FDC Honolulu - Emergency PLC System Repair & Upgrade

The Federal Detention Center in Honolulu is undergoing an urgent emergency repair and upgrade of its critical Siemens Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) system and associated Consoles 1 and 2, which control essential life-safety and security functions including detention door operations, CCTV, public address systems, and elevators. Repeated failures of the existing system have created unacceptable operational risks, necessitating immediate intervention to restore full functionality and ensure the safety and security of the facility. The acquisition is being conducted as a sole-source procurement under FAR 12.102(a) due to the unique qualifications of ICE Automation Group, Inc., the only entity with proven expertise in maintaining this specific PLC infrastructure at the facility and the ability to respond without delay. The estimated contract value is $173,280, and performance will occur on-site at 351 Elliott Street, Honolulu, HI 96819, with acceptance guaranteed only upon complete restoration of all critical systems to fully reliable operational status. The procurement was not subject to competitive evaluation, nor are formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, or detailed pricing line items documented in the available records. The sole justification rests on the urgency of the situation and the contractor’s irreplaceable familiarity with the existing system, requiring that all work be performed by a certified Siemens control system engineer. No information is provided regarding packaging, marking, invoicing methods, payment details, accounting codes, or the identity of the contracting officer or technical representatives. Although representations and certifications from the offeror are absent, the award is supported by a certification from the contracting officer attesting to the accuracy of the sole-source justification. The system’s importance to federal detention operations implies strict performance and access controls, though explicit security clearance requirements are not stated. All procedural details, including the contents of the referenced “Attached Memo,” remain unavailable, leaving the full scope of administrative and technical requirements undefined beyond the core engineering mission.