Notice of Intent- Security Access Control Systems (HIRSCH Certified Only)

NOTICE OF INTENT

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE Order under FAR SubPart 13.1, Procedures, 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a single source and SubPart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 13.501(a), Sole source acquisitions. Circumstances of the contract action deem that only limited sources are reasonably available due to unique nature of the requirement to include (1) HIRSH certification (2) proximity to site, (3) familiarity with IRS site operations and (4) and existing security credentials.

The government intends to place an open market order to a HIRSCH/IDENTIV certified dealer/service provider in the local area of Plantation, FL 33322 for purchase and installation of physical security equipment (Electronic Access Control System, Video Surveillance System & Intrusion Detection System) to support an IRS office relocation with a performance period of 08/15/2021 through 12/15/2021. Based on market research and recent purchases (which were also posted to FBO) for the same requirements in the general proximity; Meridian Security Systems, INC and Viking Security Systems, INC are the only known HIRSCH certified vendors in the local area that possess a unique familiarly with the IRS sites and requirements along with communications with Battle Creek and the NAC who have responsibility for programming HIRSCH velocity panel spaces. The IRS intends to limit solicitation of quotes/offers to these two companies.

Responses to this notice will be evaluated by the Government. A determination by the Government to expand competition beyond the two vendors specified for this contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability and respond to the requirement no later than 11:59 PM EST, Aug 05, 2021. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to expand the supplier pool for this brand name procurement. Questions should be directed in writing and sent via email to Darryl Mitchell, Contract Specialist, at darryl.g.mitchell@irs.gov.