
Great Western Specialty Systems is a low‑voltage contractor providing security, life‑safety, communications, and technology solutions to public agencies and other organizations throughout New Mexico. Under the ACES Contract for Security and Life Safety Systems and Services, Great Western Specialty Systems provides the expertise, installation, service, and support necessary to help participating agencies protect their facilities, personnel, students, visitors, and critical assets.
Their primary areas of service under this contract include:
Each project is approached with an emphasis on system reliability, user safety, ease of operation, and integration with the agency’s existing infrastructure. The team works closely with each participating agency to evaluate needs, develop appropriate solutions, coordinate installation, and provide ongoing service and support.
Installation, upgrades, service, testing, and maintenance of systems designed to provide reliable detection and notification of fire and life‑safety emergencies.
Solutions for monitoring and protecting facilities against unauthorized entry.
Controlled and monitored access to buildings and designated areas, supporting each facility’s security needs.
Video surveillance solutions to improve situational awareness, security, incident documentation, and facility monitoring.
Support for identifying and responding to vaping activity in designated areas.
Reliable methods for communicating emergency information and critical instructions to occupants during an incident.
Great Western Specialty Systems provides services statewide throughout New Mexico, including urban, rural, and tribal communities. Their statewide capabilities, combined with knowledge of low‑voltage systems and New Mexico’s construction environment, position them as a reliable partner for ACES Participating Agencies.
Great Western Specialty Systems is committed to delivering safe, dependable, professionally installed, and properly supported systems that meet each agency’s specific needs while providing long‑term value. Through quality workmanship, responsive service, and strong communication, they work to ensure ACES Participating Agencies have reliable security, life‑safety, and communications solutions they can depend on.
Name: Marc Hijar
Title: Vice President
Phone: 505‑898‑6968
Email: marc@gwssinc.com