AoI_W911PT26SC001-A005_Benet_Electronic_Access_Control_System.pdf

Federal Agency: U.S. Army DEVCOM, Armaments Center Benet Laboratories Program Office: Army Contracting Command-Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) AoI Title: Electronic Access Control System CSO AoI Number: W911PT26SC001-A005 (Amended 9 September 2026) AoI Release Date: 23 June 2026 Responses: See W911PT26SC001 for Procedure Details

1. General Information

1.1 Introduction

This announcement is for an Electronic Access Control System Area of Interest (AoI) under the ACC-WVA Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) W911PT26SC001. Interested parties are highly encouraged to visit the Government Point of Entry (www.sam.gov) to review the ACC- WVA special posting in its entirety to obtain more information on the process for submission and evaluation of the CSO AoI Responses.

This CSO AoI seeks to solicit innovative solutions within the meaning of DFARS 212.7001 that meet the objectives detailed in Section 1.2 and 1.3 below. The authority to issue this CSO AoI is derived from ACC-WVA Commercial Solutions Opening W911PT26CS001 dated 15 April 2026.

The CSO authority is per Section 1823 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which amended Section 3458 of Title 10, as codified by Public Law 119-60.

1.2 AoI Background

The purpose of this project is to procure and install a comprehensive, FIPS 201-compliant Electronic Access Control System (EACS) at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC) Benét Laboratories Directorate, located at the Watervliet Arsenal.

The primary goal is to enhance physical security by implementing a modern, scalable, and reliable EACS that meets all Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM) requirements.

The new system will provide robust management of user access and security events for approximately 200 cardholders with the ability to scale by at least 25% over five years. The scope includes the procurement of all hardware and software, system design, installation, training, and ongoing support.

1.3 Electronic Access Control System

The proposed Electronic Access Control System (EACS) must be a comprehensive, non-proprietary solution that is fully compliant with FIPS 201-3 and listed on the GSA Approved Products List (APL). All work must adhere to federal and military standards, including HSPD-12, NIST SP 800-116, and UFC 4- 021-02.

Core System Capabilities:

•User & Credential Management: The system must manage an unlimited number of user identities (PIV, CAC, etc.) and provide full credential lifecycle management.

•Access Control & Scheduling: It must support a minimum of 256 user-definable time schedules, unlimited special days for holidays, and advanced security features such as a

"two-person rule" and global anti-passback.

•Event Monitoring & Reporting: The system must offer real-time event monitoring through a graphical user interface, customizable alarm definitions, and the ability to generate reports in PDF, CSV, and Excel formats.

Hardware and Performance:

•Controllers & Readers: The system should use intelligent controllers capable of local decision-making and OSDP-compliant card readers for secure communication.

•Performance: The system must achieve a throughput rate of at least 12 individuals per minute with a false rejection and false acceptance rate of less than 0.1%.

•High Availability: Critical components must be redundant, with power supplies including a minimum of eight hours of battery backup to ensure 99.9% uptime.

2. AoI Constraints

a. Any selected company/companies will be required to be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov).

b. Solutions will be selected based on the existing needs, best qualification after technical review and price reasonableness in accordance with ACC-WVA Commercial Solutions Opening W911PT26CS001.

c. ACC-WVA is not obligated to extend a request for proposal or make an award as a result of this CSO AoI; all awards are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations.

d. This CSO AoI is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the Offeror associated with developing a Response.

Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance under this CSO AoI, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.

e. ACC-WVA reserves the right to modify the requirements of this CSO AoI.

3. Submission Requirements

3.1 A written solution must be sent via e-mail submission by, with subject line stating Electronic Access Control System to usarmy.watervliet.tacom.mbx.commercial-solutions-opening@army.mil.

Solutions received after the specified due date and time will be discarded and not be evaluated by the Government.

AoI Open Period – This AoI shall close on 30 September 2026 (and may be amended to extend).

AoI POC and questions can be sent to:

usarmy.watervliet.tacom.mbx.commercial-solutions-opening@army.mil

Contracting Officer: Joseph Pokrentowski, joseph.s.pokrentowski.civ@army.mil