SOURCES SOUGHT
70 -- Intrusion Detection System: Sources Sought - Intrusion Detection System Graphic
- Notice Date
- 12/9/2014
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 423610
— Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- Department of State, Office of Acquisitions, Acquisition Management, 1735 N. Lynn St., Arlington, Virginia, 22209, United States
- ZIP Code
- 22209
- Solicitation Number
- SAQMMA15I0011
- Archive Date
- 1/24/2015
- Point of Contact
- Patrick T. Dermidoff, Phone: 703-312-3675, Crystal Sutliff,
- E-Mail Address
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dermidoffpt@state.gov, sutliffcm@state.gov
(dermidoffpt@state.gov, sutliffcm@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Intrusion Detection System Graphic 1.0 Purpose This is a Request for Information (RFI) as outlined in FAR 15.201(c) (7). The purpose of this RFI is to accomplish market research regarding technical security equipment and systems pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, and to identify businesses capable of performing the functions described herein. The government is requesting information regarding the availability and feasibility of attracting new equipment providers to support the requirements of the Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), Office of Security Technology (ST), as described in this RFI. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment on the part of the government to conduct a solicitation for the below-listed services in the future. Responders are advised that the government will not pay for information submitted in response to this RFI, nor will it compensate responders for any costs incurred in the development/furnishing of a response. Please note that a decision not to submit a response to this RFI will not preclude a vendor from participating in any future solicitation. 2.0 Background The Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) is the law enforcement and security arm of the U.S. Department of State (DoS). DS is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for the conduct of U.S. foreign policy. All Foreign Service posts (embassies, consulates-general, consulates, et al.) operate with technical and physical security programs designed and maintained by DS. In general terms, DS is responsible for direct, recurring support for physical and technical security programs at some 270 overseas Foreign Service posts. The Office of Security Technology (ST) has the key role in ensuring that overseas technical and physical security systems are installed, maintained, repaired, upgraded, and monitored. In support of these responsibilities, DS routinely uses a physical Intrusion Detection System (IDS), more commonly referred to as an "alarm system", to monitor offices and other areas inside DoS facilities. This monitoring is intended to detect unauthorized physical entry. For the purposes of this RFI, the IDS consists of a controller, keypad to arm/disarm, power supplies, alarm point inputs and relay outputs, all of which are installed in the monitored space. Sensors, such as motion detectors and magnetic switches, are NOT included in this RFI. Point-to-point encryption (between the controller and the associated sensors/keypad) is not required for this system, but is preferred. DS is seeking commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products for this application. While potential vendors may suggest an item that is a modification of an existing product, the requirement of any future procurement will be a COTS product that is available for sale to the U.S. government or a U.S. government contractor or sub-contractor, in single-piece quantities. 3.0Prerequisites At this time, there is no requirement for a facility security clearance or cleared staff under the National Industrial Security Program. However, if a respondent participates in the National Industrial Security Program and has facility and personnel clearances, that information should be provided in the response. The company must have a robust technical support group to support user, installation and repair documentation; technical and software updates/revisions; and training, as may be needed by the U.S. government. 4.0 Requirements Diplomatic Security seeks an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to alert personnel, display, communicate, and maintain a record of security events. 4.1 System Function The IDS must use passcodes for operations and programming features. All soft transactions must be recorded and time/date-stamped. The IDS must detect, log, and report unauthorized physical entry, duress alarms, and other events, such as system tampering. 4.2 Environment The IDS will be installed in individual offices, office suites, and other work areas. Controllers, monitors and printers will be installed in environmentally-conditioned spaces. 4.3 Hardware System hardware is expected to consist of a number of components including the controller, keypad, power supply, and ancillary equipment (such as a printer). The controller, keypad, and power supply (and in some cases printer) are installed in the monitored (or "protected") spaces. Generic motion sensors, magnetic switches, etc., are required for an operational system, but these items are not included in this RFI. The controller must be capable of recording, at a minimum, 5,000 time/date stamped events and must have the capability to sort and print these events. The following salient characteristics are desired in the IDS: 4.3.1 Inside the Monitored/Protected Space: a.A software-controlled system controller of which the following is true: i.Includes programmable normally open/normally closed (NO/NC) relay outputs ii.Programming and data can be installed, updated, and backed-up/restored via either laptop computer or removable media b.Additionally, the system controller integrates the following sensors and features: i.Volumetric motion detection ii.Balanced magnetic contact switches iii.Mechanical switches iv.Signal line supervision c.The system controller must be capable of operating as an independently functioning system with the ability to activate other functions through the use of programmable relay contact closure outputs. At a minimum, these programmable outputs will indicate: i.Armed/Disarmed per partition ii.Alarm/Normal per partition iii.Tamper/Normal per system d.A user interface (keypad) that allows for: i.Arming/disarming of the system via personal identification number (PIN) of at least five digits, with a minimum of 200 user accounts ii.Display of alarm, trouble, and supervisory conditions e.Low voltage power distribution provided to control panels, sensors, keypads, and other ancillary system components. f.Ability to program the system into a minimum of four separate "partitions" from a single system controller (each partition will have a dedicated keypad). g.A "walk-test" mode to verify operation of all sensors and monitoring equipment. h.All events (e.g., systems status, sensor status, alarms) are logged in non-volatile memory by date and time for a minimum of 5000 events and remain viewable until manually deleted or overwritten due to event overflow. i.The controller must support an attached printer to record all system controller events (i.e. Arming/Disarming of each partition, alarm events, system programming changes, etc.). 4.3.2General System: a.Can function as a "stand-alone" system. b.Should the system employ an encrypted data communication, this encryption should be a minimum of Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). c.Accept a full range universal AC power (100-240 VAC ± 10%, 50 - 60 Hz ± 10%). d.Internal battery back-up power, capable of operating the system and attached peripherals independent of commercial power, for at least eight hours with an option of adding additional hours. e.Signal transmission must be completed by hard-wire; wireless is not an acceptable option. f.All enclosures and devices with removable covers must facilitate tamper protection. g.Use of lockable equipment cabinets, sized to accommodate the main system controller board and primary power supply. h.All system components (e.g., sensor zone input modules, relay output modules, keypads, etc.) must interface directly with conduit or have the ability to be mounted on/in an enclosure that can interface directly with conduit. i.A minimum mean time between failures (MTBF) of 10,000 hours. 5.0 Instructions 5.1 Responses Responses must be limited to 10 letter-size pages or less, in Microsoft Word or Portable Document format (PDF), using Times New Roman 12-point font. Include your company Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, CAGE code (if applicable), company point of contact (POC) and socioeconomic status under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, Product Services Code (PSC), and any other relevant/appropriate data. 5.2 Formatting The responses should be in the following format/order: •General Business Information: Provide general information about your business, to include the information contained in Section 5.1, as well as any National Industrial Security Program clearance information. •Requirements: Address the requirements contained in Section 4.0; weight and detail paragraphs and bullets, as appropriate. •Experience: Provide experience, capabilities, contracts, and customer information, as appropriate. •Points of Contact: List one or more points of contact for your company. •Summary: Provide brief concluding remarks, as appropriate. 5.3 Restrictions on Response The government will not entertain telephone calls or questions for this RFI. 5.4 How to Respond Please submit your response no later than Tuesday, December 30th, 2014, 10:00AM Eastern Time, with electronic copies sent to the following points of contact: ● Patrick Dermidoff: Contracting Officer: Dermidoffpt@state.gov ● Crystal Sutliff: Lead Contracting Officer: SutliffCM@state.gov **Please type Intrusion Detection System/Alarm System: Sources Sought in your response email subject field.
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