H-Hamden Security System Monitoring and Annual Equipment Inspection at Hamden Service Center

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks security system monitoring and annual equipment inspection services at its Hamden Service Center in Hamden, Connecticut, with proposals due July 17, 2026. The procurement is set-aside for total small business and carries Amendment 001, effective July 5, 2026, adding an optional site visit on July 16 at 9:00 AM.

Place of performance is 51 Mill Pond Road, Hamden, Connecticut 06514. The contract runs one base year (August 10, 2026, to August 9, 2027) with four one-year option years through August 9, 2031. The contractor must provide 24/7 central station monitoring for burglary and fire detection at the main building and annex building, conduct annual equipment inspections within 90 calendar days of award and annually thereafter, and respond to repair requests within one week of notification. All contractor personnel accessing the facility must comply with HSPD-12 background investigation requirements, personal identity verification procedures, and USDA LincPass keycard requirements. Key personnel include a Project Manager and Point of Contact available 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. The contractor is responsible for maintaining all existing Forest Service security equipment, providing training to facility personnel as needed, and complying with OSHA standards. Service and repairs outside routine monitoring and inspection scope require prior written authorization from the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative before work begins; any such work shall be negotiated through contract modification.

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation represents best value to the Government based on past performance and price. Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to award, submit two recent past performance references, and acknowledge receipt of Amendment 001. The NAICS code is 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), with a small business size standard of $25 million. The PSC code is H263, Equipment And Materials Testing—Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems. Prices must be held firm for 90 calendar days from receipt date.