Honeywell Vindicator IDS

The 502 Contracting Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, under the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command, is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of procuring and installing a Honeywell Vindicator Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Access Control System (ACS). This is a brand-name restricted requirement, indicating the government has determined that only the Honeywell Vindicator system will satisfy its specific needs. Key contract requirements include that the contractor must be Honeywell Vindicator certified, provide all equipment and labor for installation at Building 1003 in a 2,610 square-foot facility, comply with multiple technical standards including IC Tech Spec ICD/ICS 705 Version 1.5.1 and UL 2050, and meet Extent 3 installation standards. The contractor must also conduct initial and post-work surveys, provide staff training, coordinate with the 802 Security Forces Squadron Electronic Security Systems, and demonstrate system functionality through a three-phase certification testing process consisting of a Contractor Verification Test upon installation, a 72-hour continuous operational test, and a 30-day government-conducted operational test. Interested parties must submit responses by February 25, 2026, with all questions and submissions directed to Chris Maier, Contract Specialist, at christopher.maier.3@us.af.mil.

This pre-solicitation notice uses no small business set-aside designation, leaving the opportunity open to all qualified contractors. No incumbent contractor or current system operator is identified in the available documentation. The specific budget or award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, though the scope includes comprehensive equipment installation, electrical infrastructure work, system testing, and extended warranty coverage. The work encompasses installation of either a Honeywell Vindicator 1500 or V5 model IDS system, keypads, balanced magnetic switches, passive infrared sensors, battery backup with minimum four-hour capacity, surveillance cameras with video management capabilities, access control panels, card readers, and nine magnetic door locks rated at 600 pounds, all requiring installation in one-inch conduit. The contractor must provide a one-year workmanship warranty beginning after Phase I acceptance, with 24-hour warranty response capability, service visits within 365 days, and unlimited phone support for two years. Applicable NAICS code 561621 (Security Systems Services except Locksmiths) and PSC code 6350 (Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems) have been assigned to this procurement.