FEMA Region 10 RFQ Fire Alarm and Systems Testing
Cancelled Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70FBR026Q00000016
- Agency
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- Place of performance
- Bothell, Washington 98021, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Emergency Management Agency seeks quotations for annual inspection and testing services for Fire Life and Safety systems at FEMA Region 10 in Bothell, Washington, with quotations due June 17 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The initial inspection and report must be completed by June 23, 2026. This RFQ is set aside for small businesses; if no reasonable or acceptable quotations are received from small businesses, all offers will be considered.
Place of performance is the FEMA Federal Regional Center at 130 228th Street SW, Bothell, WA 98021. Services include annual inspection and testing of fire alarm systems (strobes, alarm devices, fire panels, pull stations, smoke detectors), wet and pre-action sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and backflow prevention assemblies in accordance with NFPA standards and manufacturer specifications. Contractor supplies all labor, parts, materials, tools, and personal protective equipment. Standard work hours are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays; outside-hours work requires 48 hours' advance approval. Site security is stringent: 100% identification checks for all personnel, random equipment searches, locked and labeled containers, and maintenance of a current employee roster. One day minimum notice is required before arriving on-site.
The base year runs from the date of award (anticipated June 2026) through June 2027, with option years in April 2028 and April 2029. Subsequent annual inspections occur each April after the base year. The NAICS code is 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths); PSC is 6350. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov for "All Awards" and hold a SAM Unique Entity Identifier. Department of Labor Wage Determinations for King and Snohomish Counties, Washington apply. Quotations are evaluated on relevant experience, ability to meet required deadlines, and price, with award to the offeror providing best value. Questions are due June 15 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.
Notice text
1. Background and Scope
FEMA Region 10, located at 130 228th St SW, Bothell, WA 98021, is seeking quotations from qualified vendors for annual inspection and testing services for Fire Life and Safety systems, including backflow testing and reporting. The initial inspection and report must be completed prior to June 23, 2026. Subsequent inspections will occur annually each April.
2. Period of Performance
- Base Year: Date of award (anticipated June 2026) through June 2027
- Option Year 1: April 2028
- Option Year 2: April 2029
3. Set-Aside
This RFQ is set aside for small businesses. If no reasonable or acceptable quotations are received from small businesses, all offers will be considered.
4. Applicable Regulations
- NAICS Code: 561621 – Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov for “All Awards” and have a SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Department of Labor Wage Determinations for King and Snohomish Counties, WA apply (see https://sam.gov).
5. Submission Instructions
Quotations must include the following:
- Contractor’s experience with projects of similar scope and size
- Contractor’s qualifications to perform the required services
- SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE code (if applicable)
- Pricing for the base year and both option years
- Confirmation of ability to complete the initial inspection and testing by June 23, 2026
Submit all questions regarding this solicitation by Monday, June 15, 2026, 2:00 PM Pacific Time to sandra.shanks@fema.dhs.gov.
Submit quotations by Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 2:00 PM Pacific Time to sandra.shanks@fema.dhs.gov.
6. Evaluation Criteria
Quotations will be evaluated based on:
- Relevant experience
- Ability to meet the required deadlines
- Price
Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.
7. Statement of Work
The contractor shall provide:
- Annual inspection and testing of Fire Life and Safety systems, including backflow testing and reporting, in accordance with the attached Statement of Objectives (SOO).
- Initial inspection and report prior to June 23, 2026.
- Annual inspections each April during the contract period.
- Repairs resulting from inspection and testing failures will be funded as necessary, not to exceed $25,000 per option year.
8. Compliance
The selected contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
9. Contract Clauses
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect under Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, dated March 13, 2026. Key clauses include, but are not limited to:
- FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-5 (with applicable deviations)
- HSAR 3052.204-71, 3052.204-72, 3052.215-70, 3052.228-70, 3052.242-72
- See full solicitation for complete list of applicable clauses.
Attachment: Statement of Objectives (SOO), dated 06/10/2026
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOO FIRE ALARM INSPECTIONS 2026.pdf |
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