Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source – Intrusion Detection System Update

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract to SDS Construction for an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Update at Hill Air Force Base. This special notice, posted on November 10, 2025, concerns the replacement of the existing IDS in Building 2721, Bay D, which is scheduled for classified use beginning February 2026. The current IDS hardware does not comply with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) standards required for Classified Processing Area (CPA) designation. The procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which permits sole source contracting when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. SDS Construction has been identified as the sole capable vendor because it is the only base-approved contractor with the required Honeywell V5 Vindicator IDS in stock, as the original equipment manufacturer has discontinued production of this system.

The objective of this acquisition is to replace non-compliant intrusion detection equipment with approved hardware comprising one Honeywell V5 Vindicator IDS, 28 Optex ceiling-mounted motion sensors, and 8 Magnasphere Battery Management System sensors, with a required completion timeline of 60 days after receipt of order. Interested contractors must submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations to SrA Joshua Akinwande by the response deadline of November 25, 2025. Contractors must be U.S. registered companies employing U.S. citizens and must hold certified installer status for Honeywell, Optex, and Magnasphere hardware. Although this is a sole source procurement with SDS Construction identified as the intended awardee, the Air Force has invited all responsible sources to submit responses for consideration, allowing other qualified vendors an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities. The applicable NAICS code is 561621 (Security Systems Services), and the project is classified as a commercial commodity acquisition with commercial terms and conditions.