Sources Sought
Request for Information (RFI) - NOAA Requirement CIMS PACS/VSS
Department of Commerce · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Sol. REQUIREMENTS-26-3295
Due in 12 days
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NOAA is gathering industry information (Sources Sought / RFI) to plan a contract for site-level support of its Enterprise Physical Access Control System (ePACS) and Enterprise Video Surveillance System (eVSS). The contractor would handle preventive maintenance, on-site support, repairs, hardware and installation at multiple NOAA facilities. Enterprise engineering, software, licensing and training stay with NOAA.
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- Requirements are in an attachment. The Performance Work Statement is attached, so the sites, equipment counts and response format are not visible in the notice text.
Please see the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for more information.
- Multi-site security systems work. Supporting physical security and video systems at many federal facilities may require site access vetting and technical certifications that the notice does not describe.
across multiple NOAA facilities
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What they want
- Site-level preventive maintenance for ePACS and eVSS hardware and infrastructure
- On-site technical support and responsive repairs, including component-level repairs
- Hardware acquisition
- Installation services for site expansions, upgrades and equipment refreshes
- All labor, tools, materials, equipment and transportation needed
- Consistency with NOAA's enterprise security architecture, technical standards and lifecycle plans
- Place of performance
- Multiple NOAA facilities; notice field lists Silver Spring, MD
- Offers due
- 2026-10-21 13:00 (UTC-04:00), as shown in the notice fields
Not in the notice text
- How to submit a response, to whom, and what to include
- Which sites, how many, and how much equipment is covered (in the PWS)
- Contract type, length and estimated value
- Whether the future contract will be set aside for small business
- Evaluation approach
- NAICS and PSC codes are blank in the notice
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 21, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Solicitation
- REQUIREMENTS-26-3295
- Agency
- Department of Commerce · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Office
- Dept of Commerce NOAA
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Place of performance
- Silver Spring, MD, 20910
- Contracting contact
- Jeremy Johnsonjeremy.johnson@noaa.gov3016280025
Full notice text from SAM.gov
Purpose NOAA is seeking information from industry for planning and requirements development of the Critical Infrastructure Management Services (CIMS) program for NOAA’s Enterprise Physical Access Control System (ePACS) and Enterprise Video Surveillance System (eVSS) project. Background The NOAA Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), through its Service Delivery Division (SDD) and Critical Infrastructure Management Services (CIMS) program, is responsible for the secure operation and maintenance of NOAA’s Enterprise Physical Access Control System (ePACS) and Enterprise Video Surveillance System (eVSS). These systems are deployed across multiple NOAA sites and support mission-critical facility security functions. To maintain operational integrity and meet federal physical security and IT compliance requirements, NOAA requires vendor support for site-level preventative maintenance, on-site technical support, component-level repairs, hardware acquisition, and the installation of ePACS and eVSS equipment. These services are distinct from enterprise-level engineering, software management, and licensing functions managed directly by CIMS and other support contracts. Objectives Provide reliable and timely facility-level support and repairs for ePACS and eVSS hardware and infrastructure. Ensure consistency with NOAA’s Enterprise security architecture, technical standards, and lifecycle plans. Reduce system downtime through preventative maintenance and responsive repair services. Support site expansions, system upgrades, and equipment refreshes through structured installation services. The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to perform preventative maintenance, on-site support, repair, and installation services for NOAA’s Enterprise PACS and Enterprise VSS systems across multiple NOAA facilities. This contract does not include enterprise-level architecture, software configuration, user training, licensing, or core IT operations, which are retained by the CIMS program. Please see the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for more information.