RECOVERY--N--PROJECT NUMBER 12224, Place Energy Management Control Systems Controls on LAN

This contract action was accomplished using other than competitive procedures because this is a task/delivery order where an exception to fair opportunity requirements was approved due to only one source being available (FAR 8.405-6(b)(1) or 16.505(b)(2)(ii)).

Recovery - Project Number 12224, SCADA Network Expansion, Ft. Jackson, SC. This Task Order includes large improvements to the existing wireless SCADA network via the construction of a wireless meshed network to provide network redundancy and higher bandwidth. The wireless mesh network shall be a single standards-based IP-based wireless broadband infrastructure securely leveraged for use by all Ft. Jackson departments to reduce capital and operational costs. The system shall be scalable as Ft. Jackson evolves and needs change; nodes are easily added to expand coverage area and capacity. The system will provide multi-layered security and support for the strongest security standards including IEEE802.11i and FIPS 140-2 in addition to user authentication, access control, and encryption data confidentiality and physical security. The system must meet all federal and DOD security requirements. The management system must provide a single central carrier-class management and monitoring system and enable delivery of improved services and new applications increasing quality and municipal services provided to the community.