Notice of Intent: PAM Modules

The Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract for the upgrade and modernization of existing Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) across multiple IHS facilities in North Dakota and South Dakota. The contract includes the upgrade of Lenel HSPD-12/FIPS 201-3 compliant Physical Access Control Systems, hardware replacement, software licensing, installation, configuration, and testing. The purpose of this acquisition is to ensure compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-3, while modernizing physical security infrastructure across IHS healthcare facilities. Key tasks include replacing obsolete Lenel controllers and hardware, upgrading to HID Signo PIV readers, implementing Lenel PIV authentication licenses, eliminating dependency on Physical Access Modules (PAM), and enabling direct Federal Bridge connectivity. • Replace existing Lenel controllers with current-generation models • Remove and replace existing HID PIV readers with HID Signo readers • Provide and install Lenel PIV authentication licenses • Configure systems within the existing Lenel OnGuard platform • Migrate existing cardholder data and permissions • Perform full system integration, testing, and validation • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and industry standards