Vindicator IDS/ACS Windows 10 Upgrade

SOL #: FA487726QA059Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4877 355 CONS PK
DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ, 85707-3522, United States

Place of Performance

Tucson, AZ

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

PSC

Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems (6350)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 26, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 15, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 13, 2026, 7:30 PM

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 is a Total Small Business Set-Aside to upgrade 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, at 12:30 pm PDT.

Scope of Work

The project involves furnishing and installing a new Vindicator Security Server, two new Badge Manager workstations, and associated software and firmware to ensure full Windows 10 compatibility and proper communication with existing IDS/ACS components. Key tasks include:

  • Technical Labor (50 units)
  • One AE Vindicator Security Server (Srv 2019, SQL 2019) with 5 CALS, 64GB RAM, RAID 1, 2U Rack Mnt
  • Two AE VBM 3 Badge Manager Client Workstations (Win 10) with Office 2016 Pro, 32GB RAM, RAID 1, 2U
  • Five V5 ACS Firmware Upgrades (per device)

Work must be performed at Davis-Monthan AFB, within a Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) accredited Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). The contractor must be a certified installer of Honeywell-Vindicator products. Firmware upgrades apply to specific buildings (4413, 4837, 1610, 4843, 4836), and the IDS upgrade is scheduled to begin in August 2026.

Contract & Timeline

  • Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) FA4877-26-QA059
  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 561621, size standard $25.0M)
  • Published Date: April 7, 2026
  • 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

Evaluation Factors

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 include Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Small Business Type, and not exceed 4 pages. The Government reserves the right to make multiple or no awards.

Additional Notes

An amendment provides responses to vendor Requests for Information (RFIs), clarifying technical requirements and timelines. The solicitation incorporates FAR Part 12, DFARS, and DAFFARS provisions, including clauses on ACC Ombudsman and Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS). Bidders must also address FAR 252.204-7017 regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment. A Wage Determination for Pima County, AZ, is provided, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.

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