This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in  accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional  information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only  solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not  be issued. ALL INQUIRIES/QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN ONE WEEK AFTER SYNOPSIS  IS POSTED IN FEDBIZOPPS. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFER/PROPOSAL IS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2007 AT 1600  EDT. This is a Request for Proposal (RFP)  The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Contract Provision(s) &  Clause(s) are applicable. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial 52.212-2 Evaluation ? Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Condtions ? Commercial Items 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Condtions Required to Implement Statutes or  Executive Orders ? Commercial Items All offerors must submit a completed copy of the FAR Provision 52.212-3,  Offerors Represenations & Certifications ? Commerical Items with its proposal. The FAR and applicable provisions and clauses in full text may be accessed at  www.arnet.gov/far  INTRODUCTION In 2004 an Integrated Security Management System (ISMS) was installed at the  Forest Service Building in Elkins, WV. It is an integrated electronic system  made up of an integrated Access Control and Intrusion Detection subsystem as  well as a digital closed circuit television subsystem. This integrated system  controls entry into the Forest Service building, the areas within and provide  surveillance of both internal and external spaces. The ISMS central monitoring  station is located within the building's visitor reception area and is being  managed by a system administrator. The remote monitoring station is located  within the Elkins 911 Center and consists of an access control workstation.  Remote monitoring is done after normal working hours. This 911 Center allows  viewing of alarm data only. Remote camera viewing is also provided at this  location for visual assessment of Forest Service external spaces only through  the SmartSight Digital Recording Systems. In 2005, USDA established a  Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Davis & Elkins College and installed  an integrated Security Management System on the college campus. PURPOSE The purpose of this requirement is to describe the security upgrades proposed  for the Forest Service (FS) Building, Elkins/Davis College and 911 Center  located in Elkins, WV. Specifically, this document defines the objectives for  the requirement in order to ensure its implementation. SCOPE Upgrade Work on Security System at Forest Service Building - Contractor shall  provide security installation and upgrades to the Integrated Security  Management System (ISMS), the 911 Center which provides after hours monitoring  of the Forest Service Building, and the Davis/Elkins college camera upgrades.  The following tasks shall be performed.  DELIVERABLES: Task A - Forest Service Building (1) Relocate the MDI Security  workstation, server, keypad and motion detector from room 101 into the  telephone closet located in the hall within a rack system to include procuring  an appropriate rack for the equipment. (2) Install a card reader on the  outside wall of the telephone closet where the security system will be  relocated. (3) Install a new Panasonic DVR system at the Forest Service  Building. TASK B - (1) Verify the Forest Service building connection to 911  Center. (2) Tie in the Forest Service DVRS to the 911 Center NVRS to provide  after hour viewing of cameras. TASK C - Davis/Elkins College (1) Install two  (2) cameras on the College gm, one on the left front corner and a second on the  right back corner. These cameras will be added into the college DVRS.  The below performance standard, allowable qualit level and monitoring method is  for each standard listed. Performance Standard: No Deviation Allowable Quality Level: Fully Operational System  Monitoring Method:100% ACTIVITY: Security Upgrades at Forest Services Bldg. Davis/Elkins College &  911 Call Center ACTIVITY OUTCOME: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: (1) Relocate the MDI Security workstation, server, keypad and motion detector  from room 101 into the telephone closet located in the hall within a rack  system to include procuring an appropriate rack for the equipment  (2)Install a card reader on the outside wall of the telephone closet where the  security system will be relocated. (3) Install a new Panasonic DVR system at  the Forest Service Building.  (3)Verify the Forest Service building connection to 911 Center.  (4)Tie in the Forest Service DVRS to the 911 Center NVRS to provide after hour  viewing of cameras.  (5)Install two (2) cameras on the College gm, one on the left front corner and  a second on the right back corner. These cameras will be added into the  college DVRS. )end performance standards) Incentives/Disincentives Outstanding or unacceptable performance will be documented in Past Performance  reports. The color CCTV must meet the following specifications: COLOR CCTV CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS The following specifications define the minimum acceptable characteristics for  color, pan-tilt -zoom (PTZ), cctv cameras in surveillance  SPECIFICATIONS: (Camera) ??n?nMean Time Before Failure ??.. .. 50,000 hours (minimum) ??n?nScanning Area ??????? ?? (maximum) ??n?nEffective Pixels ??????... 768(Horizontal) X 494 (Vertical) ??n?nHorizontal Scanning Frequency ? 15.734 Hz. ??n?nVertical Scanning Frequency ?? 59.94 Hz. ??n?nSynchronization ??????? Internal / Line Lock / Multiplexed Vertical Drive ??n?nVideo Output ????????.. 1 Volt (peak to peak) ??n?nHorizontal Resolution ?????. 480 lines at center ( minimum ) ??n?nSignal to Noise Ratio ?????.. 50 db (minimum ) ??n?nMinimum Illumination ????.. 0.06 lux ( at B / W ) , 1.0 lux (maximum) for  color. ??n?nElectronic Sensitivity Enhance ?.. 32X (minimum) ??n?nIris ??????????..?. Automatic / Manual ??n?nOptical Zoom Ratio ????..? 22X (minimum) ??n?nElectronic Zoom ??????.. 10X (minimum) ??n?nPanning Range ???????. 360 degrees (endless) ??n?nManual Panning Speed ???? Adjustable from 0.1 degree / second to 120  degrees / second. ??n?nPreset Mode Panning Speed ?? 280 degrees / second (minimum) ??n?nTilting Range ???????... 0 degrees to 180 degrees (minimum) ??n?nManual Tilting Speed ????.. Adjustable from 0.1 degrees / second to 120  degrees / second ??n?nPreset Mode Tilting Speed ??. 280 degrees per second (minimum). ??n?n90 Degree Tilt Picture Flip ??. Electronic Display Flip ( No mechanical  camera rotation at 90*) ??n?nNumber of Preset Positions ?.? 64 (minimum) ??n?nData Communication Port ??... RS-485 compatible ??n?nPower Source ???????.. 24 VAC, 60 Hz, 18 Watt (maximum) ??n?nAmbient Operating Temperature .. ?20 degrees F. to +122 degrees F. ( In  environmental enclosure ) ??n?nBuilt-in Alphanumeric Display ?. Ye s ??n?nBuilt-in Auto Focus ?????.. Yes ??n?nBuilt-in Motion Detector ???.. Yes ??n?nDisplay Privacy Zone Masking ?. Yes ??n?nAutomatic Backlight Compensation Yes PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Ninety (90) calendar days after receipt of order. GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL: TBD CONTRACTING OFFICER: Ms. Jodey Barnes-Edwards, 202-720-3009 or  [Please use the link below].  CONTRACTING OFFICER?S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR): TBD The successful contractor shall propose acceptable performance metrics and  industry standards for same/similar work. Offerors will be evaluated on the following: 1. Contractor must have past experience supplying the same/similar  supplies and service to and be familiar with Federal facilities and  college campus? security systems and IT infrastructures.  The Government will evaluate the offeror?s understanding of the  requirement as evidenced by the offeror's response to the requirement. The  Government will examine the offeror's proposed quote to providing the  requirements of this solicitation and will evaluated the likelihood of  delivering complete, quality supplies and services meeting USDA needs as  illustrated. 2. Understanding of the requirements & contractor availability   The Government will evaluate the offeror?s understanding of the  requirement as evidenced by the offeror's response to the requirement. The  Government will examine the offeror's proposed quote to providing the  requirements of this solicitation and will evaluated the likelihood of  delivering complete, quality supplies and services meeting USDA needs as  illustrated. 3. Past Experience in providing and performing same/similar work.   The government will evaluate each offeror?s experience providing  services of a similar size, scope and complexity as proven by the successful  management of contracts of a   similar size, scope and complexity. 4. Past Performance   The Government will also evaluate each offeror?s past performance of  projects based upon customer satisfaction with the services provided on past  or current projects. Please provide at least three (3) references and/or  current contracts for the same/similar work required under this  solicitation. These references must include the name, telephone number,  contract number, length of service, dollar value of contract(s) and any other   pertinent information useful in making contact with the service  receiving organization. DEFINITIONS OF RATINGS EXCEPTIONAL: Proposed management approach provides an excellent demonstration of the  contractor?s capacity to provide and integrate all of the technical components  of the work. The management plan contains an excellent approach for  accomplishing the work that significantly exceeds the schedule and performance  standards. The proposal provides a corporate commitment and has an excellent  approach to their non-technical experience and knowledge relative to planning,  organizing and carries out activities with clear lines of communication and  control. The management approach has major strengths and no weaknesses  identified, indicating that the proposed effort will significantly benefit the  Government. VERY GOOD: Proposed management approach provides a good demonstration of the contractor?s  capacity to provide and integrate all of the technical components of the work.  The management plan contains a good approach for accomplishing the work that  exceeds schedule and performance standards. The proposal provides a good  corporate commitment and has a good approach to their non-technical experience  and knowledge relative to planning, organizing and carries out activities with  clear lines of communication and control. The management approach has one or  more strengths and only minor weaknesses that can be easily corrected,  indicated the proposed effort will benefit the government. SATISFACTORY: Proposed management approach provides an acceptable demonstration of the  contractor?s capacity to provide and integrate all of the technical components  of the work. The management plan contains an acceptable approach for  accomplishing the work that exceeds schedule and performance standards. The  proposal provides an acceptable corporate commitment and has an acceptable  approach to their non-technical experience and knowledge relative to planning,  organizing and carries out activities with clear lines of communication and  control. The management approach has some strengths and only minor weaknesses  that can be corrected without major revisions, indicating the proposed effort  will benefit the government. Evaluation meets requirements of the RFP. The offeror clearly demonstrates his  understanding by addressing all aspects of the requirements and submits  evidence of his capability, competence, resources, and experience. POOR: Proposed management approach provides a marginal demonstration of the  contractor?s capacity to provide and integrate all of the technical components  of the work. The management plan contains a shallow approach for accomplishing  the work that exceeds schedule and performance standards. The proposal  provides a marginal corporate commitment and has a shallow approach to their  non-technical experience and knowledge relative to planning, organizing and  carries out activities with clear lines of communication and control. The  management approach has minor strengths and major weaknesses, indicating the  proposed effort will minimally, but acceptably meet the Government?s  requirements UNSATISFACTORY: Evaluation is unacceptable: Offeror does not address the evaluation  requirements or addresses them so vaguely, incomprehensibly, incompatibly, or  incorrectly; as to be clearly unacceptable. The requirement can only be met  with major changes to the proposal. DEFICIENCY: A material failure of a proposal/quotation to meet a Government requirement or  a combination of significant weaknesses in a quotation that increases the risk  of unsuccessful performance to an unacceptable level. WEAKNESS: A flaw in the proposal/quotation that increases the risk of unsuccessful  performance. A ?significant weakness? in the proposal is a flow that  appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful performance.