Fire Alarm System Testing & Inspection- Elgin, IL TRACON
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 697DCK-26-C-00139
- Agency
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Southwestern Region
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- Place of performance
- Elgin, Illinois 60123, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Aviation Administration is soliciting proposals for Fire Alarm System Testing and Inspection Services at the Chicago Terminal Radar Control Facility (TRACON) in Elgin, Illinois under Solicitation Number 697DCK-26-R-00139. The contractor must provide comprehensive inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm detection systems, fire sprinkler systems, and associated fire protection equipment in compliance with NFPA 72 and NFPA 25 standards. All work must be performed by factory-trained, NICET-certified technicians holding Illinois State and City of Elgin Fire Protection Code certifications. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer from a responsible contractor demonstrating at least three successful similar projects completed within the past five years and three Customer Satisfaction Surveys with an average score of 3.5 or higher. The deadline for submitting questions and requests for information is March 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time, and proposals must be received by email no later than March 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561621 (Security Systems Services except Locksmiths) with a $22 million size standard. The current contractor is Convergint Technologies, as evidenced by their involvement in the 2025 annual inspection reports for both fire alarm and sprinkler systems. The contract period runs from May 1, 2026 through March 31, 2031, consisting of an 11-month base year followed by four optional one-year extension periods. Services will be provided at the facility located at 1100 Bowes Road, Elgin, Illinois, where the fire protection system encompasses 696 fire alarm devices (including 479 smoke detectors and 42 manual pull stations), thirteen sprinkler system zones, and four exterior fire hydrants requiring semi-annual and annual testing. Normal work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, with night operations permitted between 10:00 PM and 4:00 AM as coordinated with the Contracting Officer's Representative.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 0001 Posted 3/12/26 to:
- Provide answers to submitted questions. Answers to questions are provided below;
- Change contract start date for base year from 4/1/2026 to 5/1/2026.
- Publish latest Annual Inspection Reports for Fire and Sprinkler systems.
- Replace Attachment 1- Statement of Work with revised version (v2), dated 3/11/2026.
- Hereby extend the offer due date for this solicitation to March 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT.
Submission of signed copy of this amendment is required for acknowledgement (Per SIR Amendment Block # 11).
Request for Offer/Solicitation # 697DCK-26-R-00139 for Fire Alarm System Testing and Inspection Services at the FAA, Chicago Terminal Radar Control Facility (TRACON), Elgin, Illinois.
To view the solicitation and applicable attachments for this procurement, please visit: https://sam.gov/. Select “Contract Opportunities" and then select "Search Contract Opportunities." You can input the solicitation number in the search field.
This is a firm, fixed price (FFP) procurement set as full and open competition and a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Principal North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) size standard code for this requirement is 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths).
SITE VISIT
A one-time site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM CT. Attendees must register. Please see further details in Section B of the attached SIR/Solicitation document.
QUESTIONS
All Questions/Requests for Information (RFI) must be emailed to alicia.m.grant@faa.gov (Contracting Officer) no later than March 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT to allow sufficient time to respond. Please include Solicitation/SIR # 697DCK-26-R-00139 in subject line of email correspondence. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Potential offerors should note that the FAA reserves the right to communicate with one or more offerors at any time during the RFO process
Proposals must be received by email no later than the specified date and time listed in Section 8 of the SIR/Solicitation document, to the Contracting Officer at alicia.m.grant@faa.gov.
Any responses received after the closing date and time, may not be considered in accordance with AMS provision 3.2.2.3-14, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals.
This RFP is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
697DCK-26-R-00139 SIR- C90 Fire Alarm Testing Inspection
Attachment J-1- Statement of Work
Attachment J-2- Wage Determination
Attachment J-3- Customer Satisfaction Survey
Attachment J-4- Contractor Staffing Questionnaire
NOTICE for informational purposes for Minority, Women-owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist small businesses, small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and women-owned concerns to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $750,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169.
Update #1 ·
Request for Offer/Solicitation # 697DCK-26-R-00139 for Fire Alarm System Testing and Inspection Services at the FAA, Chicago Terminal Radar Control Facility (TRACON), Elgin, Illinois.
To view the solicitation and applicable attachments for this procurement, please visit: https://sam.gov/. Select “Contract Opportunities" and then select "Search Contract Opportunities." You can input the solicitation number in the search field.
This is a firm, fixed price (FFP) procurement set as full and open competition and a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Principal North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) size standard code for this requirement is 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths).
SITE VISIT
A one-time site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM CT. Attendees must register. Please see further details in Section B of the attached SIR/Solicitation document.
QUESTIONS
All Questions/Requests for Information (RFI) must be emailed to alicia.m.grant@faa.gov (Contracting Officer) no later than March 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT to allow sufficient time to respond. Please include Solicitation/SIR # 697DCK-26-R-00139 in subject line of email correspondence. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Potential offerors should note that the FAA reserves the right to communicate with one or more offerors at any time during the RFO process
Proposals must be received by email no later than the specified date and time listed in Section 8 of the SIR/Solicitation document, to the Contracting Officer at alicia.m.grant@faa.gov.
Any responses received after the closing date and time, may not be considered in accordance with AMS provision 3.2.2.3-14, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals.
This RFP is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
697DCK-26-R-00139 SIR- C90 Fire Alarm Testing Inspection
Attachment J-1- Statement of Work
Attachment J-2- Wage Determination
Attachment J-3- Customer Satisfaction Survey
Attachment J-4- Contractor Staffing Questionnaire
NOTICE for informational purposes for Minority, Women-owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist small businesses, small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and women-owned concerns to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $750,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169.
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