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Sources sought

IUID Equipment

FA822226SSUD

Department of the Air Force, FA8222 AFSC Ol H Pzie. Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers.

Response deadline

March 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST

Closed 244 days ago. Posted February 19, 2026. Scheduled to archive March 17, 2026.

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

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.” Offerors shall clearly identify any proposed alternatives and demonstrate equivalency in their sources sought response.

Please see attached “Equipment Purchase SOW” and "IUID EQ_SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS" for detailed specifications.

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  1. February 20, 2026

    Sources sought

    Due March 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. SAM.gov, notice cb7aa87293934f89b43b4f2a426b49a6

    1 revisions on SAM
    • February 20, 2026: publish, sources sought

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