USAFA Fire Alarm Reporting System Network Upgrade
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify qualified sources, particularly Small Businesses and factory-authorized Honeywell Notifier Engineered Systems Distributors (ESDs), for a comprehensive network upgrade of its Fire Alarm Reporting System (FARS). This market research aims to modernize the proprietary Honeywell Notifier network and integrate a legacy Radionics system. Responses are due by May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time.
Purpose
This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. The Government seeks to identify potential sources with the capabilities and experience to perform a full network upgrade, specifically focusing on firms authorized to work with Honeywell Notifier equipment due to the existing infrastructure's proprietary nature. The information gathered will inform the final acquisition strategy.
Scope of Work
The anticipated requirement involves a comprehensive upgrade of the USAFA FARS, which includes a proprietary Honeywell Notifier network (ONYXWORKS™) and a legacy Radionics system. Key tasks outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) include:
- Legacy Panel Upgrades: Replace incompatible fire alarm control panels to integrate with the ONYXWORKS™ architecture.
- Network Card & Firmware Upgrades: Perform system-wide firmware updates and install high-speed fiber-optic network communications modules.
- Gateway Installation: Install, program, and test new intelligent gateway interfaces for the ONYXWORKS™ system.
- Wireless Network Integration: Provide and install a complete wireless network solution (e.g., Cambium Networks or equal) for approximately 10 facilities lacking fiber optic connectivity.
- Legacy Radionics System Integration: Analyze, integrate, or replace the legacy Radionics system to migrate all alarm points to the upgraded FARS network, eliminating dialer-based reporting.
- Testing and Network Cutover: Conduct comprehensive system testing and manage a phased network cutover, ensuring zero loss of life-safety monitoring.
Key Requirements
- Contractor must be a factory-authorized Honeywell Notifier Engineered Systems Distributor (ESD) with requisite training, software, and administrative rights for ONYXWORKS™ systems.
- Experience migrating or integrating legacy Radionics systems (or similar dialer-based alarm systems) into modern IP-based networks.
- Experience designing and installing campus-style wireless radio networks (e.g., Cambium, Ubiquiti) for critical systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Synopsis (Market Research)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 12 months from contract award.
- Place of Performance: United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), CO.
- Product Service Code: N063 (Installation Of Equipment: Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems)
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors)
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Published: April 28, 2026.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement (not exceeding 5 pages, excluding cover letter) via email to Danon Davidson (danon.davidson@us.af.mil). The subject line must be: "Response to Sources Sought: USAFA FARS Network Upgrade - [Your Company Name]". The statement should include:
- Business Information: Company Name, Address, UEI, CAGE, POC, Business Size, and all applicable Socio-Economic Statuses under NAICS 238210.
- Technical Capability & Proprietary System Experience: Explicitly state Honeywell Notifier ESD status, describe experience with legacy Radionics integration, and wireless network design/installation.
- Past Performance: 1-3 examples (within the last 5 years) of similar campus-wide, proprietary fire alarm network upgrades, including contract details and a brief description.