D--SUPPLY: NY RES AGNT IN CHG IDS OLE VALLEY STREAM
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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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), specifically the FWS IT Services office, is seeking proposals for the purchase and installation of an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listed Intrusion Detection System (IDS) for its Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) in Valley Stream, NY. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a firm-fixed-price contract. The original deadline for quotes was March 4, 2026, but has been extended by amendments; the new specific date is not provided in the available summaries.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the installation and full functionality of a UL-listed IDS, connected to existing Hirsch/Identiv scramble pads, with capability for expansion. Key requirements include:
- System Hardware: Bosch 8512G/9512G series or DMP XR150 panels, 1 Wireless Receiver, 6 Keypads, 6 Magnetic Door Contacts, 13 Motion Detectors, and 1 Cellular Dialer.
- All components must be new; no used, repurposed, or refurbished equipment is authorized.
- Training: Minimum of 2 hours of end-user training for facility staff.
- Power & Integration: A 7 AMP hour battery backup (at least 4 hours backup power) and integration with current Scramble Pads.
- Location & Connectivity: IDS control panel in the IT Room, connected to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service network via IRTM, then IP connected to monitoring services via Cellular Dialer.
- Documentation: Offerors must provide cut sheets (specifications) for proposed system components.
- Warranty: Manufacturer's standard warranty covering repair or replacement for one year post-Substantial Completion.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Contract
- Delivery: Hardware components within 90 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO); installation within 180 Days After Award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST (This date has passed).
- Quotes Due: The deadline for submitting offers has been extended by amendments; the new specific date is not provided in the available summaries. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of amendments prior to the new specified hour and date to avoid rejection.
- Submission Method: Via email to melissa_niemi@fws.gov.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for at least 60 days.
- Proposal Format: Technical proposals in two volumes (Volume I - Technical, Volume II - Price), limited to 15 pages (excluding cover, appendix, or separate pricing volume).
- Evaluation Factors: Factor 1 - Technical Approach and Understanding of SOW, Factor 2 - Past Performance, Factor 3 - Price. Non-pricing factors are more important than price.
- Award Basis: Best value to the Government.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This opportunity is not a Small Business Set-Aside.
Additional Notes
Bidders should review extensive FAR clauses incorporated by reference and full text, covering cybersecurity, privacy, accessibility, records management, and personnel security. The document also references "Information Technology Baseline Compliance Contract Guidelines" and "Intrusion Detection System Post Installation Checklist."