Vindicator Intrusion Detection System Installation Services

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides additional questions and answers related to Solicitation FA481926Q0011 – Amendment 003 for Vindicator Intrusion Detection System Installation Services at Tyndall AFB, FL.

• Access Control Components: Clarifies that the system should be treated as a new build, with existing equipment remaining intact and operational until the new system is accredited. The legacy system will be removed after the new system is operational, with the user having the option to keep parts.
• Scope of ACS Changes: Confirms that a new Access Control System (ACS) will be installed and programmed separately from current system components. The current system (ACS V3) is not to be touched.
• Equipment List: The SOW equipment list is largely a firm requirement (baseline design), including PCUs, Site Commanders, Level II HSSs, and UL 639 listed PIRs. PCUs can be replaced by another panel, and contractors should follow government guidance on approved equipment.
• Integration Between IDS and ACS V3: The SOW requires continued integration with existing systems. Interface requirements will be provided after award. Current software configurations cannot be released until award due to Operations Security.
• Extent of Access Control Devices: Confirms that the access control device is the swipe/PIN keypad external to each door. The Q&A references two such devices, implying this is the extent of the new technology devices to be installed.

These clarifications address potential ambiguities regarding component reuse, ACS modifications, equipment requirements, integration approaches, and the scope of access control device installation, providing bidders with a clearer understanding of the project requirements.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) details the U.S. Air Force's requirement for the design, procurement, and installation of a new physical Intrusion Detection System (IDS) in Building 503 at Tyndall Air Force Base. The current system, installed in 2005, is obsolete and requires full replacement.

• System Replacement: Full replacement of all sensors, installation of new cabling, new access panels, and removal of old IDS components.

• Design Requirements: Must include at least two Honeywell Premise Control Units (PCU), two Honeywell Site Commanders, sufficient UL 634 listed Level II High Security Switches (HSS), and UL 639 listed motion sensors (PIRs).

• Compliance: All items must meet Air Force Instruction (AFI) 31-101, Intelligence Community Technical Specification for ICD/ICS-705 Chapter 7, Tyndall AFB specifications, ESE-SIT-0001, and UL 2050 Extent 3.

• Integration: The new system must integrate with the existing Electronic Security System (ESS) on Tyndall AFB and the Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC).

• Equipment: Must use proven Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) equipment from the Non-Nuclear IDS Approved Equipment List (AEL) or non-AEL COTS equipment qualified and approved by the Government. Existing equipment cannot be reused.

• Installation: Installation must be performed in parallel with the current system to avoid disrupting daily operations. Conduit must be used for cabling.

• Deliverables: Includes a complete data package of electronic/Auto-CAD drawings in .dwg and .pdf formats, detailing part numbers, serial numbers, and warranty information.

• Testing: Contractor shall conduct equipment production qualification test, acceptance testing, and support Government operational evaluation. Contractor Verification Testing, including information assurance verification and stability testing, is required.

• Warranty: An Interim Contractor Support (ICS) Warranty Period of one year after acceptance is required. Response time for repairs is within 24 hours, with repairs to be made the next business day. If parts are unavailable, repairs are to be made the business day following receipt of parts.

• Location: Building 503, 325 OG/OGX, Tyndall Air Force Base, Panama City, FL.

• Hours of Operation: Government normal duty hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Specific coordination is required for IDS Master or VCC programming outside these hours.

• Personnel: Contractor must provide a qualified Contract Manager and certified technical personnel trained by Vindicator Security Solutions.

• Security: Compliance with security requirements for unclassified contracts, including employee listings, pass and registration, and handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• Hazardous Materials: Procedures for handling and disposal of any hazardous or universal waste must be followed in accordance with federal and state regulations.

• Drawings: Includes Attachment 1 (Facility Drawing Set), Attachment 2 (CSA Drawing Set), and Attachment 3 (Annex Drawing Set) which depict building layouts and alarm points.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the Vindicator Intrusion Detection System Installation Services at Tyndall AFB, FL (SAM Notice ID FA481926Q0011).

• Facility Details: The facility was built around 1984, has approximately 2500 sq ft, and features stable power with UPS and generator backup. Dropped ceilings are present in most areas, except for Comm Room 100 and Room 208. Perimeter walls are concrete.
• Installation Requirements: New drilling for cable infrastructure requires MAJCOM coordination and approval per 705 standards. Conduit, junction boxes, and pull boxes must be provided by the contractor where required. Existing cable cannot be reused; new cable must be installed without impacting the current system.
• Equipment: The project involves a 1-to-1 swap of existing Honeywell Vindicator IDS sensors on all exterior doors. The contractor is responsible for ensuring complete coverage and may need to add equipment at their discretion, adhering to approved equipment lists and regulations. New badge readers are required; no repurposed parts.
• Power & Connectivity: A UPS is required with a 15-minute power duration. Network pathways need coordination with simpleSENCE & BDOC to plug into an OT switch. Base Communications will not install conduit or data cabling.
• Compliance: Installation must comply with ICD 705 for all wiring and conduit. Tamper protection is required for all wired junctions.
• Access & Schedule: After-hours access is not available at no additional cost. Work hours are specified in the SOW. Site access notice requirements are adjustable to maintain the project timeline if parts are available. The estimated completion is 150 days ARO.
• Security: Personnel with CI/SAP eligibility are preferred but not required. Escorts will be provided by the government during duty hours if needed.

These clarifications provide detailed technical requirements, installation constraints, and logistical information that bidders must consider when preparing their proposals. Specific questions regarding budget, progress payments, and equipment quantities are either not answered or deferred to the SOW and approved equipment lists.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the deadline for submitting offers.

• Response Due Time: Changed from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM.
• Response Due Date: Changed from April 28, 2026 to May 08, 2026.

The proposal submission deadline has been extended to May 08, 2026, at 13:00 CDT.

Other / Unclassified

This document is an attendance roster for a solicitation site visit related to Vindicator Intrusion Detection System Installation Services at Tyndall AFB, FL. It records the names, companies, and contact information of attendees.

This roster provides a list of individuals and companies that attended the site visit. This information may be relevant to potential bidders as it indicates which entities are actively engaged with the opportunity and may be potential competitors or collaborators.

Amendment / Modification

• The response due date for the solicitation has been extended.

• Solicitation Response Due Date

• The deadline for submitting proposals or quotes has been moved from April 15, 2026, to April 28, 2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides details for a site visit related to the Vindicator Intrusion Detection System Installation Services opportunity.

• Event: Site Visit for Vindicator Intrusion Detection System Installation Services
• Date and Time: 2026-04-16
• Location: 225 Alabama Avenue, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403
• Point of Contact: SSgt Angel Clarke (angel.clarke@us.af.mil)

This information is crucial for potential bidders to attend the site visit, which may be a mandatory or highly recommended step for understanding the scope and requirements of the installation services. Bidders should note the date, time, and location for attendance and direct any inquiries to the provided POC.

Request For Information (RFI)

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) concerning "Vindicator Intrusion Detection System Installation Services" for the building located at 225 Alabama Avenue. The RFI is specifically for "Site visit questions."

• The "ISSUE" section is where specific questions are to be detailed.

• The RFI seeks to understand the potential cost and schedule impact of the requested information.

• The RFI includes fields for "Requested by," "Date Requested," "Answered by," and "Date Answered."

• It also designates fields for "Contracting Officer Representative (COR)" and "Contracting Officer (CO)" with associated dates.

• The associated contract number is F4A1046036A001.

• This RFI appears to be a template for gathering specific information related to a site visit for the Vindicator Intrusion Detection System Installation Services.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the government's requirement for the design, procurement, and installation of a new Intrusion Detection System (IDS) in Building 503 at the Air Combat Training Center (ACTC), Tyndall Air Force Base. The current system, installed in 2005, is obsolete and requires full replacement.

• System Replacement: Full replacement of all sensors, installation of new cabling, new access panels, and removal of old IDS components.

• Design Requirements: Must include two Honeywell Premise Control Units (PCU), two Honeywell Site Commanders, sufficient UL 634 listed Level II High Security Switches (HSS), and UL 639 listed motion sensors (PIRs).

• Compliance: All components must meet Air Force Instruction (AFI) 31-101, Intelligence Community Technical Specification for ICD/ICS-705 Chapter 7, Tyndall AFB specifications, ESE-SIT-0001, and UL 2050 Extent 3.

• Integration: The new system must integrate with the existing Electronic Security System (ESS) on Tyndall AFB.

• Equipment: Must use proven Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) equipment from the Air Force Security Forces Center (AFSFC) Approved Equipment List (AEL) or non-AEL COTS equipment qualified and approved by the Contractor and accepted by the Government. Existing equipment cannot be reused.

• Testing: Contractor shall conduct equipment production qualification test, acceptance testing, and support Government operational evaluation. Contractor Verification Testing will include information assurance and stability testing.

• Deliverables: A complete data package of electronic/Auto-CAD drawings in .dwg and .pdf format, including part numbers, serial numbers, warranty information, and usernames/passwords, is required within two weeks of successful 72-hour burn-in.

• The SOW does not explicitly state the period of performance, but it details requirements for an "Interim Contractor Support (ICS) Warranty Period" of one year after acceptance.

• The place of performance is Building 503, 325 OG/OGX, Tyndall Air Force Base, Panama City, FL.

• Access Control: Existing Access Control Entry System (ACES) must remain in place and fully operational.

• Annunciator: Existing IDS Master and VCC programming for the legacy ACS V3 in Building 503 will be deleted.

• Personnel: Contractor technical personnel must be certified by Vindicator Security Solutions Technical Services group. They must be qualified to perform electrical and electronic troubleshooting, repair, testing, diagnostics, and proprietary programming of Vindicator annunciators.

• Contractor Appearance: Personnel must present a clean, neat appearance and wear visible identification badges. They must be able to understand and speak English.

• Security: Requirements include employee listings, pass and registration, prohibition of weapons, compliance with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) regulations, reporting of security threats, physical security of government property, and key control (though key issue is not expected during normal hours).

• Hazardous Materials: Contractors must comply with Air Force Manual 32-7002 for tracking and managing Hazardous Materials (HM) and Hazardous Waste. While hazardous waste generation is not expected, the contractor is responsible for determining and properly disposing of any generated waste.

• Material Recycling: Contractor shall recycle waste to the maximum practical extent and use FL State permitted landfills for disposal.

• Clean Up: The contractor must maintain clean work areas and leave the site tidy upon completion.

• Coordination: The contractor must cooperate with other contractors and government employees.

• Fire Prevention: Adherence to fire prevention practices and approved storage facilities for flammable materials is required.

• Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited within Air Force Facilities; only designated outdoor areas may be used.

• National Crisis: Services may be required during wartime operations, natural disasters, medical evacuations, or pandemics.

• Closeout Documents: Submission of a completed DD1354, progress schedule (AF Form 3064), and schedule of values (AF Form 3065) are required.

• Attachment 1: Facility Drawing Set

• Attachment 2: CSA Drawing Set

• Attachment 3: Annex Drawing Set

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of a Vindicator Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and its installation. The government is seeking to acquire this system to enhance security.

• Procurement and installation of a Vindicator Intrusion Detection System (IDS).

• The system and installation must comply with the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Product Service Code: N063

• Product Type Code: H163

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 120 Calendar Days from the date of the lead time event to completion of performance.

• Offer Due Date: April 15, 2026, 12:00 PM local time.

• Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical Compliance.

  • Price: Must be submitted in U.S. Dollars, inclusive of supply, shipping, delivery, installation, setup, and training. Unit price must be rounded to the second decimal.
  • Technical Compliance: Quotes will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Not Acceptable basis based on adherence to specifications via submitted technical documentation. Failure to provide technical documentation will result in deeming the proposal unacceptable/unresponsive.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS): 561621

• Size Standard: USD 25,000,000.00

• The solicitation incorporates FAR Clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference, and 52.212-5 is attached.

• Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Attachments include a Statement of Work, Non-Nuclear Configuration Management Database (CMD) Equipment Approval, and Wage Determination.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4559, Revision No. 31) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to Florida County of Bay. It lists various occupational codes and their corresponding minimum wage rates and required fringe benefits.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for laborers and mechanics employed on covered Federal contracts in the specified geographic area. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these determinations to comply with the Service Contract Act. It includes information on paid sick leave (EO 13706), vacation, and holidays, as well as specific notes regarding computer employees, air traffic controllers, and hazardous pay differentials. The document also outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if a required occupation is not listed.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Non-Nuclear Configuration Management Database (CMD) Equipment Approval," dated April 29, 2024, provides lists of approved equipment for use in tested PL-1 (non-nuclear) through PL-4 applications and configurations. It serves to inform about current approved equipment for new procurements, installations, upgrades, and continued use/sustainment in existing installations.

• Attachment 1: Identifies equipment approved for new procurements, installs, and upgrades. It lists specific models and versions for Command, Control, and Display Equipment (CCDE), Video Management Systems (VMS), Cameras/Imagers, and Intrusion Detection Sensors (Interior and Exterior).
• Attachment 2: Identifies previously-approved equipment that is still approved for use and sustainment in existing installations but is not approved for new procurements or new installs. This attachment also details CCDE, VMS, Cameras/Imagers, and Intrusion Detection Sensors.
• TAA/BAA/NDAA Compliance: All equipment listed was determined to meet applicable requirements at the time of approval. However, manufacturers may change the place of origin over time, and installation agents should verify this prior to installation.
• PL-1 Nuclear Applications: A separate listing for equipment approved for PL-1 Nuclear applications is maintained by the POC.

This document is crucial for bidders involved in opportunities related to the Non-Nuclear Configuration Management Database (CMD) systems. It specifies exactly which equipment is approved for new purchases and installations versus what is only approved for existing systems. Bidders must ensure any proposed equipment aligns with the approved lists in Attachment 1 for new procurements. It also highlights that systems should be updated to the most current software and firmware versions as recommended, subject to funding.