This is a notice of intent to sole source for HSPD-12 PIV Cardstock Replacement

The Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grants is issuing a notice of intent to sole source a firm-fixed-price delivery order to XTEC, Inc. for the procurement of Idemia HSPD-12 PIV cardstock and personalization services under GSA schedule 47QSWA23D003D. The requirement is for FIPS-201 approved smart card bodies with embedded chips and centralized graphical personalization services performed as a central bureau printing function, specifically compatible with the agency’s MyID Card Management System, which relies exclusively on Idemia’s platform. Cryptographic locking of cards in transit to SSA field locations must utilize a shared Open Platform Master key, and the solution must ensure compliance with OMB M11-11 for remote access authentication via PIV credentials. The period of performance is set from September 17, 2026, to September 16, 2027. The notice cites FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(B) as the statutory authority for sole sourcing, citing exclusive compatibility and integration constraints with existing infrastructure that preclude competition. This is not a solicitation for bids but a pre-solicitation notice allowing other potential vendors to demonstrate their capability to meet the requirement by submitting documentation via email to Sydney Moore at SSA by 5:00 PM EST on July 7, 2026, using reference number 28321326RNOI00011. The government will not compensate respondents for their submissions, and if no other qualified offeror comes forward, the agency will proceed with negotiations solely with XTEC, Inc. without further public notice. The NAICS code for this action is 541519, and while no estimated contract value is provided, the delivery order structure implies an ongoing, usage-based acquisition.