The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking quotations for the replacement of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Philadelphia, PA. The system must be UL-listed and capable of expansion, remote monitoring, and annunciation via internet protocol. Bidders must provide an authorized dealer letter from the manufacturer. Technical proposals and pricing are required, with award based on best value, considering technical approach, past performance, and price. Questions are due by June 24, 2026, and quotes are due by July 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Quotes must be valid for at least 60 days. New equipment is mandatory; used or refurbished items will not be accepted. A minimum of 2 hours of end-user training is required. The warranty covers one year from substantial completion.
The RFQ does not specify a delivery deadline, but mentions delivery by date and other FOB destination details in the schedule.
Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contract incorporates clauses related to prompt payment and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors.
The warranty is the manufacturer's standard form, agreeing to repair or replace components of intrusion detection devices and equipment that fail in materials or workmanship within one year from the date of substantial completion.
Award shall be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is determined to be the most advantageous to the government, with appropriate consideration given to the evaluation factors. Award shall be made to the vendor whose quote, conforming to this RFQ, provides the best value to the government. Nonpricing features are more important than the price factor.
Bidders must provide an authorized dealer letter from the manufacturer prior to contract award. Vendors should demonstrate successful past performance and experience in the installation and configuration management of an intrusion detection system to the USFWS or other government agencies within the past three years, with a minimum of three examples.
The document does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, but mentions that late submissions will not be considered unless received before award and that the government may reject any or all quotes if it is in the public interest.
Protests must be served on the contracting officer by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from U. S. Fish and Wildlife, **** Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA ****, within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.
The document mentions that any direction or suggestions given to the contractor/vendor by someone other than the COR may be construed as authority to modify the contract and may be an unauthorized obligation placed on the government. It also states that if the system has any defects or flaws in operability, the system should not be accepted.
