Intent to Sole Source - Restricted Area Badge (RAB) System - Eielson AFB, AK
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Pacific Air Forces
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Eielson AFB, Alaska 99702, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Pacific Air Forces issued a sole-source Intent to Notice on July 28, 2026, announcing the award to Vindicator Technologies of a contract for a restricted area badge (RAB) system at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026. This procurement is restricted to Vindicator Technologies under FAR 6.103-1 based on the determination that no other responsible source can satisfy the Government's minimum requirements.
The 354th Security Forces Squadron requires a standalone, commercially available off-the-shelf badge creation system to replace obsolete equipment. The system must produce identification badges displaying full-color photos, employee names, rank/grade, unit, expiration date, assigned restricted areas, unique badge numbers, last six digits of DoD ID, eye color, hair color, height, weight, and escort authorization markings as applicable. The system shall incorporate security features preventing unauthorized badge duplication, maintain a personnel database with restricted area authorizations, generate and export audit reports, and include user-friendly operation with minimal maintenance.
The bill of materials includes one AE Vindicator Security Server, one additional Microsoft Server 2019 client license, two HID FARGO DTC4500e ID card printers with dual-sided simultaneous lamination, overlaminate, ribbon cartridges, cleaning kits, signature pads, a camera, hard drives, and 64 hours of engineering services, three units of program management, and 18 hours of field engineering services. The single-source justification cites the system's critical interoperability with the installation's existing proprietary Vindicator Command and Control Display Equipment platform, including the Intrusion Detection System, Closed-Circuit Television, and automated access gates, as the basis for sole-source award. The contractor shall provide training for 354 SFS personnel on system operation and administration.
Notice text
This is an Intent to Sole Source notice. The required supply is available from only one responsible source, and no other product will satisfy the Government's minimum requirements. Therefore, in accordance with RFO Deviation Guidance for FAR 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements), this requirement will be solicited using other than full and open competition and awarded on a sole-source basis to Vindicator Technologies.
The 354th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) requires one (1) standalone, commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS), single restricted area badge creation system to replace its obsolete badge issuance system. The system shall include all required hardware and software necessary to design, print, issue, and manage secure identification badges.
At a minimum, the system shall be capable of producing identification badges displaying the following information:
- Full-color photo
- Employee name
- Rank/Grade
- Unit
- Expiration date
- Assigned Single Restricted Area(s), as defined by 354 SFS policy
- Unique badge number
- Last six digits of the DoD ID number
- Eye color
- Hair color
- Height
- Weight
- Escort authorization markings, as applicable
The system shall incorporate security features that prevent unauthorized badge duplication and protect the integrity of badge credentials. It shall maintain a database of personnel and their associated Single Restricted Area authorizations, provide the ability to generate and export reports for auditing purposes, and be user-friendly with minimal maintenance requirements. The contractor shall also provide training for 354 SFS personnel on the operation and administration of the system.
The acquisition of this new badge creation system will replace obsolete equipment, improve the efficiency and security of Single Restricted Area access control, and enhance the 354th Fighter Wing's ability to support its mission.
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the Government's requirement. Capability statements must be received by the closing date and time identified in this notice. Responses will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is appropriate. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government.
No solicitation document is available. This notice is issued for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals or quotes.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Salient Characteristics - RAB.pdf | ||
| Single Source Justification RAB System_Redacted.pdf |
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