility Exhaust System
- Sep 30, 2025SAVE AGAIN.COM Santa Clarita CA 91350 USA$50KSolvent Recovery System
- Sep 25, 2025ARHAB LLC$162KMarkForged Metal X 3D Printer
- Sep 24, 2025Hartech Group LLC$1.4M3D Metal Printer System
- Aug 25, 2025NANO DIMENSION USA INC$249KDragonfly IV AME System
- Jun 23, 2025General Electric Company$48KStainless Steel Powder Sieving Station
- Apr 23, 2025Quality Vision International Inc.$222KSmartScope Flash 302
- Apr 15, 2025LALANDERS LLC$7K3D Printer
Competitive landscape
For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied Air Force, Dept of since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Air Force, Dept of job
- $194K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Armed Services, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Armed Services
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.
- 2 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 3 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.