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KAFB - IBDS Maintenance and Tech Support
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The Department of Defense, through the 377th Mission Support Group Contracting Division at Kirtland Air Force Base, is conducting a sources sought notice to identify potential small business contractors capable of sustaining and maintaining the Integrated Base Defense System (IBDS). This system includes a complex, base-wide network of security components such as cameras, radar units, servers, drones, and integrated command and control stations. The acquisition will be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract subject to NAICS code 561621 with a small business size standard of $25 million. This effort emphasizes maintaining continuous operational readiness of critical security systems that provide real-time situational awareness and force protection for Kirtland AFB. Interested companies must demonstrate their capacity to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, configuration auditing, and inventory control in accordance with a Draft Performance Work Statement, while holding or obtaining required certifications for Axis Gold Partner, exacqVision, ClearVision, Magos Radars, and Nightingale Security systems within six months of contract award. Responding firms must provide a concise capabilities statement outlining relevant experience with integrated security systems, certification attainment or plans, and ability to meet stringent operational requirements such as 24/7 emergency support and rapid response within 72 hours for critical system repairs. Contractor personnel must comply with base access and security requirements including criminal background checks, OPSEC and Controlled Unclassified Information training, and HSPD-12 credentialing. Deliverables include a searchable configuration database, scheduled preventive maintenance and inspection plans, and quarterly reporting of system status and maintenance activities. Inspection and acceptance will be performed on-site to ensure compliance with detailed technical and operational criteria specified in the Performance Work Statement. The contracting office seeks responses by May 15, 2026, from businesses that qualify under the Total Small Business set-aside to support this security system sustainment mission critical to base defense operations.
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ROAD FORKS, NM, 87117, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify potential sources capable of performing the effort described herein pursuant to RFO Part 10, Market Research and RFO Part 19, Small Business. This is for planning purposes only.
Any information submitted by respondents to this Source Sought Notice is voluntary. The Air Force does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. Respondents should not construe this notice as a commitment by the Air Force for any purpose, and should refrain from providing proprietary information in the response.
377th MSG Contracting Division anticipates conducting a competitive acquisition for this effort. The effort is expected to result in a Firm-Fixed-Price contract.
NAICS code is anticipated to be 561621 – Security Systems Services, size standard $25,000,000.00.
INTRODUCTION: This is the initial step in the planning process for a non-personal services requirement to maintain, troubleshoot, and inventory control the base-wide networked security system and its integrated security command and control station. Including cameras, radars, servers, drones and viewing stations across the base that are associated with this system. The vendor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, and services required to perform work under this requirement IAW Attachment 1 – Draft Performance Work Statement.
BACKGROUND: The 377 SFS requires comprehensive maintenance and sustainment services for an existing, highly integrated physical security and surveillance infrastructure. This requirement ensures the continuous operational readiness of a system that is critical for real-time situational awareness, force protection, and integrated base defense.
INSTRUCTIONS: All businesses capable of meeting the qualifications and have the ability to meet requirements of the PWS are invited to respond electronically.
Responses shall include the following information:
- Company Name
- Address
- DUNS Number
- CAGE Code
- Point of Contact (email address and phone number)
- Indicate business size under NAICS 561621 (SB, SDB, WOSB, etc)
Statement of Capabilities are limited to 5 pages, using Times New Roman 12 Font. At a minimum the statement of capabilities should:
- Describe the company's ability to address tasks described within the Draft PWS.
- Discuss your company's experience in maintaining integrated secruity systems.
- Discuss your company's ability to maintain or acquire all of the required certifications within the Draft PWS throughout the duration of the service.
Responses to this Sources Sought must be sent No Later Than 15 May 2026 @ 3:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). Responses shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Robyn Knight at robyn.knight.1@us.af.mil and to the Contract Specialist, SrA Noel Choquette at noel.choquette@us.af.mil
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Attachment 2 - KAFB IBDS Sanitized Equipment List