# SAM #SS-AFRL-RMZB-2027-0001

AFRL AVIS refresh: Magicard credential printers, laminators, and consumables

**Buyer:** AFRL PZL
**Posted:** October 02, 2026
**Respond By:** October 09, 2026
**Identifier:** SS-AFRL-RMZB-2027-0001
**NAICS:** 326199, 423420, 423430

AFRL is seeking market information for a secure credential-issuance equipment refresh at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
- **Government buyer:** Department of the Air Force, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), office AFRL/RYT; the equipment supports the Visual Indicator System (AVIS) at Wright-Patterson AFB.
- **OEM:** **Magicard** is the named manufacturer. The requirement allows exact form-fit-function equivalents.
- **Requested products:**
  - 12 Magicard Prima 8 Duo dual-sided retransfer printers; no part number specified.
  - 12 matching Magicard Prima 8 Duo inline dual-sided laminators; no part number specified.
  - 24 full-color YMCK dye ribbon and reverse-transfer film matched sets.
  - 24 OVD Generic Snowflake holographic thermal lamination film rolls.
  - 12 manufacturer-certified preventative maintenance cleaning kits.
- **Key requirements:** Printers must support CR80 PVC and proximity or smart cards from 10–40 mil thick, provide 300 DPI resolution, USB and Ethernet connectivity, and at least 100-card input and output hopper capacities. The laminators must dock with the printers for automated, single-pass dual-sided lamination. Equipment must be current-production Magicard Prima family hardware and compatible with Windows and the existing issuance platform. Each cleaning kit must include at least 10 cleaning pads and 10 alcohol cleaning cards.
- **Opportunity context:** This is a Sources Sought market-research notice, not a request for quotes or an award. The notice seeks capability information; no period of performance is provided.

### Description

<p>The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement for Magicard-brand secure credential printers, inline lamination units, and associated consumables.</p>

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<p>This is a Sources Sought (SS).&nbsp; This is not a presolicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and or pay for any quote preparation costs.&nbsp; The Government will not accept quotes at this time.&nbsp; This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government&#39;s requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in the Draft Minimum Requirements Document.</p>

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<p>NAICS Code: 326199 &ndash; All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing<strong> </strong></p>

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<p>SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this Sources Sought. Responses will be accepted until <strong>9 October 2026</strong> at 2:00 PM Eastern Time and should address the following questions:</p>

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<p>1. Company name, cage code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address</p>

<p>2. Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business as defined in FAR Part 19.1 and the appropriate category (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc.).</p>

<p>3. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements.</p>

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<p>Capability package responses and questions shall be sent electronically to Mike Hornberger at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil.</p>

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<p>Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads &ldquo;Magicard Printers&rdquo; Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files).&nbsp; Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters.&nbsp; Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB.&nbsp; If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .PDF, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent.&nbsp; The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.</p>

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