The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded a definitive contract to Bridgepath Solutions LLC for annual fire protection system inspection services at the U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center on October 1, 2026, under a total small business set-aside, with a ceiling value of $46,802.70.
The contractor will perform comprehensive annual inspections and tests across seven service categories: fire alarm systems (NFPA 72), wet automatic fire sprinkler systems covering seven risers (NFPA 25), fire pump test for one 750 GPM pump (NFPA 20 and 25), pre-action fire sprinkler systems, hand portable fire extinguishers for approximately 40 ABC dry chemical units (NFPA 10), fire hydrant function tests for four private dry barrel hydrants (NFPA 25), and industrial dry chemical systems in hazardous materials storage (NFPA 17A, semi-annual service). The facility encompasses approximately 110,000 square feet across six buildings. Work is performed during normal business hours at Maricopa, Arizona.
The contract runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031, structured as a base year plus four option years. NAICS code 561990 (All Other Support Services) and PSC code H312 apply. Service Contract Act wage determination 2015-5469 (Maricopa and Pinal counties, effective August 27, 2026) governs labor pricing. The solicitation was designated a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.