31 FSS Dog Tag Embosser Machine

The U.S. Air Force’s 31st Contracting Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, is soliciting quotes for a single Dog Tag Embosser Machine, specifically the CIM ME2000S model or an equivalent, under solicitation FA568226QA037, issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.2. The requirement is for a commercial item classified under NAICS code 334118, with delivery FOB Destination to Aviano AB, Italy, and no set-aside will be applied due to the overseas location. The machine must produce at least 30 tags per day and handle up to 2,700 annually, be CE-labeled, and operate on the European 220–240 Volt electrical grid. It must also support remote management via web interface or VNC client and come with a minimum two-year warranty. All quotes must include a detailed technical description in PDF format and a redacted version for evaluation. Submission is due by June 29, 2026, at 1600 Central European Time, exclusively via email, referencing the solicitation number and including company contact details, SAM registration proof, and a firm delivery schedule not exceeding 60 calendar days from award. The contract is Firm Fixed Price, with pricing allowable in Euros or U.S. Dollars at a specified exchange rate of 0.9303, and no separate line items are required for taxes, shipping, or delivery. Payment will be processed electronically through WAWF using prescribed formats based on item type, and contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and WAWF, with designated points of contact. Invoices must include the contract number and claim IVA tax exemption under Italian law. Key clauses incorporated include Buy American, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium, NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements, Export Control, and representations regarding child labor, former DoD official compensation, and whistleblower protections. Evaluation will assess technical compliance, delivery schedule (a pass/fail gate), and price reasonableness determined by total evaluated price, with award going to the most advantageous offeror. Contractors must also comply with anti-trafficking, security exclusion, and representation requirements, and may be subject to capacity verification through references, financial records, and facility details. The contracting office reserves the right to determine responsiveness based on full compliance, including signed acknowledgments