SAM #47QSSC26QEMBS

GSA Market Research for CIM USA or Equivalent Embossing Machines for Address Plates and Dog Tags

The General Services Administration (GSA) is conducting market research for the procurement of embossing machines for address plates and dog tags, with a focus on models manufactured by CIM USA or equivalent. - Government Buyer: - General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service, Region 2 - Contracting office at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY - Place of performance: Keyport, Washington (ZIP 98345) - OEMs Highlighted: - CIM USA (models M10-HE, ME 1500S, ME 2000S referenced as standards or equivalents) - Products/Services Requested: - Embossing machines for address plates and dog tags, identified by five NSNs: - NSN 7490-00-688-9866: CIM M10-HE or equal, manual, low/medium volume, supports multiple metals, includes manuals, optional deployment case (CASE10) - NSN 7490-01-632-8035: Semi-automatic, supports multiple metals, lithium battery backup, emergency stop, RS232/USB/Ethernet/WiFi, PowerTag software - NSN 7490-01-664-3607: Supports dog/medical alert tags, interchangeable cassettes, built-in keyboard, RS232/USB/Ethernet/WiFi, universal power, PowerTag software - NSN 7490-01-703-0707: CIM ME 2000S or equal, multi-language interface, touchscreen, RS232/USB/Ethernet/WiFi, 231 tags/hour, PowerTag software - NSN 7490-01-703-0708: CIM ME 1500S or equal, 7-inch touchscreen, multi-language, RS232/USB/Ethernet/WiFi, 60-slot drum, PowerTag software - Quantities: 1, 10, 4, 30, and 1 units respectively - Notable Requirements: - Machines must support a range of metal materials (stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, copper, brass) - Features such as manual/semi-automatic operation, battery backup, emergency stop, multi-language interface, and various communication ports - Compliance with packaging and marking standards: ASTM D3951, FED-STD-123H, MIL-STD-129R - Emphasis on use of recovered materials and quality assurance - No specific resellers or vendors named; RFI is for planning purposes only

Description

The General Services Administration (GSA) is conducting research by way of a Request for Information (RFI) for a embossing machine National Stock Numbers (NSNs)in accordance with with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.101(c) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-09). 

GSA is currently gathering information for a prospective acquisition that could result in the creation of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) which is anticipated to consist of  a one (1) year base, and nine (9), one (1) year option periods. The BPAs will be issued against GSA Federal Supply Schedules. .. Participation in this request is entirely voluntary, and any information provided by respondents is submitted on a voluntary basis. This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The US Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any cost incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will not be reimbursed. This RFI is for planning purposes and is solely issued for conducting market research. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting proposals from this RFI. Specific responses will not disqualify or have an impact on participating in any future solicitation. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

 Please respond to the RFI using the following Link:https://forms.gle/4c2avTEY7yNbnNUf8   by June 12, 2026. 

NSN

YTD                        QTY

7490017030708     1

7490016643607     10

7490016328035     4

7490006889866    30

7490017030707    1

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Attachment A: IPDs

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