IDS/ACS System
ID: RFI_21OCT25_IDSACSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3016 502 CONS CLJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, USA

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

PSC

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

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/137a88dd6f9c4ffd817f8a7e0df263dc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting market research to identify potential contractors for the provision, installation, and upgrade of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Access Control System (ACS) at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, Texas. The project involves comprehensive upgrades across Buildings 2000, 2001, and 2007, requiring contractors to supply all necessary equipment, components, and labor while adhering to stringent compliance standards set by the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Interested small businesses must submit their company name, CAGE code, UEI, and socio-economic status to Jaison Saavedra via email by October 31, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST to be considered for this Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jaison Saavedra
    (210) 446-7548
    jaison.saavedra@us.af.mil
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    16 AF IDS SOW - 8Jul25.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force, 502D Air Base Wing, requires a comprehensive upgrade and installation of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Access Control System (ACS) for HQ 16 AF (Air Forces Cyber) across Buildings 2000, 2001, and 2007 at JBSA-Lackland, TX. The project mandates the contractor to supply all equipment, components, and labor, ensuring compliance with IC Tech Spec for ICD/ICS 705, DoD, AF, and Intelligence Community standards. The new system must integrate with the 802 Security Forces Squadron's Base Defense Operations Center for monitoring and dispatch, utilizing the existing Vindicator IDS/ACS platform. Key requirements include new, non-refurbished, non-wireless equipment on the Non-nuclear Configuration Management Database Equipment Approval list, UL 2050 compliant components, upgraded alarm sensors, new Premise Control Units, an enhanced Access Control System with badge-in/PIN capability, a new Badge Manager System, and upgrades to existing System Archive Workstation, SQL database server, and Vindicator Command and Control computers. Network switches must be upgraded to DISA-approved 48-port Cisco switches, and all primary and secondary entrance doors will be configured with forced door alarms. The contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty on installation services and workmanship, along with 365 days of on-site warranty and services. All changes must minimize impact on BDOC visibility and facility security, with local building security officer approval. System diagrams are required, and the upgrade is specifically for the three designated buildings, with other supported buildings remaining unchanged for future upgrades.
    Bldgs. 2000 & 2007 SCIF (IDS & CCTV RQMTs) - 27Jan25.pdf
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    ICD 705 v1.5.1 Tech_Specs_for_Construction_and_Management_of_SCIFs_v1.5.1_ July 26, 2021.pdf
    This document, Version 1.5.1 of the “Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs),” issued by the National Counterintelligence and Security Center on July 26, 2021, outlines updated physical and technical security standards for SCIFs. It modifies Chapter 13 of the previous version, focusing on “Second Party Integree and Second Party Liaison Spaces within U.S. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities.” The specifications aim to ensure uniform and reciprocal use across Intelligence Community (IC) elements, protect Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) from unauthorized disclosure, and detect unauthorized entry. Key areas covered include risk management, fixed facility SCIF construction criteria (walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows, penetrations), requirements for SCIFs outside the U.S., and details on Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Access Control Systems (ACS). The document also defines different Compartmented Area (CA) types, Secure Working Areas (SWAs), and Temporary Secure Working Areas (TSWAs), along with personnel responsibilities and construction security measures. The updates reflect an ongoing effort to adapt to evolving security challenges and enhance protection of SCI.
    Non-Nuclear Configuraiton Management Database (CMD) Equipment Approval List - 29Apr24 (Distributable).pdf
    The Department of the Air Force's Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Hanscom Air Force Base released an updated memorandum on April 29, 2024, detailing approved equipment lists for Non-Nuclear Configuration Management Database (CMD) applications, specifically for PL-1 through PL-4. Attachment 1 covers equipment sanctioned for new procurements, installations, and upgrades, recommending updates to the latest software and firmware versions. Attachment 2 lists previously approved equipment still valid for existing installations and sustainment but not for new procurements. All listed equipment complies with TAA/BAA/NDAA requirements, with a reminder for installation agents to verify the place of origin. A separate list exists for PL-1 Nuclear applications. The document details various Command, Control, and Display Equipment (CCDE), Video Management Systems (VMS), Cameras/Imagers (Assessment and Pan-Tilt-Zoom), and Intrusion Detection Sensors (Interior and Exterior) from multiple manufacturers like Prometheus Security Group, LenelS2, Honeywell Vindicator, Milestone, Axis, Bosch, and Pelco. Contact Lt. Morgan Huang for inquiries.
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