Up to 60-month lease of 32 MFDs for Japan

SOL #: SP7000-26-RFI-1010Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DCSO-P NEW CUMBERLAND
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5059, United States

Place of Performance

Yokota, Japan

NAICS

Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420)

PSC

Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Office Machines, Text Processing Systems And Visible Record Equipment (W074)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 17, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Apr 20, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought (RFI) for the lease of 32 Multi-functional Devices (MFDs) and 27 Removable Hard Drives for U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ), specifically in Yokota, Japan. This opportunity seeks to identify capable sources for a potential contract of up to 60 months. Responses are due April 20, 2026, by 2:00 PM Eastern.

Scope of Work

The requirement involves leasing MFDs and Removable Hard Drives, along with comprehensive services. These services include installation, removal, full-service maintenance (excluding paper), all consumable supplies, key operator training, reporting, relocations, network functionality, and network security. Devices must be Trade Agreement Act (TAA) compliant, new, and capable of simplex/duplex copying, printing, and scanning with a minimum 30-page Automatic Document Feeder. They must support specific operating systems (Windows 11+, macOS 13+, Server 2016+) and print driver languages, operating on 100-volt AC current.

Security & Performance Requirements

Stringent security requirements include hard drives with clear, purge, and verification capabilities per NIST SP 800-88 Revision 1, encryption, CAC/PIV enablement for secure printing, and integration with print-on-demand solutions. Secure scanning must comply with FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 encryption and include OCR capabilities. All devices must be ISO/IEC 15408 certified and capable of obtaining RMF accreditation. Performance standards mandate a minimum 90% weekly available rate for devices, with work stoppage responses within four business hours.

Contract Details & Submission

This is a Sources Sought notice for a potential up to 60-month lease. Proposed Contract Line Items (CLINs) include various volume bands for MFDs and removable hard drives. All CLIN prices are expected to be all-inclusive. Interested sources must provide electronic submissions including Business Name, DUNS Number, Cage Code, and Point of Contact Information. Additionally, proposers must provide OEM specification sheets, Letters of Supply, a Voluntary Product Accessible Template (VPAT®), and documentation demonstrating adherence to NIST SP 800-161 Rev. 1 for supply chain risk management. An Enterprise Management Tool is also required.

Key Dates & Contacts

Set-Aside

No set-aside is specified for this Request for Information (RFI).

People

Points of Contact

Joseph D'ArcyPRIMARY
David CorvinoSECONDARY

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Posted: Apr 17, 2026
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