STEA_Fire_Sprinker_QUESTION___ANSWER_0002.pdf
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- STEA:FIRE SPRINKLER INSPECTION Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140P4525Q0039
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This document is a set of Questions and Answers (Q&A) for Solicitation 140P4525Q0039 for STEA Fire Suppression services. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 922160 for Fire Protection, with a $9 Million small business size standard. Quotes are due by 2:00 PM ET on August 27, 2025, and must be emailed to linda_richardson@nps.gov. Bidders must have a current registration on SAM.gov.
The solicitation covers maintenance of fire suppression systems across 7 buildings, with 7 GE EST 3 panel types. The fire protection program will follow NFPA standards (specifically NFPA 13 and NFPA 25) and the International Fire Code. Minor repairs are defined as simple part replacements, adjustments, cleaning, and lubrication. The contract falls under the Service Contract Act, with a Wage Determination attached to the solicitation. Fire alarm system components include initiating devices (pull stations, water flow switches, smoke and heat detectors) and notification appliances (audible horns/bells/speakers and visual strobes/flashing lights).
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| Sol_140P4525Q0039_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Past_Performance_Questionnaire.pdf | ||
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| B03_WE_2015-4239_SAM.pdf | ||
| 140P4525Q0039__PRICE_SCHEDULE.pdf | ||
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140P4525Q0039 - STEA FIRE SUPPRESSION
1. Submitting bid: Are there any special requirements when submitting bid?
ANSWER:
• Check the solicitation package, mainly the evaluation factors and instructions to the offeror
• Can my company submit via SAM.gov?
ANSWER:
• NO, Quotes are required to be received in the Contracting Office no later than 2:00 PM, ET on August 27, 2025. All quotes must be emailed to the attention of Linda Richardson. The email address is linda_richardson@nps.gov.
• Are there any special woman or minority owned business or company revenue requirements for this bid?
ANSWER:
• YES, the solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns under NAICS 922160 – Fire Protection with a U.S. Small Business Administration size standard of $9 Million Dollars. A current Contractor registration is required on the System for Award Management (SAM) website, https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM.
2. Attachment - Systems by Building:
In the SOW, it references “A complete listing of the 7 systems by building may be referenced in ‘Attachment - Systems by Building.” Are you able to provide this document or any inspection reports for the sprinkler, hydrant, and alarm systems?
ANSWER:
• The requirement is included with the SOW (the pictures at the end with the names)
3. Maintenance and Minor Repairs:
In the SOW, it mentions that the contractor shall perform maintenance (including minor repairs) on all items. Could you clarify what is meant by “minor repairs” in this context?
https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM
ANSWER:
Simple part replacements
Adjustments
Cleaning
Lubrication
The contractor is expected to stay within the scope defined in the SOW, and any work beyond that (e.g., major overhauls or modifications) would require separate authorization or contract modification.
4. Prevailing Wage Applicability:
Inspections typically don’t fall under prevailing wage requirements. Is this applicable in this case?
ANSWER
• That is correct, however it would fall under the Service Contract Act (SCA), which the Wage Determination is attached to the Solicitation.
5. Question 1 Could you provide a current inventory of the fire alarm system components onsite—including panel types, initiating devices, notification appliances, and any auxiliary equipment?
ANSWER
7 Panel Types are GE EST 3.
Initiating devices here are designed to detect the early signs of a fire, prompting an immediate response from both alarm systems and individuals. Pull stations, water flow switches, smoke detectors and heat detectors.
Notification appliances Audible: Horns, bells, speakers.
Visual: Strobes, flashing lights.
Combination units: Horn/strobe, speaker/strobe.
Auxiliary equipment? No.
6. Question 2
Does your fire protection program fall under Joint Commission standards, UFC requirements, or another compliance framework?
ANSWER
NFPA standards, particularly NFPA 13 and NFPA 25.
International Fire Code (IFC) for fire sprinkler systems in buildings.
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