PACS AND VASS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SERVICES

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, “PPPL”, requires a comprehensive, high-availability hardware and software maintenance support contract. This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks proposals from qualified, factory-certified security systems integrators. The selected service provider will ensure continuous operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and rapid emergency troubleshooting for PPPL’s integrated electronic physical security platforms. 

Mandatory Compliance: All operations, installations, testing, and maintenance activities must be performed in strict accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) for PACS and VASS, Rev 0, issued February 2026, Attachment #16.1
Covered Software Platforms & Integrations
• RS2 AccessIT (Access Control Software)
• HID PIV Class (High-Assurance Identity/Credential Validation)
• Avigilon (Video Management Software / VASS)
• Easy Lobby (Visitor Management System)
Covered Field Infrastructure & Hardware
• Access Control Devices: Card readers, high-assurance PIV readers, Request to Exit (REX) components, door monitoring controllers, interface panels, lock power supplies, and backup batteries.
• Video Surveillance Infrastructure: Video recording servers, network switches, network storage arrays, indoor/outdoor cameras, PTZ units, and specialized environmental enclosures.
• Server & Workstation Infrastructure: Access control servers, database management systems, security workstations, and monitoring consoles.