Purchase/Install Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

ID: 70RFP325QE3000016 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation

Description

Posted: April 23, 2025, 1:38 p.m. EDT

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and the addenda applies to this acquisition. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and addenda applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and all the additional FAR clauses marked with an "X" in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protective Service (FPS) is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for the purpose of awarding a firm-fixed price purchase order. Quotes must include a total price for all labor, supervision, tools, materials, equipment necessary for the removal of the existing Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and the purchase, installation of a completely new IDS system. The system consists of but not limited to the following: Alarm Control Panel, Alarm Keypads, Biased Door Contacts, Wireless High Powered Repeater w/Transformer and Wireless Universal Transmitter.The location, Moorhead Federal Office Building, 1000 Liberty Boulevard, Pittsburg, PA.
A highly recommended (see Solicitations Provisions titled, Site Visit Attendance) site visit will occur on February 4, 2025 at 10:00AM local time. Please contact James Austin at james.austin@associates.fps.dhs.gov, Marcus Mason at Marcus.L.Mason@fps.dhs.gov no later than January 31, 2025 confirming your attendance for the site visit.
Questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted via email to James Austin at james.austin@associates.fps.dhs.gov, and Marcus Mason at Marcus.L.Mason@fps.dhs.gov. no later than February 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT.
Vendors are requested to submit quotes in response to this RFQ via email at james.austin@associates.fps.dhs.gov and Marcus Mason at Marcus.L.Mason@fps.dhs.gov, no later than May 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT.

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Background
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protective Service (FPS) is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for the purpose of awarding a firm-fixed price purchase order.

The FPS is responsible for the protection and security of federal facilities, employees, and visitors, actively working to reduce security vulnerabilities from various threats. This contract aims to replace the outdated Intrusion Detection System (IDS) at the Moorhead Federal Office Building located at 1000 Liberty Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment necessary for the removal of the existing IDS and the purchase and installation of a completely new IDS system.

The new system will include components such as an Alarm Control Panel, Alarm Keypads, Biased Door Contacts, Wireless High Powered Repeater with Transformer, and Wireless Universal Transmitter. The contractor is responsible for confirming existing equipment details prior to bidding. The work includes ensuring that existing systems remain operational during the transition to minimize outages. A site visit is recommended for contractors to survey the site and review requirements. Compliance with H.R. 5515 regarding telecommunications and video surveillance services is mandatory; no equipment from specified Chinese companies may be provided.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a period that includes a delivery timeline of 60 days after award, with an expected completion date around March 3, 2025.

Place of Performance
Moorhead Federal Office Building, 1000 Liberty Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA.

Overview

Agency

Federal Protective Service (FPS) [DHS]

Response Deadline

May 9, 2025, 4:00 p.m. EDT (original: Feb. 21, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EST) Past Due

Posted

Jan. 28, 2025, 5:30 p.m. EST (updated: April 23, 2025, 1:38 p.m. EDT)

Set Aside

Small Business (SBA)

NAICS

561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

PSC

N063 - Installation Of Equipment- Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems

Place of Performance

Pittsburgh, PA United States

Source

SAM

Current SBA Size Standard

$25 Million

Pricing

Fixed Price

Est. Level of Competition

Average

Signs of Shaping

69% of obligations for similar contracts within the Federal Protective Service were awarded full & open.

On 1/28/25 Federal Protective Service issued Synopsis Solicitation 70RFP325QE3000016 for Purchase/Install Intrusion Detection System (IDS) due 5/9/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 561621 (SBA Size Standard $25 Million) and PSC N063.

Primary Contact

Name

James Austin Profile

james.austin@associates.hq.dhs.gov

Phone

(215) 680-0798

Secondary Contact

Name

Marcus Mason Profile

marcus.l.mason@fps.dhs.gov

Phone

(817) 690-1657

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title	Name	Email	Phone
POC	James Austin Profile	james.austin@associates.fps.dhs.gov	None

Documents

Posted documents for Synopsis Solicitation 70RFP325QE3000016

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS > FPS EAST CCG DIV 3 ACQ DIV

FPDS Organization Code

7001-FPSD3

Source Organization Code

100176830

Last Updated

May 24, 2025

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