Notice of Intent to Upgrade AFRRI Electronic Security System
ID: USHS_NoticeOfIntent_Upgrade_AFRRI_ESSType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES (USUHS)USUHSBETHESDA, MD, 20814-4712, USA

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS (N063)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ff0811de2d8949cb8c58ee7d7d1e18b6/view
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Signet Technologies, Inc. for the upgrade and installation of the Electronic Security System (ESS) at the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) in Bethesda, Maryland. This procurement aims to enhance the existing security infrastructure, as Signet is the original designer and installer of the system and holds proprietary rights, making them the only qualified provider for these upgrades. The initiative is crucial for maintaining operational readiness and ensuring the security of military health professionals' training environments. Interested vendors may submit proposals demonstrating their capabilities, although there is no obligation for USUHS to consider them; inquiries can be directed to Christopher White at christopher.white@usuhs.edu.

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    Christopher White
    christopher.white@usuhs.edu
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) intends to award a sole-source contract to Signet Technologies, Inc. for upgrades and installation of the Electronic Security System (ESS) at the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI). As the original designer and installer of this system, Signet holds proprietary rights and does not have authorized distributors for maintenance or upgrades, making them the sole suitable provider for this project. The notice invites other interested vendors to submit bids or proposals that demonstrate their capability to meet the requirement, though there is no obligation for the agency to consider them. Responses are to be submitted via email before the specified deadline. This initiative underscores USU's commitment to providing top-tier education and training for military health professionals while ensuring necessary security system updates to support their operational readiness.
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