Maintenance and Services for Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System (ICIDSIV), Version IV

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for informational and planning purposes to gauge industry interest in a potential procurement for Maintenance and Services for Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System (ICIDSIV) at Fort Bliss Military Reservation and surrounding areas (East Fort Bliss TX, Dona Ana N.M, Oro Grande N.M. and McGregor Range N.M.). The government is seeking information to determine if the requirement can be set aside for small businesses. A minimum of two qualified small businesses must respond with sufficient information to support a set-aside.

The contractor will be responsible for providing management and personnel to receive, store, and issue hazardous materials, as well as perform preventive maintenance on all components of the ICIDS-IV system. This includes Primary Monitoring Cabinet, Operator Work Station, and Remote Monitoring Stations (RMS).

This notice does not constitute a solicitation and does not commit the government to award a contract. The anticipated NAICS code is 561621 (Security Systems Services, except Locksmiths) with a size standard of $25 million.

Respondents are requested to provide:

1. Firm details (name, POC, contact info, DUNS, CAGE, small business status, NAICS code).
2. Interest in competing as a prime contractor and any subcontracting/teaming plans.
3. Detailed information on previous experience with similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe), certifications, and ability to perform hazardous material management operations.
4. Information on commercial availability, pricing, delivery schedules, and terms.
5. Identification of any GSA Federal Supply Schedule or other governmentwide contract vehicles.
6. Recommendations on structuring the contract to facilitate small business competition.
7. Identification of any actions unnecessarily restricting competition.
8. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS.

This is a sources sought for a potential small business set-aside. All small business socioeconomic categories are encouraged to respond. The government will not be able to set aside the requirement if fewer than two small businesses respond with sufficient information.

The government is assessing if DAQ Electronics certified equipment/services may require a BrandName Justification and Approval (J&A). Respondents should indicate if they possess DAQ Electronics OEM authorization or if alternative solutions exist.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, continuous operational monitoring, repairs, and upgrades for the Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System (ICIDS) across Fort Bliss Military Installation, Dona Ana, Oro Grande, and McGregor Range Facilities. The goal is to ensure the continuous, uninterrupted operability and serviceability of the ICIDS system, which comprises approximately 600 monitored zones and associated reporting infrastructure.

• Services: Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, continuous operational monitoring, repairs, and upgrades for the ICIDS system.

• System Components: Covers Remote Area Data Collection (RADC) panels, sensors (motion, magnetic switches, duress, power converters, expansion boards), and the Government-furnished reporting system (monitoring stations, servers, consoles).

• Locations: Fort Bliss Military Installation, Dona Ana, Oro Grande, and McGregor Range Facilities.

• Non-Personal Services: Contractor provides all personnel, equipment, and resources; Government does not supervise or direct services.

• Response Times:

  • Unscheduled Maintenance: Onsite within 24 hours of notification.
  • Emergency Response: Onsite within 2 hours for critical failures.

• Maintenance Schedule: Scheduled maintenance every six months.

• Quality Control: Contractor must maintain a written Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Reporting: Monthly and bi-annual inspection reports, work order reports.

• Period: One (1) Base Year (12 months) and four (4) 12-month option years (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2031).

• Place: Fort Bliss Military Installation, Dona Ana, Oro Grande, and McGregor Range Facilities.

• Personnel: Must possess Department of the Army Qualified Electronics-certified equipment/software. Minimum security clearance of Tier 1 (T1) required. Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training required for all personnel accessing Army installations.

• Equipment: Contractor must use DAQ Electronics-certified equipment for monitoring and maintenance.

• Government-Furnished Property (GFP): ICIDS reporting system, RADC panels, sensors, encryption devices, etc., are Government-furnished.

• Security: Strict adherence to security requirements, including trustworthiness determinations, key control, and access procedures (HSPD-12).

• Safety: Compliance with OSHA and Army safety regulations.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price contract.

• Zone Quantity Adjustment: Government reserves the right to adjust the total number of zones by up to 10% prior to option year exercise.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for informational and planning purposes to gauge industry interest in procuring Maintenance and Services for the Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System (ICIDS IV) at Fort Bliss Military Reservation. The U.S. Government is seeking capabilities to provide management and personnel for receiving, storing, and issuing hazardous materials, along with preventative maintenance for the ICIDS-IV system across various Fort Bliss facilities and surrounding areas.

• Provide personnel, equipment, supplies, and services for preventive maintenance of the ICIDS IV system.

• Maintain operational status of ICIDS IV components including Primary Monitoring Cabinet, Operator Work Station, and Remote Monitoring Stations.

• Perform hazardous material (HAZMAT) management operations, including receiving, storing, issuing, tracking, distributing, and disposing of hazardous materials in compliance with DoD, OSHA, EPA, and installation-specific requirements.

• Provide spill response and emergency mitigation procedures.

• This is a Sources Sought Notice only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP).

• The government may set aside the requirement for small businesses if two or more qualified small businesses respond with sufficient information.

• Anticipated NAICS code: 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), with a size standard of $25 million.

• Interested firms should provide:

  1. Firm name, POC, contact info, DUNS, CAGE, small business status, and NAICS code.
  2. Interest in competing as a prime contractor, and any subcontracting/teaming plans.
  3. Detailed information on previous experience with similar requirements (including HAZMAT management), certifications, and past performance.
  4. Information on commercial availability, pricing, delivery schedules, terms, and warranties.
  5. Identification of any Governmentwide contract vehicles.
  6. Recommendations on structuring the contract for small business competition.
  7. Identification of any actions unnecessarily restricting competition.
  8. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS.

• Responses are for planning purposes only; no payment will be made for submitted information.

• Encourages responses from all small business socioeconomic categories (8(a), SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).

• A small business set-aside is contingent on receiving sufficient responses from at least two qualified small businesses.

• Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring www.sam.gov for any future solicitations.

• The full draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is referenced for detailed requirements.