Identification Card System in support of Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF)

The contract pertains to the solicitation for an Identification Card System intended to support the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF). Originally issued under solicitation number W91B4N-16-R-2009, the solicitation was subsequently cancelled, with a reference provided to a related solicitation, W91B4N-16-R-2009-0005. The contract falls under the Department of Defense and is associated with NAICS code 334519, indicating its focus on manufacturing or supplying electronic components or systems. It requires compliance with several federal acquisition regulations, including FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2, along with a restriction that limits acquisition to products or services originating from Afghanistan, Central Asian states, Pakistan, or the South Caucasus. The Department of Defense office managing this solicitation is the W6QK Ele Rcc Phoenix, with its office located in APO, AE (Armed Forces Europe). Key points of contact for the contract include Contract Specialist Anita Maldonado and Contracting Officer Joseph E. Miracle, both reachable via provided military email addresses and phone numbers. This solicitation was posted on November 14, 2016, and although no firm response deadlines are stated in the summary, interested parties were required to adhere to solicitation instructions and timelines. The overarching goal of this contract was to implement an identification card system to enhance the operational capabilities and security infrastructure within the ANDSF.