SAM #127EAX26Q0101

Modern IP/POE Video Surveillance and Building Entry System for USDA ARS Southwest 7

This opportunity from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southwest 7 seeks a contractor to modernize building security and entry systems at multiple facilities. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), CSA Southwest 7 - Offices include PWA Physiology and Pathology of TRE and Tree Fruit Research Laboratory - OEMs and Vendors: - Avigilon (specified as preferred or acceptable OEM) - USDA-approved equivalent manufacturers - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of existing analog closed-circuit monitoring and entry systems with modern IP/POE-based video surveillance and building entry systems - Installation of exterior and long-range cameras (minimum 5 MP resolution, dome cameras with multiple lenses, true day/night operation, integrated analytics) - Network Video Recorder (NVR) system with minimum 60-day video retention, RAID-protected storage, centralized management, audit logging - Monitoring stations for simultaneous camera viewing, playback, export, and event review - Remote door-open integration for five authorized personnel with real-time command and persistent functionality - Entrance view display monitors for five administrative offices (real-time video display, no playback) - Removal of old equipment, installation of new cameras, mounts, cabling, system programming, configuration, commissioning, testing - End-user and administrator training, as-built documentation, warranty support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must comply with federal laws and USDA Agricultural Research Service physical building security standards - Secure firmware, browser-based administration, continuous 24/7 recording, alarm event framerate increase - Persistent remote door-open capability during normal operation, alarms, and restarts - Lump sum installation; no specific part numbers provided - Small business set-aside under NAICS code 561621 (Security Systems Services) - Period of performance is up to 90 business days from award or delivery by January 31, 2027.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

This purpose of this requirement is to acquire and install a modern, compliant, fully integrated Avigilon (or other USDA approved) IP/POE‑based video surveillance and building entry system to replace the existing Closed‑Circuit Monitoring and Building Entry system. The updated system shall improve the facility’s physical‑security posture, enhance situational awareness, support mission operations, maintain remote door‑open capabilities, and comply with all applicable Federal laws, regulations, and Agricultural Research Service physical building security standards.

Solicitation number 127EAX26Q0101  is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Closed‑Circuit Monitoring and Building Entry Modernization Project.  

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561621 - Security Systems Services  The small business size standard is $25 Million  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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