Video Surveillance Perimeter Enhancement

The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is soliciting a quotation for video surveillance perimeter enhancement at its National Centers for Animal Health facility in Ames, Iowa, under BPA call 12639523A0029, with proposals due July 21, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside, firm-fixed price requirements BPA call for a one-year period.

Place of performance is Ames, Iowa (1920 Dayton Ave, Ames, IA 50010). The work entails design, procurement, and installation of video surveillance system enhancements, including approximately 600 feet of 1-1/4" PVC conduit underground along the southeast fence line and 900 feet along the east fence line, with three video surveillance cameras installed on each pole. The Government will supply thermal cameras, camera mounts, underground-rated Category 6 cable, 18-foot camera poles, pole base enclosures, video transceiver and receiver devices, network power injectors, and network ports. The contractor must supply all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for installation. Work must comply with NFPA codes, UL standards, OSHA requirements, and state and local building codes.

Completion is required within 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with work limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays. The facility is a biosecurity location containing biohazard materials; contractor personnel must complete area-specific training, pass OFI Form 86C security checks, and follow all APHIS and USDA security policies and procedures. The contractor shall deliver three sets of as-built drawings, warranty information, and written system completion certification. A one-year warranty covering all supplied equipment and materials with 24-hour repair response time seven days a week, including holidays, is required. NAICS code is 561621 (Security Systems Services); PSC is J063. Evaluation is based on technical approach, price, and past performance, with award to the highest technically rated offeror provided price is fair and reasonable and past performance is acceptable or neutral. Questions are due July 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.