IUID Marking Carts Request For Information/ Notice Of Proposed Contract Action

This is not a solicitation or a request for competitive quotes.

Issuing Agency: Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (AFLCMC/HNCK), Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland AFB, TX

Notice of Intent: The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HNC) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Monode, Cage Code 301W4, 9200 Tyler BLVD, Mentor, OH 44060-1882, for the remanufacture of two (2) AFLCMC IUID Carts, Part Number VPG6420REV0850.

Single Source justification in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

Description of Requirement: AFLCMC/HNC requires the remanufacture of two (2) existing Item Unique Identification (IUID) part marking carts to sustain IUID marking operations for several more years. The contractor shall provide fully remanufactured marking carts restored to a like-new condition, including all labor, parts, materials, testing, and shipping, in accordance with OEM technical manuals and contract SOW.

Key Remanufacturing Requirements:

• Marking Cart Component Replacement: Disassembly, inspection, and replacement of all end-of-life, damaged, or non-functioning components.
• Revolution Part Marking Area Expansion (Monode Revolution models only): Expansion of the part marking area to a 5.5" diameter and enlargement of the cart enclosure.
• Case/Cart Refurbishment: Repair or replacement of wheels, doors, hinges, and other components to ensure full functionality.
• OEM Factory Operational Test: Thorough testing to verify all components and functionality meet OEM standards.
• Updated Marking Cart Controllers: Installation of new controllers compliant with the latest Air Force Standard Desktop Configuration (SDC) specifications at the time of award.
• Shipping: Contractor responsible for packaging, crating, and shipping remanufactured carts back to the originating Air Force location.

Sole-Source Justification: Award to any vendor other than Monode is not possible due to the following factors:

• Proprietary Technology and Expertise: Monode's IUID marking carts incorporate proprietary hardware, software, marking technology, and processes that are only serviced directly by the OEM to protect their intellectual property.
• Lack of Authorized Resellers/Distributors: Monode does not authorize any third-party vendors to perform repair, refurbishment, or remanufacturing services on their equipment.
• Data Rights: The USAF does not possess the necessary data rights or technical capabilities to perform the required remanufacturing in-house.

NAICS Code:
332119 Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive)

332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers

333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing

334118 Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing

334419 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing

339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

541511 Custom Computer Programming Services

541519 Other Computer Related Services

Anticipated Award Date: April 30, 2025

Period of Performance: Twelve (12) months from the date of award.

Response Deadline: Interested firms must submit their capabilities statements by March 25, 2025 , at 2:00PM Central Time to Jaden Moore, email jaden.moore.2@us.af.mil . Statements must include:

1. Sam.gov registered UEI or CAGE code
2. Information regarding size status (large or small business), socio-economic classifications (if applicable), and
3. Whether the firm is U.S. or foreign-owned.

Disclaimer: This is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination for other than full and open competition has been made for this requirement.