How to bid on 3ID G2 DAQ ICIDS Service and Maintenance for DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense needs a contractor to provide maintenance, emergency repair, sustainment, and cybersecurity support for the DAQ Electronics Starwatch Security Management System. This system is part of the Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System (ICIDS) program at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.

The work includes quarterly preventive maintenance, 24-hour critical emergency repair response, replacement of system components, and cybersecurity vulnerability mitigation. The contractor will also support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authority to Operate (ATO) sustainment.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on September 11, 2026. All responses must be submitted by September 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. It is important to submit your proposal on time, as late submissions are typically not accepted.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for firms specializing in security system maintenance and cybersecurity, particularly those with experience with DAQ Electronics Starwatch Security Management Systems. The contractor must hold current DAQ Electronics OEM Certification to service the hardware and software.

Personnel assigned to this contract must have TS/SCI eligibility and meet all secure-facility access requirements. This indicates a need for a highly cleared and specialized workforce.

How to respond

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Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all solicitation documents to understand the full scope of work, including all technical requirements and performance standards. Pay close attention to the mandatory constraints, such as personnel security clearances and the required DAQ Electronics OEM Certification.

Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your firm's capability to meet the 24-hour critical emergency repair response time. Highlight your experience with similar security management systems and your approach to cybersecurity vulnerability mitigation and RMF ATO sustainment. Provide clear evidence of your firm's and your proposed personnel's qualifications and certifications.