WS3 Alarm Communications & Displays (AC&D) Upgrade
ID: FA942225R0003Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9422 AFNWC PZKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117-0001, USA

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Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for upgrading the Weapon Storage and Security System (WS3) Alarm Communications & Displays (AC&D) system at Holloman AFB, New Mexico. The primary objective is to migrate all associated Windows 10 components to Windows 11 and enhance the system by integrating additional camera feeds from the Prometheus Security Group Global (PSG) Video Image Control and Display system (VICADS). This upgrade is critical for the sustainment of the WS3 system, which relies heavily on PSG's proprietary technology and data, making it a sole-source procurement under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). Interested parties must submit their Statements of Capability by April 28, 2025, with a contract value anticipated to be less than $10 million. For inquiries, contact Chad Miller at chad.miller.31@us.af.mil or Alexandria Zelle at alexandria.zelle@us.af.mil.

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