Fire Control Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment

Product Service Code 4931, designated as "Fire Control Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment", encompasses a wide range of fire protection, detection, and suppression system components and services. These include fire pumps, fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems, testing equipment, suppression system maintenance, inspection services, and specialized electronic components related to fire control mechanisms. The equipment and services are critical for maintaining safety infrastructure across federal facilities, ranging from correctional institutions and military bases to diplomatic properties and research campuses.

Federal contract awards under this PSC category primarily involve purchase orders with values ranging from several hundred to over $200,000, typically with firm fixed-price structures and performance periods spanning several months to a year. Key contractors include Kidde Technologies Inc., Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP, Summit Fire & Security LLC, and other specialized fire safety equipment manufacturers. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is the most frequent awarding agency, with other significant agencies including the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, Department of State Bureau of Overseas Building Operations, and various military commands. Most awards are not set aside for specific business types, indicating open competition, with work predominantly performed at federal facilities across the United States and at overseas diplomatic locations.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this PSC category include a National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) solicitation for fire annunciation and suppression maintenance and repair services at its North Carolina campus, and two Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal sources sought notices. These opportunities seek vendors to manufacture specialized fire control equipment, such as a test fixture and a gunner's primary stand, with specific requirements including ISO 9001:2015 certification, compliance with export control regulations, and participation in the United States/Canada Joint Certification Program. The opportunities emphasize technical capabilities, manufacturing expertise, and the ability to meet strict military specifications for electronic and mechanical components related to fire control systems.