Operation and Maintenance of the Electronic Security System (ESS)at Niagara Falls Storage Site (NFSS), Lewiston, NY.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. The purpose of this synopsis is to survey the market to gain knowledge of the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various businesses for completing this effort. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District seeks sources for the operation and maintenance services for the electronic security system (ESS) currently being installed at the Niagara Falls Storage Site (NFSS) , Lewiston NY. NFSS is a Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) site. The ESS currently being installed will protect on-site radiological materials from the World War II Manhattan Project from criminal or terrorist activity. A five year contract period is anticipated, and will include requirements for ESS preventive maintenance inspection, maintenance service of the alarm system, perimeter and building Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system, weather station, radiation monitors, WEB interface and other components associated with the ESS. This work may also require the replacement of malfunctioning or damaged equipment. The NAICS Code is 561621; Size Standard is $11.5M.
Only those personnel who are U.S. Citizens and posses a valid and current SECRET clearance from the U.S. Government shall be allowed to work on the electronic equipment. This includes electronic equipment installation, programming, calibration, testing, and all documentation related to ESS, which includes IDS, CCTV, and Central Command and Control System, at the site and its remote interfaces as well as access to the ESS. All exterior work related to fences, CCTV poles, trenching, excavation, back-fill, conduit placement, cable routing and electrical power equipment is exempt from the SECRET clearance requirement. All contractor employees and any subcontractor personnel shall provide proof of citizenship or legal residence in the United States.
Respondents shall demonstrate they have experience in the efforts listed above. Supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. Offeror's response to this synopsis shall be limited to ten (10) pages and shall include the following information:
Offeror's name, address, point of contact, phone number, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, if available, and email address,
Offeror's interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued,
Offeror's capability to meet the requirements, and
Offerors capability to perform an effort of this complexity, comparable work performed within the past 5 years including a brief description of the project, customer name, timeliness of performance, customer satisfaction, and dollar value of the project.
Any interested firm that believes it can meet this requirement shall respond to this sources sought synopsis no later than 4:00 pm EST on 8 July 2011. The preferred method of replying is email. As a note, all interested contractors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR at ccr.gove) to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Point of contact for the requirement is Lynn Carol Reinbird, USACE Buffalo District, 1776 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14207, lynn.c.reinbird@usace.army.mil, 716.879.4254.