Amendment1-2026-UWMSN-01253-RFB-ID Card Supplies Bid (002).docx
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- ID Card Supplies (2026-UWMSN-01253-RFB)
- Solicitation number
- 2026-UWMSN-01253-RFB
- Issued by
- Dane County, Madison City, Wisconsin
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This is an amendment to a request for bids issued by the University of Wisconsin-Madison for ID Card Supplies (2026-UWMSN-01253-RFB). The amendment provides clarification on key equipment and transition plans related to the solicitation. The University currently operates an Entrust Sigma DS3 printer with no plans to replace this hardware during the contract term. Regarding proximity cards, the University anticipates issuing current 1536 proximity cards through the summer, with a transition to MIFARE DESFire EV3 2K cards occurring in the fall. The University will program the DESFire cards in-house rather than procuring them pre-programmed. Interested vendors should submit responses online through ShopUW+ at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin, with inquiries directed to Dana Casey at dana.casey@wisc.edu.
The University is transitioning from proximity card technology to NFC (Near Field Communication) technology to address security concerns, as proximity technology is outdated and vulnerable to cloning. The shift to encrypted NFC credentials will provide improved security for the institution's access control system. The amendment indicates the University is open to vendor proposals that accommodate this technological transition while maintaining compatibility with existing Entrust Sigma DS3 printer infrastructure.
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Amendment 1 - 2026-UWMSN-01253-RFB ID Card Supplies Bid:
Question: Regarding the ID printer listed, do you currently have the Entrust Sigma DS3 in place? Are you open to alternatives for that printer?
Answer: The University uses the Entrust Sigma DS3 printer. There are currently no plans to replace this hardware during the term of this contract.
Question: Regarding the prox cards, do you know what the transition plan is from the current 1536 cards to the MIFARE® DESFire® EV3 2K cards? Will they both be used throughout the year, or will the MIFARE® DESFire® EV3 2K cards replace the 1536 cards?
Answer: The University anticipates issuing the proximity card through the summer and then transition to the MIFARE DESFire card sometime this Fall.
Question: Will you be purchasing the MIFARE® DESFire® EV3 2K cards and programming them in house or are you looking to purchase them fully programmed?
Answer: The University will program the DESFire card in house.
Question: Is there a specific reason you are making the change from one card to another?
Answer: Proximity technology is outdated and can easily be cloned. The University is moving to NFC technology to provide improved security through encrypted credentials.
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