Baltimore, Boise, and Spokane MEPS Security System Upgrade
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Army, MICC-FT KNOX, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Electronic Security System (ESS) upgrades at Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) in Spokane, Boise, and Baltimore. This is market research to identify qualified small businesses for a potential small business set-aside. Responses are due February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Purpose
This notice is solely for information and planning purposes to determine if a small business set-aside is feasible for procuring ESS upgrades. It does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP), nor does it commit the U.S. Government to a future contract.
Scope of Work
The U.S. Government desires to procure complete turnkey ESS upgrades. The scope generally includes providing all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and incidental services to remove designated legacy equipment and install new cabling, devices, and systems. Specific systems include:
- Spokane & Boise MEPS: Video Surveillance System (VSS), Physical Access Control System (PACS), Video Intercom System (VIS), and Intrusion Detection System (IDS).
- Baltimore MEPS: Physical Access Control System (PACS) and Video Intercom System (VIS).
Draft Statements of Work (SOWs) and floor plans for each location are attached, detailing specific requirements such as NDAA/TAA compliance, certified Value-Added Reseller (VAR) status for brand-name products (Hirsch Identiv, Bosch, Aiphone), and a one-year warranty.
Key Requirements
- Contractor must be a certified VAR for specified VMS, IDS, and PACS components (e.g., Bosch Security System, Identiv Hirsch).
- All furnished products must be NDAA-compliant and TAA-compliant.
- Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes, FICAM requirements, and manufacturer installation standards.
- Provision of training for operators and managers.
- Adherence to security policies, including background checks and facility access protocols.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Product Service Code: 6350 (Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems)
- NAICS Code: 561621 (Security System Services, Except Locksmiths)
- Size Standard: $25.0M
- Published Date: January 27, 2026
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Anticipated Period of Performance (from Draft SOWs): 90-120 calendar days from contract award.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
The U.S. Government desires to procure this requirement on a small business set-aside basis, provided two or more qualified small businesses respond with sufficient information. All small businesses, including 8(a), Small Disadvantage Business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Business categories, are encouraged to identify their capabilities.
Submission Details
Responses should be submitted via email to Adam Buchert (adam.p.buchert.civ@army.mil) and John Haarala (john.haarala3.civ@army.mil) by the due date. No payment will be made for information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.
Additional Notes
This notice does not solicit quotes or proposals and will not accept unsolicited ones. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring the Governmentwide Point of Entry for any future synopsized solicitations.