ID Card Supplies (2026-UWMSN-01253-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is soliciting bids under solicitation number 2026-UWMSN-01253-RFB for the procurement of ID card supplies. The primary objective of this contract is to transition the campus ID system from legacy 1536 proximity cards to more secure MIFARE DESFire EV3 2K NFC cards to prevent card cloning and enhance overall security. The university will manage all card programming in-house and requires that the supplies be compatible with Entrust Sigma DS3 ID printers. The procurement process is being conducted electronically via the SciQuest portal, with a response deadline of March 13, 2026. Performance will take place in Wisconsin, with a phased implementation plan that continues proximity card distribution through the summer and moves to full NFC card issuance in the fall. Dana Casey serves as the primary point of contact for this solicitation. While the university is responsible for final inspection and acceptance of the materials, the contractor is strictly required to provide supplies that meet the specified hardware and encryption standards.