jmwyatt
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7 years ago “How to buy A Physical Access Control System (PACS)” playbook under development by Jeri Wyatt.
Will provide guidance for federal agencies on understanding the FIPS 201 Testing Program and procuring PAC components & systems listed on the APL through GSA Schedules
Content Outline:
• Introduction (Scope & Audience)
• Link to “What is a PACS” playbook for more details on systems & components
• Overview (FIPS 201 EP, APL, GSA Schedules, eLibrary & GSA Advantage) • What is the FIPS 201 Testing Program • How do I find approved PACS products (navigating APL categories & product configurations)
- Finding components compatible with an existing system (for upgrading one component of a PACS)
• How to find an APL product on GSA Schedules
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Overview of GSA Schedules & why they’re used
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Navigation resources (eLibrary & GSA Advantage)
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Walkthrough locating APL products on a GSA Schedule
• Purchasing PACS equipment on a GSA Schedule • How do I purchase an APL product if I can’t use a GSA Schedule (possible content topic if APL products are not found on GSA Schedule or purchase requires using alternate vehicle such as RFQ/RFP – more research needed on this) • PACS Buyer’s Checklist (checklist of steps/questions to ask when going through the purchasing process)
• Resources
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Procurement language guide
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Other relevant policies & guides
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Point of Contact(s) – For Schedule 70, 84 and GSA APL
@ChiHickey @lachellel Please let me know if you have any suggestions or feedback on content direction or level of detail needed for topics.
Description of Issue:
Agency representatives who are trying to buy a Physical Access Control System (PACS) do not know how it is done.
Details of Issue:
The FIPS 201 compliant PACS systems listed on the Approved Products List (APL) are not listed under specific GSA Schedules; nor do the PACS vendors sell their product directly to customers. OEMs and VARS are utilized instead making the process complicated to understand and accomplish.
References (Docs, Links, Files):
https://gsageo.force.com/IDM/IDMFicamProductSearchPage https://www.idmanagement.gov/IDM/s/article_content_old?tag=a0Gt0000000XNoY https://www.idmanagement.gov/IDM/servlet/fileField?entityId=ka0t00000008OfqAAE&field=File__Body__s
If a New Page or Content is Needed, Expected Outcomes:
Clear Direction on how Procure a FIPS 201 Compliant PACS
Link to the Content Page for Contributors: