Class 5 IPS - Presolicitation Notice

The U.S. Air Force 87th Contracting Squadron plans to award a sole‑source contract to Trusted Systems, Inc. for the procurement, delivery, and installation of one Class 5 Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) security container (TSM621FWX‑SC) and associated SIPRGuard accessories at Joint Base McGuire‑Dix‑Lakehurst, NJ. The effort includes hardware (container, power distribution, cabling, gateway modules, control module), three years of maintenance coverage, system‑level configuration, functional testing, and support for user‑acceptance testing. Logical network configuration is excluded. The period of performance is 180 days from award, with an anticipated award date of 11 Sept 2026 and a submission deadline of 10 Sept 2026 for capability statements. The acquisition is set‑aside for 100 % small‑business participation and is justified under RFO 6.103‑1 as the only responsible source. • Sole‑source award to Trusted Systems, Inc. (manufacturer‑only GSA‑authorized source) • One Class 5 IPS container with SIPRGuard gateway modules, cabling, power units, and 3‑year maintenance • Physical installation, system configuration, functional testing, and user‑acceptance support • Period of performance: 180 days; award expected 11 Sept 2026 • Submission of capability statement (max 5 pages) due 10 Sept 2026, 1 PM ET, via email to the two listed contacts.