L--LCB ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL SITE SURVEILLANCE (EACSS)
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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 Reclamation, Lower Colorado Regional Office is issuing a Sources Sought notice for Electronic Access Control Site Surveillance (EACSS). This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government seeks to identify qualified firms capable of providing a turn-key integrated EACSS solution, encompassing Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Access Control Systems (ACS), and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) for over 15 facilities. Capability statements are due by June 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves upgrading and integrating ACS and CCTV across multiple facilities, with optional follow-on work for IDS. Key activities include:
- Site Surveys & Assessments: Documenting existing conditions and validating integration with the Government EACSS network.
- Design & Documentation: Developing Installation Design Packages (IDP) at 50%, 100%, and Final stages, including AutoCAD drawings and as-built documentation.
- Turn-Key Installation & Integration: Furnishing and installing ACS/CCTV components (controllers, readers, servers, VMS, cameras), cabling, power, and physical security devices, integrating with existing systems.
- Cutover & Transition: Developing and executing a cutover plan to maintain operations.
- Testing & Acceptance: Conducting pre-installation and pre-acceptance testing, supporting formal Government Test & Acceptance, and delivering reports.
- 30-Day Burn-In: Operating the system, logging issues, and delivering a burn-in report.
- Training: Providing manufacturer-certified training for administrators and operators.
- Deliverables & Inventory: Providing equipment lists, as-built drawings, and product documentation.
- Warranty & Response: Meeting specified response times (e.g., 6-hour onsite for catastrophic failures).
The system must support specific requirements like multilevel lock states, user-defined threat levels, IPv6, encrypted communication, Active Directory integration, and one-click alarm call-up. The contractor must be a security engineering firm with at least five years of experience in ESS design, installation, and testing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Information and Planning Only)
- NAICS Codes: Primary: 334290 (Other Communication Equipment Manufacturing, 800 employees size standard); Alternate: 561621 (Security Systems (except Locksmiths), $25 million size standard).
- Place of Performance: LCBRO campus, Boulder City, NV.
- Period of Performance (Anticipated): 12 months from contract award.
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Pacific.
- Published: June 5, 2026.
Capability Statement Requirements
Interested parties should submit capability statements (max 10 pages) addressing:
- Business name, address, UEI, size classification (based on NAICS), and small business classifications.
- Intention to submit an offer as a prime contractor.
- Evidence of similar work within the last five years (contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, points of contact, collaboration efforts).
- Attachments detailing equipment assets, personnel, and financial resources.
- Indicate preferred NAICS code.
- SAM Registration: Required prior to any potential award.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought announcement for market research. No formal solicitation exists, and the Government will not pay for information submitted. A preliminary Statement of Work is attached for reference and is subject to minimal revisions.