Sources_Sought_Notice-SAM_gov_11_3_2026_1.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN)

Fire Alarm Panel Replacement(s)

Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) California–Great Basin Region, Acquisition Office – Sacramento, CA

NOTICE TYPE: Sources Sought NAICS: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths).

Size Standard: $25M (average annual receipts) PSC: N063 – Installation of Equipment (Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems) Construction Project Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000.

Response Due: November 17, 2026, 5:00pm PST

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

1. PURPOSE OF NOTICE

This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. The DOI/BOR is seeking to:

A. Allow interested contractors to provide feedback on the information provided.

B. Identify qualified and experienced contractors capable of performing the work identified Section 2, Project Overview.

C. Identify the best procurement approach based upon the information received (the bullet points below are being provided as examples):

· In accordance with RFO Deviation Part 10, and the RFO Companion Guide, the Government should determine if existing agency capabilities can fulfill the need. If the agency does not already have the capability, the next phase of market research can focus on whether other existing federal contract vehicles already offer the products or services needed. For example:

· DOI, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Construction Multiple Award Contract (C-MAC)

· DOI, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)

· Total Small Business Set-Aside

· Full and Open Competition

2. PROJECT OVERVIEW

The DOI/BOR is preparing for a potential procurement to A SimplexGrinnell 4100U Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) at Folsom Dam and Simplex 4020 Alarm Control Panel at Nimbus Powerplant have been in service at Folsom since 1990. Both panels have been showing trouble alarms and not been working properly. The efforts were made by plant and Folsom maintenance personnel to troubleshoot the problem and repairs. Central California Area Office (CCAO) has put in a lot work hours to resolve the issue but has not been successful. The panels are very old and CCAO has decide to upgrade and replace the panels.

This is an urgent action. There is not an active system to notify personnel on site of a fire event (no audible alarm), or any remote communication to notify us of an event during off hours. CCAO will like to upgrade/replace these panels so that new FACPs communicate with all the devices including audibles and communicate with Central California Area Office (CCAO)/Central Valley Operations (CVO) via our SCADA system Central Valley Automated Control System (CVACS) in the event of any fire alarm/event.

The worksite for this project is located:

The anticipated construction period is 40 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

Principal Components of the Work include, but are not limited to:

A. Remove all components of existing Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) at Folsom Dam (FOD) & Nimbus Power Plant (NBP) and reuse existing input and output wiring at the FACP boxes. Provide new batteries in panel boxes. Fully test the panel and the communication with all devices. “Bring-in” every device on all floors of the Folsom Dam & NBP to ensure functionality and sequencing according to the programming and as required by the NFPA. Adjust the programming at the panel as necessary. All work is localized at the panel except during testing when devices need to be initiated to determine functionality. The panels at both sites (FOD/NBP) must have remote notification/annunciation capability to Folsom power Plant control room desk via outputs from panel. Connections to Central Valley Automated Control System (CVACS) will be made by CCAO staff. All other work shall be completed by the contractor except during the testing phase. It is recognized that testing is a multiple individual operation. Reclamation will provide the necessary individuals to assist the Contractor during testing. The anticipated work is expected to take a 3-4 days per site (FOD and NBP).

B. Attachments:

a. Performance Work Statement Bid Bond, as well as Performance and Payment Bonds are anticipated for this requirement.

3. ESTIMATED PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

The dates provided below are preliminary and intended to assist contractors with planning. The Government reserves the right to modify these dates at its discretion as circumstances require.

4. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

In accordance with RFO Deviation Part 4.203-1(b), “Offerors or quoters are required to have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM when they submit an offer or quotation, and at the time of award.”

Registration information is available at: http://www.sam.gov.

5. SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

Interested Contractors are requested to provide the following information:

A. Business Information

1. Company name and address

2. Cage Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

3. Business size under NAICS 561621 (verified via SAM.gov)

4. Socioeconomic status, if applicable (SB, WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, etc.)

B. Capability & Intent

1. A clear statement of interest and intent to submit a proposal as a prime contractor for any forthcoming solicitation.

2. A brief description of your companies capability to perform similar work.

3. A concise description of the qualifications, capabilities, experience, or other distinguishing factors that differentiate your company from other prospective contractors.

C. Relevant Past Performance

1. Provide up to three (3) relevant projects performed within the last five (5) years that demonstrate capability to perform work of similar type, scale, and complexity. For each project, include:

· Project title and contract number

· Summary of scope and technical approach

· Contract Amount at Award

· Contract Amount at Contract Close-out

· Number of Modifications

· Period of performance

· Customer/agency

· Point of contact (name, email, phone)

· Identification of your role: prime, subcontractor, or partner

· Key subcontractors or collaborators involved

NOTE: The Government intends to use the information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice to assess the level of industry interest, the availability of qualified and capable contractors, and the likelihood of receiving adequate competition for this requirement. Contractor responses (or an insufficient number of responses) may directly influence the Government’s acquisition strategy, including (but not limited to) whether to compete the requirement under an existing IDIQ or MATOC, pursue a total or partial small-business set-aside or other socioeconomic program, or conduct a full and open competition. Accordingly, interested contractors are strongly encouraged to provide complete and accurate responses addressing all requested information, including capability, relevant experience, business size and socioeconomic status, and intent to compete.

6. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – INDUSTRY FEEDBACK

To assist in developing a procurement approach, the Government is giving Contractors the opportunity to provide feedback. Respondents may provide comments, recommendations, questions, or redlines. The Government may incorporate feedback and/or respond to questions at its discretion.

7. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Responses shall be submitted via email to:

· Sydney Johnson (Sydney_Johnson@ios.doi.gov), AND

· Stephanie Lindner (Stephanie_Lindner@ios.doi.gov)

8. DISCLAIMER

This announcement is not a solicitation and is issued solely for information and planning purposes. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this SSN. The Government is under no obligation to issue a solicitation or award based on this notice. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses.