What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking total small business set-aside bids for maintenance services of the Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System (ICIDS-IV) at Fort Hamilton, NY. The contractor will be responsible for preventive maintenance, inspection, testing, and repair of various intrusion detection components to ensure the system's operational integrity. This solicitation type indicates that interested small businesses should track the opportunity closely, as it is open for bidding rather than just notice.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
SCOPE of WORK (SOW)
USAG Fort Hamilton
Integrated Commercial Intrusion Systems (ICIDS-IV)
Maintenance Services
March 12, 2026
1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this Scope of Work (SOW) is to provide preventive maintenance, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair services for the ICIDS-IV located at Fort Hamilton, NY.
The ICIDS-IV system supports the installation physical security program by providing electronic intrusion detection monitoring for sensitive facilities including arms rooms, controlled access areas, and other designated secure locations.
2.0 Scope
The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, tools, equipment, materials, transportation, and technical expertise necessary to perform maintenance and sustainment of ICIDS-IV equipment installed throughout Fort Hamilton.
The contractor shall ensure the ICIDS-IV system remains fully operational and capable of detecting and reporting unauthorized entry attempts to the installation monitoring station.
3.0 Applicable Standards
All work shall comply with applicable Department of Defense and Army physical security guidance including:
AR 190-13 Army Physical Security Program
AR 190-11 Securing Arms, Ammunition, and Explosive (AA&E)
Applicable manufacturer maintenance requirements
Installation of physical security policies
4.0 Contractor Responsibilities
The contractor shall perform maintenance services for all ICIDS-IV components including but not limited to:
Intrusion detection sensors
Passive infrared motion detectors
Balanced magnetic switches
Door position switches
Glass break sensors
Alarm control panels
Annunciation devices
Communication modules
System servers and workstations
Network connections supporting ICIDS-IV
Backup of power supplies and UPS systems
5.0 Preventive Maintenance
The contractor shall perform scheduled preventive maintenance on all ICIDS-IV equipment. Preventive maintenance tasks include:
Inspection of intrusion detection devices
Verification of sensor alignment and calibration
Functional testing of alarm points
Testing communication links between sensors and control panels
Verification of alarm annunciation at monitoring stations
Testing back up power system
Cleaning and servicing system components as necessary
Preventive maintenance shall be performed quarterly or as required by manufacturer guidance.
6.0 Inspection and Testing
The contractor shall conduct routine inspections and operational testing to ensure the ICIDS-IV system remains fully functional. Testing shall include:
Alarm deactivation testing
Sensor functionality verification
Communication line integrity testing
Alarm reporting verification
System diagnostics checks
All test results shall be documented and provided to the Government.
7.0 Corrective Maintenance and Repairs
The contractor shall provide troubleshooting and repair services to restore ICIDS-IV functionality when system failures occur. Corrective maintenance includes:
Diagnosing system malfunctions
Repairing wiring or communication links
Replacing defective sensors or components
Restoring alarm monitoring capability
Reconfiguring system components when necessary
Equipment and Parts Procurement AuthorizationIn accordance with the regulatory framework governing contract administration, the contractor must route all equipment and parts procurement requests through the appropriate Government approval authority based on the total estimated cost of the acquisition.
Pursuant to the delegated authority parameters outlined in FAR 1.602-2(d), the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) maintains approval authority for all routine parts and equipment purchases—including, but not limited to, control boards, Building Management System (BMS) components, and related hardware—that do not exceed the $15,000 threshold.
For any single equipment procurement or aggregated parts order exceeding $15,000, the contractor must obtain explicit, written authorization directly from the Contracting Officer (KO) prior to executing the purchase, in strict compliance with FAR 1.602-1 and FAR 43.102(a), which reserve the exclusive authority to bind the Government for financial commitments of this magnitude to the KO.
Furthermore, to ensure compliance with the cost reasonableness and allocability standards set forth in FAR 31.201-3 and FAR 31.205-26 (Material Costs), the contractor shall submit all procurement requests, accompanied by requisite cost estimates, competitive vendor quotes (where applicable), and technical justifications, to the appropriate authorizing official (COR or KO) prior to acquiring the materials.
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8.0 Documentation and Reporting
The contractor shall maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities. Required documentation includes:
Preventive maintenance logs
Inspection reports
Repair records
Equipment replacement documentation
System operational status reports.
Monthly reports shall be submitted to the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
9.0 Security Requirements
Pursuant to FAR 52.204-2 (Security Requirements) and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM, DoD 5220.22-M), the contractor must strictly adhere to all installation physical and information security policies while executing maintenance on the Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System (ICIDS). The contractor shall ensure that every technician performing diagnostic, repair, or administrative services possesses and continuously maintains an active Secret security clearance. Prior to the commencement of any contractual duties, the contractor’s Facility Security Officer (FSO) must officially transmit and validate these individual security clearances through the Security System of Record directly to the USAG-FHNY DPTMS Security Office (SMO Code: W4LKAA).
Furthermore, technicians must hold current, verifiable Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certifications and …
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