District fire extinguisher servicing

The Bureau of Land Management Oregon-Washington Region is soliciting quotations for annual fire extinguisher servicing at various facilities within the Northwest Oregon District. The procurement encompasses inspection, recharging, and hydrostatic testing services for approximately 300 portable dry chemical fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 standards. Qualified contractors must be certified according to Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 437, Division 2, Subdivision L) and employ only personnel deemed qualified by the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal. Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest fair and reasonable price. Proposals are due April 1, 2026, by 1100 PDT, with submission via email to Contracting Officer Kevin Cochran at kcochran@ios.doi.gov. Two amendments have been issued as of March 30, 2026, providing updated contact information and addressing offeror inquiries regarding service schedules and equipment quantities; offerors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments prior to the submission deadline.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside for women-owned small businesses (WOSB) with a size standard of $12.5 million. The previous contract was awarded under number 140L4325P0118. The contract period runs from April 15, 2026, through December 31, 2028, consisting of a base period through December 31, 2026, plus two optional one-year renewal periods. Services will be performed at six locations across northwestern Oregon: the Salem District Office, Springfield Interagency Office, Tillamook Field Office, Molalla Shop, Delta Shop, and Willamina Shop, spanning from Springfield to Portland west of the Cascade Mountains. Service Contract Labor Standards wage determinations apply across four county areas (Clackamas & Yamhill, Lane, Marion & Polk, and Tillamook Counties), with fringe benefits of $5.55 per hour required. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Department of Interior's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system.