12AF - Secure / Electronic Door Access (Vindicator)
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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 installation, programming, and testing of Honeywell-Vindicator Integrated Access Control components at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, AZ. This Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Sole Source opportunity seeks a certified contractor to integrate electronic door access systems as a subsystem to the existing Vindicator Intrusion Detection System (IDS). The solicitation has been extended, with quotes now due by April 13, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, transportation, materials, and equipment to install, program, and test Honeywell-Vindicator Integrated Access Control System (ACS) components. The primary objective is to replicate current IDS/ACS communication pathways over the base Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet). Specific tasks include:
- Installing and integrating ACS components in Buildings 70, 74, and 75.
- Utilizing available fiber strands to connect the systems.
- Ensuring Building 70 can read IDS/ACS data from Buildings 74 and 75.
- Enabling Building 75 to program proximity badges for access to Building 74.
- Coordinating network infrastructure use with the 355 Wing Communication Squadron.
Contract Details & Set-Aside
This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a firm-fixed price contract. It is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Sole Source set-aside under NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)) with a $25,000,000 size standard. The requirement is for Brand Name Only (Honeywell-Vindicator) due to compatibility with existing proprietary IDS equipment, and the contractor must be a certified installer. A Wage Determination (No. 2015-5473) for Pima County, AZ, applies, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
Key Dates
- Second Site Visit: April 2, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT. Attendees needing an escort must request by April 1, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT, and meet at the Craycroft Visitor's Center at 9:25 AM.
- Requests for Information (RFIs) Due: April 8, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT.
- Quotes Due: April 13, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT.
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
- Price Past performance will not be evaluated. Quotes must not exceed 4 pages.
Special Requirements
Contractor personnel will require LEADS background checks and identification badges. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and Air Force regulations, including Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs) and property protection, is mandatory. Escorts will be provided for controlled or restricted areas.