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Upgrade and New Installation of Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

Department of Homeland Security · Department of Homeland Security Headquarters · FPS AD CCG
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Forecast detail

Not yet solicited

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Solicitation expected
September 30, 2026
Anticipated award
September 30, 2026 · Q4 2026
Estimated value
$500K to $1M
Period of performance
January 9, 2027 to January 1, 2028
Contract type
Firm Fixed Price
Expected vehicle
GSA Schedule
Competition
New Requirement, No Contract
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Published by the agency in its acquisition forecast, last updated July 9, 2026. Forecast entries are plans, not commitments — dates slip and requirements get cancelled, restructured or absorbed into another buy.

Requirement details

Solicitation number
F2026073990
Notice type
Forecast
NAICS
561621 — Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
Set-aside
SB
Posted
2026-07-09
Place of performance
Multiple

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Statement of work, as posted

This Statement of Work (SOW) provides for the upgrade of existing analog IDS panels to Internet Protocol (IP)-based digital alarm control panels and the installation of new standalone IP-based IDS systems in offices that currently do not have an IDS installed. All new IDS installations and panel upgrades shall include an IP alarm control panel, a minimum of one (1) keypad, a compatible locking metal enclosure, and all appurtenances necessary to provide a complete, fully functional IDS. Depending on site-specific conditions and network availability, the Contractor may be required to install a wireless point-to-point transceiver to support communications. The alarm control panel shall support two-way network-based communications for system monitoring, alarm reporting, programming, diagnostics, and maintenance activities. The Vendor shall replace existing IDS components, sensors, and end devices with current-generation IDS equipment that is fully compatible with the newly installed IP-based alarm control panel. The completed system shall be delivered as a fully operational, turnkey IDS solution. The IDS shall operate independently of the GSA Enterprise Physical Access Control System (EPACS). The Contractor shall integrate the IDS with the FPS-approved Gallagher EPACS platform at the time of installation.

Contact

Point of contact
Rishard Wright
Role
Requirements owner
Email
RISHARD.WRIGHT@fps.dhs.gov
Secondary
Stephen.W.Leitch@fps.dhs.gov
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