USDA ARS Installation of HSPD-12 Compliant Physical Access System

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a small‑business, Lenel‑valued‑added‑reseller to design, procure, and install a HSPD‑12 compliant physical access control system (ePACS) at its Sea‑Crop Science Research Laboratory in Mississippi. The effort replaces aging infrastructure, integrates multiple sites, and must meet stringent security and PIV requirements. The contract is a total small‑business set‑aside (including HUBZone, EDWOSB, WOSB, SDVOSB) with a period of performance from 1 Oct 2026 to 20 Nov 2026. Offers are due 25 Sep 2026; questions due 23 Sep 2025. The award will be made to the technically highest‑rated offer with a fair and reasonable price. • Scope: design, procurement, installation, testing, and acceptance of HSPD‑12 compliant access control hardware/software. • Location: Sea‑Crop Science Research Laboratory, 810 Highway 12 E, Mississippi State, MS 39762. • Required contractor: Small business, preferably a Lenel VAR, able to meet federal security (PIV) and labor‑law requirements. • Period of performance: ~51 days (Oct 1 – Nov 20 2026). • Funding: Not disclosed; total award amount not published. • Evaluation: Technical approach, schedule compliance, price (fair‑and‑reasonable), and past performance.