Electronic Security System (ESS) Preventative Maintenance

This document is U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4111 (Revision 35), issued on June 25, 2026, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for various labor categories required for federal service contracts in Southeastern Connecticut, covering New London County. Key aspects of this wage determination include: - **Occupational Classifications and Rates:** It lists hourly wage rates across numerous fields, including administrative support, automotive services, food preparation, health, information technology, mechanics, protective services, and transportation. - **Fringe Benefits:** Covered employees must receive health and welfare benefits of $5.55 per hour (or $5.09 per hour if the contract is subject to Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements). - **Paid Leave:** It mandates a minimum of twelve paid holidays per year and paid vacation ranging from two to five weeks, depending on the employee's length of service. - **Executive Orders:** Guidance is provided regarding the application of EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors). - **Special Differentials:** Rules are detailed for hazardous duty pay (4% to 8% differentials), night and Sunday premiums for air traffic controllers and weather observers, and uniform allowances. - **Conformance Process:** A formal process utilizing Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) is outlined to determine appropriate wage rates and classifications for any labor categories required by the contract but not explicitly listed in the document.

This federal solicitation (N0018926QW257), issued by the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, seeks a contractor to provide preventative maintenance, testing, and inspections for the existing Electronic Security System (ESS) at the Naval Submarine Support Facility (NSSF) New London in Groton, Connecticut. The procurement is designated as a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 561621 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), with a size standard of $25 million. The scope of work requires the contractor to maintain a complete ESS consisting of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), and Access Control Systems (ACS) across multiple buildings. These systems must comply with Department of the Navy physical and information security standards for Secret, Top Secret, Controlled Access, and Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives areas. The contract structure features a firm-fixed-price arrangement consisting of a one-year base period (September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027), a one-year option period, and a potential six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8. Key requirements include utilizing certified technicians who are U.S. citizens, obtaining favorably adjudicated Secret security clearances, and performing routine physical and logical database testing. Personnel must also undergo base vetting, Antiterrorism, and Operations Security (OPSEC) training. Invoices and receiving reports must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.