CCAO Fire Alarm Services

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive fire alarm testing and inspection services for critical infrastructure at New Melones Dam, Folsom Dam Powerplant, and Nimbus Dam and Powerplant facilities located in California. The services will encompass detailed inspection, maintenance, and testing of fire alarm and suppression systems across multiple locations in Jamestown, Folsom, and Gold River. Interested firms must submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the contract requirements, including evidence of previous experience, personnel qualifications, and specific technical capabilities. Respondents should provide detailed information about their firm's business size status, such as small business, 8(a), HUBZONE, or other classifications. The response deadline is May 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, with all inquiries to be directed to RaShayla Brown at rbrown@usbr.gov.

This sources sought notice is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS Code 541350 with a size standard of $11.5M. The contract will involve inspecting over 750 devices across various system types, including clean agent, CO2 suppression, sprinkler, and alarm systems from manufacturers like Edwards, Chemetro, SimplexGrinnell, Ansul, Honeywell, and Fenwal. The performance period includes a base year with potential additional years contingent on satisfactory performance, with inspections primarily scheduled between October and March to minimize power generation disruptions. The project requires NICET-certified personnel and compliance with NFPA standards, with an estimated 149 labor hours for potential repair and replacement activities. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract will involve comprehensive testing, maintenance, repair, and detailed documentation of fire alarm systems at these critical federal facilities.