Nwhc alarm monitoring and response

The U.S. Geological Survey's Office of Acquisitions and Grants is soliciting alarm monitoring and response services for the National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) located in Madison, Wisconsin. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive security services, including an initial alarm system upgrade involving four units and ongoing 24/7 real-time monitoring for a facility handling Tier 1 biological agents. The contract will require connecting to an existing Honeywell security system, establishing response protocols with local authorities, and providing mobile application access for emergency responders. The government will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror, with quotes due by 2:30 PM Mountain Daylight Time on May 23, 2025. Key technical requirements include specific response times for different alarm types, including a 15-minute response for high-priority zones and fire alarms.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting smaller security systems service providers within the NAICS 561621 category. The contract covers a base period from June 2, 2025, to June 1, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods potentially extending the contract through June 1, 2030. The facility encompasses approximately 64,000 square feet, including laboratory and office spaces with biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) containment areas. While specific award values are not disclosed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the services and the facility's specialized requirements suggest a potentially significant contract value. The place of performance is explicitly the NWHC facility in Madison, Wisconsin, with the successful vendor responsible for maintaining continuous security monitoring and rapid response capabilities for this critical scientific research facility.