12AF - Secure / Electronic Door Access (Vindicator)
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 12th Air Force is soliciting quotes for the commodity purchase, installation, programming, and testing of Honeywell-Vindicator Integrated Access Control components at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB), Tucson, AZ. This requirement is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside and seeks a certified installer for proprietary Vindicator technology. Quotes are due by March 23, 2026, Noon Pacific.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, transportation, materials, and equipment to install, program, and test Honeywell-Vindicator Integrated Access Control components. These components will function as a subsystem to the existing Vindicator Intrusion Detection System (IDS) at DMAFB. Key tasks include integrating components with existing IDS/ACS Badge Manager and Enrollment System(s), ensuring system communication over the specified network, and coordinating with government personnel for network usage. The work will be performed at DMAFB during standard hours (M-F, 7 AM - 4 PM), with potential for off-duty/weekend work.
Contract Details
This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The procurement is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside under NAICS Code 561621 (Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)) with a size standard of $25,000,000. A Single Source Justification (Brand Name Only) was approved due to the proprietary nature of Honeywell-Vindicator technology and the requirement for compatibility with existing US Air Force IDS equipment. The contractor must be a certified installer of Honeywell-Vindicator products.
Key Dates & Submission
- Site Visit: March 17, 2026, 11:30 AM Pacific. Base access requests are due by March 16, 2026, 2:00 PM Pacific.
- Questions Due: March 18, 2026, 5:00 PM Pacific.
- Quotes Due: March 23, 2026, Noon Pacific, via email.
- Submission Requirements: Quotes must include Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, Small Business Type, and not exceed 4 pages.
Evaluation Factors
Quotes will be evaluated based on the following factors, which will be most advantageous to the Government: Evidence of Vindicator Certification, Technical Acceptability, Project Completion Timeline, and Price. Past performance will not be evaluated.
Special Requirements
Personnel require background checks (LEADS) and must comply with REAL ID Act of 2005 for unescorted access. All personnel and equipment entering DMAFB are subject to search, and electronic devices require prior submission for government evaluation. Bidders must adhere to the Service Contract Act Wage Determination for Pima County, Arizona, which specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits. Compliance with various FAR/DFARS clauses, including those related to telecommunications equipment and small business programs, is mandatory.