Closed‑Circuit Monitoring and Building Entry Modernization Project

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks quotations for design, installation, and commissioning of a modern IP/POE-based closed-circuit video surveillance and building entry system to replace aging analog infrastructure at its Tree Fruit Research Laboratory in Wenatchee, Washington, with quotations due September 18, 2026. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services), with a small business size standard of $25 million.

Place of performance is 1104 N Western Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801. The contractor must deliver a fully integrated, standalone system kept offline from USDA networks, including minimum 5 MP resolution IP/POE dome cameras with true day/night operation and motion detection analytics; a network video recorder with minimum 90-day RAID-protected storage at 5–7 fps continuous recording, escalating to 15 fps during alarm events; two-way audio communication integrated with the existing doorbell system; remote door-open capability for up to five authorized administrative personnel with near real-time response and full audit logging; and entrance-view display monitors in up to five offices. The contractor must supply all network infrastructure. Access control applies to the outer set of double doors with activation opening both sets via admin commands or interior accessibility buttons. The government will provide at minimum 150 access control cards initially, with ability to order additional cards as needed. All work must comply with US-ICRA standards, USDA safety protocols, federal wiring standards, and FAR clause 52.228-5 insurance requirements. The contractor must complete all work within 90 business days of contract award (contract period September 30, 2026, to January 31, 2027) during normal business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, excluding federal holidays).

Deliverables include complete functional system, installation plan, as-built documentation (PDF or VISIO), test and certification reports, one-year workmanship warranty, comprehensive end-user and administrator training, and daily/weekly status reports. Quotations must include pricing for all items, work plan and capability statement (maximum 10 pages), key personnel (maximum 3 pages), performance schedule (maximum 3 pages), and past performance references for three similar projects completed within the last three years. Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror with fair and reasonable pricing. The RFQ incorporates standard FAR and AGAR clauses, including Service Contract Labor Standards provisions and Service Contract Act wage determination WD20155541 Rev 29 for Chelan and Douglas counties, Washington. Amendment 0001 (effective September 11, 2026) extended the quotation deadline to September 18 and incorporated a revised Statement of Work; Amendment QA2 (September 14) and Amendment QA3 (September 16) clarified scope regarding removal/disposal obligations and system configuration requirements. Contracting Officer Blaine M. Greenwalt (blaine.greenwalt@usda.gov, 800-832-1355) is the primary point of contact. Site visits were offered for September 15, 2026 at 1100 PST.