U.S. General Services Administration
Alarm, Signal, Security Systems Acquisition Planning Package
Use the following samples, templates, and reference documents to understand how to acquire what you need.
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Discover guides and policy
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Define requirements
Performance Work Statement (PWS): A requirements document for performance-based acquisitions that clearly describes performance objectives and standards expected of a contractor.
- Remote Video Surveillance System Upgrade PWS (CBP 2011)
- Command Post Access Control and CCTV Security System PWS (DOD)
- Purchase and Installation of Network Video Recorders PWS (USAF 2019)
- Command and Control Advanced Console Systems PWS (Dept. of the Air Force 2021)
Statement of Work (SOW): A requirements document that clearly and specifically describes the work to be done in developing or producing the products and/or services delivered by the contractor.
- HSPD-12/FIPS 201-2 compliant Physical Access Control System (PACS)
- SOW for Physical Access Control System (PACS)
- Solar Electric Fencing and Security System SOW (CBP 2022)
- Mobile Video Surveillance System SOW (CBP 2013)
- Access Control System SOW (USA)
- Software House Access Control & Intrusion Detection System SOW (USAID)
- Video and Access Control System Upgrade SOW (USCG)
Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE): An assessment / estimate of the contract’s potential costs based on industry standards. Please use this link to access GSA’s standard IGCE creation tool
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Research and plan
Market Research as a Service Report (MRAS): A no cost market research report developed by GSA. Request Market Research as a Service (MRAS) here.
Request for Information (RFI): A process / document used by government agencies to gauge industry interest and gather information on contractor capabilities and other general market information. Responses are used for information only and are not considered part of an official proposal
Sources Sought Notice (SSN): A request used to identify small businesses that would be interested in fulfilling a government solicitation, helping to improve small business contracting opportunities.
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Develop a solicitation
Solicitation Resources and Templates: Resources to support the development and release of your solicitation.