Notice of Intenet -Award SS Chamber Services-.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENET TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

– Fire Detection System Repair and Replacement Electronic Proving Ground Facility-

The Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Fort Huachuca Division intends to award a sole-source contract under the authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and RFO FAR 6.103-1 - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements to Chamber Services, Inc. located at 5985 W. Wigwam Ave. Las Vegas, Nevada 89139-6955. The requirement is for commercial Fire Detection and Alarm installation services:

The objective of this project is to upgrade and replace the fire detection and alarm systems at the Electronic Proving Ground (EPG) laboratory facility to bring the facility into compliance with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and UFC-3-600 (Unified Facilities Criteria) standards. The existing fire alarm system lacks adequate detection in the large room containing Chambers 1, 2 & 3, and notification coverage is insufficient in all areas. This upgrade will ensure proper fire detection, alarm notification, and integration with the anechoic chamber control systems.

The contractor shall design, procure materials, and install fire detection and alarm system upgrades at the Electronic Proving Ground laboratory facility. This is to include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Replace the existing fire alarm system for the building housing Chambers 1 through 4

• Design and install a new addressable fire alarm panel

• Install a remote annunciator display at the main entry door to the building

• Install new smoke detectors in each room of the building

• Install alarm notification horn/strobes throughout the building to provide required coverage in all areas

• Integrate the new fire alarm panel to monitor each of the four anechoic chamber

NOVEC 1230 panels for alarm, trouble, and supervisory conditions

• Ensure the system complies with NFPA 72 and UFC-3-600 standards

• Design and install new VESDA detection units for Chambers 1-4

• Provide cross-zone detection capability

• Install VESDA detectors directly outside each chamber

• Install VESDA piping on top of chambers and penetrate through roof and/or walls as required

• Integrate VESDA detection system with the fire alarm system

• Ensure proper detection at ceiling level and mid-wall level as required by chamber height

• Perform testing and commissioning of all detection systems

The contractor shall ensure:

• All design, materials, and installation shall comply with NFPA 72, NFPA 2001, and UFC-3-600 standards

• All wiring shall be installed in EMT Conduit

• All work shall be coordinated to minimize disruption to ongoing testing operations

• Contractor shall provide project management, supervision, and close coordination with facility personnel

The contract will consist of a twelve (12) month base period beginning from the point of award. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339999. This Notice of Intent to award a Sole Source Contract is not a request for competitive proposals. Any responses or inquiries to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. All information received from this notice shall be used for planning and market research purposes only. The determination to refrain from competing proposed contracts based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for the preparation of any information submitted or use of such information.

Acknowledgement of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the evaluation of the information received. Interested parties may express interest and provide a capability statement no later than 11 August 2026, 09:00 AM MST (Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time). Responses should be addressed to neil.s.mendiola.civ@army.mil.

Fire Detection System Repair and Replacement Electronic Proving Ground Facility, Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Contracting Office Address:

ACC-APG, Huachuca Division Building 61801, Room 3413 Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-7070

Place of Performance:

Fort Huachuca, Arizona 85613

Primary Point of Contact: Neil Mendiola Purchasing Agent Neil.s.mendiola.civ@army.mil Phone: (520) 692-1460