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Small Business Resellers - Entrust Datacard Corp Products
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Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC, acting as the Management & Operating Contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory, is seeking qualified small business resellers through an Expression of Interest to supply Entrust Datacard Corporation products, including hardware, software, consumables, and renewal services. The primary objective is to establish a pool of vendors capable of supporting INL’s operational needs in secure credentialing, identity management, and card issuance systems. Respondents must be small businesses certified under NAICS code 513210, actively registered in SAM.gov, and able to demonstrate authorized reseller status with Entrust Datacard. The scope includes supplying verified products, providing technical documentation and warranty information, ensuring secure and timely delivery, offering troubleshooting support, and maintaining compliance with all federal acquisition regulations and INL security protocols. While this is a pre-solicitation market research tool and not a formal contract, selected respondents may be invited to participate in a subsequent Request for Proposal process for potential award. All submissions must be received by May 19, 2026, via email to Chase.Egbert@inl.gov and must include detailed information about the company’s product lines, relevant experience in secure credentialing, technical support capabilities, product availability and lead times, and proof of SAM.gov registration and NAICS certification. Proprietary or sensitive information must be clearly marked by respondents. No specific contract value, pricing structure, performance period, delivery terms, or inspection criteria are defined at this stage, as no formal solicitation has been issued. The place of performance is the Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls, ID, with deliveries expected to meet the facility’s secure supply chain requirements. While no formal contract clauses, evaluation weights, or procurement methods are outlined, compliance with federal acquisition standards and demonstrated reseller authority are mandatory prerequisites. The EOI serves solely to identify capable vendors for future consideration, with any binding contractual obligations to be established through a subsequent RFP.
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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.
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