PACS Refresh 2026 for Southeastern Power Administration
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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 Southeastern Power Administration (Department of Energy) is seeking proposals for a PACS Refresh 2026 project to upgrade and replace all Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) at its Main and Remote Operations sites in Elberton, GA. This firm-fixed-price contract aims to ensure compliance with FIPS 201 standards and the Secure Networks Act. Proposals are due February 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
This project involves upgrading and replacing existing PACS, including door access control systems, intercom systems, and camera surveillance systems. Key objectives include:
- Conducting site surveys to evaluate current infrastructure and vulnerabilities.
- Ensuring compatibility with FIPS 201 PIV credential requirements and Secure Networks Act equipment restrictions.
- Procuring, installing, and configuring new access control, intercom, and camera surveillance systems.
- Integrating new PACS with Genetec security center and monitoring systems.
- Providing user training and comprehensive user manuals.
- Establishing a post-installation maintenance strategy and service-level agreements.
Surveillance cameras must provide high-resolution imaging, 24/7 monitoring, and secure data storage for a minimum of 30 days.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 3 months from contract award.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Published Date: January 22, 2026
- Site Visit: February 5, 2026, at 10:30 AM Eastern (1166 Athens Tech Rd, Elberton, GA 30635). RSVP to Juvonna.mattox@sepa.doe.gov by February 2, 2026. A valid, unexpired REAL ID Act-compliant ID is required for entry.
- Questions Due: February 20, 2026 (submit to juvonna.mattox@sepa.doe.gov with solicitation number in subject line).
- Proposal Due: February 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern.
- Expected Decision Date: March 5, 2026.
Deliverables
Key deliverables include updated FIPS 201-compliant and Secure Networks Act-approved PACS hardware and software, new door access control, intercom, and camera surveillance systems, Cat 6 cabling, specific HID readers, Grandstream intercoms, Bosch cameras, Genetec Streamvault servers, Genetec Security Center, HID PivClass software, system integration reports, testing documentation, and training materials.
Submission Requirements
Proposals must include the title "PACS Refresh 2026 for Southeastern Power Administration" and solicitation number 89503508142026. Offerors must provide their name, address, telephone, email, and past performance information. Vendors are required to be registered in SAM.gov prior to award.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Cost or Price. Technical and past performance are approximately equal to cost or price.
Point of Contact
Juvonna Mattox, Contracting Officer (juvonna.mattox@sepa.doe.gov, 706-213-3808).