Access Control System
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PSC
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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 Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the Inscription House Health Center (IHHC) in Tonalea, AZ, requires an Access Control System. This solicitation seeks a contractor for the design, installation, and commissioning of a Lenel OnGuard-compatible Physical Access Control System (PACS) and an Intrusion Detection System (IDS). This acquisition is a Solicitation set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). Proposals are due by June 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The project involves enhancing facility security, regulatory compliance, and life safety at IHHC. Key requirements include:
- Providing and installing a Lenel OnGuard-compatible access control system for approximately forty (40) interior and exterior controlled openings.
- Installing a UL-listed intrusion detection system to protect the Pharmacy and designated controlled substance storage areas.
- Supplying a dedicated workstation and licensing for IHHC Security for local monitoring and administration.
- Integrating lockdown functionality and programming user access levels, time zones, and alarm escalation procedures.
- Conducting full system testing and commissioning.
- Providing comprehensive training for IHHC Security and IT personnel.
- Delivering complete documentation, including as-built drawings, system configuration, and device schedules, along with software licenses and configuration backups.
- Offering a minimum one-year parts and labor warranty.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (LPTA - Lowest Price Technically Acceptable)
- Product Service Code: N063 (Installation Of Equipment: Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems)
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026 (as updated by Amendment 0002).
- Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, excluding Federal Holidays.
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). This requires offerors to meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" and submit the IHS Buy Indian Act IEE Representation Form.
- Place of Performance: Inscription House Health Center, Tonalea, AZ 86044.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: June 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST (as updated by Amendment 0002).
- Submission Format: Proposals must be submitted in PDF format, limited to 15 pages.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Invoicing: Invoices must be submitted through the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
- Contact: Flora Washington (flora.washington@ihs.gov, 9283808345).
Additional Notes
Amendment 0002 also provided Questions and Answers and confirmed previous SOW changes from Amendment 0001. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Offerors must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM).