SAM #FA462026QA277

Airfield Lighting Control System Upgrade and Cybersecurity Enhancement at Fairchild AFB

The U.S. Air Force at Fairchild Air Force Base is seeking a contractor to upgrade its Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS) with a focus on modernization and cybersecurity enhancements. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Fairchild Air Force Base, 92d Contracting Squadron (FA4620 92 CONS LGC) - OEMs and Vendors: - ADB SAFEGATE (highlighted as the sole authorized OEM for proprietary software modifications) - Products/Hardware Requested: - Replacement of ALCMS CPU equipment with Industrial Microbox CPUs running Windows 11 - Replacement of all fiber drivers and unmanaged network switches with managed fiber switches - 28 ACE 3 Door Upgrade kits for switchgear CCRs (24 5-step, 4 3-step) - Updated ALCMS touchscreen Human Machine Interface (HMI) with new graphics for ethernet IP communication - Three ACE 3 I/O units for monitoring and control of vault and remote I/O locations - Services Requested: - Technical submittals for approval - Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and On-Site Commissioning and System Acceptance Testing (SAT) - On-site installation, system checks, and commissioning (four one-week site visits) - Training sessions for ATC and maintenance personnel - Project documentation delivery (as-installed drawings, operator manuals) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Cybersecurity upgrades targeting 80% STIG/SRG compliance, managed switch lockdown, password protection, and SHA-256 hash generation - All work must comply with FAA AC150/5345-56 and DAFGM 2023-32-01 - Only ADB SAFEGATE is authorized to perform proprietary software modifications to maintain life-safety functionality - No specific part numbers provided; quantities specified for some items (e.g., 28 ACE 3 Door Upgrade kits, 3 ACE 3 I/O units) - Period of performance to be determined post-award, with on-site work planned over four separate one-week trips

Description

The purpose of this Sources Sought is to identfy aviailable authorized business to perform a comprehensive upgrade to modernize its components and enhance its cybersecurity posture to align with current Department of Defense (DOD) and U.S. Air Force (USAF) standards. The existing system's hardware and software need to be serviced and modified to conform with FAA AC150/5345-56 specifications and relevant sections of DAFGM 2023-32-01. Due to the proprietary nature of the ALCMS software, only the original manufacturer, ADB SAFEGATE, is authorized to perform the required modifications to ensure the system's life-safety functionality is not compromised. Work to be performed IAW with the attached draft SOW. 

This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. Pricing information is not being requested at this time. It does not consitute a solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. 

Anticipated NAICS/Size Standard: This requirement falls under the NAICS Code 513210 Software Publishers with a Size Standard of $47M. 

Submission of Information: All firms responding to this Sources Sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request that will be considered for contract award. All interested parties will be required to respond to the resultant solicitation separately from their response to this Sources Sought notice. A responsible potential sources shall have registed with the System for Award Management (SAM). The response should be no more than five pages providing the following information:

A vendor capability statement Business name, address, CAGE code Size and socioeconmic classification based on NAICS size standard If claiming a specific small business category, providing supporting documentation Point of contract including email and phone number

Please respond to this request by 11 June 2026 at 10:00 A.M. PST

Attachment 1: 26QA277 - SOW ALCMS Upgrade DRAFT

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