The USDA Forest Service Region 5 awarded a $415,807.80 definitive contract to Bhpe LLC for fire protection systems inspection, testing, preventative maintenance, and repair services on November 1, 2026, under a total small business set-aside. Bhpe LLC is a Native American-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small business.
The contract covers fire suppression systems, alarms, emergency generators, and backflow/valve systems at the Regional Office campus in Vallejo, CA, spanning approximately 127,000 square feet across two administrative buildings, one annex, and one fire pump house. Technical requirements include Siemens XLS Fire Alarm Systems Technician certification, relevant fire suppression and backflow prevention valve licenses, and diesel generator maintenance capabilities. Work is performed Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with 24/7 UL-listed fire monitoring services required and a corrosion prevention and controls program due by the end of the first base year.
The contract period runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031 (one base year plus four optional one-year extensions and a potential six-month extension). The pricing type is firm fixed price. Service Contract Act wage determination applies at $22.00 per hour for Fire Alarm System Mechanics. The NAICS code is 561621; PSC code is L063.