Burn Cell Complex (Tear Out and Build In)

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking contractors to provide comprehensive "Tear Out and Build In" services for the Burn Cell Complex at the National Fire Academy's National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The procurement involves renovation and maintenance of eleven training structures including two Flashover Cells, eight Burn Cells, and one Multi-Room Burn Building used for fire investigation training programs. The scope requires complete removal and replacement of interior components such as gypsum board, windows, doors, electrical fixtures, and flooring, with contractors providing all necessary labor and materials while maintaining strict safety compliance with EPA and OSHA standards. The contract will be awarded using lowest-price, technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. Critical deadlines include July 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST for question submissions and July 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST for quote submissions, with all communications directed to Brian Wilkins and Courtney Wiggins via email only.

This opportunity is designated as a HUBZone small business set-aside under a five-year, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract structure. The contract encompasses significant quantities including 94 Burn Cells, 24 Flashover Cells, and 2 Multi-Room Burn Cells for tear out and build in services, along with other direct costs for materials and fabrication of temporary demonstration structures. The contract period spans from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2030, structured with five one-year ordering periods. Work must be completed within three-day periods per order, and all contractor personnel must undergo federal background investigations and comply with National Emergency Training Center security protocols. The services will be performed at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland, supporting ATF's mission to train federal, state, and international public safety personnel in fire investigation techniques.