ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM UPGRADE

The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Test Center Operational Contracting Division at Eglin AFB, FL, plans to award a sole-source firm-fixed-price contract to GSC Systems INC for upgrading access control systems in two buildings. This contract addresses critical physical security infrastructure needs by matching existing proprietary systems to ensure compatibility with the 919 Special Operations Wing and other AFSOC installations. The sole-source justification relies on statutory authorities under 41 USC 1901 & 1903, as implemented by FAR 12.102(b) and recent acquisition policy deviations. The contract is anticipated to be awarded by June 19, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 561621 with a size standard of $25 million. Two contract line items cover upgrades for commercial access control and SCIF-level access control systems. The government emphasizes the technical and operational necessity of maintaining system uniformity to avoid security degradation and competitive procurement is expressly limited. The procurement requires adherence to rigorous security and technical standards, including the handling of classified military GPS-related signals and integration with established DoD test platforms and approval systems. Although the current solicitation does not contain standard FAR contract clauses or explicit packaging, marking, or invoicing details, it includes comprehensive justification for the non-competitive award to ensure seamless integration with existing proprietary infrastructure, avoid mission delays, and maintain classified security protocols. The contract administration will be managed through the AFTC/PZIOAB office, with a delivery schedule of approximately 20 weeks after order receipt. The government's evaluation approach rejects competitive trades and focuses on the unique technical capability of the selected vendor to meet strict classified signal handling, multi-signal processing, compatibility, and security clearance requirements, highlighting the criticality of continuity and integration for mission readiness and security compliance.