Fire Department Entry Control System

The U.S. Air Force, 92d Contracting Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base is conducting a sources sought notice to identify authorized businesses capable of furnishing and installing an Entry Control System for Building 3's Fire Department. The procurement seeks a standalone access control system that will control 10 doors using magnetic locks, electric strikes, CAC-compliant Level II card readers, and related equipment as detailed in the Statement of Work. Key requirements include FIPS and NIST compliance with AES 128 or 256-bit encryption, a Windows 10 server with integrated badging capabilities, training for up to 10 personnel, comprehensive as-built documentation, and coordination with base Fire Prevention Office and Electronic Security System personnel. The evaluation will focus on the vendor's ability to meet technical specifications, demonstrated experience with access control systems, SAM registration, and compliance with small business classifications. All responses must be submitted by April 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time and should not exceed five pages, including business information, CAGE code, size and socioeconomic classification, point of contact details, and system specifications.

This procurement is set aside as a Total Small Business contract opportunity, with the NAICS classification 334290 (Other Communication Equipment Manufacturing) and an 800-employee size standard. No incumbent contractor or estimated award value is specified in this sources sought notice, which is issued for planning and informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment by the Government. Interested vendors must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and understand that their response to this sources sought notice does not satisfy the requirements for responding to the resultant formal solicitation. The project timeline indicates an original delivery and installation deadline of March 10, 2026, though the current sources sought posting date of April 21, 2026 suggests this timeline may have been revised. The system will require 200 proximity cards in 26-bit format, two spare PCUs, two spare card readers, as well as provision of backup equipment and support systems including UPS units with battery backup capabilities.