Notice of Intent for use of Brand Name - Advantor Security Systems

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Seattle District (NWS) intends to issue a competitive solicitation for a new firm-fixed price (FFP) construction contract titled Oregon Air National Guard Special Tactics Complex located in Portland, Oregon, which will include the following brand name system: Advantor Security Systems. The rationale for selecting brand name items is for inter-system compatibility.

The Portland Air National Guard Base uses Advantor Security Systems to provide a comprehensive security system with sensors and controls that span the entirety of the Base. Seattle District is seeking manufacturers pertaining to security systems and whether any systems or system parts can be made compatible with Advantor Security Systems. Products/systems must comply with FAR provision 52.225-12 and FAR clause 52.225-11 as referenced below. Applicable NAICS are:

561620 – Security Sytems Services GENERAL AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: The identified brand/manufacturer named items are intended to provide badging access control, intrusion detection sensors, end-user monitoring and associated electronics that tie all these elements together. The attached specifications identify the salient characteristics of the items required utilizing Advantor Security Systems.

BUY AMERICAN STATUTE REQUIREMENTS: Compatible system(s) must comply with Provision 52.225-12. Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements, and Clause 52.225-11, Buy American-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Manufacturers and/or suppliers responding to this announcement shall verify that the products/systems satisfy the general requirements indicated in the attach specifications. A catalog cut of the items with technical specification demonstrating compliance are requested to be included with the response. In addition, please provide cost and place (State(s)) of manufacture for each item.

Responses should be submitted to the indicated point of contact with company name, address, and point of contact including phone number and email address. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. All responsible sources may identify their interest and submit clearly articulated product information. Product information provided will be considered solely at the discretion of the Government. Reponses must be received by COB 27 February 2025 Pacific time to be considered.

The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in preparation of your response. Submit response and questions to this notice to, Contract Specialist Alysha Macdonald, Alysha.A.MacDonald2@usace.army.mil. Please include the words “Advantor Security Systems” somewhere in the email subject line.