Central Issue Facility (CIF) Support Services

The Pennsylvania Army National Guard is seeking contractor support to sustain Central Issuing Facility (CIF) operations at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, with an estimated annual workload of 3,840 manhours. The scope encompasses full-service support for Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE), including issue, exchange, turn-in, warehouse management, records maintenance, and customer service, all delivered during standard duty hours Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, tools, and supervision, while the Government furnishes packaging materials and labeling systems. Performance must adhere to rigorous quality standards, including transaction accuracy of ≤2 errors per 100 entries, monthly customer volume tracking, and completion of an annual 15-day inventory reconciliation. Contract performance is governed by a Performance Work Statement and supported by mandatory Quality Control and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans, with inspections conducted on-site at Building 14-12. The period of performance is one year, running from June 15, 2026, to June 14, 2027. All contractor personnel must comply with extensive security and compliance protocols, including completion of initial and annual training in DoD Information Assurance, OPSEC, and Threat Awareness and Reporting Program, with certification deadlines within 60 to 90 days of appointment. The contractor must submit a detailed OPSEC plan, designate an OPSEC coordinator with Level II certification, and ensure strict physical security, including no unauthorized duplication of Government-issued keys or access cards. Personnel handling sensitive data, though not requiring formal security clearances, must complete I-9 verification and be registered in Army training systems. Identification media, including fingerprints and hard-copy documentation, are required, with alternate methods permitted under specified conditions. Electronic submissions through SEAM and SAM.gov are mandated for reporting, training receipts, and transaction records, while certain documents require original hard copies. The solicitation, designated FY26CIF and posted on May 12, 2026, with a response deadline of May 26, 2026, is a sources-sought notice under NAICS code 561210, and while no contract value, pricing structure, or award methodology is disclosed, the emphasis on mandatory performance standards, key personnel commitments, and strict compliance suggests a best-value selection approach. Point of contact information is provided for the contracting office, and a Trusted Agent is named for CAC-related coordination, though no Contracting