IBML Scanner Maintenance Support Renewal
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 42d Contracting Squadron at Maxwell AFB, AL, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources capable of providing annual hardware and software maintenance support for two Imaging Business Machines LLC (IBML) ImageTrac 6 Lite high-speed document scanners. The government currently identifies IBML as the only known source but seeks to determine if other qualified vendors exist. Responses are due by May 6, 2026, 12:00 p.m. CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for annual post-warranty hardware and software maintenance support for the specified IBML scanners and their associated Dell servers located at the Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA) in Montgomery, AL. Services include:
- Annual post-warranty hardware and software support.
- Telephone and on-site technical assistance with a 4-hour response time, 13 hours per day, 5 days per week (13x5).
- Defective Media Retention (DMR).
- A one-time maintenance reinstatement inspection due to a lapse in coverage. The anticipated period of performance is from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2027.
Information Requested
Interested vendors are requested to provide:
- General company information: Name, address, Point of Contact, business type (including size, NAICS code 811210, CAGE, UEI), and customary commercial contract terms.
- Capabilities:
- Confirmation of ability to meet requirements with brand-name IBML equipment.
- If claiming capability as a non-OEM provider, a detailed technical narrative, verifiable proof of current IBML certification, and supporting data demonstrating legal and technical access to IBML proprietary software, OEM parts, and firmware for maintenance and inspection without voiding operational status or causing mission degradation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Published: April 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL 36112
Important Notes
This is not a solicitation or an invitation for bids. The government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice, and no reimbursement will be provided for response costs. Information submitted may be incorporated into a future solicitation. Vendors are discouraged from submitting proprietary or competition-sensitive information.