Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Printer Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 US Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for on-site maintenance and repair services for Zebra ZT-620 Industrial Printers at facilities in Germersheim and Kaiserslautern, Germany. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to ICS Group (ICS International GmbH). This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration. Responses are due by 11:00 am EST on June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for on-site maintenance and repair services specifically for Zebra ZT-620 Industrial Printers. These services will be performed at US Army facilities located in Germersheim and Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Contract Details
- Contracting Agency: US Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Intended Awardee: ICS Group (ICS International GmbH), CAGE Code CNLG4
- Sole Source Justification: Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by RFO 6.103-1(b), citing "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, and brand-name descriptions."
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Small Business Size Standard: $34,000,000.00
Submission & Response
This is a Notice of Intent and not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for agency consideration. Responses must be submitted in writing no later than 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time (EST) on June 15, 2026.
Required Information for Response:
- Company Name and Address.
- Capability Statement (highly encouraged).
- SAM CAGE Code and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Point of Contact Information (Name, telephone number, and email address).
- Business Size Status in relation to NAICS code 811210 and the $34M size standard.
Contacts
- Contract Specialist: Julius Wood (julius.a.wood.civ@army.mil)
- Contracting Officer: Birgit M. Jones (birgit.m.jones.civ@army.mil)
Note: Telephone requests will not be honored.