Notice of Intent to sole source Maintenance for previously installed HID access and symmetry security doors and cameras

DescriptionNotice of Intent to Sole Source for previously installed HID access and symmetry security doors and cameras.  This Notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requiring dissemination of information on proposed contract actions. This is a notice of intent to sole-source to T. R. JOY & ASSOCIATES INC.. The statutory authority for this sole-source procurement is FAR 6.301-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District intends to sole source maintenance contract for previously installed HID access and symmetry security doors and cameras at 26 Federal Plaza NY, NY for the US Army Corps.  T. R. JOY & ASSOCIATES INC. was the original installer of the systems and maintains the passwords to the systems.  To date T. R. JOY & ASSOCIATES INC.  has previously maintained these systems under a warranty, that warranty has since expired.  The

following services would include the following:-Troubleshoot/Repair/Replace faulty parts, provide service evaluation checks upon completion.-Semiannual preventive maintenance visit to perform checks on card reader/door locks /contacts/power supplies / adjustment and calibration of devices and check the Video AMEG Surveillance System for errors, Test all hard drives.-Annual preventive maintenance visit to perform database cleanup/upgrading of pam versions/and firmware to ensure compatibility with govt apl listings - FICAM engineer to ensure FICAM compliant system is maintained and adhered to. Test connection with GSA/DOD cards and ensure card certificates are maintained.  This includes all servers to include the AMEG Video Surveillance System/drives and storage. Test all hard drives.-Provide system(s) operation training as needed or annually on the HD PIVclass, Symmetry video, and all Symmetry/AMEG professional software.-Service calls as necessary (labor to correct doors not closing /read wright /hardware /database issues /application).-Test all backup batteries and replace as necessary. -Provide all administrator passwords and rights to USACE Security Personal.-During the semiannual/annual check, back up the HID PIV class data base to a separate drive to be maintained by USACE security in case of computer or server failure.This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. Capability statements must be received by the response date and time of this notice. Submissions will be reviewed to determine if they can meet the requirement. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed modification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.It is anticipated that a new contract will be made, within approximately thirty (30) days after the date of this notice unless the Government determines that any other organization has the capacity to meet this requirement. The approved Justification and Approval (J&A), for this stand alone contract will be posted following the closure of this notice.Response Date: 28 April 2022 at 2:00 P.M. ESTPlease email responses to Mr. Nicholas Emanuel at Nicholas.P.Emanuel@usace.army.milContracting Office Address:Room 16-30026 Federal PlazaNew York, New York 10278-0090 United States