Intrusion Detection System (IDS) located at the Aberdeen Federal Building
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. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protective Service (FPS) is soliciting quotations for the installation of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) at the Aberdeen Federal Building, 115 4th Avenue SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside acquisition. Responses are due by May 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the purchase and installation of a new standalone IDS. This includes:
- One (1) Alarm Panel
- New backup power supply
- Forty (40) new magnetic door contacts on all entry pedestrian and overhead doors
- Twenty-one (21) new glass break sensors for all first floor and below-grade windows
- Two (2) keypads
- One (1) wall-mounted siren
- All appurtenances necessary for a fully functional system.
The contractor will provide all labor, material, management, expertise, transportation, supervision, training, licenses, and permits.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) 70RFPW26QW8000006
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business
- NAICS Code: 561621 (Size Standard: $25 million)
- Period of Performance: Installation to be completed no later than 90 business days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 1:00 PM CST
- Questions Due: April 14, 2026
- Published: April 30, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronically via email. Quotes must be in PDF format, preferably compressed with WinZip. A password for the ZIP file must be submitted in a separate email. The solicitation number (70RFPW26QW8000006) must be in the email subject line.
- Evaluation Criteria: Best value, with Technical Specifications being most important, followed by Past Performance (second most important), and Price (least important). Non-price factors combined are more important than price.
- Required Submissions: Itemized list of quoted equipment (brand, model, quantities), cut sheets with narrative descriptions and technical specifications, and up to three (3) Past Performance Project Forms with corresponding Questionnaires.
- Registration: Contractors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.
Amendment 0001
Amendment 0001, posted April 30, 2026, provides responses to vendor questions. The Q&A is for informational purposes only and does not amend or change the terms of the original solicitation. In case of conflict, the original solicitation governs. Offerors are strongly encouraged to review the entire RFQ package.
Contact Information
- Primary: Jennifer Moore (jennifer.j.moore@fps.dhs.gov)
- Secondary: Katelin Davis (katelin.b.davis@fps.dhs.gov)