RFI.pdf

18th Contracting Squadron, USAF Kadena Air Base, Japan

Access Control System (ACS)

FA527024R0018

2 May 24

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION /SOURCES SOUGHT:

This is not a request for quotes; this is for information and planning purposes only! This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All responses submitted regarding this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

1. Kadena Air Base anticipates a requirement that is categorized as code 561621 under the North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS).

2. The purpose of this procurement is to acquire services to perform the new installation and upgrade of the current Access Control System software, Database Conversion, Site Control Units, and infrastructure.

3. Contractor cannot use used or refurbished equipment for any of the installations listed above. All parts and equipment must be new.

4. The Government is attempting to determine which systems/software offered by the commercial marketplace are compatible with the current access control system, DAQ ENS-PANL-2111. The following products and services are required:

5. Description of services: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the new installation and upgrade of the current Access Control System software, Database Conversion, Site Control Units, and infrastructure, as defined in this Statement of Work (SOW), except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the contract and consistently with the established standards in this SOW and contract.

a. Products:

(1) ACS panels

(2) card readers

(3) S-2 workstation

*all compatible with current DAQ ENS-PANL-2111 and DAQ technology

b. Services:

(1) Installation, integration, and training services

(2) Annual software and security updates

*all compatible with current DAQ ENS-PANL-2111 and DAQ technology

18th Contracting Squadron, USAF Kadena Air Base, Japan

Access Control System (ACS)

FA527024R0018

6. Specifics are subject to change as this is a Sources Sought for informational and planning purposes only.

7. Reponses to this Sources Sought request should reference "Automated Entry Control System" and shall include the following information in this format:

• Company name, address, point of contact name, phone number, fax number and email address.

• Unique Entity ID, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. GSA contract number, if applicable.

• A copy of SAM.GOV active registration. Must reflect Commercial and Government Entity, and Reps/Certs.

• Capability statement displaying the contractor’s ability to provide the products or services, to include past performance information. If past performance information is provided, please include only relevant past performance on the same/similar work within the last 5 years. Please also include in past performance information the contract numbers, dollar value, and period of performance for each contract referenced in the response to this Sources Sought.

8. The Government intends to use this RFI to determine the acquisition strategy and develop a solicitation to obtain products and services that meet the technical specifications. If this acquisition will be brand-name, then FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, applies. A key factor in determining if an acquisition will be brand name is if a vendor indicates that they are able to able to provide systems and services compatible with the current ACS, where the system/services are not of the brand of the current system.

9. Vendors are encouraged to provide pertinent information relating to this RFI that will assist the Government in

10. All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov.

All responses to this notice are to be submitted by 0830 (JST), on 7 May 2024. Responses will be accepted via electronic means only to SrA Martin Almazan at martin.almazan@us.af.mil.

mailto:martin.almazan@us.af.mil