Department of Homeland Security · U.S. Customs and Border Protection · BORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISION
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
20159513
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
561621
Product service code
5660
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-18
Response deadline
Aug 21, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Calexico, CA
Contracting contact
david.d.williamson@cbp.dhs.gov
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The Calexico Station requires proxy card access into and out of facilities for access control and safety. The intent of this SOW is the planning and installation of a new Gallagher Security System and its associated infrastructure. The designed and installed security system shall be U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD 12) and Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS 201) compliant and shall include no less than electronic access control. An HSPD-12 and FIPS 201 compliant security system (which aligns with FICAM standards) requires the integration of cryptographic smart cards (PIV cards), secure database management, and tamper-resistant hardware to strictly manage both physical access to facilities and logical access to IT networks. Quotes must meet or exceed the following Equipment Characteristics/Technical Specifications along with the specifications outlioned in the statement of work C305430 High Security t11 Multitech Reader Black 2A8943 Door License GSTA2 Gooseneck Stand Tandem Adapter (Converts Single Gooseneck Stand Into Dual) OSP4P24L6BLK-PN 4PR C6 550MHZ OSP FILLED U6PE550-004-OBK4 TRAY2C14 2/C 14 STR TRAY CABLE HW15001402 6402K2Q Labor Trenching and Installation of Conduit and Junction Boxes Asphalt and concrete saw cutting All work associated with this SOW will be performed at the following location: Calexico Border Patrol Station 536 Barbara Worth Road Calexico, CA 92231
Contact
Point of contact
David Williamson
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
david.d.williamson@cbp.dhs.gov
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