Amendment 0002 - Electronic Security System VIII Official Solicitation
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.SCO ALEXANDRIA.SUPPORT CENTER HUNTSVILLE.W2V6 USA ENG SPT CTR HUNTSVIL · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting bids for Electronic Security System VIII—a contract for computer systems design services related to electronic security infrastructure. The work falls under NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), which covers firms that plan and design computer systems that integrate hardware, software, and communication technologies.
While the posted metadata does not specify the exact scope, electronic security system contracts in this category typically involve designing, integrating, and maintaining access control systems, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and related cybersecurity-hardened infrastructure for government facilities. See the solicitation for precise technical requirements, deliverables, and any associated construction or installation work.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Support Center Huntsville |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W912DY26RA012 |
| NAICS | 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) |
| Set-aside | None specified (see the solicitation for small-business participation opportunities) |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026, 9:00 AM CT |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata — see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is open competition with no set-aside specified in the available metadata. This means large and small businesses alike may submit proposals. However, small businesses registered in SAM.gov under NAICS 541512 should verify whether the full solicitation contains any small-business evaluation preferences, subcontracting goals, or other provisions that could affect their competitive position.
To bid, your firm must:
- Have an active SAM.gov registration (mandatory for all federal awards)
- Demonstrate past performance in computer systems design, particularly for security systems or comparable federal projects
- Possess any required security clearances or facility certifications — common for electronic security work involving government facilities (confirm in the solicitation)
Contractors in NAICS 541512 typically include systems integrators, security technology consultants, and IT engineering firms with capabilities in network design, software configuration, and hardware specification.
How to put together a competitive bid
Without a set-aside, direct technical merit and price competitiveness determine award. Focus on these elements:
- Technical approach: Detail your methodology for system design, integration, testing, and transition. Emphasize experience with comparable electronic security platforms (access control, CCTV, alarm systems, or cybersecurity-physical security convergence).
- Past performance: Include relevant contracts from the last three years, ideally with federal agencies, military installations, or critical infrastructure clients. Use CPARS references if available.
- Personnel qualifications: Identify key personnel with security-specific certifications (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional, physical security certifications) and cleared staff if required.
- Price realism: Army Corps solicitations often evaluate on best value; avoid lowballing if it undermines technical credibility. Scrutinize the solicitation for cost realism analysis requirements.
- Small-business factors: Even without a set-aside, highlight if you qualify as a small business or if you can meet subcontracting plan requirements as a large business. Check whether the Corps applied any partial set-asides or reserve awards not reflected in the brief metadata.
Review Amendment 0002 carefully — amendments often contain critical changes to requirements, deadlines, or evaluation criteria that supersede earlier versions.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W912DY26RA012
- Review all amendments, including Amendment 0002, for updated requirements and any changes to the response deadline
- Confirm the response deadline of November 9, 2026, 9:00 AM CT and submit through the specified method (likely SAM.gov or Army Corps of Engineers electronic portals)
- Attend any pre-proposal conferences or site visits if announced in the solicitation — electronic security systems often require facility walkthroughs
Note: This explainer is based solely on posted metadata. All quantities, contract values, incumbent information, and specific technical requirements must be verified in the official solicitation documents.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →