SSMD Extended Warranty and Preventative Maintenance
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 Marine Corps Field Contracting System, Marine Corps Installations East, Camp Lejeune, NC, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Data Security, Inc. for extended warranty and preventative maintenance for their Solid-State Media Disintegrator (SSMD) equipment. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. Responses from interested firms are due by June 15, 2026, 2:00 PM EDST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the purchase of preventative maintenance and an extended warranty for the existing Solid-State Media Disintegrator (SSMD) equipment. The purpose is to extend the service life of the SSMD units currently utilized by the Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany, Communications Information Systems Division (CISD).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source (Notice of Intent)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product/Service Code: J075 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Office Supplies And Devices)
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 2:00 PM EDST
- Published: June 11, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The decision to award sole source to Data Security, Inc. is based on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.102(a), citing that only one source is reasonably available under restrictive rights. A "Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available" document further clarifies that Data Security, Inc. holds proprietary rights for the SSMD and its associated maintenance and warranty services. They are the exclusive manufacturer and sole authorized provider, with no authorized distributors in the U.S. The current extended warranty for the equipment is set to expire on September 14, 2026.
Action for Interested Parties
While this is not a request for competitive quotes, interested firms may submit information demonstrating their ability to satisfy this requirement. Such information will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Submissions must be received by the response deadline.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Emily Tsan
- Email: emily.n.tsan.civ@usmc.mil
- Phone: (910) 451-9199
- Address: 316 Holcomb Boulevard, Room 2109, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547