IUID EQ_SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS.pdf
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This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) from the U.S. Air Force for IUID (Item Unique Identification) marking equipment. The synopsis number is FA822226SSUD, classified under NAICS 332812 and PSC 3610. The Air Force is conducting market research to identify responsible sources capable of providing compliant IUID marking systems to support asset tracking, traceability, accountability, and logistics operations across multiple installations.
The procurement requires three types of equipment to be delivered FOB destination to three Air Force bases: Type A—three clamshell-style enclosed DPM laser marking workstations to Tinker AFB; Type B—two flatbed CO₂ laser engraving/cutting systems with labeling support to Robins AFB; and Type C—eight roll-fed IUID label laser marking systems to Hill AFB. The total procurement is Firm Fixed-Price with all-inclusive pricing covering shipping, taxes, fees, and associated costs. The contractor must provide new turnkey systems including all accessories, documentation, delivery, installation, configuration, training, and acceptance testing. The SOW identifies baseline technologies that will be interpreted as "or equivalent," requiring offerors to clearly identify and demonstrate equivalency of any proposed alternatives. Interested parties must respond by 1:00 PM EST on March 2, 2026, providing company profile information including small business status, NAICS codes, employee count, CAGE code, SAM Unique Entity ID, location, and point of contact details. No reimbursement will be provided for response costs. Questions should be directed to Ms. Kathryn McKay (kathryn.mckay@us.af.mil) or Mr. Austin Hurst (austin.hurst.2@us.af.mil).
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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: FA822226SSUD
IUID EQUIPMENT
NAICS: 332812
PSC: 3610
NOTICE: This is not a solicitation.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is to conduct market research to determine responsible sources capable of providing IUID EQUIPMENT. The Air Force requires compliant IUID marking systems to support asset tracking, traceability, accountability, and logistics operations across multiple installations.
SCOPE:
This Firm Fixed-Price procurement shall be delivered FOB destination to Tinker AFB, Robins AFB, and Hill AFB. All-inclusive pricing that covers shipping, taxes, fees, and other associated costs is required.
The Contractor shall provide new turnkey marking systems, including all accessories, documentation, delivery, installation, configuration, training, and acceptance testing. The attached SOW identifies a technology, component, feature, or brand name, and it shall be interpreted as “or equivalent.” OƯerors shall clearly identify any proposed alternatives and demonstrate equivalency in their sources sought response.
Please see attached “Equipment Purchase SOW” for detailed specifications.
DESCRIPTION:
The Government intends to procure the following quantities by machine type:
Machine Type Description (Baseline) Quantity
Type A
(Delivered to Tinker AFB)
Clamshell-style enclosed DPM laser marking workstation (or equivalent)
Type B
(Delivered to Robins AFB)
Flatbed CO₂ laser engraving/cutting system with labeling support (or equivalent)
Type C
(Delivered to Hill AFB)
Roll-fed IUID label laser marking system (or equivalent)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice, if applicable, and identify their capability of providing for this requirement.
2. Please identify in your response if the required items are available through wholesale supply sources, such as stock programs of the General Services Administration (GSA) (see 41 CFR 101-26.3), the Defense Logistics Agency (see 41 CFR 101-26.6), the Department of Veterans AƯairs (see 41 CFR 101-26.704), or military inventory control points.
3. Please also include the following information in your response:
Company Profile:
A. Small Business Status B. Company’s applicable registered NAICS codes C. Number of employees D. CAGE code E. SAM Unique Entity ID F. Location G. Point of Contact Name, Telephone, Email address H. Please advise if an alternate NAICS/PSC code, other than those identified at the top left of this document would be more appropriate for our requirement.
4. Responses are due NLT 1:00 PM EST, 02 March 2026.
5. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requested.
6. The Government will use the information obtained via this SSS to determine the best acquisition strategy for the procurement of IUID Equipment.
7. Questions regarding this market survey should be addressed to Ms. Kathryn McKay at kathryn.mckay@us.af.mil or Mr. Austin Hurst at austin.hurst.2@us.af.mil.
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