Notice of Intent: PAM Modules
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- IHS1524158
- Agency
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Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- PSC
- 7G21 It And Telecom - Network: Digital Network Products (Hardware And Perpetual License Software)
- Place of performance
- Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service (IHS), operating under the Department of Health and Human Services, issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract on April 24, 2026, for the upgrade and modernization of Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) across fifteen IHS facilities in the Great Plains Area. This is a firm-fixed-price contract awarded under FAR 6.302-1 authority, indicating the government has determined that only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements. The contract involves replacing obsolete Lenel controllers and hardware while upgrading to HID Signo PIV readers to ensure compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-3. The work is classified under NAICS code 541519 (Software installation services) and PSC code 7G21 (IT and Telecom - digital network products).
The primary objective of this acquisition is to modernize physical security infrastructure at IHS healthcare facilities while ensuring compliance with federal security standards and maintaining uninterrupted access control operations during the transition. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to replace 20 Lenel X4420 controllers and 36 Lenel 1320-S3 controllers, install 134 new HID Signo PIV readers, and procure 134 Lenel PIV authentication licenses across the fifteen facilities located in North Dakota and South Dakota. The contract period of performance is six months from the award date, with a proposal deadline of May 9, 2026, and contractors must provide all cabling, conduit, and installation materials compliant with IHS standards. The contractor must deliver configuration and migration services within the existing Lenel OnGuard system, perform comprehensive testing of PIV card authentication, and provide a minimum one-year warranty covering defects in workmanship and materials. As a sole source award, this opportunity is not available for competitive bidding, and eligibility is restricted to the predetermined contractor.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT
AGENCY: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
OPERATING DIVISION: Indian Health Service (IHS)
ACTION: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Contract
AUTHORITY: FAR 6.302-1 – Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements; FAR 12.201-1 – Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services
NAICS CODE: 541519: Software installation services, computer
PSC CODE: 7G21: IT and Telecom - network: digital network products (hardware and perpetual license software)
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Great Plains Area, intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract for the upgrade and modernization of existing Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) across multiple IHS facilities.
This requirement includes the upgrade of Lenel HSPD-12 / FIPS 201-3 compliant Physical Access Control Systems, including hardware replacement, software licensing, installation, configuration, and testing at fifteen (15) IHS facilities located throughout the Great Plains Area.
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this acquisition is to ensure compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-3, while modernizing physical security infrastructure across IHS healthcare facilities.
This effort will:
- Replace obsolete Lenel controllers and hardware
- Upgrade to HID Signo PIV readers
- Implement Lenel PIV authentication licenses
- Eliminate dependency on Physical Access Modules (PAM)
- Enable direct Federal Bridge connectivity
- Maintain uninterrupted access control operations during transition
These upgrades are critical to safeguarding federal facilities, patients, staff, and sensitive information, while ensuring standardized and secure access control systems.
SCOPE OF WORK (SUMMARY)
The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to:
- Replace existing Lenel controllers with current-generation models (X4420 and 1320-S3)
- Remove and replace existing HID PIV readers with HID Signo readers (134 total units)
- Provide and install Lenel PIV authentication licenses
- Configure systems within the existing Lenel OnGuard platform
- Migrate existing cardholder data and permissions
- Perform full system integration, testing, and validation
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and industry standards
Work will be performed across fifteen (15) IHS facilities in North Dakota and South Dakota, including hospitals and health centers within the Great Plains Area.
JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE
The Government intends to award this requirement on a sole source basis to a contractor authorized and certified by LenelS2 to provide proprietary hardware, software, licensing, and system integration services.
The existing infrastructure is based on the Lenel OnGuard system, which requires:
- Proprietary Lenel hardware and controllers
- Manufacturer-specific software licenses and configurations
- Certified technicians with access to proprietary technical data
- Integration with existing Federal Bridge PIV authentication systems
Only an authorized Lenel integrator possesses the required access to proprietary systems, software licensing, and technical expertise necessary to ensure compatibility, security compliance, and continuity of operations.
Award to any other source would result in unacceptable risks, including system incompatibility, security vulnerabilities, disruption to facility operations, and failure to meet federal compliance requirements.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The anticipated period of performance is six (6) months from date of contract award.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES
This notice is for informational purposes only. However, any responsible source that believes it can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement.
Capability statements must demonstrate the ability to:
- Provide authorized LenelS2 hardware and software
- Perform full system integration within existing Lenel OnGuard environments
- Meet HSPD-12 and FIPS 201-3 compliance requirements
- Provide certified technicians with relevant experience
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Capability statements must be submitted via email within five (5) calendar days from the date of publication of this notice.
Responses must include sufficient technical documentation to determine capability.
POINT OF CONTACT
Contract Specialist: Erin Doering
Email: Erin.Doering@ihs.gov
DISCLAIMER
This notice does not constitute a solicitation for quotes or proposals. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PAM Module Statement Of Work.pdf |
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