Sources Sought-Svc &Maint. for Kantech Entrpass

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisition and Grants is seeking sources to provide a comprehensive Service and Maintenance Agreement for its existing physical security system at the Woods Hole Coastal & Marine Science Center. The contract covers maintenance and monitoring of a Kantech Entrapass Corporate Edition Access Control System, which includes DSC Facility Alarm Security Panels and Avigilon and AXIS video surveillance systems across four facilities in Massachusetts. Interested vendors must submit details including their business name, SAM Unique Entity ID, NAICS code, and business classification by May 15, 2025. Contractors are required to be licensed in Massachusetts, bonded, fully insured, and certified by Kantech, Avigilon, and AXIS. Evaluation will focus on technical expertise in integrated security systems and small business participation.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. The contract encompasses a five-year performance period from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2030, with a base year and four optional years. The scope of work includes quarterly service visits, 24/7 passive alarm monitoring, emergency response support, and system maintenance for approximately 250 individual alarm circuits and door contacts. An ancillary line item not to exceed $3,500 annually is included to cover potential system expansions or equipment failures. The system covers exterior and interior doors, window monitoring, video surveillance, and temperature monitoring, with a required contractor response time of 1 hour via communication and 4 hours on-site for physical repairs.