MS sandhill crane NWR IDS/FS install

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for the installation of a fully functional, Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listed Intrusion Detection System (IDS) at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The solicitation requires vendors to submit firm-fixed price quotes by January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, with quotes remaining valid for at least 60 days. Acceptable system panels are limited to Bosch model 9512G series and DMP model XR150, and the installation must include expansion modules, panel tamper notification, remote monitoring, and remote annunciation using internet protocol-based communications. Vendors must demonstrate relevant experience by providing a minimum of three examples of IDS installations for government agencies completed within the past three years. Evaluation criteria include technical approach, past performance, and price, with non-price factors weighted as more important than pricing, and vendors are permitted to schedule site visits between January 21-23, 2026 from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to certified small business entities. The contract requires completion within 90 days after receipt of order. Technical proposals must be submitted in two separate volumes with a maximum of 15 pages for the technical volume addressing non-price factors and past performance. No incumbent contractor or specific award value range is identified in the solicitation materials. The place of performance is the FWS headquarters and visitor center building at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge located in Gautier, Mississippi, with contracting administration handled through FWS IT Services in Falls Church, Virginia.