Amendment 0003 - 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, Engineering Support Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is soliciting bids for Electronic Security System VIII—an upgrade or installation of electronic security infrastructure. This is a physical security technology contract typical of Department of Defense installations, encompassing systems such as access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, and related security command-and-control platforms. Given the "VIII" designation, this represents the eighth iteration or phase of an ongoing electronic security program, suggesting established technical standards and potentially recurring requirements across Army or Corps of Engineers facilities.
Work under NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) indicates the contract emphasizes design, integration, and implementation of computer-based security systems rather than purely physical construction or guard services. This typically includes system engineering, software configuration, network architecture for security devices, and commissioning of integrated electronic security solutions.
This is an amended solicitation (Amendment 0003), meaning the procurement has undergone at least three revisions. Bidders should verify they possess the most current solicitation documents, as terms, requirements, or deadlines may have changed from earlier versions.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering Support Center, Huntsville |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W912DY26RA012 |
| NAICS | 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026, 9:00 AM CST |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no set-aside, meaning businesses of any size may bid. Small businesses compete directly against large enterprises, including incumbent system integrators and defense contractors with established Corps of Engineers relationships.
Eligible bidders should demonstrate:
- Active SAM.gov registration (mandatory for all federal awards)
- Appropriate security clearances or ability to obtain them; DOD electronic security work typically requires facility and personnel clearances
- Experience with government electronic security systems, preferably Army or Corps of Engineers projects
- Technical qualifications in NAICS 541512: systems integration, IT/cybersecurity for operational technology, and security system life-cycle support
- Past performance references for comparable integrated security system deployments
Small businesses without direct federal experience may strengthen proposals through mentor-protégé arrangements, joint ventures, or subcontracting relationships with established security integrators.
How to put together a competitive bid
Given the open competition and specialized nature of this work:
Technical approach: Detail your system integration methodology, proprietary or partner technologies (see the solicitation for approved equipment lists), cybersecurity hardening per DOD standards, and commissioning protocols. Emphasize interoperability with existing base security infrastructure.
Personnel qualifications: Identify cleared personnel, credentialed security technology engineers, and project managers with Corps of Engineers or DOD facility experience. Security clearance status is typically a decisive factor.
Pricing strategy: Analyze previous Electronic Security System contract award data in SAM.gov contract archives. Open competition against large integrators demands aggressive yet sustainable pricing; consider cost realism thresholds typical for design-build security integration.
Compliance rigor: Address all amendment changes explicitly. Amendment 0003 may introduce revised specifications, new Q&A responses, or modified evaluation criteria—cross-reference your proposal against the final solicitation version.
Past performance: Submit relevant contract citations with similar dollar values, technical scope, and government customers. Commercial security work translates poorly unless framed explicitly for federal facility requirements.
Next steps
Access the complete solicitation package on SAM.gov using solicitation number W912DY26RA012. Review all amendments, particularly Amendment 0003, for revised requirements or clarifications. Verify the November 9, 2026, 9:00 AM CST response deadline in your system; ammendments occasionally extend deadlines. Confirm place of performance, delivery requirements, and any classified addenda through the official solicitation documents before committing proposal resources.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →