56--GATE ACCESS CONTROLLERS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified firms for the removal and installation of gate access controllers at the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center in St. Petersburg, FL. This is for market research purposes only and is not a request for proposal. Responses are due by May 27, 2026, at 7:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, travel, and supervision to remove two existing chain-driven vehicle access gate operators and install two new Max Controls Max 2200 PRO slide gate operators or equivalent. This includes calculating motor size, assessing engineering requirements, and accommodating oversized gates (east gate: 28 ft; south gate: 58.5 ft). The new system must integrate with the existing remote access security software, requiring coordination with Convergint Technologies. The project also requires new loop sensors and Photo Eye infrared sensors for each gate. The period of performance is 60 days from the award date of any subsequent contract.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors)
- NAICS Size Standard: $19 Million
- Set-Aside: Small Business Community (Small Business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB are highly encouraged to participate).
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, at 7:00 AM ET
- Published: May 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, 600 4th Street S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit:
- Company Information: Name, address, phone number, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Capability Statement: Including recent (within the last three fiscal years) relevant performance history (similar projects), identifying owner names, points of contact, and the capacity in which work was performed (e.g., prime, subcontractor).
- Size Status: Small business status information.
All responses must be submitted via email to dayna_parkin@ios.doi.gov.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only and does not guarantee a forthcoming solicitation or contract. Respondents will not be notified of evaluation results. Firms must have a UEI and be registered in SAM.gov. The Government is not accepting questions pertaining to this Sources Sought notice at this time. Potential responders are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any future RFQ announcements.