12AF - Secure / Electronic Door Access (Vindicator)
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, 12th Air Force, is issuing a Sources Sought to identify qualified Women-Owned Small Businesses capable of providing Secure / Electronic Door Access (Vindicator) systems at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, AZ. This involves the commodity purchase, installation, programming, and testing of Honeywell-Vindicator Integrated Access Control components. Responses are due March 10, 2026.
Purpose
This is a Sources Sought Announcement Only for market research purposes by the 355th Contracting Squadron. The government aims to determine if an adequate number of qualified interested contractors exist to meet the requirement. Responses will inform future acquisition planning and potential set-aside decisions. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the commodity purchase, installation, programming, and testing of Honeywell-Vindicator Integrated Access Control components. These components will function as a subsystem to the existing Vindicator Intrusion Detection System (IDS) at Davis-Monthan AFB. The Statement of Work (SOW) specifies providing all labor, transportation, materials, and equipment for this installation, programming, and testing. Integration with existing IDS/ACS Badge Manager and Enrollment System(s) is required, ensuring fault-free communication over the specified network.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside (under NAICS 561621 - Security Systems Services, except Locksmith)
- Response Due: March 10, 2026, 1:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)
- Published Date: March 5, 2026
- Place of Performance: Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, AZ
Key Requirements & Information
The requirement is for Honeywell-Vindicator proprietary technology due to compatibility with existing US Air Force IDS equipment. Contractors must be certified installers of Honeywell-Vindicator products. Personnel will require background checks (LEADS) and compliance with the REAL ID Act of 2005. A Wage Determination (No. 2015-5473, Rev. 27) for Pima County, Arizona, is applicable, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act.
Submission Details
Interested and capable contractors should submit feedback responses electronically to Mr. Jeffrey Dreyer at jeffrey.dreyer@us.af.mil. Proprietary information should be clearly marked.