Whiteboard Refresh Maxwell
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 (DEPT OF DEFENSE), specifically the 42 CONS CC office, has issued a Sources Sought notice titled "Whiteboard Refresh Maxwell" to identify capable vendors for providing interactive whiteboards. This is for market research purposes to refresh outdated and failing interactive whiteboards at Lackland, Keesler, and Sheppard NCO Academies in Texas and Mississippi. Responses are due by April 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The objective is to procure and deliver all-in-one digital touchscreen displays, including required cables, software, and licenses, to standardize devices, enable Windows 11 compatibility, and ensure uninterrupted class operations in professional military education classrooms. The requirement includes both the interactive whiteboards and integrated CPUs.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Quantity & Delivery:
- Base Year: 21 interactive whiteboards with CPUs to JBSA-Lackland, TX.
- Option Year 1: 12 interactive whiteboards with CPUs to Biloxi, MS.
- Option Year 1: 25 interactive whiteboards with CPUs to Sheppard AFB, TX.
- Display Specifications: 65-inch screen, LED backlight, 3840 x 2160 resolution, 400nit brightness, 178° viewing angle, 50,000 lifetime hours.
- Touch Features: Anti-Glare + Anti-Fingerprint + Anti-microbial Tempered Glass, up to 40 touch points, stylus or finger writing.
- OPS Module: Windows 11 Pro (license included), i7-7500U - 2.90GHz+ CPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD, 802.11 b/g/n/ac WiFi.
- Other Features: Embedded Android OS, Wireless Screen Casting, Object Recognition.
- Mounting: Must attach securely to pre-existing mobile stands at Lackland NCOA.
- Warranty: OEM standard commercial warranty required; contractor to provide all warranty documentation and procedures.
- Condition: Items must be brand new; refurbished items are not authorized.
Information Requested from Industry
Respondents should provide:
- General Information: Company name, address, contact details, business type, CAGE Code, UEI Number, and relevant NAICS codes.
- Commercial Terms: Customary commercial contract terms.
- Capabilities: Ability to meet the requirement via open market, including supporting documentation (price lists, product sheets). Specific details on providing "Newline" brand or an "or equal" product.
- "Or Equal" Product Details: If offering an "or equal" product, provide product name, item number, specifications, and answers to specific technical questions regarding mounting, lifetime hours, screen size, resolution, touchpoints, touch surface, and wireless screen casting.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage.
- Published Date: April 3, 2026
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Important Notes
This is for information gathering only; no quotes should be submitted, and no contract will be awarded based on this synopsis. Respondents will not be reimbursed for costs. Proprietary information is discouraged. Portions of responses may be incorporated into a future solicitation.
Submission Details
Responses must be emailed to A1C TaQuann Cottingham (taquann.cottingham@us.af.mil) and Kimberly Knott (kimberly.knott.1@us.af.mil).