Installation of AECS and CCTV System

NOTICE: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI), A MARKET SURVEY FOR INFORMATION ONLY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 12, THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES AND THERE WILL BE NO CONTRACT AWARD FROM THIS RFI. THERE WILL BE NO REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFI OR ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS RFI IS TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF POTENTIALLY QUALIFIED SOURCES AND THEIR SIZE CLASSIFICATIONS (SMALL BUSINESS, LARGE BUSINESS, ETC.). PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF A SOLICITATION, AS ONE DOES NOT EXIST. Requirement: The Government is seeking information from providers and installers of automated entry control systems and closed-circuit television systems. Acquisition of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and Automated Entry Control Systems (AECS)/Access Control System for secure, open-storage area within building 1401 on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The contractor shall provide all parts, labor, materials, warranties, travel, transportation, and training necessary for a turn-key installation of a CCTV and AECS as depicted in the sketch below. The secure communications system (SIPR/VOSIP) system also identified on this sketch is not to be included in the scope of this requirement. The CCTV system shall include at a minimum: Three (3) each exterior-grade (weather-proof) camera mounted at each exterior door, with another camera mounted at interior entry (from the rest of bldg 1401). Each camera will be cabled back to the security manager's office area (Rm 1130, opposite wall from doorway). One (1) monitor and one (1) Digital Video Recorder (DVR), both sized according to the capabilities of the selected system. One (1) wall mount kit for the monitor. All cabling, connectors and patch cords as required for a complete system shall be included. Vendor shall also provuide equipment, training and initial bench stock for producing (100) cards, to be installed within the security manager's office area. One (1) Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), appropriately sized for 6 - 12 hours of backup power to the CCTV system. The AECS shall include at a minimum: One (1) Proximity card reader with biometric security installed at interior entry door (from the rest of bldg 1401) adjacent to door handle. One (1) upgraded door & frame at this same location if required for access control operation. Existing door and frame are NOT cabled or fitted for powered latches. Existing door is fitted with a functional cypher lock mechanism (see photo below). Item Description Quantity AECS and CCTV Parts 1 lot AECS and CCTV Labor 1 lot Total Interested concerns experienced in AECS and CCTV systems are requested to furnish the following information in response to this notice: (1) Company name, address, point of contact, voice and fax telephone numbers and e-mail address. (2) Type of business, (i.e., small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, Hub Zone, serviced-disabled veteran-owned small business, large business, etc.), under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 335999, which contains a size standard of 500 employees, CAGE Code and DUNS Number. (3) Provide a white paper explaining how the company can meet the Government's AECS and CCTV requirement. E-mail responses to this request for information are preferred. Submit white papers and any questions to the following points of contact: SSgt LeKeith Lee, Contracting Specialist 42d Contracting Squadron at +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov and SSgt Ryan Fowler, Contracting Officer, 42d Contracting Squadron at +1 (555) 000-0000. The due date and time for responses to this RFI is at 12:00 pm Central Standard Time (noon) on 16 Sep 2013.