Small Business Resellers - Entrust Datacard Corp Products
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
Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA), the Management & Operating Contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory (INL), is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified small business resellers for Entrust Datacard Corporation products. This includes renewals and new purchases of secure credentialing, identity, and card issuance software technologies to support INL's operational needs. Responses are due May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
Selected vendors may be responsible for:
- Supplying Entrust Datacard software and hardware.
- Providing product specifications, technical data sheets, and warranty information.
- Ensuring on-time procurement, fulfillment, and delivery.
- Supporting product troubleshooting and compatibility guidance.
- Maintaining compliance with INL procurement, security, and federal acquisition requirements.
- Providing proof of authorized reseller status (if applicable).
- Ensuring all required SAM and certification documentation remains current.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Purpose: Identify qualified small business resellers for potential future Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitations.
- Set-Aside: Small Business (must certify to NAICS 513210).
- Response Due: May 19, 2026
- Published: May 5, 2026
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
Interested small business resellers must:
- Maintain an active SAM.gov registration.
- Certify to NAICS 513210.
- Submit an EOI including: company name, point of contact, description of Entrust Datacard product lines supported, relevant experience in identity management/credentialing, NAICS codes and business size, active SAM registration, reseller authorization (if applicable), product support/technical capabilities, availability, lead times, and fulfillment capacity.
- Submit to: Chase.Egbert@inl.gov
Evaluation
This EOI is the initial step to identify potential vendors. Responses will inform the development of a formal solicitation list, and only select respondents, as determined by BEA, may be invited to participate in an anticipated RFP process for award consideration.
Additional Notes
Respondents should mark any business sensitive or proprietary information in their submissions accordingly.