Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Control Access System Maintenance - Ft. Bliss, TX

This government solicitation, W56ZLW26Q00020001, outlines a non-personal services contract for comprehensive maintenance and repair of security camera (Avigilon) and access control systems (DAQ Electronics) at Buildings 5800 and 2424A, Fort Bliss, TX. The contract includes a base year and four option years, running from March 16, 2026, to March 15, 2031. Key requirements involve semiannual maintenance, quarterly inspections, and 24/7 emergency response with a four-hour on-site response time for critical failures. Routine services are Firm Fixed Price, while emergency and unscheduled repairs are reimbursable under a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amount. The contractor must possess manufacturer certifications for DAQ Electronics and Avigilon equipment. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), contractor employee whistleblower rights, combating human trafficking, and equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Security clauses emphasize personal identity verification, antiterrorism awareness training, and compliance with installation access requirements.

This document, Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W56ZLW26Q0002, modifies an RFP for security system maintenance services for Buildings 5800 and 2424A. Key changes include extending the quote submission deadline, updating the CLIN structure, revising the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and updating evaluation factors and instructions to offerors. Specific CLIN modifications involve changes in quantities, descriptions for maintenance and emergency services, and pricing arrangements. Deleted CLINs relate to emergency services. The amendment also provides responses to vendor questions, clarifies OEM certification requirements (Avigilon and DAQ Electronics), and outlines detailed submission requirements for technical capability, past performance (including sanitized versions), and price. Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability, past performance, and lowest evaluated price, with non-price factors being acceptable/unacceptable.

The 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command (32d AAMDC) at Fort Bliss, TX, requires a brand-name, fixed-price, non-personal services contract for comprehensive maintenance and repair of existing Avigilon security cameras and DAQ Electronics access control systems. This action, below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, limits competition to vendors holding current manufacturer-issued certifications from both Avigilon and DAQ Electronics. These certifications are mandatory due to proprietary hardware and software, warranty requirements, licensing restrictions, and cybersecurity compliance. Market research confirmed that only certified technicians can legally and technically service these systems without voiding warranties or compromising system integrity. The government identified multiple certified vendors, ensuring fair and reasonable pricing through adequate competition among authorized providers. The justification for limiting competition will be publicly posted with the solicitation.

This government file is a wage determination for service contracts in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties, Texas, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for numerous occupations across various categories, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and maintenance. The document details requirements for health and welfare benefits, vacation, and holidays. It also provides specific guidance on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors). Footnotes address computer employees' exemption criteria and night/Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers. Additionally, it outlines hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowance policies, and the conformance process for unlisted occupations, emphasizing proper classification and wage rate determination.