Annual Inspection, Testing and Limited Maintenance of all Installed Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Water Based Fire Protection Systems, Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems and Fire Pump
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 20150PR260000091
- Agency
-
Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541350 Building Inspection Services
- Place of performance
- Clearwater, Florida 33762, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Coast Guard intends to solicit annual inspection, testing, and limited maintenance of fire alarm, detection, water-based suppression, dry chemical, wet chemical, and fire pump systems at USCG Air Station Clearwater, Florida and Great Inagua, Matthew Town, Bahamas, with a response deadline of July 15, 2026 for this sources-sought notice. The procurement carries a total small business set-aside and will be evaluated on lowest price technically acceptable basis.
Work is performed at two locations: USCG Air Station Clearwater (15100 Rescue Way, Clearwater, FL 33762) and the Great Inagua forward operating base adjacent to Great Inagua Airport in Matthew Town, Bahamas. All work must be completed prior to August 2026. The contractor provides all labor, equipment, materials, tools, and transportation, including travel to the Bahamas; the Coast Guard furnishes lodging and kitchen facilities at Great Inagua only.
Technicians must hold Level II Fire Alarm Certification, be licensed in Florida, be U.S. citizens fluent in English, and possess valid passports and necessary Bahamas work permits. All electrical work requires licensed Florida electricians with minimum two years' experience in fire alarm and suppression systems. No interns, laborers, or apprentices are permitted. Compliance with NFPA standards 16, 17, 17A, 25, 70, 70E, and 72 is required.
Deliverables include a work schedule and test plan within 14 days of award, inventory and inspection reports per NFPA requirements within 21 days of completion, and deficiency reports within 7 days of discovery. The contractor must coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative at least six weeks prior to Bahamas travel and notify the Fire Department of all system disconnects and testing activities. No award value is disclosed in this market-research phase.
Notice text
Sources Sought Notice
Title: Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Annual Inspection,
Testing and Limited Maintenance of all Installed Fire Alarm and
Detection Systems, Water Based Fire Protection Systems, Dry
Chemical Extinguishing Systems, Wet Chemical Extinguishing
Systems and Fire Pump at USCG Air Station Clearwater & Great Inagua in Matthew Town, Bahamas.
Reference Number: 20150PR260000091
1. Introduction and Purpose
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking to identify qualified and experienced businesses capable of performing the services described herein. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications (Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, etc.) relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement.
2. Agency and Location
- Agency: U.S. Coast Guard
- Location of Work:
Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater
15100 Rescue Way
Clearwater, FL 33762 - Location of Work 2nd Site: Great Inagua, Matthew Town Bahamas, adjacent to the Great Inagua Airport in Matthew Town, Bahamas
3. Project Description
The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision to perform annual inspection, testing, and limited maintenance of all installed fire alarm and detection systems, water-based fire protection systems, dry chemical extinguishing systems, wet chemical extinguishing systems, and fire pumps in accordance with the full Performance Work Statement (PWS). The work is to be performed at the USCG Air Station in Clearwater, FL and USCG Coast Guard Great Inagua.
4. Information Requested from Interested Parties
Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement that demonstrates their ability to perform the services described above. The capabilities statement should include, at a minimum, the following information:
Company Information:
- Company Name and Address
- Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address)
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Business Size and Socio-Economic Status:
- Please identify your business size and any applicable socio-economic categories (e.g., Small Business, 8(a) Certified, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business).
- Capability and Experience:
- A brief description of your company's capabilities to perform the work as described in the Project Description.
- A summary of your company's experience with similar projects in the last three (3) to five (5) years. Please include project titles, locations, contract numbers (if applicable), and a brief description of the work performed.
5. Anticipated FAR Clauses
Any future solicitation resulting from this market research will likely be conducted under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) or FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation). The following FAR clauses and provisions are anticipated to apply to this requirement:
- FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management
- FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
- FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
- FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
- FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
- FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
- FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
- FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA applies to maintenance/inspection services)
- FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires
- FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (Highly recommended for physical inspection services)
- FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation
6. Submission Instructions
Please submit your capabilities statement via email to [Insert Contracting Officer/Specialist Email Address] no later than [Insert Date and Time, e.g., 4:00 PM EST on October 26, 2024].
Disclaimer: This Sources Sought notice is for planning and market research purposes only. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this notice. The information provided may be used by the USCG in developing a future acquisition strategy.
SEE STATEMENT OF WORK FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Notice.pdf | ||
| 1. SOW-ASCW Annual Fire Alarm-Systems Inspection.pdf |
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