PIV Smart Card Production & Personalization Services

The contract requires the manufacturing and personalization of secure PIV smart cards with a full range of production services including chip embedding, lamination, laser engraving, and data encoding, ensuring compliance with federal identity and authentication standards. The provider must manage the complete lifecycle of the credential, starting from blank cards through to fully activated and secured credentials ready for issuance, with strict adherence to security protocols and quality control throughout each phase. The work is associated with the General Services Administration's Interagency Contracts GSA/FAS IT Office of Acquisition Operations and is classified under NAICS code 334418, indicating it involves the production of electronic components for identity management systems. The opportunity is issued as a subcontract, with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, and performance is expected to be centered in Washington. The requirement emphasizes secure handling, cryptographic integrity, and seamless integration into existing federal identity ecosystems without specifying set-aside preferences or location-based constraints beyond the performance site.