SAM #10483938

Sole Source Siemens Alarm Notification System for Edwards AFB Critical Facilities

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the Air Force Materiel Command at Edwards Air Force Base for a Siemens-branded, centralized alarm notification system supporting critical test facilities. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFTC/PZZG - OEM Highlight: - Siemens Industry Inc. is the sole OEM specified for all hardware and software components - Products and Quantities: - Siemens PXC-series controller (1 unit) - Relay expansion modules (sufficient for 48 alarm inputs) - 24VDC power supply (1 unit) - Auto-dialer devices (6 units, 8 inputs each) - UPS battery backup system (quantity not specified) - Internal wire management and labeling - Complete alarm notification cabinet (1 assembly) - Services Requested: - All labor, materials, engineering, programming, and commissioning for system installation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be air-gapped and transmit alarms via analog telephone dial-out (no internet connectivity) - Integration with existing Siemens Building Automation System (BAS) equipment - Supports alarm notifications for three buildings, including the Benefield Anechoic Facility, Joint Simulation Environment, and Integrated Facility for Avionics System Test - Sole source justified due to proprietary Siemens hardware/software compatibility - Place of Performance: - Edwards Air Force Base, CA, including specific critical test facilities

Description

This is a presolicitation notice; this is not a solicitation for a Request for Proposal, Invitation to Bid, or a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG will take procurement action in the matter. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this posting or any follow-up information requests. The purpose of this notification is to inform industry of the USAF’s intent of contract action and possibly gain knowledge of other potentially qualified sources and their size classifications (small business, large business, etc.) please do not request a copy of solicitation, as one does not exist.

The AFTC Contracting Directorate (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1, to Seimens Industry Inc, 1000 E Deerfield PKWY., Buffalo Grove, IL60089-4547 United States.

The applicable NAICS is 561621; Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), with a size standard of $25M.

The following is a brief description of the acquisition requirement:

Vendor shall provide all labor, materials, engineering, programming, and commissioning necessary to furnish and install a centralized air-gapped alarm notification system designed to transmit Major Issue alarms via analog telephone dial-out without reliance on internet connectivity for Seimens manufactured cooling systems, hydraulics, and power. 

Control hardware needed within the alarm cabinet: • One (1) Siemens PXC-series controller • Relay expansion modules sufficient to support twenty-four (48) alarm inputs • One (1) 24VDC power supply • Six (6) auto-dialer devices (8 inputs per device) • UPS battery backup system to maintain operation during power loss • Internal wire management and labeling

The period of performance will be 30 Days ARO.

There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement. The response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.).

All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement. The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider, and facilitate, the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (DAFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.

Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 10 April 2026. Responses should be submitted via email to: Contract Specialist jamil.minosa.2@us.af.mil and the Contracting Officer falilou.diouck@us.af.mil (Sam).

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