Access Control System Services

Seeking Sources

Description:

1.0 PURPOSE

1.1. The 316th Contracting Squadron (316 CONS) in support of the 316 Mission Support Group (MSG) is seeking information from interested contractors to perform maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on access control systems, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) specifications and industry standards. The projected place of performance is the William A. Jones III Building (“Jones Building”), 1500 West Perimeter Rd, Joint Base Andrews Maryland. Please see attached DRAFT copy of the PWS for additional details.

1.2. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the 316th Contracting Squadron is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are further advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party. A non-response to this notice does not preclude participation in a future Request for Proposal (RFP), if one is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized and published on the Contract Opportunities website at www.beta.sam.gov. It is strictly the responsibility of potential respondents to monitor this website for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

2.0 BACKGROUND

2.1. Delivery Period: Tentative

2.2. Limitations: All work shall be performed by technicians with the below certifications which must remain current throughout the life of the contract.

• Certified System Engineer ICAM (Identity, Credential, and Access Management) PACS (Physical Access Control Systems)
• Software House Dealer Certification
• Access Control Technician Certification through Lockmasters Security Institute or other certifying school or institute
• All technicians shall be General Services Administration (GSA) certified when repairing/replacing all GSA door locks, such as X08, X09 & X10 and mounting hardware (LKM).
• Electronic evidence of qualifications/certifications shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer along with the proposal at the appropriate time.

2.3. Security Requirements: Ability to obtain access to a military installation is required.

3.0 RESPONSES

3.1. The information provided by industry may be used in the formulation of an acquisition strategy and a future RFP, as applicable. Companies with the capability of performing maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on access control systems should submit an electronic copy of their Statement of Capability to Archie Y. Warren via e-mail at archie.warren@us.af.mil.

3.2. Capability Statements shall be received in Microsoft Word for Office or compatible format no later than 26 April 2021 at 10:00 AM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME and e-mailed to archie.warren@us.af.mil.

3.3. Email attachments are subject to size and type restrictions (typically limited to less than 2 MB in size and only non-executable attachments such as .doc or .pdf files), as well as any other appropriate network security measures that are enforced at the time.

3.4. Administrative information shall include the following as a minimum: company name, mailing address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail of designated point of contact. All responding businesses will include their DUNS number, CAGE code, Tax Identification Number and company structure (Corporation, Limited Liability Corporation, Partnership, Joint Venture, etc.).

3.5. All responding businesses are required to identify their firm's size and business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), with a business size standard of $22,000,000.00.

3.6. Statement of the company's contracting strategy and intentions to subcontract, if applicable.

3.7. A statement that the respondent will not allow the Government to release its proprietary data. In the absence of this documentation, the Government will assume that the respondent does NOT agree to the release of its submission to any other Government agency or contracted support.

3.8. Responses shall be limited to five (5) pages. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submitted information becomes Government property and will not be returned.

4.0 QUESTIONS

Questions regarding this notice shall be e-mailed no later than 12:00 PM EST on 22 April 2021 to the Contract Specialist, Archie Y. Warren, at archie.warren@us.af.mil. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. Questions should be submitted for the intended purpose to obtain further clarification of the respondent’s potential capability to meet the requirements. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 12:00 PM EST on 22 April 2021 will be answered. You can expect answers to submitted questions to be posted on beta.sam.gov.

5.0 SUMMARY

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY to identify sources that can perform maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on access control systems. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The 316 CONS has not made a commitment to procure any of the services mentioned, and release of this notice should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for reimbursement. Please see attached draft copy of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for additional details.