SmartNet Access Card Reader
ID: FA481425TF037Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4814 6 CONS PKTAMPA, FL, 33621-5119, USA

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS (6350)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking a contractor to provide a SmartNet Access Card Reader for installation at the Short Fitness Center in Tampa, Florida. The project aims to enhance security and accessibility by integrating a second 24/7 access card reader that is compatible with existing systems and future Department of Defense Common Access Cards (CAC). This procurement is crucial for improving user experience and safety, particularly for patrons accessing the facility after hours, and includes requirements for installation, staff training, and ongoing maintenance. Interested parties must contact Jason Camelo or Melissa Biggar by March 17, 2024, to express their interest and submit a capabilities statement, as the contract is set aside for small businesses and will be awarded as a fixed-price supply contract within 12 months.

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    The 6th Contracting Squadron announces its intent to award a single source contract to SMARTNET INC for a Smart Card Access Reader, under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1). This action follows FAR 13.106-1 guidelines, indicating that only one responsible source meets the agency's needs. The awarded contract will be a fixed-price supply contract, expecting delivery within 12 months. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill the requirement are invited to contact the designated individuals by March 17, providing a capabilities statement, relevant business information, and expressing interest in submitting a proposal. The document emphasizes that responses will not incur costs and the government's decision to seek competitive proposals will depend solely on the received information. The purpose of this notice aligns with the standard procedures in federal contracting, particularly regarding single source procurements, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks while addressing specific agency needs effectively.
    The document outlines the requirements for the installation of a second 24/7 access card reader at the Short Fitness Center, motivated by user feedback to improve access, particularly from the larger South parking area. The proposed card reader, to be installed by Smartnet, must integrate with existing systems, including surveillance cameras, and be compatible with future Department of Defense Common Access Cards (CAC). Specific technical requirements include standalone functionality, the capability to register and authenticate users (limited to unique identifiers without personal identifiable information), and the ability to accommodate both CAC and non-CAC holders. The project mandates the installation of entry control equipment for secure access, programmable locking mechanisms, and surveillance capabilities. It requires the contractor to provide installation, staff training, and ongoing maintenance, with a warranty period included. Salient features also involve weatherproof capabilities, automatic user deactivation, and usage tracking. The key purpose of this RFP is to enhance security and accessibility at the fitness center while ensuring compliance with governmental standards, thereby facilitating improved user experience and safety for patrons visiting the facility after hours.
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