SAM #FA301626Q0232

Sources Sought: NSA-Compliant Solid-State Media Disintegrator for JBSA-Lackland

This opportunity seeks sources for an NSA-compliant solid-state media disintegrator at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. - Government Buyer: - 502d Contracting Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland - Air Education and Training Command, Department of the Air Force - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; requirement references manufacturer part number 972-0001 - Products/Services Requested: - Solid-State Media Disintegrator (SSMD-2MM), part number 972-0001 - Must be listed on the NSA Evaluated Products List for Solid State Media Disintegrators (EPL-SS) - Capable of destroying solid-state and optical media to a 2mm particle size - Accepts media up to 0.9 inches x 8.5 inches - Features automatic operation, safety controls, reusable/replaceable blades, ≤85 dB operation, self-contained 3-phase air filtration - Includes minimum 1-year warranty (parts, labor, shipping, on-site service), with options to extend - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict NSA EPL-SS compliance is mandatory - Vendors must provide specification sheets verifying all salient characteristics - No contract award will result from this notice; it is for market research only

Description

This is a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) notice only. This is not a solicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ). No contract will be awarded from this notice.

The 502d Contracting Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base (JBSA-Lackland) is conducting market research to identify potential qualified sources capable of providing a Solid-State Media Disintegrator - 2MM (SSMD-2MM), Manufacturer part number: 972-0001, that meets strict National Security Agency (NSA) compliance and specific salient characteristics.

Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make informed acquisition decisions, including determining potential Small Business set-aside strategies (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a)).

The required product must meet or exceed all of the following minimum specifications:

NSA Compliance: Device MUST be listed on the National Security Agency (NSA) Evaluated Products List - Solid State Media Disintegrators (EPL-SS). Destruction Capability: Evaluated and approved by the NSA for physical destruction of solid-state media (e.g., memory cards, thumb drives, SSD circuit cards, enterprise SSDs, internal components of cell phones/tablets) and optical media (CDs/DVDs) to a 2mm particle size. Feed Throat / Media Acceptance: Accepts media dimensions up to 0.9 inches x 8.5 inches. Operation & Safety:

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    <p>Simple, automatic push-button operation.</p>
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    <p>Internal logic/brain to sense overload and automatically reverse momentarily to clear and prevent jams.</p>
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    <p>Automatic bin-full sensor.</p>
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    <p>MAIN power switch capable of accepting a lock for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) in the OFF position.</p>
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<p><strong>Components &amp; Maintenance:</strong>&nbsp;Features reusable, adjustable, and replaceable destruction blades, grinders, and screens (e.g., Life-Extend&reg; or equivalent).</p>
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<p><strong>Acoustics &amp; Filtration:</strong></p>

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    <p>Operating noise level must be&nbsp;<strong>less than or equal to 85 dB</strong>.</p>
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    <p>Self-contained, 3-phase air filtration system consisting of pre-filter, carbon filter, and HEPA filter.</p>
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<p><strong>Physical Dimensions &amp; Mobility:</strong></p>

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    <p>Maximum footprint:&nbsp;<strong>27.5 inches W x 43 inches D</strong>; maximum height:&nbsp;<strong>49 inches H</strong>.</p>
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    <p>Maximum weight:&nbsp;<strong>1,200 lbs</strong>.</p>
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    <p>Equipped with heavy-duty castor wheels for mobility.</p>
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<p><strong>Electrical Requirements:</strong>&nbsp;<strong>200&ndash;240V, 1 Phase, 50/60 Hz, 6A</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Warranty:</strong>&nbsp;Minimum 1-year warranty covering parts, labor, shipping, and on-site service (where available). If on-site service is unavailable, manufacturer/vendor must cover shipping costs to/from the factory or provide equipment replacement at no additional cost. Warranties must be extendable in 1-year increments.</p>
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3. Submission Requirements

Interested vendors capable of meeting the requirements are invited to submit a Capability Statement via email containing the following information:

Company Information:

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    <p>Company Name &amp; Address</p>
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    <p>Point of Contact Name, Title, Phone, and Email</p>
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    <p>Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code</p>
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    <p>Business Size / Socioeconomic Status under NAICS 339940 (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a))</p>
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<p><strong>Product Details:</strong></p>

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    <p>Manufacturer, Model Name, and Model Number proposed.</p>
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    <p>Confirmation of current listing on the NSA EPL-SS list.</p>
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    <p>Specification Sheet verifying all salient characteristics listed above.</p>
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