AK-fbettles administra site-inspection

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to perform annual fire alarm and sprinkler system inspections at the Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge Bunkhouse located in Bettles, Alaska. The solicitation requires comprehensive fire safety system testing services including fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguisher maintenance for fiscal year 2026. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience providing similar fire safety inspection services specifically in Alaska and must provide proper licensing and certification documentation. The contract will be awarded using the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation criteria, with contractors required to submit pricing for each line item and provide deliverables including system testing documentation with inspection dates and results. The solicitation operates under a tight timeline with questions due by August 22, 2025, and proposals due by August 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561621 (Security Systems Services) with a $25 million size standard for eligible contractors. The performance period spans from April 30, 2026 through September 30, 2026, providing a five-month window for completing the required inspections during Alaska's more favorable weather months. The contractor will be responsible for all associated costs including labor, equipment, travel, per diem, and lodging expenses necessary to reach the remote Bettles location. No incumbent contractor or specific budget range is identified in the solicitation documents. The work will be performed at the Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge facilities in Bettles, Alaska, requiring the contractor to manage logistics for accessing this remote location in Alaska's interior.