Vindicator IDS/ACS Windows 10 Upgrade
Overview
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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 Department of the Air Force, specifically Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, AZ, is soliciting quotes for a Vindicator IDS/ACS Windows 10 Upgrade. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires upgrading the existing Honeywell-Vindicator Integrated Access Control System (ACS) and Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to Windows 10 compatibility. The contract will be a firm-fixed price award. Quotes are due by April 13, 2026, 12:30 pm PDT.
Scope of Work
The project involves furnishing and installing a new Vindicator Security Server, two Badge Manager workstations, and associated software and firmware to ensure full Windows 10 compatibility and proper communication with existing IDS/ACS components. Key deliverables include:
- CLIN 0001: Technical Labor (50 units)
- CLIN 0002: AE Vindicator Security Server (Srv 2019, SQL 2019) with 5 CALS, 64GB RAM, RAID 1, 2U Rack Mnt (1 unit)
- CLIN 0003: AE VBM 3 Badge Manager Client Workstation (Win 10) Office 2016 Pro, 32GB RAM, RAID 1, 2U (2 units)
- CLIN 0004: V5 ACS Firmware Upgrade (per device) (5 units)
The contractor must be a certified installer of Honeywell-Vindicator products and will be responsible for all management, labor, transportation, materials, and equipment. Work will be performed at Davis-Monthan AFB, including the relocation of the security server from Bldg 4413 to Bldg 4837 within a DIA-accredited SCIF. Existing server and associated equipment must be removed by July 1, 2026.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: FA4877-26-QA059
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 561621 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) with a $25.0M size standard
- Place of Performance: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, AZ
Key Dates
- Site Visit: April 8, 2026, 12:30 pm PDT
- Questions Due: April 9, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT
- Quotes Due: April 13, 2026, 12:30 pm PDT
- Published Date: March 26, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering:
- Technical Acceptability: Capability to meet defined product/service characteristics.
- Price
- Project Completion Timeline Past performance will not be evaluated. Quotes must not exceed 4 pages and include Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Small Business Type.
Special Requirements & Notes
- Contractor personnel require LEADS background checks and appropriate identification badges, adhering to REAL ID Act for unescorted access.
- Compliance with all federal, state, and Air Force regulations, including security and safety.
- Wage Determination for Pima County, AZ, applies, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
- The solicitation incorporates FAR, DFARS, and DAFFARS clauses, including 52.212-2 (Evaluation), 5352.201-9101 (ACC Ombudsman), and 5352.223-9000 (Elimination of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances).
- An Ombudsman is available for unresolved concerns after initial contact with the Contracting Officer.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Brian Jamian, brian.jamian.2@us.af.mil, (520) 228-2377
- Alternate: Micky Hallman, micky.hallman.1@us.af.mil, (520) 228-2214