Project Information

Bid Title

Installation Base Defense Security System (IBDSS) Maintenance (Intent to Sole Source)

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

North Dakota

Published Date

May 19, 2026

Closing Date

May 26, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

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Project Description

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Notice ID

Related Notice

FA465926QM007

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Major Command

AIR COMBAT COMMAND

Office

FA4659 319 CONS PK

General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
• Original Published Date: May 19, 2026 01:43 pm CDT
• Original Response Date: May 26, 2026 12:00 pm CDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Jun 10, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: J063 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS
• NAICS Code:
  • 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
• Place of Performance:
  Grand Forks AFB , ND 58205
  USA

Description

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract – Grand Forks AFB Integrated Base Defense Security System (IBDSS) Maintenance Services

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract under statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.102 “Restricting Competition.” This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by RFO 12.201-1. The 319th Contracting Squadron, Grand Forks Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota, requires continued maintenance services for the Integrated Base Defense Security System (IBDSS), which utilizes radars, cameras, and thermal imagers integrated through Applied Research Associates’ (ARA) Sentinel software to detect and respond to intrusion activity.

The anticipated contract will provide for the uninterrupted maintenance, updates, and operational support of all IBDSS components in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Award to a new contractor at this time would result in unacceptable delays and potential service interruptions due to the specialized nature of the system, the proprietary integration of the Sentinel software, and the ramp-up and transition time required for a new provider. The loss of IBDSS maintenance services would significantly degrade base security and could result in mission failure and negative impacts to Grand Forks AFB operations.

Based on the results of the recent Sources Sought Notice (posted on SAM.gov), no interested vendors were found to be capable or authorized to provide maintenance services for the Sentinel system, as it is proprietary to Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA). This was confirmed both through the responses to the Sources Sought and a proprietary statement provided by ARA. Therefore, only ARA is capable of providing these services without interruption and without incurring additional investment or start-up costs. The anticipated contract award is on or about 1 September 2026, with a start date of 28 September 2026. The Product Service Code (PSC) is J063, the NAICS code is 561621, and the size standard is $25 million.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement lies solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement.

Submit responses to this notice by email to Mr. Gabriel Randall, Contract Specialist, at gabriel.randall.1@us.af.mil no later than 26 May 2026, 12:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST).

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 701 747 5252 295 STEEN BLVD BLDG 242
• GRAND FORKS AFB , ND 58205
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Gabriel Randall
• gabriel.randall.1@us.af.mil
• Phone Number 7017473061

Secondary Point of Contact

• Melissa Pearce
• melissa.pearce.1@us.af.mil
• Phone Number 7017475342

History

• May 19, 2026 01:43 pm CDTSpecial Notice (Original)
• May 15, 2026 10:55 pm CDT Sources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC JMaintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

• NAICS 561621Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

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