This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Killeen, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS (ESS) MAINTENANCE THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. The purpose of this sources sought is to gain knowledge of the potential interested businesses for this requirement. This notice is for planning purposes only. All interested parties should respond. Performance for this requirement is at Fort Cavazos, Texas. The planned NAICS code is 561621 (Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)). This is a sources sought notice only. The Government will not enter into an agreement based on responses to this notice. The Government is trying to determine if there are adequate sources for this requirement. If you are interested in this requirement, please reply to this sources sought notice and include answers to the questions below by the closing date of this notice. Please submit via e-mail to the points of contact listed in this notice. Reference the sources sought notice number in your response. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT: This is a follow-on requirement for Electronic Security Systems (ESS) maintenance and repair services on the Fort Cavazos, TX installation. The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, management, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, to perform maintenance, repairs, replace to repair, adjustments, installations, surveying, system designs, removal, and replacement services during facility renovations, projects, system administration, and Cyber Security Information Assurance (IA) for each Electronic Security System (ESS) under this contract at Fort Cavazos, Texas. It's projected there will be approximately 743 IDS zones and approximately 76 portals. Work performed under this contract will be throughout the Fort Cavazos Main Cantonment, West Fort Cavazos, North Fort Cavazos, and in Fort Cavazos Housing Areas where ICIDS is fielded. The Contractor shall have experience with a contract approximately equal in size, type and complexity to the Fort Cavazos systems and shall possess a working knowledge of all security systems covered under this contract. Fort Cavazos Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System (ICIDS) has undergone a system upgrade to the Department of the Army approved ICIDS-V. With the ICIDS-V system newly installed the objectives are to sustain a 100% operational status of each zone with reoccurring preventive and routine maintenance and testing schedules pursuant to Army Regulations. The Contractor shall provide timely troubleshooting and repairs during normal business hours and outside normal business hours. Deliver customer service for newly identified areas requiring IDS installation for the protection of military and/or civilian assets within the confines of Fort Cavazos, Texas. The Contractor shall administer and maintain each ESS, and each component, sensor, connection, system wiring, control unit, transmission media, network cable, fiber, fiber jumpers, coaxial, media converters, Data Encryption Systems, Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS), unclassified network switches, servers, computers, and conduit at Fort Cavazos, that are an integral part of the Installation's security posture. The Contractor selected for this service contract must be a current DAQ ICIDS Certified VAR (Value Added Reseller) for sales, installation, configuration, and maintenance-related services. The Contractor must maintain an active VAR status throughout the life of this contract and provide proof of VAR status prior to award of the contract. Any individual performing privileged or administrator functions on the systems be actively certified in accordance with DoD 8570.01 at the IAT (Information Assurance Technical) Level 2. The Contractor shall provide personnel possessing the skills, knowledge, and training to perform the services required by this contract. All personnel required to maintain the ICIDS-V System should complete the ICIDS-V Installation Training Courses, consisting of Operator, System Administrator, and Maintainer training. Additionally, maintenance personnel should have specific experience in computer networking, electronic component troubleshooting, fiber optic and telephone communications, access control and physical security devices. The Contractor personnel shall also possess the skills, knowledge, and training to satisfactorily perform services on each additional security system provided in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). INFORMATION SOUGHT BY THE GOVERNMENT: Company Information: Company Name Address Point of Contact Telephone Number E-mail address Business size (small or other than small business) and socio-economic status for the listed NAICS code. If your company is currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM). A brief statement of how your company could meet this requirement. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the Government is NOT seeking bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this notice. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in response to this notice. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be posted on SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time.