AIRR Security Cameras & Badging for BTFA
Overview
Buyer
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), is soliciting proposals for AIRR Security Cameras & Badging for BTFA. This opportunity seeks to replace the legacy physical security system at the American Indian Records Repository (AIRR) with a modern camera surveillance (VSS) and federal PIV card access control (PACS) system. This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due by June 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM ED Local Time.
Scope of Work
The project involves the installation of a comprehensive security system, including high-definition IP cameras, robust video recording and storage, and an integrated access control system compliant with federal PIV card standards. The solution must be innovative, reliable, and cost-effective, enhancing the overall security posture of the facility.
Key Requirements
- Camera System (VSS): HD IP cameras (min. 1080p), IR/low-light, wide-angle/varifocal lenses, outdoor-rated.
- Video Recording & Storage: 24/7 recording (min. 15 fps), 90-day retention, local storage, FIPS 140-3 validated encryption.
- Video Management: Real-time viewing, efficient search/playback, intelligent video analytics (motion, object, intrusion, loitering, tamper detection).
- System Reliability: Redundant components, automatic failover, UPS for critical VSS.
- Access Control (PACS): PIV card compliance (FIPS 201-3), APL listing, robust PIV credential validation, role-based access control, integration with federal identity management (AD, ICAM).
- Integrated System: Seamless VSS and PACS integration, unified management, robust reporting/auditing, cybersecurity best practices (NIST SPs, ISC standards), scalable architecture.
- Support: Comprehensive training and ongoing technical support with SLAs.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: 180 days after award, with installation completed within 30 days.
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
- NAICS Code: 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors ($13M size standard).
- Published Date: June 5, 2026.
- Quote Due Date: June 23, 2026, 3:00 PM ED Local Time.
- Questions Due: June 10, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Mandatory Site Visit: June 12, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the AIRR location.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to Nancy.Shah@bia.gov with the subject line "Company Name Quote in Response to 140A1626QD002". Submissions must include company information, RFQ/quote numbers, pricing, a signed IEE Representation Form, and DIAR 1452.280-4. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability/Compliance, Schedule/Management Approach, Past Performance, and Price Reasonableness.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be authorized resellers with an active SAM.gov profile. Security clearances and background investigations are required for all contractor personnel. The government will receive Unlimited Rights to data produced, and software will be committed to the public domain under Creative Commons Zero Universal Deed.