AFRL HQ AVIS Tech Refresh
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- Solicitation number
- SS-AFRL-RMZB-2027-0001
- Agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7520 Office Devices And Accessories
- Place of performance
- Ohio 45433, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is conducting a sources sought to identify suppliers for Magicard-brand secure credential printers, inline lamination units, and associated consumables, with responses due October 9, 2026 by 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
The requirement replaces legacy Magicard 300 series dye-sublimation printers that have reached end of life and no longer receive manufacturer support. Current direct-to-card printing technology causes premature printhead damage when applied to smart proximity cards with embedded RFID chips, creating production backlogs and elevated maintenance costs.
The procurement mandates twelve Magicard Prima 8 Duo dual-sided dye-sublimation retransfer card printers with 300 DPI resolution, dual-sided printing capability, USB and Ethernet connectivity, and minimum 100-card input/output hopper capacities. Twelve matching Magicard Prima 8 Duo dual-sided inline laminators must be configured for physical inline docking to execute dual-sided thermal lamination in a single automated pass. Deliverables also include twenty-four matched sets of full-color YMCK dye ribbon and reverse-transfer film, twenty-four rolls of OVD Generic Snowflake tamper-evident holographic lamination film, and twelve manufacturer-certified cleaning kits.
All hardware must be brand new, current-production models with active manufacturer technical support and standard commercial warranties. Equipment must reliably handle standard ISO CR80 PVC and contactless proximity cards ranging from 10 to 40 mil thickness and sustain minimum throughput of 100 full-color cards per hour with plug-and-play Windows OS compatibility. Delivery is to Building 620, Dayton, Ohio. No set-aside is anticipated. This sources sought does not constitute a commitment to award or obligation to pay.
Notice text
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement for Magicard-brand secure credential printers, inline lamination units, and associated consumables.
This is a Sources Sought (SS). This is not a presolicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and or pay for any quote preparation costs. The Government will not accept quotes at this time. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in the Draft Minimum Requirements Document.
NAICS Code: 326199 – All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this Sources Sought. Responses will be accepted until 9 October 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time and should address the following questions:
1. Company name, cage code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address
2. Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business as defined in FAR Part 19.1 and the appropriate category (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc.).
3. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements.
Capability package responses and questions shall be sent electronically to Mike Hornberger at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil.
Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “Magicard Printers” Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .PDF, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MRD - AFRL HQ AVIS Tech Refresh.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| AFRL HQ AVIS Tech Refresh | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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