ESS VIII - SOURCES SOUGHT.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Electronic Security System VIII

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT notice that is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. This notice is for market research purposes only and IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. This notice is open for responses from both small and other than small businesses, and responses will be utilized to determine if this requirement, or a portion of this requirement, can be set-aside for small businesses in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 19.5.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to interested companies and responses will not be returned.

1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Huntsville Engineering and Support Center (CEHNC) in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking to identify qualified firms to procure and install Electronic Security System (ESS) in anticipation of awarding the eighth generation (ESS VIII) of multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for the ESS program. CEHNC anticipates awarding contracts for a 36 month base period and two 24 month optional ordering periods.

The anticipated program capacity shared by all awarded contracts is approximately $2.5 billion. The Government intends to procure this as a full and open acquisition with a portion set-aside for small businesses. As a result, the Government is performing market research in order to determine if small businesses possess the capability to execute the requirements within this acquisition. Respondents need to indicate all small business designations (small business, 8(a), certified HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman Owned, Minority, Native American and/or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned). Interested small business firms who meet the capability requirements identified in this notice are requested to reply to this notice with a response to the questions below. If no experience or capabilities are associated with a particular question, so indicate. Based upon small business responses received, consideration will be given to defining what part, or all, of the acquisition will be set-aside for small business competition.

2. PROJECT INFORMATION: The Government’s objective is to procure systems which are compliant with the United States of America’s Government Regulations, U.S. National Codes and applicable industry standards. Due to the evolution and constant advancement in the fields of electronics and software, the Government will require procurement of state-of the art systems. Effective testing based on meeting regulations and standards of the installed systems is a requirement of Electronic Security Systems. An ESS shall be considered to encompass five (5) sub-systems:

a. Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

b. Electronic Entry Control System (EECS or Automated Entry Control System (ACES))

c. Video Systems, which includes Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems

d. Data Transmission Systems (DTS), including information assurance, data processing and data storage

e. Command and Control System

The ESS work consists of site surveys, preparation of technical data packages, procurement and installation, testing of hardware and software, and preparation/validation of cost data. ESS work will also include security and/or force protection measures such as barriers, fencing, gates, window treatments, hardening, and lighting. Certain projects will require service, maintenance, repairs, and/or upgrade of existing systems. Certain projects may also require vulnerability assessment and studies (including cost) for preparation of an ESS justification. Work is provided through reimbursable funding from multiple Department of Defense (DOD) or other federal agencies. Work will be accomplished through performance-based work statements stating the measurable performance standards and the terms of the required results. This acquisition may require the handling and generation of classified information. This support may call for extensive domestic and foreign travel. The contractors and sub-contractor personnel shall be able to obtain necessary security clearances and visas/passports.

System specifications, installation and testing requirements are subject to updates, revisions and changes in order to meet the requirements of the Department of Defense, Department of the Army and other agencies for whom the systems are being procured, installed, repaired or upgraded. National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) and Defense Information Systems Agency issued standards, guides, requirements or recommendations, where appropriate and applicable, will be included as requirements for these systems. All existing criteria documents will be revised by the Government and incorporated as part of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Statement of Work (SOW). Each PWS or SOW shall also contain a list of Unified Guide Specifications (UFGS), Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) and appropriate applicable regulations issued by Department of Defense, Department of the Army and/or other U.S. Government agencies for which ESS is being procured

3. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms should submit a document which furnishes information describing relevant demonstrated experience and qualifications in the following format:

The submissions should be Times New Roman, font size 12 and should not exceed 10 one-sided, 8 ½” X 11” pages. The submission will address all questions in the Capabilities Questionnaire listed below and your ability to perform the services stated in the Performance Work Statement.

Computer files must be compatible with the latest version of Microsoft Word. Submit responses via email to: tianna.r.love@usace.army.mil and lashonda.c.smith@usace.army.mil Submissions shall be received no later than 1200 Noon Central Time on 28 April 2025.

NO HARDCOPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. Questions concerning submissions should be directed to the tianna.r.love@usace.army.mil and lashonda.c.smith@usace.army.mil. Personal visits for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be scheduled.

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CAPABILITIES QUESTIONNARE

SECTION I: GENERAL

1. Business Name: (Insert Business Name)

2. Business Address: (Insert Business Address)

3. Cage Code:

4. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

541512, Computer Systems Design Services

NOTE: If you feel the above NAICS Codes are not sufficient for this acquisition, please provide your recommended NAICS code with an explanation.

5. Responsible Point of Contact: (Insert name, address, phone number, and email address)

6. Type of Business (Check all that apply):

8(a) Small Business Veteran-Owned Small Business

Service-disabled Veteran-Owned small business Minority Small Business

HUBZONE Small Business Native American Small Business

Small Disadvantaged Business Small Business

Woman Owned Small Business Other Than Small Business

SECTION II: CONTRACTOR ARRANGEMENT

7. Our firm will be proposing on this project as a:

Sole Contractor performing 100% of the work with no work being performed by a subcontractor.

Prime Contractor performing at least 50% of the work with subcontractor(s).

Prime Contractor performing at least 50% of the work with the following team member subcontractor(s) (Insert business name, business size, cage code, and work which will be subcontracted); or

Joint Venture with (insert business name, business size, and cage code), (See FAR subpart 9.6 Government policy on teaming arrangements, as well as 8(a) Program regulations described in 13 CFR 124.513, HUBZone Program regulations described in 13 CFR 126.616, and Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Program regulations described in FAR 19.1403(c) and 13 CFR 125.15(b).

SECTION III: CAPABILITY QUESTIONNARE

1. Has your company ever delivered or is in the process of delivering ESS involving multiple facilities in the areas of Intrusion Detection Systems, Electronic Entry Control Systems, Closed-Circuit Television Systems, Mass Notification Systems or other automated control systems including fire alarm and life safety systems on military installations or in a campus environment? If so, provide customer references, locations, scope of effort, dollar value, and dates for efforts performed within the past five years.

2. Does your company have the capabilities and personnel qualifications to provide and install ESS as indicated above? If so, please provide a brief description of representative projects as well as the number of qualified key personnel, their disciplines and certifications, minimum and maximum years of experience and the average years of experience.

3. Does your firm have the capability to perform 50% or greater of the work on an awarded project? If not, please provide details.

4. Provide specific details on your current and projected capacity to perform an estimate of two ESS task orders ranging in value from $100 thousand to $10 million of work at the same time and a brief description of representative projects. Provide information on the magnitude of simultaneous task orders that you can handle.

5. Provide specific details on your current and projected capacity to perform an ESS task order ranging in value from an estimated $10 million to $20 million of work and a brief description of the representative project. Provide information on the maximum value of a task order that your firm can handle.

6. Does your company have the capability to manage the site-specific equipment requirement determinations, site specific design requirements, equipment acquisitions, site logistics, subcontractor selection /management and quality control processes to complete the work in a cost effective, timely, and contract conforming manner? Please provide a brief description of representative projects.

7. Does your company have experience in providing and maintaining an effective quality control program? Provide examples.

8. Does your firm have the ability to work anywhere in the United States (CONUS), as well as

Alaska, Hawaii, all U.S. Territories and possessions and overseas locations outside of the United States (OCONUS) including but not limited to Germany, Italy, Korea and Japan? Are there any regional limitations where you can work? Please provide examples of OCONUS locations where your firm has worked.

9. Provide specific details of your firm's ability to perform task orders both CONUS and OCONUS simultaneously.

10. What are some potential barriers in the PWS that may be limiting competition for this requirement? Please provide PWS section number with explanation.

11. Is the PWS too restrictive or too broad? Please provide PWS section number with rationale.

12. Does your firm possess or have the ability to obtain a facility clearance up to the SECRET level?