RFI: Electronic Access Control Security System

Access Control Security System
Request for Information (RFI)
Background
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (Airports Authority) operates electronic key-based
access systems at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles
International Airport (IAD, and the Dulles Toll Road. The legacy Intellikey-based infrastructure is
nearing end-of-life and requires replacement with a modern, secure, maintainable access control
solution.
The Airports Authority has a multi-level security requirement as a sensitive transportation hub. As
such, certain areas of the airports require additional security capabilities to ensure only authorized staff
have access. These would be controls in addition to current access tools which limit access to the
airside facilities and other operational locations.
Key considerations for an access control solution include, high availability and reliability, routine
maintenance support, and on-going support, streamlined management of access permissions, and
efficient and intuitive configuration tools for the physical access control devices (keys, card, fob, etc.).
The Airports Authority is requesting information from vendors regarding available electronic access
control systems that could replace or upgrade its current system. The goal of this RFI is to solicit
information from industry to assist the Airports Authority in structuring a future solicitation.
Requested Information
The Airports Authority requests the following information.
I. What type access control solution would be optimal for the Airports Authority managing
sensitive locations?
II. Which types of devices are considered the most efficient in terms of use, maintenance,
programming, and upgrades (key, card, fob, mobile, etc.)?
III. What are some considerations in evaluating vendor capabilities?
IV. What would be included in a typical maintenance service agreement?
V. What is the typical useful life of such systems, 5 years, 10 years, other?
Responses
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only. The requested information is not intended to
solicit technical or price proposals. Proprietary information is neither sought nor desired by the Airports
Authority. All information received will be treated as being nonproprietary. A solicitation for an actual
solution will be issued in the future after requirements have been refined and finalized. Not responding
to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ.
Responses are limited to no more than 10 pages. Submission of information does not commit a
responding party to submit a proposal to any subsequent solicitation. Commenters are advised that the

Airports Authority is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback with respect to any
comments received under this announcement.
All Responses must be submitted electronically in a single Portable Document Format (PDF) File and
must be received no later than June 5, 2026. Submit responses via e-mail only to
Ramon.Menchaca@mwaa.com.