Veridt & Lenel Hardware

NASA Shared Services Center is soliciting quotes for specific Veridt & Lenel Hardware to be used in the Electronic Security System (ESS) at NASA Langley Research Center. This is a brand name requirement procurement, necessitating exact manufacturer and part numbers for hardware including Lenel Dual Reader Interface Modules, Veridt Stealth Contactless Card Readers, Altronix power components, and various access control equipment. The solicitation will be awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with quotes due by February 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. CT. Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov, complete specific provisions regarding telecommunications equipment, and submit their CAGE/UEI code, delivery lead times, and point of contact information. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing by February 10, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT, and quotes must remain valid for 30 days.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific small business category, though the solicitation indicates compatibility requirements that limit potential vendors. The hardware will be delivered to NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA, with a performance period of 30 days after receipt of order. The specific procurement includes 9 Lenel Dual Reader Interface Modules, 26 Veridt Stealth Contactless Card Readers, and additional security infrastructure components. The justification for the brand name requirement stems from NASA's need to maintain system integration with their existing Enterprise Physical Access Control System, which is mandated by FIPS 201-2 and NASA internal regulations. While the exact award value is not specified, the procurement is classified under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services and PSC code 6695 for Combination and Miscellaneous Instruments.