Electronic Security Systems (ESS) VIII
ID: W912DY25R000XType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2V6 USA ENG SPT CTR HUNTSVILHUNTSVILLE, AL, 35806-0000, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (N059)

Set Aside

Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBP)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Huntsville Engineering and Support Center, is seeking qualified contractors for the procurement, installation, and maintenance of Electronic Security Systems (ESS) as part of the ESS VIII initiative. This opportunity encompasses a comprehensive range of services, including physical security measures, automated control systems, and various monitoring solutions, aimed at enhancing the Army's security infrastructure across multiple locations both within the continental United States and overseas. The anticipated contract value is approximately $2.5 billion, with a base period of 36 months and options for two additional 24-month periods. Interested firms, particularly small businesses, are encouraged to submit their qualifications and capabilities by responding to the Sources Sought Notice, with inquiries directed to Tianna Love at tianna.r.love@usace.army.mil or Lashonda Smith at LASHONDA.C.SMITH@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the procurement, installation, and maintenance requirements for Electronic Security Systems (ESS) for the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville. It details services including physical security, automated control systems, and various monitoring solutions across multiple locations, both within the Contiguous United States (CONUS) and Outside the Contiguous United States (OCONUS). The contract will run for a base period of 36 months, with options for two additional 24-month periods, and emphasizes quality control, safety standards, and compliance with cybersecurity regulations, reflecting the Department of Defense's stringent requirements. Key tasks include system documentation, software installation and updates, hardware procurement, and compliance with specifications and testing procedures as stipulated in individual task orders. Contractors must ensure personnel meet necessary qualifications, security clearance, and safety training as outlined. A strong emphasis is placed on contractor accountability through numerous reporting and inspection protocols, including a Quality Control Plan to uphold service standards. Overall, the PWS represents a comprehensive framework aimed at enhancing the Army's security infrastructure while ensuring contractor compliance with regulatory and operational guidelines throughout the project lifecycle.
    The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers' Huntsville Engineering and Support Center has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the procurement and installation of an Electronic Security System (ESS), anticipated to be the eighth generation (ESS VIII). This notice is aimed at gathering information for market research and does not constitute a solicitation. The ESS encompasses five sub-systems: Intrusion Detection, Electronic Entry Control, Video Systems, Data Transmission, and Command and Control. Interested firms, both small and large, are encouraged to submit their qualifications, indicating any small business certifications. The intended acquisition will range approximately $2.5 billion over a base period of 36 months with two additional optional periods. Responses will aid in determining potential set-asides for small businesses. Submission guidelines include a Capabilities Questionnaire focusing on past experience, staffing qualifications, and capacity to manage multiple task orders. Firms must comply with various security and regulatory standards and demonstrate their ability to undertake work both within the continental U.S. and overseas. The notice emphasizes the importance of state-of-the-art systems and effective quality control in fulfilling these essential security requirements.
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