Directorate of Simulation

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Eustis is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive Video Surveillance System (VSS) and Security Access Control/Badging and Monitoring System (SAC/BMS) upgrade and maintenance contract to support the Directorate of Simulation at Fort Novosel, Alabama. The contractor must furnish all equipment, installation personnel, and maintenance services for both facilities (Buildings 5440 and 5101) housing over $500 million in simulation equipment, including Lenel-compatible hardware and software, high-performance multi-point cameras with pan/zoom capability, 60+ days of video recording capacity, spare parts, and 24/7 technical support. Key requirements include that all contractor personnel obtain valid NACI background clearances, CAC cards, and Secret-level security clearances, with personnel certified in Lenel security systems, Bosch Panic Systems, and FIPS 201 approved products, maintaining DoDD 8570 IAT Level 2 Cyber Security certifications. The procurement will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis under FAR Part 15.3, with technical proposals evaluated on a pass/fail basis for staffing qualifications and support management capabilities, while price proposals will be ranked by total evaluated price for the base year plus four option years. Proposals must be submitted in PDF format with a 40-page maximum to Contract Specialist Micheal R. Garrett no later than 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time on April 27, 2026, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CST.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Small Business Set Aside under NAICS Code 561621 (Security Systems Services Except Locksmiths) with a $25 million size standard, and no current incumbent contractor information is disclosed in the available documentation. The contract value is anticipated to fall within the $25 million threshold, though specific budget allocations are not disclosed in the solicitation materials. The period of performance extends from May 22, 2026 through May 21, 2031, comprising a base year plus four one-year option periods, with monthly on-site maintenance visits consisting of eight-hour technician engagements and 5-hour emergency response time requirements. The contract also includes a six-month extension option under FAR Clause 52.217-8 that will be evaluated for pricing purposes. The place of performance is Fort Novosel, Alabama (formerly Fort Rucker), located at Fort Rucker, AL 36362, where the contractor will maintain and upgrade security systems across the two DOS facilities while accommodating student instruction schedules.