Sole Source Award for Airfield Lighting Control System Upgrade (ALCMS)

Solicitation FA462026P0054 is a sole source award granted to ADB Safegate for the modernization of the Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS) at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The project involves replacing legacy CPU hardware with Industrial Microbox CPUs running Windows 11 24HZ, installing managed fiber switches, and deploying 28 ACE 3 Door Upgrade kits and three ACE 3 I/O units for remote monitoring. The award is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) because ADB Safegate is the only authorized vendor capable of modifying the proprietary software and hardware required to maintain system integrity and life-safety criticality. The scope of work requires the contractor to achieve at least 80% compliance with DoD STIG/SRG cybersecurity standards by January 1, 2025, which includes locking down unused network ports, password-protecting diagnostic tools, and providing SHA-256 hash values for configuration integrity. Performance includes Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), On-Site Commissioning and System Acceptance Testing (SAT), and four one-week site visits for installation. Deliverables include as-installed drawings, technical submittals, and specialized training sessions for Air Traffic Control and maintenance personnel. The project must adhere to FAA AC150/5345-56 and DAFGM 2024-32-01 standards. The contract is managed by the 92nd Contracting Squadron, with Samantha Gorman serving as the primary point of contact.