Food and Nutrition Administration Access Control System Upgrade

The USDA Food and Nutrition Administration has issued Request for Quotation 12319826Q5021 for the modernization, expansion, and standardization of the electronic Physical Access Control System (ePACS) at its Denver Regional Office. This total small business set-aside acquisition, classified under NAICS 561621, requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and programming necessary to install nine new LenelS2 Signo PIV card readers, controllers, and associated hardware across the 4th and 9th floors. The project is designed to ensure compliance with HSPD-12 credentialing requirements and FIPS 201-3 federal physical security standards, integrating all new components into the existing USDA Lenel OnGuard enterprise server. The period of performance is scheduled from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2027, with a requirement that all items be delivered within one year of the award. To be considered for award, offerors must demonstrate technical capability through a submission not exceeding 20 pages, detailing their approach to installation, integration, and commissioning. Key personnel must hold a current LenelS2 Silver Certification or higher and possess at least three years of recent LenelS2 installation experience. All hardware must be new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products accompanied by a Certificate of Conformance and full traceability. The government will evaluate proposals based on best value, selecting the highest technically rated offeror with a fair and reasonable price, while also assessing past performance to ensure it is acceptable or neutral. All contractor personnel are subject to USDA fingerprinting and background checks, and all system configurations and documentation produced during the contract will become the property of the U.S. Government.