NOTICE OF INTENT FOR SOLE SOURCE SYNOPSIS: Air Force Plant 42 Access Control Vetting

This synopsis is issued in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1) and FAR 5.207. This proposed action is for the procurement of Air Force Plant 42 Access Control Vetting. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), - Contracting officers may solicit from only one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The contracting officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available: Fortior Solutions. This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. DO NOT submit a bid/quote at this time. This proposed procurement will be a sole source award under North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 561621 - Security Systems Services, with a size standard of $25,000,000. PSC code: R430 - Support- Professional: Physical Security and Badging. Delivery Schedule: June 2024 through February 2025 Delivery Destination: Air Force Plant 42 Site 2 Palmdale, CA 93550 Requirement: 1. Critical performance requirements include all of the following: Capable of providing Electronic Perimeter Access Control System (ePACS) service to provide vetting against authoritative law enforcement databases in compliance with the DoD standard for a current fitness determination as outlined in DoDM 5200.08V3_AFMAN 31-101V3, Installation Perimeter Access Control. ePACS must be available in a handheld configuration as well as be adaptable to proximity card readers/pin pads. Be able to provide an Identity Matching Engine for Security and Analysis (IMESA) paired with an electronic physical access control system (ePACS) Utilize DOJ-trained Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certified National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Terminal Operators and Trainers Operators and Trainers undergo annual cyber security training and are audited by DOJ and the FBI on triennial basis. Terminal operators re-certified on a bi-annual service. The Contractor shall manage and produce a Personal Identification Verification (PIV) compliant credential for issuance for access for Air Force Plant 42, Site 2, Palmdale CA or provide the capability to use proprietary, currently-issued credentials. The Contractor shall provide vetting for the credential utilizing guidance outlined in DoDM 5200.08V3_AFMAN 31-101V3, Installation Perimeter Access Control. The Contractor shall provide the capability to vet credentials to authoritative law enforcement databases including but not limited to: National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Person Files (including Wanted Persons, Violent Persons, Immigration Violators, Known or Appropriately Suspected Terrorists, and National Sex Offender Registry), Interstate Identification Index (III), National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (Nlets), and Commercial criminal background screening. The Contactor shall provide a system in which multiple lists can be maintained by AFP 42 Lessee for restricted/restricting access to AFP 42. The contractor shall provide the ability to scan a variety of identifications for validity. Examples of Identifications required to be scanned are: State issued ID, State issued Driver's License, Military Common Access Card (CAC), Federal Employee CAC, All Teslin ID (Military/Civil Service retiree, Military Dependent, etc.) Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials Personal Identity Verification-Interoperable (PIV-I) credentials Trusted Traveler IDs (e.g. Global Entry, Nexus, Sentri, and FAST) U.S. Immigration Credentials (e.g., U.S. Permanent Resident Card and U.S. Alien Card). Passport Industry issued credentials containing a barcode Provide the service while adhering to the following: Standalone software and hardware (does not need access to DoD network) No major infrastructure requirements No connection to local network needed Discrete handheld screens Flexible credential scanning options Flexible vetting options Service providers need to utilize stand-alone equipment that meets following criteria: Mobile Handheld devices/computers for scanning credentials Docking/charging station Spare batteries Guard station (CPU) Wireless router Registration station Site survey and equipment installation Services provided need to include the following: 24X7 remote equipment monitoring Preventative onsite maintenance Onsite maintenance (equipment fixes, replacements) Equipment training, training materials and train the trainer Software and hardware upgrades Equipment relocation The proposed source is Fortior Solutions, located at 5800 NE Pinefarm Court, Hillsboro, OR 97124. In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows: Research revealed no other capable vendors that could immediately meet all of the specifications for this requirement. Acquiring a different company's access control vetting system and service would result in lower efficiency, a failure to meet the requirements defined in DoD5200.08V3_AFMAN31-101V3 and will allow AFP 42 lessees to be subject to security vulnerabilities, threats, and possible catastrophic outcomes. It is vital to the protection of the Government, the DoD, DoD contractors, and DoD employees to determine both historic and current fitness through an authoritative database prior to allowing access to DoD property. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, quotation, or exception to the intent to purchase on a sole source basis, which shall be considered by the Government if received by the date specified below. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this Notice of Intent. Responses must be received NLT 12:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on 06 May 2024. Notice to Contractors: All prospective awardees are required to register at the System for Award Management (SAM) and to maintain active registration during the life of the contract. SAM can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract processed IAW FAR 12 and 13. Questions should be addressed to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Kyle Hartlage at kyle.hartlage@us.af.mil. Only inquires/information received through email by this date will be considered. POC Information: Kyle Hartlage AFLCMC/EZVK Building 12 1981 Monahan Way Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 kyle.hartlage@us.af.mil Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads - Air Force Plant 42 Access Control Vetting. Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. 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