Operations and Maintenance of Kastle Security System Changes at CFTC's Headquarters Location
Overview
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PSC
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 Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) intends to modify an existing purchase order (9523ZY26P0005) with Kastle Systems LLC for the operations and maintenance of the Kastle physical security system at CFTC's Washington, DC headquarters. This is a Presolicitation notice indicating a sole source procurement. The government will consider written responses from responsible sources for market research purposes. Responses are due by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The modification will incorporate monthly operations and maintenance services for recent equipment upgrades. These upgrades include changes to the functionality of the turnstiles in the agency's headquarters lobby and enhanced security for doors within the facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: J063 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems)
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20581, United States
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. ET
- Published: February 27, 2026
Justification
Kastle Systems LLC is identified as the sole proprietor of the physical security system. The CFTC states that no other company is permitted to provide maintenance and operations services for this proprietary equipment. The procurement is intended to be made under the authority of 41 U.S.C. § 1901, as implemented by FAR 12.102(a), due to the services being available from only one responsible source.
Response Instructions
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. However, the government will consider written responses received by the due date. Responses must include sufficient information to establish capability to fulfill the requirement. Oral communications are not acceptable. Information received will be used solely for market research for future requirements. A formal solicitation package is not available, and the government will not be responsible for any preparation costs.