Lenel Support Services Solicitation 693JK426Q500001 for DOT

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is preparing a competitive small-business set-aside solicitation (Solicitation Number 693JK426Q500001) specifically for Lenel System Technical Support Services to maintain and support the Lenel OnGuard Physical Access Control System used by the DOT Office of Security (M-40) in Washington, DC. This procurement is exclusively open to small businesses that are Lenel-certified, reflecting the proprietary nature of the Lenel system and its critical compatibility requirements. The contract will cover a base year with four option years, potentially spanning five years total, and is structured as a combination of firm-fixed-price and labor-hour tasks. Services to be provided include annually recurring software upgrades, standard and emergency 24/7 support, and direct customer support, all to be delivered within 30 calendar days after receipt of each order. Evaluation and award will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where offerors must demonstrate Lenel certification and meet technical acceptability standards. Among proposals deemed technically acceptable, the lowest total price will determine the awardee. The estimated contract value over the five-year term is approximately $288,489.95. The solicitation will require submission of Statements of Qualifications by Lenel-certified small businesses by the deadline of January 20, 2026, with primary contact provided for proposal inquiries. Notably, the procurement documentation does not include explicit references to FAR or other regulatory clauses, nor does it provide details on contract administration, payment, inspection, packaging, or specific security clearance requirements. The focus remains squarely on ensuring continuity of technical support for the DOT’s Lenel system through a competitive small-business set-aside process limited to certified providers.