NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE-Multifunction Printer Device Short-Term Lease
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 Department of the Air Force, 502d Contracting Squadron, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a short-term lease of Multi-Functional Printer Devices (MFDs) and associated services. The Government intends to award a purchase order to Cartridge Technologies (CTI), LLC. for continued provision of MFDs, maintenance, and supplies at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), including JBSA Lackland, Fort Sam Houston, and Randolph. This action is critical to prevent an immediate loss of printing capabilities following the expiration of a previous contract with CTI. Responses from interested parties are due by April 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the lease of Multi-Functional Printer Devices (MFDs) and comprehensive associated services. These services include the provision of equipment, ongoing maintenance, and necessary supplies to support daily operations and mission requirements across multiple JBSA locations. The previous contract with CTI, Inc. for 40 MFDs and services expired due to funding issues, necessitating this urgent action.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Presolicitation)
- Authority: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) 12.102(a)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 17, 2026, 8:03 PM UTC
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA3016 502 CONS CL
- Product Service Code: 7490 (Miscellaneous Office Machines)
Evaluation & Response
This notice does not constitute a formal request for competitive quotes or a solicitation. The Government will review all responses received by the closing date to determine if the requirement should be competed. The final decision regarding the procurement method remains at the Government's sole discretion. All information provided will be used exclusively for market research purposes. Interested parties may demonstrate their interest and technical capability by submitting quotes or capability statements.
Additional Notes
The publication period for this notice has been shortened due to urgent award constraints. A redacted Sole Source Justification (Attachment 1) is posted alongside this notice to satisfy RFO 6.301(c)(1) requirements.