Integrated Electronic Security System (IESS) Support
ID: 030ADV24R0008Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

LIBRARY OF CONGRESSLIBRARY OF CONGRESSCONTRACTS SERVICESWashington, DC, 20540, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS (J063)
Timeline
    Description

    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation LIBRARY OF CONGRESS is seeking support for an Integrated Electronic Security System (IESS). This procurement is for commercial products and services and is being issued on an unrestricted basis. The solicitation includes brand name items and there will be no set aside or preference for different socioeconomic status. The service/item being procured is for the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of equipment related to alarm, signal, and security detection systems. The place of performance is in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. For more details, refer to the attached solicitation documents.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David Leonard
    dleonard@loc.gov
    Abby Schultz
    aschultz@loc.gov
    Files
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    The Document titled "Library of Congress Solicitation 030ADV24R0008 Attachment J-1 - Price Schedule" provides a table of labor categories and their corresponding roles/titles, as well as their rates for different task orders. The document also includes information about the definitions of Junior, Journeyman, Senior, and Subject Matter Expert labor categories, and allows for contractor deviations from these definitions. Additionally, there is a price summary for Task Order 1.
    The Library of Congress requires operations and maintenance support for its Integrated Electronic Security System (IESS) and Physical Security Network (PSN). The contractor must provide preventative maintenance, emergency repair, installation, and inventory services, as well as recommend suitable replacements for end-of-life components. The contractor must also provide reports, maintain documentation, and comply with security requirements.
    This document provides a questionnaire template for evaluating a contractor's past performance. The questionnaire includes sections for rating the contractor's performance in terms of quality, cost control, timeliness, business relations, and overall evaluation. Each rating question should be assigned a rating from 0 (unsatisfactory) to 4 (outstanding) or N/A (not applicable).
    There are multiple tables containing information about servers, network switches, locker boxes, and cameras. The summary does not provide any specific details about these items.
    The IT Security Directive 5-410.1 provides policies, procedures, and guidelines for the management and protection of information systems within the Library of Congress. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of various individuals involved in information system security, including the Chief Information Officer, Authorizing Official, Information System Business Owner, and Information Systems Security Officer. The directive also emphasizes the importance of basic security management principles and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
    This document contains wage determinations for various occupations under the Service Contract Act. The wage rates listed are applicable for specific contracts depending on the date of the contract and whether it was renewed or extended. The document also includes information on fringe benefits required for certain occupations.
    The document provides information about wage determinations under the Service Contract Act. It includes wage rates for various occupations in different areas, as well as details about minimum wage requirements under Executive Orders 14026 and 13658. The wage rates listed are applicable for performing on contracts in 2024.
    This contract incorporates various clauses by reference, including definitions (52.202-1), gratuities (52.203-3), personal identity verification of contractor personnel (52.204-9), and representation regarding certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment (52.204-24). The contract also includes clauses on rights in data (52.227-14), disputes (52.233-1), protection of government buildings, equipment, and vegetation (52.237-2), and changes (52.243-1). Additionally, the contract includes clauses on bankruptcy (52.242-13) and government property (52.245-1).
    This document is a justification and approval for awarding a contract for the Library of Congress' Integrated Electronic Security System (IESS) to specific brand-name suppliers. The justification states that the Library's needs can only be met by the brand-name products listed in the document and that alternative products would result in significant delays, costs, and security risks. Efforts will be made to increase competition in the future by testing new products and adding them to the Library's system Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditation.
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