Radio Frequency Identification
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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 is soliciting proposals for a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) System to establish a fully automated, advanced equipment and weapons tracking system at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Proposals are due by April 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The required RFID system must be a fully automated, advanced equipment and weapons tracking solution utilizing CACs, PINs, IUID tags, and 2D bar-coding for inventory, tracking, accounting, maintenance, issuing, and receiving of critical and non-critical armory property.
Key components and functionalities include:
- Hardware: 1D/2D/IUID/RFID reader, RFID handheld device (MC 3190Z or equal), Dell Venue 11 Tablet, docking station, AV Cart, CAC reader, touch screen, UPS Back Up, antennas, router TLSG1008, scanner charging base with extra battery. The system also requires a standalone computer, 4 RFID mobile devices, 2 RFID readers, 1 RFID HUB, and 2 barcode printers. All hardware must meet DOD mandates and be warranted for 5 years (3 years for RFID equipment/barcode printers).
- Software: Perpetual one-time purchase licenses with lifetime support. No custom software development is permitted; the system must use tightly integrated hardware and software modules with specified SDKs and APIs.
- RFID Tags: Durable, rugged, 5mm x 5mm x 3mm (unless specific equipment requires different sizing), compatible with the system, and capable of fitting on all assets (firearms, accessories, non-lethal weapons, magazines) without impeding function. Support for 1D/2D/IUID/Passive/Active RFID tags is required.
- System Capabilities: Inventory, track, trace, account, maintain, issue, and receive equipment. Ability to add/remove tags, track additional inventory items (less than lethal weapons, radios, cameras), notify armorers of unreturned items, assist in finding lost tools, and conduct tool crib inventory of 5000 items in under 5 minutes. It must support mobile inventory operations, provide item data (shelf life, maintenance dates), and include business rules for R&D/T&E operations.
- Installation & Support: Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, software, hardware, tools, installation, and support.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 334419
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 3:00 PM CST
- Published Date: April 6, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR 13.5 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). Offers will be evaluated based on Technical Capability and Price, with technical acceptability being determined first. Offerors must be registered in SAM and provide CAGE and DUNS with their offer.
Additional Notes
Submission method is via emailed proposals only. Facsimile proposals will not be accepted. Primary Contact: Darrius Miller (darrius.miller.2@us.af.mil, 901-356-4156). Secondary Contact: Makenzie Kirby (makenzie.kirby@us.af.mil, 405-339-3513).