NIST Managed Print Services
ID: SS25-09Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/99e88833ffdd46bca46d3abc6b9fc635/view
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    Description

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify contractors capable of providing Managed Print Services (MPS) for its facilities in Boulder, Colorado, and Gaithersburg, Maryland. The procurement aims to enhance the current print infrastructure, which includes maintenance services, toner replenishment for existing devices, and the acquisition and maintenance of new multifunction printers (MFPs). This initiative is crucial for improving equipment uptime and performance, with a potential five-year contract structure that allows for adjustments in the number of serviced machines. Interested parties are required to submit a capabilities package by February 21, 2025, to Tony Schmidt at tony.schmidt@nist.gov, detailing their expertise and ability to meet the outlined specifications.

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    Tony Schmidt
    tony.schmidt@nist.gov
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    SS25-09 Sources Sought Notice 2025 01 22.pdf
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to gauge interest from contractors capable of providing Managed Print Services (MPS). This initiative, aimed at enhancing current print infrastructure, includes maintenance services, toner replenishment for existing devices, and the procurement/maintenance of new multifunction printers (MFPs) for facilities in Boulder, Colorado, and Gaithersburg, Maryland. NIST is exploring options for a potential five-year contract with the flexibility to adjust the number of serviced machines. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a capabilities package addressing requirements such as the ability to provide new machines, maintain existing ones, offer full support services, and facilitate a pro-active maintenance approach. Key operational specifications for new devices involve securing print capabilities, energy efficiency, user management controls, and advanced scanning functions. Interested contractors must provide relevant company information and demonstrate expertise in fulfilling these service requirements. Responses to this notice are due by February 21, 2025. This outreach reflects NIST's intent to ensure competitive solutions aligned with industry standards while potentially facilitating future procurement opportunities for qualified small businesses.
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