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Small Business Resellers - Entrust Datacard Corp Products
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Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC, the management and operating contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory, is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified small business resellers to provide Entrust Datacard Corporation products. These products include renewals, new purchases, card printers, consumables, software, and secure credentialing components essential for INL's identity management and secure credential issuance. Vendors must be authorized Entrust Datacard resellers, maintain an active SAM.gov registration, comply with NAICS classification 513210, and demonstrate technical product knowledge as well as a secure supply chain and delivery process. The selected reseller will be responsible for supplying Entrust Datacard hardware and software, ensuring timely procurement and delivery, providing product specifications and troubleshooting support, and maintaining compliance with INL’s procurement and federal acquisition regulations. This request for Expression of Interest represents the initial step to identify capable small businesses for potential inclusion in a future Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Interested parties must submit detailed company information, evidence of relevant experience, reseller authorization, technical capabilities, and fulfillment capacity by May 19, 2026, to the designated point of contact at INL. Only a subset of respondents will be invited to participate in the upcoming solicitation. All proprietary or sensitive information submitted should be clearly identified by respondents.
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Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
ID, 83415, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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INTRODUCTION
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA) Management & Operating Contractor of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) owned Idaho National Laboratory (INL), is seeking an Expression of Interest (EOI) from qualified small business resellers capable of providing Entrust Datacard Corporation products, including renewlas and new purchases. Selected vendors will support INL operational needs by supplying secure credentialing, identity, and card issuance software technologies.
BACKGROUND
INL is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory dedicated to nuclear energy, national security, and clean energy innovation. Many INL operations require secure and reliable identity management products. Entrust Datacard solutions, such as card printers, consumables, software, and secure credentialing components, are used across INL facilities. To ensure reliability, compliance, and continued support, BEA is seeking small business resellers who can provide:
- Authorized Entrust Datacard product sales
- Reneglas purchases and associated materials
- Secure supply chain and delivery processes
- Technical product knowledge and support capability
- All interested small business resellers must maintain an active SAM.gov registration and certify to NAICS 513210.
SCOPE OF WORK
The selected vendor may be responsible for:
- Supplying Entrust Datacard software and hardware
- Providing product specifications, technical data sheets, and warranty information
- Ensuring on-time procurement, fulfillment, and delivery
- Supporting product troubleshooting and compatibility guidance
- Maintaining compliance with all INL procurement, security, and federal acquisition requirements
- Providing proof of authorized reseller status (if applicable)
- Ensuring all required SAM and certification documentation remains current
PROCESS
This EOI is the first step in identifying interested and qualified small business resellers. Responses may be used to inform the development of a formal solicitation list. Selected vendors may be invited to participate in a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for award consideration.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Interested small business resellers should submit an Expression of Interest that includes the following:
- Company name and point of contact
- Description of Entrust Datacard product lines currently supported or sold
- Relevant experience providing identity management, credentialing, or secure issuance products
- NAICS codes and business size classification
- Active SAM registration and compliance with NAICS 513210 certification
- Reseller authorization documentation (if applicable)
- Product support or technical capabilities
- Availability, lead times, and fulfillment capacity
Deadline for submission: May 19, 2026
Submit to: Chase.Egbert@inl.gov
Only select respondents, as determined by BEA, will receive an invitation to participate in the anticipated RFP solicitation.
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Because information received in response to this EOI may be business sensitive or proprietary to the responding party, respondents must mark information in their responses accordingly.