Navy Releases Bid Requests for Security Alarm Installation and Monitoring Projects in Louisiana

More than 200 bid solicitations can be reviewed online; the response date for the projects is Aug. 5.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. government has announced 204 open solicitations in Louisiana where it is currently seeking properly registered government contractors to install and monitor security alarm systems.

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The solicitations were posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) Web site on Wednesday (July 29). The official response date for the solicitations is Aug. 5. FedBizOpps.gov is the single government point-of-entry (GPE) for federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000. Government buyers are able to publicize their business opportunities by posting information directly to the Web site.

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Installing security contractors interested in bidding on the projects must be properly registered in the SAM Registration, as well as have the North American Industry Classification System codes 561 (Administrative and Support Services) and 561621 (Security Systems Services, except locksmiths) filed in their SAM account/vendor profile.

Following is a copy of the “Security Alarm System Install and Monitoring Solicitation” posted to FedBizOpps:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a security alarm system prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HSCG29-15-Q-XJN461.

“This combined synopsis constitutes a solicitation and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through federal acquisition circular 2007. This acquisition is set aside small business. The NAICS code is 561621. The small business size standard is $20.5. The contract type will be a firm fixed price purchase order. The award will be based on Lowest Cost Technically Acceptable.

Installation and monitoring of alarm system for six locations in Belle Chasse, La. Prep and install needed hardware and electrical needed to alarm units with backup power source. Install keypad controller at main entrance points. Include 24/7 monitoring of system.

Vendors Doing Business with the Coast Guard must be registered or willing to register with the System for Award Management. The government will award a contract resulting from this Request for Quote (RFQ) to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the RFQ is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. The lowest price quote will be evaluated on technical acceptability. If it is found to be acceptable, an award will be made. If it is found to be unacceptable, the next lowest price will be evaluated. This process will continue until a technically acceptable offer is identified; not all offers will be evaluated.”

Installing security contractors interested in learning how to bid on available opportunities or register in SAM can call Acquisition Specialist Justin Jones at (877) 252-2700, ext. 757. Vendors enroll in the Simplified Acquisition Program to win available government contracts, network with procurement officers across the nation, and to qualify their business for government contracting. Businesses that would like to learn more about the Simplified Acquisition Program can visit simplifiedacquisitionprogram.org.

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