Physical Access Control System Repair

Intent to Sole Source Upgrade to an Existing Access Control System The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ), Mission Support Orlando (MSO) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract for the upgrade of an existing access control system in Orlando, FL. to Optimum Security under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 (b). The Government has determined through market research that Optimum Security is an authorized Tyco Software house vendor and has intimate knowledge of the current CCure-9000 Software house system in Orlando, FL. Optimum Security is compliant with ICE standards for Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) compliance. They meet the Contractor qualification requiring contractors to be certified by the manufacturer and hold an HSPD-12 GSA Certification as an approved vendor. The upgrade and repair of the current Physical Access Control System (PACS) is necessary to reduce the chances of physical harm to agents, employees, contractors and other individuals located within the GSA leased facility. The PACS upgrade is necessary to maintain security and safety of ICE employees (including those with disabilities) and is essential to ICE mission. The period of performance for this service is estimated at seven (7) workdays, plus a one (1) year product and service warranty. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 561621 Security Systems Services. Notwithstanding, any firm that believes it is capable of meeting ICE's requirement as stated herein may submit a capability statement, which if received within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this announcement, may be considered. This notice satisfies the requirement of FAR 5.203 for publicizing contract opportunities and is not a notice for receipt of competitive quotes. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. Responses to this notice must be in writing and provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. A determination not to award a sole source contract based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All questions should be addressed to the Primary POC: Donna Wessel, Contract Specialist, 407-440-5311, [email protected]. All feedback received will be taken into consideration: however, the agency reserves the right to not utilize the comments or any other information provided. This notice in no way obligates the Government to award a contract. ICE is not responsible for any costs incurred by vendor responses to this notice.