Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher Touch Key Cabinet

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
State: Ohio
Type of Government: Federal
FSC Category:
  • 63 - Alarm, Signal, and Detection Systems
NAICS Category:
  • 332510 - Hardware Manufacturing
Posted Date: May 14, 2026
Due Date: May 19, 2026
Solicitation No: 06191982
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: May 14, 2026 01:34 pm EDT
  • Original Published Date: May 14, 2026 01:19 pm EDT
  • Updated Response Date: May 19, 2026 11:00 am EDT
  • Original Response Date: May 19, 2026 11:00 am EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Updated Inactive Date: Jun 03, 2026
  • Original Inactive Date: Jun 03, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 6350 - MISCELLANEOUS ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 332510 - Hardware Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Columbus , OH 43213
    USA
Description

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Contract Services Directorate, is conducting market research to identify qualified and experienced sources for a KeyWatcher Touch Key Cabinet manufactured by Morse Watchman Inc. This requirement is critical for the security of government facilities. The system must provide seamless integration with the existing Lenel OnGuard access control system and support authentication via the Government Common Access Card (CAC).



The ideal provider must be an authorized reseller for Morse Watchman products. The KeyWatcher Touch Key Cabinet must be meet the following minimum requirements:





Hardware - Morse Watchman 120-Key KeyWatcher Touch Cabinet & Accessories



System Integration - Certified for native integration with Lenel OnGuard® Access Control



Regulatory Compliance - Aligns with NIST SP 800-53, 800-63-4, and CNSSI 4009-2015



Identity Management - Fully compatible with PC/SC certified smart card readers (CAC.mil)





Qualified sources are invited to respond via email to Gerald Whitsett at gerald.l.whitsett.civ@mail.mil by May 19, 2026, at 11am ET. Submissions must include the following:




  • Company Name and Business Address

  • Primary Point of Contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone)

  • CAGE Code and DUNS (UEI) Number

  • Small Business Status





DISCLAIMER: This request for information (RFI) is for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation or a commitment by the Government to purchase services or hardware. Information received from this notice will not be disclosed outside the government.


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  • CONTRACT SERVICES DIRECTORATE 3990 EAST BROAD STREET BLDG21-2B218
  • COLUMBUS , OH 432131152
  • USA
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