*UPDATED 27 AUGUST 2024*

50 Security Forces Squadron (50 FSS) Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado is seeking sources for Vindicator 5 that meet the following specifications:

The requested badge manager workstation must:

• Allow badging operators and administrators to get a consolidated view into the access control system.
• Allow operators to view, search for, and manage all badge holders across the system from any installed badge manager workstations
• Provide an intuitive badge profile creation and management toolkit
• Allow managers to view and assign/unassign personnel to locations using the system.
• Allow managers to quickly and easily see which locations or areas are accessible to individual badge holders or groups
• Allow managers to quickly and easily see which schedules are in effect for individual badge holders or groups
• Allow managers to quickly and easily see which rules are applied to individual badge holders or groups
• Provide managers with the option to create and manage group rules, authorizations, and combinations
• Be able to push and pull records to/from a V5 server
• Ensure locations, authorization levels, group rules, and schedules reflect on a V5 server

Monitors must:

• Have a minimum of a 22” LCD display
• Provide VGA and DVI connections
• Be compatible with the purchased badge manager workstation
• Include all required power cables

Miscellaneous Hardware and Supplies must:

• Include applicable computer mouse and keyboard
• Include all required power and connection cables
• Be compatible with purchased badge manager workstation and monitors

Brand-Name Justification:

50 FSS has determined that a brand-name justification is necessary for this procurement due to the specialized nature of the Vindicator 5 and the unique requirements of our agency. We require a Vindicator 5 product because it is the only product on the market that meets our specifications and has been proven to perform reliably in similar environments. Using a Vindicator 5 product will ensure that our agency can maintain the high level of performance and reliability that our mission requires.

If vendors believe that the brand-name requirement is inaccurate or that a suitable substitute exists that will meet the governments requirement, they may submit information about the substitute product, including technical specifications and any relevant certifications or past performance information. The government will evaluate the substitute product to determine if it meets the agencys requirements.

Interested parties are invited to submit a capability statement that addresses the specifications listed above and provides information on your companys experience, qualifications, and ability to meet our requirements. Please include any relevant certifications, past performance information, socioeconomic status, and references.

The Government also intends to set aside this requirement for small businesses. Vendors are encouraged to provide feedback on this decision, including any information about potential small business sources that may be able to meet the agencys requirements.

Submissions must be received by Wednesday, September 4, 2024 to be considered. Please address all submissions to the following individuals:

• Contract Specialist, Melanie Briggs melanie.briggs.2@spaceforce.mil
• Contract Specialist, 2nd Lt Lillian Morrow lillian.morrow.1@spaceforce.mil
• Contracting Officer, William Ray william.ray.11@spaceforce.mil

Note: Submission of a capability statement does not guarantee that a contract will be awarded. This sources sought is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals.

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