The Government anticipates establishing a single award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under the GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) 334290PACS Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) FIPS 201 for the acquisition and installation and/or upgrade of physical security equipment (enterprise Physical Access Control System) EPACS)) at various IRS locations throughout the continental United States. The IRS is required to procure physical security equipment, inclusive of relative construction services to comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive Twelve (HSPD-12) and Office of Management and Budget (0MB) Directive 11-11. The purpose of this acquisition is to replace the failing, obsolete and insecure IRS Physical Access Control Systems to assure continued physical access and maintain current security levels and assure compliance with FISMA and HSPD-12 requirements. The Government intends to require the use of hardware items peculiar to the manufacturer of "IDENTIV" brand name items. A limited sources justification will be posted. The selected contractor shall have working knowledge of "IDENTIV PACS" hardware and their software capabilities. The use of "IDENTIV" items is required for interoperability with existing agency-supported identification management systems and logical access requirements. The anticipated period of performance (PoP) for the BPA includes a 12-month base period and four (4) 12-month option periods. It is anticipated that Task Orders will be issued against the subsequent BPA based on funding availability and need of services. Although this is not a construction contract, construction type services are performed as part of the PACS installation services. Davis Bacon Act (OBA) applies to this acquisition and OBA wage rates will be applicable. The selected contractor is required to ensure compliance with all changes to the OBA wage rates. Important Dates: Proposal due date is Friday, September 15, 2023, 1 0:00AM EST Non-Disclosure Agreement to request draft site drawings is due Thursday, August 31, 3:30PM EST Questions are due Wednesday, September 6, 2023 2:00PM EST
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