Modification Of Equipment- Fire Control Equipment

PSC Category K012 encompasses the modification of fire control equipment, focusing on upgrades, repairs, and installations of fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and related safety infrastructure. This category covers a wide range of services and equipment modifications for federal government facilities, including air traffic control towers, military installations, federal office buildings, and national memorial sites. The work involves advanced fire detection, alarm, and suppression technologies designed to enhance safety and life protection systems across various government properties.

Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant investment in fire control equipment modification, with contract values ranging from $4,850 to $8,401,450. Key contractors include Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP, Siemens Industry Inc., Western States Fire Protection Co., and Tri State Automatic Sprinkler, Inc. The primary funding agencies are the Department of Defense (Army, Navy), Department of Justice, Department of the Interior, and Department of Transportation. Many awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders, with performance periods typically spanning 1-4 years. Small business set-asides are common, with total small business and service-disabled veteran-owned small business designations frequently appearing. Geographical performance locations include military installations in Illinois, air traffic control facilities in Texas, and federal buildings across multiple states.

The contract awards reveal diverse fire control equipment modification projects, including fire alarm system upgrades, sprinkler system replacements, fire monitoring services, and safety system installations. Specific project scopes include nationwide fire monitoring for Army Reserve facilities, security CPU upgrades for VA healthcare systems, fire alarm tie-in services, and replacement of halon systems with advanced fire suppression technologies. The work consistently focuses on enhancing safety infrastructure, modernizing fire detection and suppression capabilities, and ensuring compliance with federal safety standards across various government facilities and installations.