Fire Alarms Sources Sought.docx

Sources Sought Peterson SFB Fire Alarms

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY

This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB) or solicitation nor does it represent any commitment by the government. Since this is a sources sought announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist. All responses shall comply with the criteria established in this document to be considered for review.

Purpose:

The 21st Contracting Squadron (CONS) is conducting market research to determine interest and capability of potential sources. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

Description of Requirement:

The Contractor shall furnish labor and material necessary to perform technical support, testing, repairs, troubleshooting, upgrades, and training in support of Edwards Fireworks fire alarm systems platform and Edwards System Technology (EST) building control panels including system hardware, firmware, and software in accordance with (IAW) this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The location of approximately 160 Nodes with accompanying panels and 8 VESDA facilities are located on Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB) with 1 computer hub connected to PSFB’s operating system on Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS). Note: all system schematics will be available upon contract award.

Current Contract and Incumbent:

FA251723P0095; Sanford Federal, Inc.

Anticipated Solicitation Date:

Q4 of Fiscal Year 2025

Please see the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and provide the following in your response:

1. Name, address, CAGE code, and POC for your company.

2. Specify your business type, does your company fall under any small business concerns under NAICS 561621? List all that apply. (small disadvantage business, 8(a) certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, women-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business).

3. Do you agree with the NAICS Code classification of 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) requirement?

4. Does your firm currently provide these services under an existing contract such as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) or Government-Wide Acquisition Contract? If so, please provide the contract number, point of contact name/number, and managing agency (e.g., Air Force, DoD, GSA).

5. Do you find any of the PWS requirement impossible to perform or requiring further clarification?

6. Are there any recommendations to Attachment 2 – CLIN Pricing Schedule? Is the unit of measure appropriate or is there a more appropriate standard for this industry?

7. Does your company have experience providing maintenance and repair to standalone fire alarm system networks similar to Peterson SFB's configuration described in the PWS?

8. Can you work within military base security restrictions (no USB devices, no wireless/remote monitoring, no Infrared IR)?

9. Would your organization propose on this contract as a prime contractor, prime contractor with subcontractor or another joint venture? Additionally, in the event the requirement is issued as a total small business set aside (or a subeconomic category), please outline how you would comply with the requirements listed in FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.

10. Do you have direct employees who are Edwards certified?

11. If you rely on subcontractors for Edwards certifications, what remedies do you have in your subcontract if the subcontractor fails to perform?

12. To ensure you can effectively meet the government’s needs, please provide a capability statement or demonstrate relevant experience through examples of similar projects. Please specify the number of years you have been providing these or comparable services. If you lack prior experience in this specific area, please outline your strategy for entering and successfully performing this type of work.

13. Do you intend to provide a quote for this requirement? How many days would you need to prepare a quote? If you are unable to provide a proposal, why not?

All responses shall be received by Friday, July 25, 2024 @ 10:00 AM Mountain Time. Send responses via email to Contract Specialist, Tiffany Harley at tiffany.harley.2@spaceforce.mil and Contracting Officer, Dominic Impallaria, dominic.impallaria@spaceforce.mil.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

1. Fire Alarm PWS_11Aug25_DRAFTCLIN Structure

2. CLIN Pricing Schedule DRAFT